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English (Original Instructions)
FILLING THE TANK
Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
Carefully pour fuel mixture 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. Move 9 m away from refueling site
before starting engine.
Note:
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and 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
9m from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke!
50:1 Petrol to Oil Mixing Chart
1 litre
+
20 ml
=
2 litres
+
40 ml
=
3 litres
+
60 ml
=
50: 1 (2%)
4 litres
+
80 ml
=
5 litres
+
100 ml
=
WARNING
The product may throw objects during operation,
causing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always
wear suitable eye protection, long heavy pants and
boots while operating the product.
STARTING THE PRODUCT (FIG. 4-5)
Starting the product differs depending on whether the
engine is cold or warm. Refer to the label on the air filter
cover.
TO START A COLD ENGINE
Follow these steps to start a cold engine.
1. Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
2. Ensure the engine switch is in the I (ON) position (item
15).
3. Push the primer bulb (item 18) approximately 10 times.
4. Set the choke lever to position A (Choke Closed).
5. Hold down the throttle lock-off button (item 16) and
squeeze the throttle trigger (item 17).
6. Pull the starter grip (item 19) with a quick firm and
consistent upward motion (No more than 4x).
7. Set the choke lever to position B (Choke Open).
8. Hold down the throttle the lock-off button and squeeze
the throttle trigger.
9. Pull the starter grip with a quick firm and consistent
upward motion until the engine starts (No more than
6x).
Note:
If engine does not start, return to step 4 and repeat
the steps.
Note:
When the engine starts, let it run for 30 seconds
prior to operation.
TO START A WARM ENGINE
Follow these steps to start a warm engine.
1. Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
2. Ensure the engine switch is in the I (ON) position (item
15).
3. Ensure the choke lever is set to position B (Choke
Open).
4. Hold down the throttle lock-off button (item 16) and
squeeze the throttle trigger (item 17).
5. Pull the starter grip with a quick firm and consistent
upward motion until the engine starts (No more than
6x).
Note:
If engine does not start, return to step 4 on the "TO
START A COLD ENGINE" and repeat the steps.
STOPPING THE PRODUCT
Release the throttle trigger.
Hold down the engine switch to the O (OFF) position
until the engine comes to a complete stop.
OPERATING AS A LINE TRIMMER (FIG.6)
Follow these steps to operate the straight shaft trimmer.
Start the trimmer.
Hold the trimmer at waist level with your right hand
on the trigger handle and your left hand on the front
handle.
Place the product on the right side of your body with
the engine behind and away from your body.
Trim grass and weeds in a left-to-right motion with the
line parallel to the ground.
TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE (FIG.7)
Follow these steps to advance the cutting line.
Start the trimmer.
Tap the bump knob lightly on the ground while the
motor is running. The line will only advance with the
engine at full throttle. Do not hold the bump knob on
the ground.
Note:
The line cutting blade on the safety guard will
cut the line to the proper length.
Note:
To help prevent line tangle, tap only once to
lengthen the line. If additional line is required, wait a
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