Operation Manual
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Operation
• For moving the line forward you tap the trimmer head lightly against the ground while the engine
runs at full speed.
• Hold the trimmer at an upright angle towards the area that is to be cut.
• Stones and walls, and poles cause the line to be worn down very fast.
• Small trees and bushes can be easily damaged by the brush cutter.
• See Fig. 8 for working direction for trimmer head and with blade.
Start / Stop.
How to start a cold engine
1. Place the brush cutter on a flat stabile surface.
2. Set the switch to ( I ). See Fig.. 6A
3. Press 8-10 times on the fuel pump under the air filter, see Fig. 6B.
4. Set the choke lever to start position, see Fig.7A
5. Pull the start cord out slowly from engine until resistance is felt. Then pull strongly in start cord.
Always feed the start cord back into the engine by hand. Repeat up to 3 times until initial ignition is
heard.
6. Set the choke lever to drive position, see Fig. 7B
7. Pull the start cord (according to point 5) until the engine runs.
How to start a warm engine
1. Set the choke lever to drive position, see Fig. 7B
2. Pull the start cord until the engine runs.
How to stop the engine
1. Release the throttle button.
2. Set the switch to ( O ) position, see Fig. 6A
Vibrations may travel up into the handle
during use. We therefore recommend taking
a break every 2 hours.
Fuel
• This product is equipped with a two-stroke engine that demands two-stroke oil added to the petrol.
• Always use unleaded gasoline.
• Never use ready-mixed gasoline/oil from service stations that is normally used for mopeds,
motorbikes, etc.
• Use a clean and approved petrol can for mixing the petrol with oil.
• Use an approved two-stroke oil for air cooled engines, chainsaws, trimmers etc. (Do not use oil for
out board engines of boats. (Mix only small quantities).
Mixing instructions:
• We recommend the Texas Motex 2tx in a 2.5% mixture. That means mixing 0.1 l of 2-stroke oil with
4 l of unleaded gasoline.
• Always follow the guidelines of mixture given by oil manufacturer.
When storing the machine for more than 30 days you should empty the tank.