Operation

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be- gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an authorized service dealer.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol. Before operation, petrol must be mixed with a good quality 2--cycle air--cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 5 liters of unleaded petrol with 0,125 liter of oil. DO NOT USE auto- motive oil or marine oil. These oils will cause en- gine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instruc- tions printed on oil container. Once oil is added to petrol, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

CAUTION: Never use straight petrol in your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Use good quality unleaded petrol. The lowest recommended octane grade is 90 (RON).

IMPORTANT

Use of alcohol blended fuels (more than 10% al- cohol) can cause major engine performance and durability problems.

WARNING: Incorrect use of fuel and/ or lubricants will cause problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheat- ing, vapor lock, power loss, lubrication defi- ciency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. Alcohol blended fuels will cause a high ab- sorption of moisture in the fuel/oil mixture, causing the separation of oil and fuel.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

Starting Position

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs.

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

2.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4.Move the start lever to the START posi- tion.

Primer Bulb

Start

Lever

Starter Handle

5.Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine starts and runs.

6.Allow unit to run for 10 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the starting system.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

2.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly.

3.Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs.

NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce- dure can be used within 5 -- 10 minutes after the unit is turned OFF. If the unit sits for more than 10 minutes without being run, it will be necessary to start the unit by following the steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or following the starting instruction steps shown on the unit.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by pulling the starter handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger until engine starts and runs. This could require pulling the starter handle many times, depending on how badly the unit is flooded.

If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROU-

BLESHOOTING TABLE.