Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I just got myself a new brush cutter for home use. It's a simple 2 stroke engine type. After half hour's use in my garden last weekend, it ran out of fuel, almost, and the engine stopped. I notice there's still some fuel (a small amount just above the hose at bottom of fuel tank) - gasoline mixed with 2T oil. I would assume the fuel hose is full of gasoline right to the cut off valve. Since I dont have a detached outdoor shed, I have to store the cutter inside our house, in the utility room next to the kitchen. After reading a few sites on safe storage of gasoline, I think I'm making a mistake here. How do I get rid of the excess fuel inside the tank and fuel line? There's a little spring loaded outlet at bottom of carburettor which releases fuel when lever is depressed. Can I release all fuel in the unit by opening the cut off valve and depressing the drain lever? If that can be done, will it be safe for me to store the cutter where it is now? I bet I could still smell gasoline odor afterwards but does it necessarily mean there's gasoline vapor in the area?

Being new to having such powered tool, I am very concerned. Would be grateful for all inputs.

Thanks.

SJ

Thanks for the suggestion. Sadly, we dont even have a tree. :P Growing Philippine grass is tough enough a job for us this moment. Those in the shaded areas are prone to growing longer than those exposed to our tropical heat. Will look into getting a lockable cabinet to be placed in the back of our house.

SJ Goh