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OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with this product
t o m a k e y o u c a r e l e s s . Re m e m b e r
that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating power tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixed petrol and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded
petrol and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean 5 litre container
approved for petrol.
n Recommended fuel: This engine is certied to operate
on unleaded petrol intended for automotive use.
n Mix a high quality 2-cycle engine lubricant at 20ml. per
1 litre.
n Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard
lubricant.
n DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day
period.
HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE LUBRICANT
Petrol lubricant
1 litre 20 ml
FILLING TANK
n Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
n Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean
surface.
n Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
n Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
n Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe
up any fuel spillage.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine after rst use.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never add
fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Move at least 10m from refuelling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke! Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious personal
injury.