OPERATION
FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
Mix Homelite Premium Exact Mix oil with gasoline accord- ing to the instructions on the package. If Premium Exact Mix oil is not available, use a high quality
Do not use automotive oil or
NOTE: Premium Exact Mix fuel mix will stay fresh up to 30 days.
DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.
FUEL MIXTURE
PREMIUM EXACT MIX (50:1)
GASOLINE | OIL |
1 gallon (US) | 2.6 oz. |
1 Liter | 20 cc (20 |
FILLING TANK
1.Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
2.Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
3.Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
4.Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.
5.Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine after first use.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. (9 m) from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke!
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 8.
Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the top down.This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which may cause dam- age from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the muffler.
Fig. 8
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