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leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always disconnect the
engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when
assembling parts.
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any attachment while
power head is running. Failure to stop the engine
may cause serious personal injury.
OPERATION
FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
Ŷ Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
Ŷ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapors.
Ŷ Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
If Fuel contacts the skin wash with plenty of water and
soap.
Ŷ Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol
or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present,
see a doctor immediately.
Ŷ Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
MIXING THE FUEL
(Fig. 3)
Ŷ This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixed petrol and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix
unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in a clean
container approved for petrol.
Ŷ This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating
of 91 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
Ŷ Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol / oil from fuel
service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol / oil
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
Ŷ Use full synthetic 2-stroke oil only. Do not use
automotive oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
Ŷ Mix 2% full synthetic 2-stroke oil into the petrol. This
is a 50:1 ratio.
Ŷ Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
fueling.
Ŷ Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30 day period. Full synthetic 2-stroke
oil containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.
FILLING THE TANK
Ŷ Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
Ŷ Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
Ŷ Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.
Ŷ Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect
the gasket.
Ŷ Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten.
Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9m away from
refuelling site before starting engine.
Note It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never add
fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Move at least 9m from refuelling site before
starting engine.
Do not smoNe!
1 Litre + 20 ml =
2 Litres + 40 ml =
3 Litres + 60 ml = 50:1 (2%)
4 Litres + 80 ml =
5 Litres + 100 ml =
STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE (FIG. 4)
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or
poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
NOTE Before starting the unit, make sure:
Ɣ the On/Off switch is in “I” position;
Ɣ the trimmer is lying on a flat and bare surface.
TO START A COLD ENGINE
1. Press the primer bulb for 10 times..
Note: After the 7th press, the fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If not, continue pressing until the fuel is visible.
2. Set the choke lever to
choke position.
3. Squeeze the throttle trigger completely and pull the
starter handle until the engine attempts to start. Do not
For technical review, sent 3 Dec 2013.
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