material compared to regular fuel, which decreases
dangerous exhaust fumes. The fuel gives a low quantity
of dangerous remainings when it is combusted, which
keeps the components of the engine more clean. This
extends the life of the engine. Redmax alkylate fuel is
not available in all markets.
Two-stroke oil
• For best results and performance use Redmax two-
stroke oil.
• If Redmax two-stroke oil is not available, use a two-
stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines.
Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct
oil.
CAUTION: Do not use two-stroke oil for
water-cooled outboard engines, also
referred to as outboard oil. Do not use oil
for four-stroke engines.
To mix gasoline and two-stroke oil
Gasoline, liter Two-stroke oil,
liter
2% (50:1)
5 0.10
10 0.20
15 0.30
20 0.40
US gallon US fl. oz.
1 2 ½
2 1/2 6 ½
5 12 ⅞
CAUTION: Small errors can influence the
ratio of the mixture drastically when you mix
small quantities of fuel. Measure the quantity
of oil carefully and make sure that you get
the correct mixture.
1. Fill half the quantity of gasoline in a clean container
for fuel.
2. Add the full quantity of oil.
3. Shake the fuel mixture.
4. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline to the
container.
5. Carefully shake the fuel mixture.
CAUTION: Do not mix fuel for more than 1
month at a time.
To fill the fuel tank
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
2. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is
fully mixed. Use a fuel container with an anti-spill
valve.
3. Fill the fuel tank.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.
5. Move the product 3 m (10 ft) or more away from the
refueling area and fuel source before starting.
CAUTION: Contamination in the tanks
causes malfunction. Clean the fuel tank and
chain oil tank regularly and replace the fuel
filter one time a year or more.
Before you operate the product
• Examine the work area to make sure that you know
the type of terrain. Examine the slope of the ground
and if there are obstacles such as stones, branches
and ditches.
• Do an overhaul inspection of the product.
• Do the safety inspections, maintenance and
servicing that are given in this manual.
• Make sure that all covers, trimmer guard and
trimmer head correctly attached and not damaged or
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