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Assembly instructions
• Handle Assembly
NOTE: The Handle is attached to the shaft but has
beened turned under for ease of packing.
1. Loosen adjustment knob and rotate handle to top
of shaft. Position handle 160mm - 220mm from
throttle (Fig. 1b).
2. Tighten adjustment knob securely.
• DEBRIS SHIELD (Fig. 2A - 2B)
Warning: The debris shield must be installed to
properly dispense cutter line and protect operator.
Shield fits snug on shaft. Some force may be
required.
1. Seat shield (B) onto shaft bracket (C).
2. Insert washers (D) onto bolt.
3. Insert bolt (E) and nut (F), tighten securely.
Fuel and lubrication
• Fuel
Use regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with 2-
stroke engine oil for best results. Use mixing ratios in
Section FUEL MIXING TABLE.
Warning: Never use straight gasoline in your
unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and
void the manufacturer’s warranty for that product.
Never use a fuel mixture that has been stored for
over 90 days.
Warning: Do not use any 2-stroke oil product
with a recommended mixing ratio of 100:1. If
insufficient lubrication is the cause of engine
damage, it voids the manufacturer’s engine warranty.
• MIXING FUEL
Mix fuel 2-stroke oil in an approved container. Use
mixing table for correct ratio of fuel to oil. Shake
container to ensure through mix.
Warning: Lack of lubrication voids engine
warranty. Gasoline and oil must be mixed at 40:1.
• Fuel Mixing Table
Gasoline Lubricant
5 Liters 125 ml (cc)
Mixing Procedure 40 Parts Gasoline to
1 part Lubricant
1 ml = 1 cc
RECOMMENDED FUELS
Some conventional gasolines are being blended with
oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to
meet clean air standards. Your engine is designed to
operate satisfactorily on any gasoline intended for
automotive use including oxygenated gasolines.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: To minimize load on engine during starting
and warm-up, trim excess cutter line to 5" (13cm)
(Fig. 5A).
1. Move ignition switch to the “RUN (I)” position (Fig.
5B).
2. Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke:
CHOKE “ ”, PARTIAL “ ”, and RUN “ ”. Move
choke lever to CHOKE “ ” position (Fig. 5C).
3. Prime the carburetor. Pump the primer bulb (A)
10 times (Fig. 5D).
4. Grip handle firmly – depress safety trigger (B) &
throttle trigger (C) to the FULL THROTTLE
position (Fig. 5E).
5. Pull starter rope out a short way until resistance
is felt (approximately 100mm) (Fig. 5F). A
smooth rapid pull is required for a strong spark.
Pull starter rope briskly 4 times.
6. Move choke lever to PARTIAL “ ” position (Fig.
5G).
7. Pull starter rope again 4 times while trigger is in
the full throttle position (Fig. 5F)
8. Once engine starts, leave in the PARTIAL “ ”
position for 10 seconds.
9. Move the choke to RUN “ ” position (Fig. 5H).
10. If engine fails to start, repeat steps 1 through 7.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after repeated attempts,
refer to Troubleshooting section.
NOTE: Always pull starter rope straight out. Pulling
starter at an angle will cause rope to rub against the
eyelet. This friction will cause the rope to fray and
wear more quickly. Always hold starter handle when
rope retracts. Never allow rope to snap back from
extended position. This could cause rope to snag or
fray and also damage the starter assembly.
