Operation
Before you start the Trimmer
Setting your cutting height
Slip the carry strap over the left shoulder.1.
Set the length of the carry strap in such a way 2.
that the cutting head runs parallel to the ground.
In order to establish the optimum length of the
carry strap you should make a few swinging
movements without starting the engine.
Always use the carry strap when using the
trimmer. Attach the strap as soon as you have
started the engine and the engine is running in
idle.
Switch off the engine before you take off the
carry strap.
WARNING:
Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from petrol will burn you and
others.
DANGER:
This product is powered by a two stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2 stroke oil. The oil
should be 25:1. Never mix petrol and oil directly in the
engine tank.
Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with
an Octane rating of 87 ([R + M] /2) or higher. Purchase
fuel from a reputable fuel supplier.
Use an approved mixing container to mix the petrol and
oil in the correct quantities.
Petrol Oil
1 Litre 40 mL
2 Litres 80 mL
3 Litres 120 mL
4 Litres 160 mL
Mix only enough for your immediate needs. Fuel should
not be stored for more than 30 days.
Follow these steps to mix the fuel.
Use an approved mixing container for mixing fuel.1.
Mix the 2 stroke engine oil with unleaded petrol 2.
in the container provided at the rate of 25 parts
petrol to 1 part oil.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time 3.
before re-fuelling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix more fuel 4.
than you expect to use within a 30 day period.
Store fuel only in a clean, safe, approved 5.
container for petrol.
Filling the Tank
Follow these steps to fi ll the tank
Always stop the engine before filling the tank.
Never add fuel to a machine with a running or
hot engine. Move at least 9 m away from the
re-fuelling site before starting the engine. Do
not smoke while filling the tank. Do not add
fuel to the tank close to an open fire or sparks.
Never add fuel to the tank in a closed or
non-ventilated area.
Clean the surface around the fuel thank to 1.
prevent contamination.
Loosen the fuel cap slowly and rest the cap on a 2.
clean surface.
Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.3.
Clean and inspect the gasket. 4. Note: Replace the
fuel cap if the gasket is damaged.
Install the fuel cap and hand tighten.5.
Check for fuel leaks. If you find any leaks,
correct the problem before using the product.
WARNING:
Wipe spilled fuel from the product.6.
Move a least 9 metres away from tank re-fuelling 7.
site before starting the product.
Note: It is normal for the engine to emit smoke
during fi rst use.
Mixing the Fuel
WARNING:
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25:1
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