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TO MIX THE FUEL:
Pre-mix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine lubricant in
a clean container approved for petrol.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 91
([R + M] / 2) or higher.
Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/lubricant from
fuel service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol/
lubricant intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
Avoid the use of Ethanol fuels or fuels containing
Ethanol. The use of Ethanol fuels may result in damage
to your engine.
Use synthetic 2-stroke lubricant only. Do not use
automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard lubricant.
Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol. This
is a 50:1 ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
fueling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30-day period. A synthetic 2-stroke lubricant
containing a fuel stabiliser is recommended.
1 litre
+
20 ml
2 litres
+
40 ml
3 litres
+
60 ml
4 litres
+
80 ml
5 litres
+
100 ml
FILLING THE TANK
WARNING:
explosion from petrol will burn you and others. Always shut
off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with
a running or hot engine. Move at least 10 m from refuelling
site before starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away
could result in serious personal injury.
Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclockwise.
Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.
Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
Move at least 10 m away from refuelling area before
starting the product.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
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the problem before using the product. Failure to do so could
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figure 7.
To start a cold engine:
DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts
and runs.
1.
Lock the cruise control.
2.
Set the ignition switch to the "I" position.
3.
Press the primer bulb 10 times.
4.
Set the choke lever to "FULL" choke position.
5.
Pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start.
Do not pull the starter grip more than 8 times.
6.
Set the choke lever to "HALF" choke position.
7.
Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Do not pull
the starter grip more than 6 times.
8.
Wait 10 seconds.
9.
Set the choke lever to "RUN" choke position.
To start a warm engine:
1.
Set the ignition switch to the "I" position.
2.
Press the primer bulb 10 times.
3.
Set the choke lever to "RUN" choke position.
4.
Pull the starter grip until the engine starts.
To stop the engine:
Toggle the on/off switch to the " O " position.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figures 8 - 9.
WARNING:
Never run the product without the blower tubes installed
or the vacuum door securely closed. Use of an improperly
assembled product could result in serious personal injury.
Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier
in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle in
your right hand.
WARNING:
Always hold the blower away from your body with the handle
in your right hand when operating as a blower, keeping
side of the blower should be opposite from your body. Any
contact with the exhaust housing can result in burns and/
or other serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not place blower on top of or near loose debris or
gravel. Debris may be sucked into blower intake vent
resulting in possible damage to the product and could
result in serious personal injury.
To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the centre
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