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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 Homelite premium 2-cycle
lubricant, PowerCare 2-cycle lubricant (6.4 oz. or 16 oz.), 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 add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke! Failure to safely handle fuel could result in seri-
ous personal injury.
OXyGENATED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel containing greater
than 10% ethanol) in this product. It is a violation of
federal law and will damage the unit and void your
warranty.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than
the percentage of oxygenates stated below
are not covered
under warranty.
Ethanol.
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable.
E15 and E85
are not.
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.
WARNING:
Extreme care must be taken when using blades to en-
sure safe operation. Read the safety information for safe
operation when using a blade and refer to the safety rules
and instructions in your attachment manual.
OPERATION
