Homelite UT70131, F3040 manual Operation, Fuel and Refuelling, Operating the Trimmer

OPERATION

FUEL AND REFUELLING

HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY

■Always handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.

■Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour.

■Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.

■Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor immediately.

■Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

MIXING THE FUEL

■This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded petrol and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean container approved for petrol.

■This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.

■Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/oil from fuel service stations. This includes the pre-mixed petrol/oil intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles etc.

■Use high a quality 2-cycle self-mixing oil for air cooled engines. Do not use motor vehicle oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

■Mix 2% oil into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio.

■Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before refuelling.

■Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period. A 2-cycle oil containing a fuel stabiliser is recommended.

FILLING THE TANK

1.Clean surface round fuel cap to prevent contamination.

2.Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.

3.Carefully pour fuel mixture 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. Move 9 m (30 ft) away from refuelling site before starting engine.

NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during and after first use.

WARNING:

Always shut off engine before refuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 9 m (30 ft) from refuelling site before starting engine. Do not smoke!

1	Litre	+	20	ml	=	}
2	Litres	+	40	ml	=
3	Litres	+	60	ml	=		5 0 : 1
4	Litres	+	80	ml	=
5	Litres	+	100	ml	=

OPERATING THE TRIMMER

Hold the trimmer/brushcutter 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 trigger handle about hip height. See Figure 9.

Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping round the shaft housing and string head, which may cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped round the string head, stop the engine, disconnect the sparking plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the silencer.

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