OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Never use flailing devices, wire, or rope on this product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex- plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not smoke and wipe up spills immediately.
FUELING AND REFUELING THE TOOL
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
Mix a high quality
Do not use automotive lubricant or
HIGH QUALITY
GASOLINE | LUBRICANT |
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1 gallon (US) | 2.6 oz. |
1 liter | 20 cc (20 ml) |
FILLING TANK
Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
Loosen fuel cap slowly, by turning it counterclockwise. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.
Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten by turning it clockwise. Wipe up any fuel spillage.
Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before starting the product.
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.
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 below are not
covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable. E85 is not.
OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER
See Figure 13.
WARNING:
Engine housing may become hot during operation. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body part against the engine housing during operation. Only hold the unit as shown in Figure 13 during brushcutter and Figure 15 for during trimmer operation with all body parts clear of engine housing (or as shown in the applicable attachment Operator’s Manual). Extended contact with the engine housing may result in burns or other injuries.
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.
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