Homelite UT08572 Operation, Mixing The Fuel, Premium Exact Mix, Filling The Tank, To mix the fuel

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and others.

MIXING THE FUEL

This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires premixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. The mixture should be at a 50:1 ratio, using Premium Exact Mix™ 2-cycle engine oil. If Premium Exact Mix™ 2-cycle engine oil is not available, use a high quality 2-cycle engine oil, mixed at a 50:1 ratio. See chart later in this section.

To mix the fuel:

�1.Use a clean container that is approved for use with gasoline.

�2.Mix the Premium Exact Mix™ 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in the container, according to the instructions on the oil package.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

NOTE: Premium Exact Mix™ fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.

PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)

FILLING THE TANK

WARNING:

Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from the refueling area before starting engine. Do not smoke while filling the tank.

�n Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con- tamination.

�n Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclock- wise.

�n Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.

n�Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing the fuel cap.

�n Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock- wise.

�n Wipe spilled fuel from the product.

��n Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before start- ing the product.

NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during first use.

WARNING:

Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the product. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.

GASOLINE	OIL
1 Gallon (US)	2.6 oz.
1 Liter	20 cc (20 ml)

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