OPERATION
FUELING AND REFUELING the trimmer
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a
NOTE: We recommend you use ONLY Homelite lubricant in your product.
To mix the fuel:
Use a clean container that is approved for use with gasoline.
Mix the
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. Do not use automotive oil or
NOTE: Most fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.
PREMIUM EXACT MIX (50:1)
GasolineLubricant
1 gallon (US) | 2.6 oz. |
1 liter | 20 cc (20 ml) |
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re- sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are not covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by vol- ume (commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable.
Do not use E85 fuel.
FILLING TANK
Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
Set trimmer on its side so that the spout points up.
Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
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. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks. Failure to safely handle fuel could result in serious personal injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 7 - 8.
Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.
To start a cold engine:
Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 7th press, fuel should be visible in the primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until you see fuel in the bulb.
Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull starter handle sharply until engine attempts to run. Do not pull the starter handle more than four (4) times.
NOTE: Keep throttle trigger squeezed fully.
Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. Do not pull the starter grip more than six (6) times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the full choke position and repeat the steps that follow.
Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the choke lever to the RUN position.
To restart a warm engine:
Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull the starter handle until the engine runs.
To stop the engine:
To stop the engine, depress the stop switch to the stop position “ 
”.
if assistance is required STARTING THIS product:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department for any issues you may have.
