Homelite UT10032 User Manual

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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.
Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
Always refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Do not let gasoline or oil come in contact with skin.
Keep 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.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Refer to 
Refueling in the Specific Safety Rules section of 
this manual
 for additional safety information.
MIXING THE FUEL
This 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.
Mix 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.
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:
Basic limbing, felling, and woodcutting
Removing buttress roots
OPERATION
PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)
  GASOLINE 
OIL
  1 Gallon (US) 
2.6 oz.
 
1 Liter 
20 cc (20 ml)
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.