Before Operation
Oil and Fuel
A
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• In certain conditions gasoline is extreme
ly flammable and highly explosive.,
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• A fire or explosion from gasoline can
burn you, others, and cause property
damage.
HOW TO AVOID 1HE HAZARD
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank out
doors, in an open area, when the engine
is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the
level is 1/4" to 1/2" (6
mm
to 13
mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck. This
empty space in the tank allows gasoline
to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline,
and stay away from an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by
a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
Please see HONDA ENGINES Owner's Manual.
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Starting
And Stopping
Before Starting The Engine
I. Move the Trimmer/Brushcutter at least
10
feet
(3
m) away from the fueling location and fuel storage
container before starting the engine.
2.
Rest the Trimmer Brushcutter on the ground.
3. Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of any
broken glass, nails, wire, rocks or other debris.
4. Keep all bystanders, children and animals away
from
the working area.
Starting And Stopping
Please see HONDA ENGINES Owner's Manual.
If
the engine
fails to start
after
you
follow
the procedures,
contact an authorized
Maruyama
dealer.
To Stop The Engine:
I. Release the throttle trigger.
2. Slide the stop switch to the "STOP" position.
Throttle Trigger
