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FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded
gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon con-
tainer approved for gasoline.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
Mix Homelite Premium Exact Mix oil with gasoline
according to the instructions on the package. If Premium
Exact Mix oil is not available, use a high quality 2-cycle
engine oil, mixed at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US).
Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.
NOTE: Premium Exact Mix fuel mix will stay fresh up to 30
days. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day
period.
FUEL MIXTURE
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 8.
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.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit
with the bottom of the engine above waist level.
Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle
and the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at
a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip
height.
Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from
the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping
around the shaft housing and string head which may
cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes
wrapped around the string head, STOP THE ENGINE,
disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the grass.
Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil drip-
ping from the muffler.
FILLING TANK
1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamina-
tion.
2. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean
surface.
3. Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
5. 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. (9 m) from refueling site before starting
engine. Do not smoke!
PREMIUM EXACT MIX (50:1)
GASOLINE OIL
1 gallon (US) 2.6 oz.
1 Liter 20 cc (20 ml)
Fig. 8
OPERATION
OPERATING THE
TRIMMER