Qualcast HQ-PT 3043, Operating Instructions Manual

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5.3 Fuel and oil
Recommended fuels
Use only a mixture of normal unleaded petrol
and special 2-stroke engine oil. Mix the fuel
mixture as indicated on the fuel mixing table.
Please note: Do not use a fuel mixture which
has been kept for longer than 90 days.
Please note: Do not use 2-stroke oil with a
recommended mixing ration of 100:1.
If inadequate lubrication causes engine
damage, the manufacturer’s engine
warranty will be voided.
Please note:
Only use containers designed
and approved for the purpose to transport
and store fuel. Pour the correct quantities of
petrol and 2-stroke oil into the mixing bottle
(Fig. C/Item 19 see scale printed on the
bottle). Then shake the bottle well.
5.4 Fuel mixture table
Mixing procedure: 40 parts petrol to 1 part oil
Petrol 2-stroke oil
1 litres 25 ml
5 litres 125 ml
6. Operation
Important. A blade (Fig. L/ Item F) on the
underside of the safety guard automatically
cuts the cutting line to the optimum length.
6.1 Starting the engine when cold
Fill the tank with the required amount of oil/
petrol mix. See “Fuel and oil”.
1. Set the machine down on a hard, level
surface.
2. Set the choke lever (Fig. A/Item 10) to „ “.
3. Press the fuel pump (primer) (Fig H/Item 16)
10 times.
4. Switch the ON/OFF switch (Fig. A/Item 6) to “I”.
5. Hold the appliance firmly in one hand by the
handle, above the throttle lock (Fig. H1).
6. With the other hand pull out the starter
cable (Fig. A/Item 11) until you feel it starts
to resist. Then tug sharply on the starter
cable 10 times.
Important: Never allow the starter cable
to snap back. This may damage the
machine.
Important: The cutting tool starts to operate
when the engine is started.
7. If the motor has already been started, let
it warm up for about 30 seconds. As soon
as you press the throttle lock (Fig. A/Item
7) and use the throttle (Fig. A/Item 8), the
swivelling choke automatically jumps to
Run „ “ (See Fig. H2).
If the engine does not start up, repeat steps
1-7 above.
Please note: If the engine does not start up
even after several attempts, read the section
“Engine Troubleshooting”.
Please note: Always pull the starter cable out
in a straight line. If it is pulled out at an angle,
then friction will occur on the eyelet. As a
result of this friction, the cable will become
frayed and will wear away faster.
Always hold the starter handle when the
cable retracts.
Never allow the cable to snap back when
it has been pulled out. This may also cause
damage to the cable or the starter.
6.2 Starting the engine when warm (if the
equipment has not been switched off for
more than 15 – 20 minutes)
1. Set the equipment down on a hard, level
surface.
2. Switch the ON/OFF switch to “I”.
3. Fully depress the throttle lever (See Fig. H2).
4. Hold the equipment firmly and pull out the
starter cable until you feel it start to resist.
Then tug sharply on the starter cable. The
equipment should start after 1 - 2 pulls. If
the equipment does not start after 6 pulls,
repeat steps 1 – 7 of the procedure for
starting the engine from cold.
Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244 Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244