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Handling fuel
1. The engine of the product is designed to run on a mixed fuel, which
contains highly ammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or rell
the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood
re, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or
re which might ignite the fuel.
2. Never smoke while operating the unit or relling its fuel tank.
3. When relling the tank, always turn o the engine and allow it to cool
down. Take a careful look around to make sure that there are no
sparks or open ames anywhere nearby before refueling.
(1) Rell after cooling the engine
4. Wipe spilled fuel completely using a dry rag if any fuel spillage occurs
during refueling.
5. After refueling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the unit
to a spot 3 m or more away from where it was refueled before turning on the engine.
6. Do not inhale fuel fumes as they are toxic.
Transportation
1. When hand-carrying the product, cover over the cutting part if necessary, lift up the
product and carry it paying attention to the blade.
2. Never transport the product over rough roads over long distances by vehicle without
removing all fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel might leak from the tank during
transport.
5. Fuel
WARNING
Gasoline is very ammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any ame or sparks
near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling
the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move at least 3 m away
from the fueling point before starting the engine.