Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygen-
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF or STOP.
ated gasoline may cause in- creased operating temperatures. Under certain conditions, alcohol- based gasoline may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some 2- cycle mixing oils. Never use any type of gasoline containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended for use in
■ Stop engine before refueling. |
■ Always allow the pole pruner |
to cool before refueling! |
■ Wipe all spilled fuel and move |
the pole pruner at least 10 |
feet (3 meters) from the |
fueling point before restarting! |
■ Never start or operate this unit |
if there is a fuel leak! |
■ Never start or operate this unit |
if the carburetor, fuel lines, |
fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap |
are damaged. |
■ Never smoke or light any fires |
near the trimmer or fuel! |
Figure 22
1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” position (engine ON).
Closed
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Figure 24
3.Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
OPERATION
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and
■Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
■Mix all fuel with a
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
■1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil
■5 litres of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immedi- ate needs! If fuel must be stored
longer than 30 days and 
oil with fuel stabilizer is not used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™.
■ Never place any flammable |
material near the engine |
muffler! |
■ Never operate the engine |
without the muffler and spark |
arrester in place and properly |
functioning! |
Filling the Fuel Tank
1.Place the pole pruner on a flat, level surface.
2.Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap.
3.Remove the fuel cap, and fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel mixture.
4.Install and firmly tighten the fuel cap.
Oil is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or exceeds
Return Tube
Primer Bulb
Figure 23
2.Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent return tube.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
Make sure the
cutting head
is clear of
obstructions!
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4.While holding the outer tube firmly with one hand, slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resis- tance is felt, then pull quickly to start the engine.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter.
OPERATION
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