Operation Manual

Fueling Instructions
Fuel your brushcutter
in well-ventilated
areas, outdoors.
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Gasoline vapor pressure may build up
inside the gas tank of a two cycle engine
depending on the fuel used, the weather
condition, and the venting system of the
tank.
In order to reduce th risk of
personal injury from escaping gas vapor
and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on
your brushcutter carefully so as to allow
any pressure build-up
in the tank to
release slowly. Never remove fuel filler
cap while engine
is running. Select bare
ground for fueling and move at least 10
feet
(3 m) from the fueling spot before
starting the engine. Wipe off any spilled
fuel before starting your brushcutter and
check for leakage.
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Check for fuel leakage while refueling
and during operation.
If fuel or oil-
leakage
is found, do not start or run the
engine until leak is fixed and spilled fuel
has been wiped away.
If this happens,
change your clothing immediately.
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Warning!
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'\ Unit vibrations can
.( cause an Improperly
tightened fuel cap to
loosen or come off and
spill quantities of fuel.
In order to reduce
risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten fuel
cap by hand with as much force as
possible. The screw driver end of the
STIHL combination wrench
or other
similar tool can be used as an aid
in
tightening slotted fuel caps.
Starting
Warning!
Your brushcutter is a oneperson machi-
ne. Once started
it may fling foreign ob-
jekts for a great distance.
To reduce the risk of eye and other injury
insure that bystanders are at least 50
feet (15 m) away. Stop the engine and
cutting tool immediately
if you are
approached. Start and operate your
brushcutter without assistance. For
specific starting instructions, see the
appropriate section of your manual.
Place the brushcutter on firm ground or
other solid surface
in an open area.
Maintain a good balance and secure
footing.
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control, be absolutely sure that the
cut-
ting tool is clear of you and all other
obstructions and objects, including the
ground, because when the engine starts
at starting-throttle, engine speed will
be
fast enough for the clutch to engage and
turn the cutting tool.
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When you pull the starter grip, don't
wrap the starter rope around your hand.
Do not allow the grip
to snap back, but
guide the starter rope to rewind properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may
result
in injury to hand or fingers and
may damage the starter mechanism.
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