Electrolux 249654, D250, 262 Fuel Mixture, Harness, Preparation of the mixture, Filling the tank

￿CAUTION! Engine exhaust fumes are toxic. For this reason, you should not use the machine indoors.

￿CAUTION! Engine exhaust fumes can get very hot and may contain sparks. Do not use the machine near inflammable material.

Harness

￿CAUTION! It is very important to familiarize yourself with the release mechanism. In case of emergency you need to be able to release the machine quickly.

The harness is equipped with a fasten-release mechanism. The harness enables the operator to support the machine during use (see “Safety precautions”, B7). Before fastening the machine to the strapping, adjust the bandolier belt so that the fasten/release device is about 15 cm above your waist.

D. Fuel Mixture

￿CAUTION!

•Do not smoke while refueling!

•Open the cap on the tank by loosening it slowly.

•Fill the tank outdoor, far from flames or sparks.

•Never add fuel in the tank when the engine is running or hot to avoid the risk of fire (let the engine cool off before filling the tank).

•Avoid contact of the oil and fuel with the skin and eyes.

•Fill the tank in a well-ventilated place.

•Do not inhale the toxic fumes of the fuel mixture.

•Store the fuel mixture in suitable fuel containers only.

Preparation of the mixture

￿CAUTION! Do not use any other type of fuel than the type recommended in this manual. This machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and should therefore be fueled with a mixture of unleaded gasoline (with a minimum octane rating = 90) and fully synthetic oil specific for two-speed engines that use unleaded gasoline in the proportions indicated in the table on the cover, fig. (D).

￿CAUTION! Control the specifications of the oil shown on the package; the use of oil lacking the specifications expressly indicated in this manual could cause serious damage to the engine!

•To obtain the best mixture, pour the oil into an approved container first, followed by the gasoline, and shake the container well (every time you take fuel out of it).

•Be careful not to spill the gasoline.

•The characteristics of the mixture tend to deteriorate in time, so you should only prepare as much mixture as you are going to need (the use of deteriorated fuel can seriously damage the engine).

Filling the tank

￿CAUTION! The following precautions should be taken to reduce the fire hazard:

•Always ensure there is adequate ventilation.

•Do not smoke or take sources of heat or sparks near the fuel.

•Refuel with the engine off.

•Open the cap on the tank carefully to eliminate any excess pressure.

•Do not take the cap off the tank with the engine running.

•After fueling, close the cap tightly.

•Fill the tank in a well-ventilated place.

•Place the machine on a solid flat surface so that it cannot tip over, with the cap on the tank facing upward.

•Clean the area around the fuel cap before removing it, to prevent any impurities from contaminating the fuel.

•Take the cap off the fuel container carefully. Unscrew the cap on the fuel tank and fill it with the necessary quality, using a funnel.

•Take care not to spill any fuel.

•After filling the tank, screw the cap on tightly.

•During use, to prevent problems in starting the engine again, we strongly recommend that you avoid letting the fuel run out in the tank.

￿CAUTION! If you spill any fuel, wipe it off the machine. If you have spilt it on yourself, change your clothes at once. Avoid contact with the skin or eyes.

￿CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during use and remains hot for some time after switching off the engine. This also applies at idle speed. Take every precaution to reduce the fire hazard, especially in the presence of inflammable materials or gas.

Fuel storage

•Gasoline is highly inflammable.

•Before going near any type of fuel, put out your cigarette, pipe or cigar.

•Store the fuel in a cool, well-ventilated place, in an approved fuel storage container.

•Never store the engine with fuel in the tank in a poorly ventilated place where the fumes produced by the gasoline could propagate and reach a fire, candle, burner or furnace pilot light, water heater, dryer, etc.

•The fumes produced by the fuel can cause an explosion or fire.

•Never store excessive quantities of fuel.

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