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WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark
plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER
MIXING THE FUEL
See figure 2
■ This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke lubricant. Pre-
mix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine lubricant in a
clean container approved for petrol.
■ This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating
of 91 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
■ Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol / lubricant from
fuel service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol
/ lubricant intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles,
etc.
■ Use synthetic 2-stroke lubricant only. Do not use
automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard lubricant.
■ Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol. This
is 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. Synthetic 2-stroke
lubricant containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.
FILLING THE TANK
■ Always refuel outdoors in a well ventilated area
away from sparks, flames and other ignition sources.
Choose a hard level surface for this task.
■ Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
■ Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
■ Clean and inspect the gasket.
■ Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.
■ Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten.
Wipe up any fuel spillage.
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
9m 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 =
STARTING AND STOPPING
See figure 3
The starting method differs depending on whether the
engine is cold or warm.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
1. Place the trimmer on level ground and ensure that no
objects or obstructions are in the vicinity that could
come in contact with the blades. Hold the front handle
firmly with your left hand and put your right foot on the
base of the rear handle.
2. Press the On/Off switch to the “I” position before
