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ENGLISH (Original Instructions)
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 Refuelling in the Specific
Safety Rules section of this manual for additional safety information.
MIXING THE FUEL
Always transport and store fuel in a container approved for
petroleum.
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 high quality synthetic 2-stroke lubricant for air-cooled engines. Do
not use automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard lubricant.
Mix 2% lubricant into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and each time before fuelling.
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.
OXYGENATED FUELS
Avoid the use of Ethanol fuels or fuels containing Ethanol. The use
of Ethanol fuels may result in damage to your engine.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them before
using the line trimmer to prevent fire or burn injury.
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Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contamination.
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Loosen the fuel cap slowly.
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Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.
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Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.
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Immediately replace the fuel cap and hand tighten it. Wipe up
any fuel spillage.
Note: It is normal for the engine to emit smoke during and after
the first use.
1 litre
+
20 ml
=
50: 1
2 litres
+
40 ml
=
50: 1
3 litres
+
60 ml
=
50: 1
4 litres
+
80 ml
=
50: 1
5 litres
+
100 ml
=
50: 1
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge
condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should
charge overnight prior to use.
Note:
Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are
charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for
them to become fully charged.
WARNING:
Never use the battery charger near where refuelling or
maintenance of the product is taking place.
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Charge battery pack only with the charger assembly provided
(BPH-1215 / 12V Ni-Cd).
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Make sure power supply is normal household voltage, 230V/
240V~, 50 Hz.
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Connect charger to power supply.
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Place battery pack in charging stand. Align raised rib on battery
pack with groove in charging stand.
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Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery pack
engage properly with contacts in charging stand.
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The charge indicator light (LED), located on the charging stand,
will light up red when the charger is properly connected to power
supply. This light indicates the charger is operating properly. It
will remain on until battery pack is removed from charging stand
or charger is disconnected from power supply.
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After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging time is required
to fully recharge battery pack.
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If both red and orange LED indicators glow, the battery pack is
deeply or completely discharged, and 6 hours or longer of
charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack.
NOTE:
If charger does not charge battery pack or orange LED
continues to glow after more than 30 minutes of charging, return
battery pack and charging assembly to your nearest Authorised
Service Centre for electrical check.
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The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while
charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
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Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will
work best at normal room temperature.
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When batteries become fully charged, unplug charger from
power supply and remove the battery pack.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The
use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the
user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
WARNING:
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use