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Recommendations (cont.):
5 . Do not allow the trimmer head metal bowl to ride on
top of concrete or asphalt surfaces . This will cause
wear to the metal bowl . The bowl was designed to ride
on grass surfaces .
6 . It is recommended that the line be replaced when it is
worn to approximately ½ the original length . This will
help maintain a high tip speed and result in a clean
cut . It is strongly recommended that the engine
cooling air screen be wiped clean at every string
change . This will prevent engine overheating .
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Before Starting Engine:
Mixing Fuel / 2-Cycle Oil
WARNING
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the Trimmer . Mix and pour fuel outdoors WHERE THERE ARE NO SPARKS
OR FLAMES .
The 2-cycle engine on your Trimmer requires that fuel and
2-cycle engine oil be pre-mixed before adding to the
trimmer's fuel tank. To mix the fuel/ 2-cycle oil:
1 . Use fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 87 or higher . Do not use gasoline containing more
than 10% ethanol .
NOTICE
Use of gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol can
damage Trimmer . Use of non-ethanol gasoline is best .
We recommend the continuous use of a fuel additive/
stabilizer to counteract the effects of ethanol . These
additives also prolong the shelf life of gasoline .
2 . Always use 2-cycle oil that meets or exceeds
JASO – FC specifications and is intended for mixing at
a fuel/oil ratio of 50:1
3 . Do not use automotive or 2-cycle marine outboard oil .
These will damage your Trimmer's engine and void
the warranty .
4 . Always mix the gasoline and 2-cycle oil in a container
approved for gasoline . Never mix fuel directly in the
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Starting Engine:
WARNING
Keep all parts of your body away from cutting area, the rotating trimmer lines and hot surfaces .
NOTE: When the weather gets cold, please allow the engine to warm up at idle for longer period of time,
before engaging to RUN/WARM START position.
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
trimmer's fuel tank.
5 . Follow instructions on 2-cycle oil container for mixing
fuel . Mix gasoline and 2-cycle oil at a ratio of 50:1 .
A mixture with a 50:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline with 2 .6 ounces of oil
(77 ml) . After adding oil to gasoline, shake container
momentarily to ensure proper mixing .
6 . Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs .
Do not store pre-mixed fuel .
7 . Stop engine and allow to cool before refueling .
8. To fill the Trimmer's fuel tank with the gasoline/oil
mixture, place the Trimmer upright on the ground or on
a sturdy bench and wipe and any debris from around
the fuel cap .
9 . Remove fuel cap slowly and use a funnel to pour the
mixture into the tank, and replace the fuel cap .
10 . Avoid spilling fuel or oil . Wipe up all fuel spills .
11 . Move at least 10 ft (3 m) away from fueling site
before starting engine .
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