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Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
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-Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist level. Never
cut with the string head located over 76 cm (30 in.) above the ground.
Intended use:
This machine is designed to use as grass trimmer for trimming grass and light foliage -
for non-
commercial use only!
Non-intended use:
This machine is not designed for trimming hedges or the or any other job task where by the
machine has to be raised over a 30 degree angle.
Residual risks:
The machine uses a rotating cutting tool. Through this rotational motion debris can be thrown
from the cutting head of the unit (eg stones and sticks).
Operation (continued)
Safety Information
Preparing to Operate the Grass Trimmer
WARNING!
- Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition;
- Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark;
- Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure;
- To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, battery compartment free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease;
- Replace worn or damaged parts for safety;
- If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Maintenance and Storage Safety
Step 1 - Filling with Engine Fuel
This product is powered by a 2-Stroke engine and requires pre-mixing of petrol and 2-stroke oil.
Mix a high quality 2-Stroke engine oil according JASO FC classic. Do not use automotive oil or
2-stroke outboard oil. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.
1a. FUEL MIXTURE: 1 Litre (1000 ml) petrol: 25cc (25 ml) 2 Stroke engine oil (40:1 ratio)
Using a funnel and keeping the bottle level, pour the fuel in the left hand side (‘A’) up to the
required level eg 2.5 or 5 then fill the right hand side (‘B’) up to the same corresponding mark
with oil. Please ensure that no fuel has leaked into B prior to pouring in oil. Shake vigorously to
mix the two products prior to pouring into the tank of grass trimmer.
NOTE!
Use 5 for 500ml fuel mixture and 2.5 for 250ml fuel mixture.
1b. 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 seal located inside the fuel cap. 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.
1b
WARNING!
Always switch engine off before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running
or hot engine. Move at least 30ft.(9 m) from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke!
IMPORTANT!
Keep bottle flat while filling and use funnel.
40:1
5
Use
matching
numbers
A
5
B