FUEL HANDLING
Fuel mixMixing
Y Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended
NOTE!
for fuel.
The pruning saw is fitted with a two-stroke engine and must
Y Always start by filling half the amount of petrol to be used.always be run on a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oil. To
Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel
ensure the correct mixture proportions it is important to
mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol.
measure the quantity of oil accurately. When mixing small
amounts of fuel small discrepancies in the amount of oil haveY Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the
a big effect on the proportions of the fuel mixture.fuel tank.
Y Do not mix more than max. one monthOs supply of fuel.
WARNING!
Y If the pruner is not used for some time the fuel tank should
Always provide good ventilation when
be emptied and cleaned.!handling fuel.
Petrol
Y Use unleaded or leaded
high octane petrol mixed
with oil.
GasolinOil Y ? l
Y The lowest octaneBenzinHuile Y Aceite
recommended is 90. IfEssenceLit.
Gasolina
you run the engine on aLit.2% (1:50)3% (1:33)
lower octane grade than50,100,15
90, so-called knocking can
100,200,30
occur. This gives rise to a150,300,45
high engine temperature,200,400,60
which can result in serious
USUS
engine damage.gallonfl. oz.
Y For work with2% (1:50)3% (1:33)
continuously high revs a12 1/23 3/4
higher octane rating is2 1/26 1/29 3/4
recommended.512 7/819 1/4
Twostroke oil
Fuelling
Y For the best results use
Husqvarna twostroke oil.WARNING!
Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%).The following precautions reduce the risk
Y If Husqvarna twostroke!of fire:
oil is not available, youDo not smoke or place any sources of heat
may use another two-in the vicinity of the fuel. Never refuel when
stroke oil of good qualitythe engine is running. Always stop the
engine and let it cool for a few minutes
that is intended for air
cooled engines. Contactbefore refuelling. Open the fuel cap slowly
when fuelling so that any over pressure is
your dealer when selecting
released slowly. Tighten the fuel cap
an oil. Mixing ratio 1:33carefully after refuelling. Always move the
(3%).
machine from the fuelling place before
Y Never use twostroke oilstarting.
intended for water cooled
outboard engines, so-
called outboard oil.
Y Never use oil intended for
four-stroke engines.
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