SR 200
English
7
Fuel
Your STIHL power tool uses an oil- 
gasoline mixture for fuel (see the 
chapter on "Fuel" in this instruction 
manual).
WARNING
Fueling Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury from 
burns, never attempt to refuel the unit 
until it has been completely removed 
from the operator.
WARNING
Fuel your power tool in well-ventilated 
areas, outdoors. Always shut off the 
engine and allow it to cool before 
refueling. Gasoline vapor pressure may 
build up inside the fuel tank depending 
on the fuel used, the weather conditions 
and the tank venting system.
In order to reduce the risk of burns and 
other personal injury from escaping gas 
vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler 
cap on your power tool carefully so as to 
allow any pressure build-up in the tank 
to release slowly. Never remove the fuel 
filler cap while the engine is running.
Select bare ground for fueling and move 
at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling 
spot before starting the engine. Wipe off 
any spilled fuel before starting your 
machine.
WARNING
Screw Cap
WARNING
See also the "Fueling" chapter in your 
Instruction Manual for additional 
information.
Filling the Container
WARNING
Tighten all connections and check to be 
sure the hose is securely attached and 
in good condition. Keep the valve lever 
on the control lever closed.
Before using the power tool with 
chemicals, fill it with fresh water to 
assure that you have it properly 
assembled and practice spraying. Also, 
check for any leaks at this time. When 
thoroughly familiar with the power tool 
operation, follow normal operating 
procedures.
Fill your power tool in well-ventilated 
areas, outdoors.
WARNING
Do not use:
– flammables in the mistblower, which 
can explode causing serious or fatal 
injury;
– caustic or corrosive materials in the 
mistblower, that could result in 
damage to the unit;
– liquids with a temperature above 
120° F (50° C) to avoid scalding and 
damage to the unit.
To fill the container, place the power tool 
on a level surface. To reduce the risk of 
contaminating the surrounding 
environment, be careful not to overfill the 
container with chemical solution.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not fill the 
unit while wearing it on your back.
If you fill the container with a hose 
attached to a central water supply, be 
sure the end of the hose is out of the 
Gasoline is an extremely 
flammable fuel. If spilled 
and ignited by a spark or 
other ignition source, it 
can cause fire and seri-
ous burn injury or 
property damage. Use 
extreme caution when 
handling gasoline or fuel 
mix. Do not smoke or 
bring any fire or flame 
near the fuel or the power 
tool. Note that combusti-
ble fuel vapor may 
escape from the fuel 
system.
Check for fuel leakage 
while refueling and during 
operation. If fuel leakage 
is found, do not start or 
run the engine until the 
leak is fixed and any 
spilled fuel has been 
wiped away. Take care 
not to get fuel on your 
clothing. If this happens, 
change your clothing 
immediately.
Unit vibrations can cause 
an improperly tightened 
fuel filler cap to loosen or 
come off and spill quanti-
ties of fuel. In order to 
reduce the risk of fuel 
spillage and fire, tighten 
the fuel filler cap by hand 
as securely as possible.