OPERATION
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87
([R + M] / 2) or higher.
Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/ oil from petrol
service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol/ oil
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up
any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from refueling
before starting engine.
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NOTE:
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
Use synthetic 2-stroke oil only.
Do not use automotive oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
Mix the 2-stroke oil into the petrol at a 50:1 ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
fueling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30 day period. A 2-stroke oil containing a fuel
stabilizer is recommended.
FILLING THE TANK
1. Clean surface around fuel cap (48) 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. Avoid spillage.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel
to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at
least 9 m (30 ft.) from refueling site before starting
engine. Do not smoke!
1 Litre
+
20 ml
=
2 Litres
+
40 ml
=
3 Litres
+
60 ml
=
4 Litres
+
80 ml
=
5 Litres
+
100 ml
=
50:1
OPERATING THE TRIMMER (FIG. 5)
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 bump head which may cause damage
from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the
bump head, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial
throttle will result in oil dripping from the muffler.
ADVANCING THE LINE
ADVANCING LINE USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP
ADVANCE SYSTEM
Line advance is controlled by tapping the bump knob on grass
while running engine at full throttle.
1. Run engine at full throttle.
2. Tap bump knob on the ground to advance line. Line
advances each time the head is tapped.
3. Several taps may be required until line strikes the cut
off blade (49).
4. Resume trimming.
NOTE:
If the line is worn too short you may not be able to
advance the line by tapping it on the ground. If so, STOP
THE ENGINE, and manually advance the
line
.
ADVANCING THE LINE MANUALLY
Push the spool bump knob while pulling on both lines to
manually advance the line.
CUTTING TIPS (FIG. 6)
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area (24).
Do not cut in dangerous cutting area (23).
MIXING THE FUEL
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 fuel.
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