GRASS TRIMMER /BRUSH CUTTEROPERATOR ' S MANUAL 19Handling Fuel --WARNING 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 outdoors over 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.After Refueling –• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.• Move at least 3M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting.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 local government forthe laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved,air tight container. Store in a well ventilated, unoccupied building, awayfrom sparks and flames. Do not store fuel longer than 30 days.FUELFuel Requirements --Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline known to be good quality.Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE(methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (woodalcohol) is NOT approved.Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD Standard(ISO/CD 13738), must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets thisstandard. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused byfailure to use an ISO-L-EGD approved oil, such as Echo Premium 50:1Two-stroke Oil, will void the two-stroke engine warranty. (Emissionrelated parts only are covered for two years, regardless of two-strokeoil used, per the statement listed in the EPA Phase I/California EmissionDefect Warranty Explanation.)Mixing - Follow directions on the oil container.R + M23M (10 ft.)