SO53 3LE
Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00
www.JCBdiy.com
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the manual.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate the trimmer / brushcutter until you have read thoroughly
and completely understood all instructions, safety rules etc contained in the manual.
Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious
personal injury. Save the manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation,
and for instructing others who may use the tool.
Read all instructions.
FUELING AND REFUELING
Fuel is highly flammable. Always handle with care.
Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Do not inhale fuel
vapors.
Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
Keep petrol and oil away from your eyes. If petrol or oil comes in contact with your
eyes, wash them immediately with clean water. If irritation still exists, see a doctor
immediately.
Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
TO MIX THE FUEL
See Figure 3.
The product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and requires pre-mixing petrol with
2-stroke oil. Pre-mix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in a clean container
approved for petrol.
The 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/oil from fuel service stations, such as
the pre-mixed petrol/oil intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc. Do not use
automotive oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
Use only synthetic 2-stroke oil.
Mix 2% of synthetic 2-stroke oil into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio.
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