FUEL HANDLING
FuelmixFuelling
IMPORTANT! The power cutter is equipped with a two-stroke
engine and must always been run using a mixture of petrol andWARNING!The following precautions reduce
two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure thethe risk of fire:
amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is!
obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small
Y Do not smoke or place any sources of heat in the
inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.vicinity of the fuel.
Y Never refuel when the engine is running.
Always provide for good ventilation whenY Open the fuel cap slowly when fuelling so that any over
handling fuel.pressure is released slowly.
!
Y Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
Y Always move the machine from the fuelling place
Petrol
before starting.
Y Use good quality unleaded
or leaded petrol.
Y The lowest octaneY Keep the handle dry, clean
recommended is 90.and free from oil and fuel.
Y If you run the engine on a
lower octane grade than 90
so-called, knocking can
occur. This gives rise to a
high engine temperature,Y Clean around the fuel cap.
which can result in seriousClean the fuel tank
engine damage.regularly. The fuel filter
should be changed at least
once per year
Two-stroke oilContamination in the tank
Y For the best results usecan disrupt operations.
HUSQVARNA two-strokeEnsure that the fuel is well
oil, which is especiallymixed by shaking the
developed for powercontainer before filling the
cutters. Mixing ratio 1:50GasolinOil Y ?ltank.
BenzinHuile Y Aceite
(2%).EssenceLit.
Gasolina
Y If HUSQVARNA two-strokeLit.2%(1:50)3%(1:33)4%(1:25)
50,100,150,20
oil is not available, you may
100,200,300,40
use another two-stroke oil of150,300,450,60
200,400,600,80
good quality that is intended
USUSY Always exercise care when
for air cooled engines.gallonfl. oz.
filling the fuel. Move the
Contact your dealer when2%(1:50)3%(1:33)4%(1:25)
12 1/23 3/45 1/8power cutter at least three
2 1/26 1/29 3/412 7/8selecting an oil. Mixing ratio
metres from the filling area
1:33 (3%)-1:25 (4%).512 7/819 1/425 3/4
before starting. Make sure
Y Never use two-stroke oilthe fuel cap is tightened.
intended for water cooled
outboard engines, so-called,
outboard oil.
Y Never use oil intended for
four-stroke engines.
MixingMin 3 m
Y Always mix the petrol and(10ft)
oil in a clean container
intended for fuel.
Y Always start by filling half
the amount of the petrol to
be used. Then add the
entire amount of oil. Mix
(shake) the fuel mixture.
Add the remaining amount
of petrol.
Y Mix (shake) the fuel mixture
thoroughly before filling the
sawOs fuel tank.
Y Do not mix more than max.
one monthOs supply of fuel.
Y If the power cutter is not
used for some time the fuel
tank should be emptied and
cleaned.
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