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TWO-STROKE FUEL
• Fuel is very flammable. Do not smoke or bring any flame or sparks near fuel.
Always stop the engine and allow it cool before refuelling. Refuel outdoors on
bare ground, restart engine at least 5m away from the refuelling stop.
• The engine is lubricated by oil mixed into petrol. Prepare a mixture of unleaded petrol and semi-
synthetic two-stroke oil that meets the specifications of:
API TC, ISO-L-EGC, JASO FC (Low Smoke)
oil.
Recommended mixing ratio is 32:1.
• FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW PETROL) will cause severe damage to the engine which is not
covered by manufacturer's warranty.
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Use fresh, unleaded petrol (95 RON) and semi-synthetic oil specially made for high performance
two-stroke engines. Mix in a ratio of
32 parts petrol to 1 part of oil
.
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By using two-stroke oil specially made for two-stroke engines you will reduce the formation of ash
and carbon deposits on the spark plug, piston, exhaust muffler and cylinder as well as reducing
emissions of harmful exhaust gases.
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Oil FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINES should not be used as two stroke lubrication oil as it can cause
fouling of the spark plug, exhaust port blocking, piston ring sticking and other internal engine
damage.
FUEL STORAGE
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Mixed two-stroke fuel which has been left unused for a period of one month or more may damage
the carburettor and result in the engine failing to start or operate correctly.
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When storing the hedge trimmer for a period of more than one month, empty the fuel tank, and
run the engine to empty the carburettor of fuel.
•
Two stroke fuel can cause deterioration of rubber and/or plastic components during prolonged
storage.
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It is important to only use good quality, fresh fuel mix.
FUELLING
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Shake the fuel container to thoroughly mix the two-stroke oil and petrol.
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Clean dirt from around the fuel cap before removing.
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Pour two-stroke fuel into the fuel tank with a filtered funnel, up to 80% of the fuel tanks capacity.
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Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely. Spilled fuel must be wiped away from the hedge
trimmer before starting the engine.
• Move at least 5m away from the refuelling area before restarting the engine.
When refilling the tank, always turn off the engine and allow it to cool down. Take a
careful look around to make sure that there are no sparks or open flames anywhere
nearby before refuelling.