The 2-cycle engine on your Trimmer requires that fuel and
2-cycle engine oil be pre-mixed before adding to the
trimmer’s fuel tank. To mix the fuel/ 2-cycle oil:
1. Use fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 or higher. Do not use gasoline containing ethanol or
methanol.
Use of gasoline containing ethanol or methanol can damage
Trimmer.
2. Always use 2-cycle oil that meets or exceeds JASO – FC
specifications and is intended for mixing at a fuel/oil ratio of 40:1.
3. Do not use automotive or 2-cycle marine outboard oil.
These will damage your trimmer’s engine and void the warranty.
4. Always mix the gasoline and 2-cycle oil in a container
approved for gasoline. Never mix fuel directly in the
trimmer’s fuel tank.
5. Follow instructions on 2-cycle oil container for mixing fuel.
Mix gasoline and 2-cycle oil at a ratio of 40:1. A mixture
with a 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 1 gallon (4 liters)
of gasoline with 3.2 ounces of oil (95 ml). After adding oil to
gasoline, shake container momentarily to ensure proper mixing.
6. Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs. Do not
store pre-mixed fuel.
7. Stop engine and allow to cool before refueling.
8. To fill the trimmer’s fuel tank with the gasoline/ oil mixture,
place the Trimmer upright on the ground or on a sturdy
bench and wipe and any debris from around the fuel cap.
9. Remove fuel cap slowly and use a funnel to pour the
mixture into the tank, and replace the fuel cap.
10. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
11. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site
before starting engine.
CAUTION
Operation
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Before Starting Engine:
A
Mixing Fuel / 2-Cycle Oil
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the Trimmer. Mix and pour fuel outdoors WHERE THERE ARE NO SPARKS
OR FLAMES.
WARNING
Starting Engine:
B
Keep all parts of your body away from cutting area, the rotating trimmer lines and hot surfaces.
WARNING
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Cold Starting The Engine
DO NOT s
queeze the throttle lever until engine starts and runs.
1. Place the Trimmer on a flat surface.
2. Move the Ignition Switch to the “ON” position (see Fig. 10).
3. Move the Choke Lever downwards to the “COLD START”
position (see Fig. 11).
4. Press the Primer Bulb slowly 6 times (see Fig. 12).
5. Pull the Recoil Starter Handle sharply until the engine
starts and runs (see Fig. 13).
6. After engine starts and runs for 10-15 seconds, squeeze
the throttle lever to engage to the RUN position (choke lever
released to RUN/WARM START position).
Note: when the weather gets cold, please allow the
engine to warm up at idle for longer period of time,
before engaging to RUN/WARM START position.
Warm Starting The Engine
1. Place the Trimmer on a flat surface.
2. Move the Ignition Switch to the “ON” position (see Fig. 10).
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle lever, pull the Recoil Starter
Handle sharply until the engine starts and runs.
ON
Fig. 10
Fig. 13
Fig. 11
COLD START
RUN/WARM START
Fig. 12
PRIMER BULB
