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OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating power tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply
with Australian and New Zealand standards,
as well as hearing and head protection, when
operating this equipment. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use
of petrol powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands,
and joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel damage
in healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin
color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration
system does not guarantee the absence of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition of this
tool.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never
add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. Move at least 10 metres from refuelling
site before starting the engine. DO NOT SMOKE!
Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
FUELING AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
WARNING
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct
them before using the saw to prevent fire or burn
injury.
Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
Always refuel outdoors away from potential sources
of ignition, do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with
skin. If contact does occur wash immediately with
soap and plenty of water.
Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If
petrol or lubricant comes in contact with the eyes,
wash them immediately with clean water. If irritation is
still present, see a doctor immediately.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately. Refer to refueling
in the Specific Safety Rules section of this manual for
additional safety information.
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke lubricant. Pre-
mix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine lubricant in a
clean container approved for petrol.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of
91 or higher.
Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/lubricant
from fuel service stations; this includes the pre-
mixed petrol/lubricant intended for use in mopeds,
motorcycles, etc.
Use a high quality 2-stroke self-mixing lubricant for
air-cooled engines. Do not use automotive lubricant
or 2-stroke outboard lubricant.
Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke oil into the petrol. This is a
50:1 ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and each time before fueling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30-day period. A 2-stroke lubricant
containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.
1 litre
+
20 ml
=
2 litres
+
40 ml
=
3 litres
+
60 ml
= 50: 1
4 litres
+
80 ml
=
5 litres
+
100 ml
=
