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FUELS & OILS: ALL GASOLINE MODELS
STARTING & STOPPING
INSTRUCTIONS:
ELECTRIC EDGERS & TILLERS
Fuel is extremely flammable. Handle it with care. Keep away from
ignition sources. Do not smoke while fueling your equipment.
! WARNING
Pressure may build up in the canister.
Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
from fuel spray. Replace fuel cap securely. Take care when
handling gasoline. Avoid direct contact with the skin and avoid
inhaling fuel vapor.
! WARNING
DANGER!
! WARNING
Before unscrewing fuel tank cap to fuel the engine, clean the tank’s
cap and area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.
Always allow engine to cool
before refueling. Accidental spillage
of gasoline over a hot engine could cause fire or explosion
to occur.
FUEL MIX – 2 STROKE ENGINES
FUEL – 4 STROKE ENGINES
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Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline (not ethanol).
Note: DO NOT use 2 stroke fuel (oil/gasoline mixture).
•
Use clean engine manufacturer’s recommended oil or SAE
10-30W synthetic oil. Fill crankcase to correct level.
WARNING Using non-synthetic oil or 2 stroke oil in crankcase
will shorten engine life.
•
ALWAYS check your oil every first or second fuel fill. Regular
check of oil levels is essential. Change oil after first 5 hours
then every 30 hours. Lack of oil or infrequent change of oil
will destroy engine.
IMPORTANT
USE AN OIL AND GASOLINE MIXTURE.
Only use specialised 2-stroke oils from lawn and garden
equipment shops. Do not use outboard engine oil.
REMEMBER...
•
Always mix two-cycle oil with gasoline before fuelling your
engine. Never, ever run your 2-stroke engine on gasoline
alone. This will ruin your engine and void all warranties.
•
Always use a clean gas can and always use non Ethanol
fuels. Ethenol (E-10) can absorb water and hence cause
problems.
•
Never try to mix the oil and gasoline in the engine fuel tank.
•
Always mix oil and gas 50:1 in the proper proportions:
80ml of 50:1 two-cycle engine oil to 4 litres of unleaded
gasoline.
! WARNING
Fill or add fuel to the tank only when
the machine is in a horizontal position
as typically shown for all models in Fig. 51. Allow engine to cool
down for at least 5 minutes before adding fuel. Use fuel funnel (not
supplied) to prevent spills. Do not spill fuel over top of tank as it will
be splashed into motor air cooling system or the air filter system.
FIG 51
Always filter fuel when refuelling.
GEAR LUBRICATION
EDGERS: There is sufficient lubrication to last the lifetime of the
unit except for special circumstances, eg. extreme use.
TILLER GEAR BOX & ENGINE DRIVEN DRILL: Every ten hours
remove filler screw and squeeze in quarter bottle grease.
Page 17, Fig.84 (Tiller), and page 17, Fig.89 and Fig.90 (Drill).
A worn or
damaged
muffler is a fire hazard and may
cause loss of hearing. Check to see
that the muffler is in good condition.
! WARNING
Never touch a hot muffler as burns will result. Store Atom product
in a dry, high or locked location and out of reach of children.
Never store the machine with gasoline
inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark (e.g. gas or oil-fired heater
appliance, electric motor, etc.)
! WARNING
Before storing for a longer period, always empty the fuel tank.
Start and operate your unit outdoors
and in a ventilated area.
! WARNING
Keep the space behind and beside the engine clear at all times to
allow for the escape of hot and toxic exhaust fumes.
Operate your machine under good visibility and daylight
conditions only. Work carefully.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
! WARNING
Check fuel filler cap for leaks at regular intervals. Use the specified
spark plug and make sure it and the ignition lead are always in
good condition.
FIG 52
Switch motor on by (1) pushing
down safety interlock with
thumb and (2) pulling
on trigger. (Fig 52).
To stop, release
trigger.
OIL FILLER
CAP AND
DIPSTICK
OIL FILLER
NECK
UPPER OIL
LIMIT
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Two-cycle fuel separates and ages. Do not mix more
than you will use in a month. Using old fuel can cause
difficult starting or engine damage. Shake fuel container
to thoroughly mix fuel before each use. Do not attempt to
run your 2-Stroke engine on gasoline only, this will cause
engine failure and void engine warranty.
! NOTE
2-Stroke
engines
can operate with fuel mixes
from 25:1 to 50:1.
We recommend 50:1
which is 1 litre of unleaded
petrol to 20ml (cc) of good
quality 50:1 2-Stroke oil.
For 4 litres fuel add 80ml
(cc) of oil.
FIG 50A FIG 50B
FUEL STABILISERS
If using fuel stabilisers
follow carefully the
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
ALL PETROL EDGERS,TILLERS, DRILLS & BLOWERS
INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 10
ELECTRIC EDGER
INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE
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