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Operation (Continued)

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Starting Engine:

Keep all parts of your body away from cutting area, the rotating trimmer lines and hot surfaces.

NOTE: DO NOT depress the throttle lever until engine starts and runs.

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.

WARNING

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 more

than 10% ethanol.

NOTICE

Use of gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol can

damage Trimmer. Use of non-ethanol gasoline is best.

We recommend the continuous use of a fuel additive/

stabilizer to counteract the effects of ethanol. These

additives also prolong the shelf life of gasoline.

2. Always use 2-cycle oil that meets or exceeds

JASO – FC specifications and is intended for mixing at

a fuel/oil ratio of 50:1

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 50:1.

A mixture with a 50:1 ratio is obtained by mixing

1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline with 2.6 ounces of oil

(77 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 ft (3 m) away from fueling site

before starting engine.

Before Starting Engine:

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

Recommendations (cont.):

5. Do not allow the trimmer head metal bowl to ride on top of concrete or asphalt surfaces. This will cause

wear to the metal bowl. The bowl was designed to ride on grass surfaces.

6. It is recommended that the line be replaced when it is worn to approximately ½ the original length. This will

help maintain a high tip speed and result in a clean cut. It is strongly recommended that the engine

cooling air screen be wiped clean at every string change. This will prevent engine overheating.