Echo CS-355T Instruction Manual - page 15
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CS-361P
HANDLING FUEL
Mixing Instructions -
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the
required amount of gasoline.
2. Add the proper amount of two-stroke oil to
gasoline.
3. Close container and shake to mix oil with
gasoline.
4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container,
and remix.
IMPORTANT
•Spilledfuelisaleadingcauseofhydrocarbon
emissions.
Some states may require the use of automatic
fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage.
•Storedfuelages.
Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in
thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel
stabilizer is added.
•Storedtwo-strokefuelmayseparate.
Always shake fuel container thoroughly before
each use.
After Use -
Do not store a unit with fuel in its tank.
Leaks can occur.
Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage
container.
Storage -
Fuel storage laws vary by locality.
Contact your local government for the laws
affecting your area.
As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight
container.
Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building,
away from sparks and flames.
DANGER
Fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care
when mixing, storing or handling or serious
personal injury may result.
•Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotsmokenearfuel.
•Donotallowflamesorsparksnearfuel.
•Fueltanks/cansmaybeunderpressure.
Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing
pressure to equalize.
•Neverrefuelaunitwhentheengineishot!
•Neverrefuelaunitwiththeenginerunning.
•Donotfillfueltanksindoors.
Alwaysfillfueltanksoutdoorsoverbare
ground.
•Securelytightenfuelcapafterrefueling.
•Inspectforfuelleakage.
If fuel leakage is found, do not start or
operate unit until leakage is repaired.
•Moveatleast3m(10feet)fromrefueling
location before starting the engine.
Fuel tank cap
CHAIN LUBRICANT
Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation
reduces friction between the chain and the guide
bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life.
• Usebarandchainoilofhighqualityforthis
purpose.
• Donotuseusedorreclaimedoiltoavoidvarious
oiler problems.
• UseECHObarandchainoil.
• Usebarandchainoilofthefollowinggrades:
SAE No. 30 ....... in summer
SAE No. 10 ....... in winter or when cutting
resinous trees
• Whenrefueling,alsorefillchainoil.
Oil tank cap
Cap indication
Fuel/oil tanks are indicated by the following
illustrations.