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FUELING AND REFUELING THE POWER HEAD
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition
sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not
smoke and wipe up spills immediately.
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded
gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean container
approved for gasoline. DO NOT mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30-day period.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
NOTE:
We recommend you use Ethanol Shield 2-cycle
lubricant, PowerCare 2-cycle lubricant, or an equivalent
high-quality synthetic 2-cycle lubricant in this product. Mix
at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US).
Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard
lubricant.
HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE LUBRICANT
GASOLINE
LUBRICANT
1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter)
2.6 oz. (76 ml)
2.5 gal. (US) (9.5 liter)
6.4 oz. (189 ml)
FILLING TANK
Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
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 after first use.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove
fuel cap or add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. Make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level sur-
face and only add fuel outdoors. If the engine is hot, let
the unit cool for at least five minutes before adding fuel.
After fueling, immediately replace fuel cap and tighten
securely. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open
flames and sparks! Failure to follow these instructions
could result in a fire and cause serious personal injury.
ETHANOL-BLENDED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a vio-
lation of federal law and will damage the unit and void
your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing
up to 10% ethanol.
NOTE:
To improve performance when using oxygenated
fuels, we recommend the use of Ethanol Shield 2-cycle
lubricant.
OPERATING THE POWER HEAD
See Figure 5.
WARNING:
Engine housing can become hot during power head opera-
tion. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body part
against the engine housing during power head operation.
Only hold the power head with all body parts clear of engine
housing. Extended contact with the engine housing could
result in burns or other injuries.
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The
use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the
user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
Hold the power head with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Power head should be held at
a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
See figure 5 for proper operation position with trimmer at-
tachment installed.
Always operate power head at full throttle. If debris becomes
wrapped around the attachment, STOP THE ENGINE, dis-
connect the spark plug wire, and remove the debris. Pro-
longed use at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping
from the muffler.
WARNING:
Always hold the attachment away from the body keeping
clearance between the body and the product. Any
contact with the attachment cutting head can result in
burns and/or other serious personal injury.
OPERATION
