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Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
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Customer Helpline
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www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
■ Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist level. Never
cut with the string head located over 76 cm (30 in.) above the ground.
Intended use:
This machine is intended only for cutting grass and light weeds as a grass trimmer..
Non-intended use:
This machine is not designed for trimming hedges or the like for which the machine needs to be
raised from the floor.
Residual risks:
The machine uses a rotating cutting tool. Through this rotational motion debris can be thrown
from the cutting head of the unit (eg stones and sticks)
Please follow all safety instructions and follow the instructions.
Operation (continued)
Safety Information
Preparing to Operate the Grass Trimmer
Step 1 - Filling with Engine Fuel
This product is powered by a 2-Stroke engine and requires pre-mixing of petrol and 2-cycle oil.
Mix a high quality 2-Stroke engine oil according JASO FC classic. Do not use automotive oil or
2-cycle outboard oil. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.
1a. FUEL MIXTURE: 1 Litre (1000 ml) petrol: 25cc (25 ml) 2 Stroke engine oil (40:1 ratio)
Using the markings under the label 40:1 on the bottle pour the fuel in the left hand side (‘A’) up to
the required level eg 5 or 10 then fill the right hand side (‘B’) up to the same corresponding mark
with oil. Shake vigorously to mix the two products prior to pouring into the tank of grass trimmer.
WARNING!
Ensure you use the 40:1 scale as the bottle is capable of mixing 25:1 and 50:1 ratios
also using the other scales on the reverse side.
1b. FILLING TANK
Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on
a clean surface. Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage. Prior to replacing the fuel cap,
clean and inspect the seal located inside the fuel cap. 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 first use.
WARNING!
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or
hot engine. Move at least 30ft.(9 m) from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke!
a) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition;
b) Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark;
c) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure;
d) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease;
e) Replace worn or damaged parts for safety;
f) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Maintenance and Storage
1b
1a
40:1
5
10
5
10
A
B
