Homelite UT10512, UT10032, UT10012 manual Operation, Fuel And Refueling, Gasoline

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:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

nBasic limbing, felling, and woodcutting

nRemoving buttress roots

WARNING:

Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting the engine. DO NOT SMOKE! Failure to heed this warning can result in possible personal injury.

FUEL AND REFUELING

HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY

WARNING:

Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them before using the saw to prevent fire or burn injury.

nAlways handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

nAlways refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel vapors.

nDo not let gasoline or oil come in contact with skin.

nKeep gasoline and oil away from the eyes. If gasoline or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor immediately.

nClean up spilled fuel immediately.

Refer to Refueling in the Specific Safety Rules section of this manual for additional safety information.

MIXING THE FUEL

nThis product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean container approved for gasoline.

�n This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher.

�n Do not use any type of pre-mixed gasoline/oil from fuel service stations, this includes the pre-mixed gasoline/oil intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.

�n Use a high quality 2-cycle self-mixing oil for air-cooled engines. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

�n Mix 2% oil into the gasoline. This is a 50:1 ratio.

nMix the fuel thoroughly and each time before fueling.

�n Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than usable in a 30-day period. A 2-cycle oil containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.

PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)

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

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