Echo CS-450P Operator's Manual

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13 CS-450PHANDLING FUELMIXING INSTRUCTIONS -1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of therequired amount of gasoline.2. Add the proper amount of two-stroke oil togasoline.3. Close container and shake to mix oil withgasoline.4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container,and remix.IMPORTANT• Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbonemissions. Some states may require the use ofautomatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuelspillage.• Stored fuel ages.Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use inthirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuelstabilizer is added.• Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYSshake fuel container thoroughly before eachuse.AFTER USE -DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks canoccur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuelstorage container.STORAGE -Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact yourlocal government for the laws affecting your area.As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtightcontainer. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupiedbuilding, away from sparks and flames.DANGERFuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme carewhen mixing, storing or handling or seriouspersonal 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 caps slowly allowingpressure to equalize.• NEVER refuel a unit when the engine isHOT!• NEVER refuel a unit with the enginerunning.• DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors.ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bareground.• Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling.• Inspect for fuel leakage.If fuel leakage is found, do not start oroperate unit until leakage is repaired.• Move at least 3 m from refueling locationbefore starting the engine.