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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product 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
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them
before using the saw to prevent fire or burn injury.
Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
Always refuel outdoors, do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with skin. If contact
does occur wash immediately with soap and plenty of water.
Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If petrol or lubricant
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately with clean
water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor immediately.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately. Refer to Refuelling in the
Specific Safety Rules section of this manual for additional safety
information.
MIXING THE FUEL
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 9 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 a high quality 2-stroke self-mixing lubricant for air-cooled engines.
Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard lubricant.
Mix 2% lubricant into the petrol. This is a 50: ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and each time before fuelling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than usable in
a 30-day period. A 2-stroke lubricant containing a fuel stabilizer is
recommended.
OXYGENATED FUELS
Some conventional petrol are blended with alcohol or an ether
compound. This type of petrol is collectively referred to as
oxygenated fuels.
If using an oxygenated fuel, make sure it is unleaded and meets
the minimum octane rating requirements. Before using an
oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some areas
require this information to be posted on the pump. The following
are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates:
Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume.
You may use
petrol containing up to 0% ethanol by volume. Petrol containing
ethanol may be marketed under the name “Gasohol.” Do not use
E85 fuel.
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume.
You may
use petrol containing up to 5% MTBE by volume.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume.
You may use
petrol containing up to 5% methanol by volume as long as it also
contains co solvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel
system. Petrol containing more than 5% methanol by volume may
cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage
metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the product or your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another brand of Petrol.
NOTE:
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the
percentages of oxygenates stated previously are not covered
under warranty.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
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Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contamination.
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Loosen the fuel cap slowly.
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Carefully pour the 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 the fuel cap and hand tighten it. Wipe up
any fuel spillage.
NOTE
: It is normal for the engine to emit smoke during and after
the first use.
litre +
20 ml =
50:
2 litres
+
40 ml
=
50:
3 litres
+
60 ml
=
50:
4 litres
+
80 ml
=
50:
5 litres
+
00 ml
=
50:
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge
condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should
charge overnight prior to use.
NOTE:
Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are
charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging)
for them to become fully charged.
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Charge battery pack only with the charger assembly provided
(BPH-25 / 2V Ni-Cd).
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Make sure power supply is normal household voltage, 230V/
240V~, 50 Hz.
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Connect charger to power supply.
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Place battery pack in charging stand. Align raised rib on battery
pack with groove in charging stand. (See Figure 8.)
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Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery pack
engage properly with contacts in charging stand.
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The charge indicator light (LED), located on the charging stand,
will light up red when the charger is properly connected to power
supply. This light indicates the charger is operating properly. It
will remain on until battery pack is removed from charging stand
or charger is disconnected from power supply.
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After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging time is required
to fully recharge battery pack.
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Do not leave the battery pack an charge for more than 3 hours,
any longer than 3 hours will cause permanent damage to the
battery which is not covered by warranty.
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