Operation, Fueling And Refueling The Trimmer, Fuel Mixture

OPERATION

FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER

FUEL MIXTURE

This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre- mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon container approved for gasoline.

Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.

Mix Homelite Premium Exact Mix oil with gasoline according to the instructions on the package. If Premium Exact Mix oil is not available, use a high quality 2-cycle engine oil, mixed at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US).

Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

NOTE: Premium Exact Mixfuel 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)

GASOLINEOIL

1 gallon (US)	2.6 oz.
1 Liter	20 cc (20 ml)

FILLING TANK

nClean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

nLoosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.

nCarefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.

nPrior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.

nImmediately 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.

WARNING:

Always position the unit on the operator's right side.The use of the unit on the operator's left side will expose the user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.

WARNING:

To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.

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 com- fortable 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 damage 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.