Rockwell RS8020, Instruction Manual

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PETROL GRASS TRIMMER 26cc EN
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3. ASSEMbLING ThE GuARd
wARNING! Take great care when assembling
the guard, as there is a very sharp cutting
edge although it has a blade cover. (See Fig. I)
Position the guard on the cutting head and fix it with
screws (See Fig. J)
Check whether the guard is properly fitted and
secure.
OPERATION
1. fuELING
Safety Tips for fueling
1) Always handle fuel with care. It is highly
flammable.
2) Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks
and flames.
3) Do not inhale fuel vapors.
4) Do not let petrol or oil come into contact with
your skin.
5) Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol
or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still
present, seek immediate medical help.
6) Clean up spilled fuel immediately. Always store
fuel in an approved container.
Mixing fuel and oil
wARNING! Read ‘‘Safety Tips for Fueling’’
before you begin.
1) This engine is designed to operate on unleaded
petrol .This product requires pre-mixing petrol
and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix unleaded petrol and
2-stroke oil in the container.
2) Before operation, petrol must be mixed with good
quality synthetic 2-stroke air-cooled engine oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (40 parts
petrol to 1 part oil).
wARNING! Customers should purchase the
2-stroke oil otherwise.
3 ) dO NOT uSE automotive or marine oil. These oils
will cause engine damage.
4) Mix the fuel thoroughly each time and when
refueling.
5) Mix in small quantities. Do not mix a quantity that
is larger than can be used in a 30-day period.
6) Petrol is highly flammable and extreme
precautions must be taken when handling or
working with petrol.
filling the tank
1) Rest the trimmer on the ground with the fuel tank
cap facing up. Clean surface around fuel cap to
prevent contamination.
2) Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
3) Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. (See Fig. K)
4) Clean and inspect the fuel cap. Then tighten the
fuel cap. Wipe up any spillage.
Note: It is normal for smoke to emit from a new
2-stroke engine during and after first use.
wARNING!
Always shut off engine before
refueling. Move at least 10 feet (3 metres)
away from refueling site before starting engine.
Refueling
Check the fuel level by looking through the
translucent fuel tank. If the fuel level is low, refuel in
a well-ventilated area with the engine switched off. If
the engine has been running, allow it to cool first.
2. SAfE OPERATING PRECAuTIONS
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the
engine in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Your
engines exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas, which can collect rapidly in an
enclosed area and cause illness or death.
If the Brush cutter/Line trimmer starts to shake or
vibrate, stop the engine immediately.
After the cutter heade(5) has completely stopped,
inspect it to determine the cause of the vibration.
Sudden vibration is a sign of a hazardous problem,
such as a loose or damaged cutter head(5). Do
not operate the cutter until the problem has been
corrected.
3. STARTING ThE MAChINE
wARNING! Avoid contact with muffler(17); a
hot exhaust can cause serious burn!
1) Remove the blade cover in guard first. Then
set the trimmer on the ground. Do not allow the
cutting-line to contact any obstruction. Always
rest the trimmer on the ground for starting, rather
than holding it in the operating position. This
prevents the end of the trimmer from swinging
into something as you start the engine.