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Cutting unit
Depth lever
Use the depth lever to raise and lower the blades
between working and transport position. When the
lever is up, the blades are in working position. Blades
should penetrate the soil to a depth of
1
/
8
" to ¼" with a
maximum penetration of ½".
Clutch
The clutch tightens the drive belt and engages the
drive for the blades. When the clutch lever is pressed
against the handle, the blades begin to rotate. Hold the
clutch tightly when working so that the belt does not
slip.
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Fueling
Read the safety instructions before fueling.
Keep the fuel and fuel tank clean. Avoid fi lling the
machine with dirty fuel. Make sure the fuel cap is
properly tightened and the gasket is not damaged,
particularly before washing the machine.
Use unleaded gasoline with minimum 86 octane rating.
Never use gasoline mixed with two-cycle oil. For
ethanol and methanol fuel, the following applies:
Maximum allowable ethanol 10% (volume).
Maximum allowable methanol 5% (volume).
Maximum allowable MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
15% (volume).
If the engine ”bolts” at normal load it can be damaged.
Change the fuel. If this does not help, contact an
authorized service workshop.
Do not fi ll the tank completely; leave space for the fuel
to expand as it warms up.
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CONTROLS
Engine
Refer to your engine manual.
WARNING!
Gasoline is highly flammable. Observe
caution and fi ll the tank outdoors.
(See the safety instructions.)