Echo Power Pruner PPF-210 Operator's Manual

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12Mixing Instructions1. Fill an approved fuel container withhalf of the required amount of gasoline.2. Add the proper amount of 2-strokeoil to gasoline.3. Close container and shake to mix oilwith gasoline.4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuelcontainer, and remix.IMPORTANTSpilled fuel is a leading cause ofhydrocarbon emissions. Some statesmay require the use of automatic fuelshut-off containers to reduce fuelspillage.After use• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank.Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to anapproved fuel storage container.Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality.Contact your local government for the lawsaffecting your area. As a precaution, storefuel in an approved, airtight container. Storein a well-ventilated, unoccupied building,away from sparks and flames.IMPORTANTStored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuelthan you expect to use in thirty (30)days, ninety (90) days when a fuelstabilizer is added.IMPORTANTStored two-stroke fuel may separate.ALWAYS shake fuel containerthoroughly before each use.OPERATIONNOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, orsevere engine damage and void the product warranty. Read andfollow instructions in the Storage section of this manual.FUELFuel RequirementsGasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasolineknown to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE(methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcoholis NOT approved.Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards must be used. Echo brand premiumPower Blend TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engineproblems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use anISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. FC certified oil, such as Echo premium PowerBlend TM, will void the two-stroke engine warranty. (Emission relatedparts only are covered for two years, regardless of two-stroke oil used,per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)IMPORTANTEcho premium Power Blend TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixedat 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the pastregardless of ratio specified in those manuals.Handling 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 or RUNNING!• DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoorsover bare ground.• DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.• Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container afterrefueling.• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start oroperate unit until leakage is repaired.• Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before startingthe engine.oitaR1:05-xiMliOotleuF.S.U CIRTEMSAG LIO SAG LIOsnollaG .zo.lF retiL .cc1256.22.531480208061004