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7 FUEL
7.1
Fuel and oil mixture
For best results use regular unleaded petrol mixed with 2-stroke air-cooled engine oil on a
ratio of 40:1.
WARNING: Never use unmixed petrol in your engine. This will cause
permanent damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty for the product.
Never use a fuel mixture that has been stored for more than 30 days.
WARNING: 2-stroke lubricant must be a premium grade oil for 2-stroke air-
cooled engines mixed at a 40:1 ratio. Do not use any 2-stroke oil product with
a recommended mix ratio of 100:1. If insufficient lubrication is the cause of
engine damage, it voids the manufacturer’s engine warranty.
7.1.1
Mixing fuel
Pour oil into an approved fuel canister followed by the petrol so that the petrol can mix with the
oil. Shake container to ensure a thorough mix.
WARNING: Lack of lubrication voids engine warranty. Petrol and oil must be
mixed at a 40:1 ratio.
7.2
Refuelling
The engine must be switched off.
Stop the engine during refuelling, keep away from naked flames and do not smoke.
Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil contamination (environmental
protection). Clean the hedge trimmer immediately after fuel has been spilt.
Do not spill any fuel onto the engine. Wipe up if necessary to avoid fire.
Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing. Change your clothing instantly if fuel has been
split on it (to prevent it catching fire).
Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals, making sure that it can be securely fastened and
does not leak.
Carefully tighten the fuel tank cap. Change location to start the engine (at least 3 metres
away from the place of refuelling).
Never refuel in enclosed rooms. Fuel vapours accumulate at ground level. (risk of potential
explosions).
Transport and store fuel only in approved containers. Make sure the fuel stored is not
accessible to children.
Thoroughly clean the area around the tank cap to prevent dirt from getting into the fuel
tank.
Unscrew the plug and fill the tank with fuel. Use a gauge funnel to filter the fuel.
Tightly screw on the plug by hand only.
Clean around the screw plug and the tank after refuelling.
Always wipe up any spilt fuel to prevent a fire.
7.3
Storage of fuel
Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time.
Purchase only the quantity required for a 4-week operating period.
Use approved fuel storage containers only.
