Echo 2410 - Type 1E Operator's Manual

14Handling FuelWARNING DANGERFuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing orhandling or serious personal injury may result.• Use an approved fuel container.• DO NOT smoke near fuel.• DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.• Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel capsslowly allowing pressure to equalize.• NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT!• NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running.• DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoorsover bare ground.• Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling.• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start oroperate unit until leakage is repaired.IMPORTANTSpilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Somestates may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers toreduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for orderinginformation.After Refueling;• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.• Move at lease 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting theengine.After use;• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Returnunused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your localgovernment for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuelin an approved, air tight container. Store in a well ventilated, unoccu-pied building, away from sparks and flames. Do not store fuel longerthan 30 days.IMPORTANTStored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use inthirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added.IMPORTANTStored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuelcontainer thoroughly before each use.3 m (10 ft.)S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31