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ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE STRING HEAD (Fig. 6)
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Install the upper flange washer onto the gear shaft
with the hollow side towards the gear head.
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Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the hole in the gear head. Using
the 16 mm (5/8 in) wrench supplied, turn the drive
connector anticlockwise to install. Tighten securely.
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Place the string head on the drive connector.
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Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the hole in the gear head. Install
the spool retainer and turn anticlockwise to tighten
securely.
OPERATION
Read the operation manual and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection and ear protection.
Keep all bystanders, especially children and
pets, at least 15 m from the operating area.
FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
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Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
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Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks
and flames. Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
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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, see a doctor immediately.
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Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
MIXING THE FUEL
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This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix
unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in a clean
container approved for petrol.
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This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating
of 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
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Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol / oil from fuel
service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol / oil
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
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Use synthetic 2-stroke oil only. Do not use automotive
oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
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Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke oil into the petrol. This is a
50:1 ratio.
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Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
fueling.
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Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30 day period. Synthetic 2-stroke oil
containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.
FILLING THE TANK
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C l e a n s u r fa c e a r o u n d f u e l c a p t o p r eve n t
contamination.
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Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
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Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.
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Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect
the gasket.
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Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten.
Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from
refueling site before starting engine.
NOTE:
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a
new engine during and 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 9 m from refueling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke!
1 Litre
+
20 ml =
2 Litres +
40 ml =
3 Litres + 60 ml =
50:1 (2%)
4 Litres + 80 ml =
5 Litres + 100 ml =
OPERATING THE TRIMMER (Fig. 8)
Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the trigger handle
and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a
comfortable position with the trigger handle about hip height.
Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass
from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping
around the shaft housing and string head which may
cause damage from overheating.
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