8. Fuel
1. This product is equipped with a 4-stroke engine.
2. Always use unleaded gasoline (minimum octane 95)
3. Use a clean,approved gas can.
4. Do NOT use a gasoline mixture that is more than 90 days old, as it can cause
problems starting engine. Do not store the same gasoline in tank for more than 30
days.
5. Always drain tank prior to long-term storage.
Allow engine to cool for at least 2 minutes before fuelling.
Remove filler cap slowly. Place on a clean surface.
Carefully pour fuel into tank, avoiding spillage. Replace and tighten filler cap immediately.
Wipe up spilt fuel.
Always switch engine off before filling. Never pour fuel into a machine that is running or
when engine is hot. Move machine at least 3 meters away from filling site before starting
engine.
9. Oil
The brushcutter must lie flat down on ground, when refilling or measuring oil!
Check the oil level on the dipstick. Fill oil to the MAX marker on the dipstick.
Figure 11. We recommend to use about 50 ml. engine oil.
Always check the oil level before starting the motor. Change the oil once a year or every
10th hour of operation.
Use the correct oil for the specific time of year
By 20° C
SAE30
10. Start/Stop
Starting a cold engine.
Place trimmer on a solid, level surface.
Set switch to "Start" (figure 5.1).
Set choke (figure 2.1).
Activate safety switch (figure 5.2), and press throttle (figure 5.4). Lock handle with lock
mechanism (figure 5.3).
Press the primer 3 times (figure 2.4).
Pull starter cord until engine starts (figure 2.2).
Set choke to run position (figure 2.1) when engine is warm.
Filling gasoline – No smoking!
Between 10°-20°C
SAE30
Below 10°
SAE10W-30
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