Stihl TS 700 Instruction Manual - Page 10

English WARNING Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or an oil-gasoline fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Do not remove the fuel filler cap or attempt to refuel near any ignition source. Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel system or gas can during fueling operations. WARNING Dust or other debris may collect on the powerhead, especially around the carburetor, and may absorb gasoline, resulting in a risk of fire. Clean dust and debris from the powerhead regularly. Fueling Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage, fuel your cut-off machine in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Always shut off the engine and allow the machine to cool before refueling. Never remove the fuel cap near any ignition source. Under certain conditions, gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside the fuel tank depending on the fuel used, weather conditions and the condition of the tank venting system. In order to reduce the risk of burns and other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, allow the machine to cool adequately before opening the cap. Do not smoke or open the fuel tank in the vicinity of any ignition source. Remove the fuel filler cap slowly and as described in this instruction manual to allow any residual pressure in the tank to release gradually. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is still hot or running. Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your machine. If gasoline has spilled or contaminated your clothing, change clothes before starting the power tool, resuming work or approaching an ignition source. Always use fuels blended for the season and conditions in which you are cutting. Avoid the use of winter blend fuels in summer weather conditions. Use fresh fuel of good quality and at least 89 octane. WARNING Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or run the machine until the leak is fixed and any leaked fuel has been wiped away. Take care not to get fuel on your clothing. If this happens, change your clothing immediately. Always move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. WARNING If fuel is spilled on clothes, especially trousers, it is very important to change clothes immediately. Do not rely upon evaporation. Flammable quantities of fuel may remain on clothes after a spill for longer than expected. Cutting metal or other materials capable of creating sparks with a cut-off machine when clothes are contaminated with fuel or gasoline is extremely dangerous, as the operator's clothes might catch fire and cause serious or fatal injury. Do not approach any ignition source with clothes contaminated by fuel. WARNING An improperly installed fuel cap can come off and spill quantities of fuel. 8 TS 700, TS 800