Operation; Fueling And Refueling; Mixing The Fuel - Homelite HLT33MTB Original Instructions Manual

WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate the
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
ADJUSTING THE STRAP HANGER
Adjust the strap hanger to a comfortable and balanced
position where the blade or cutter attachment will suspend
between 100 mm and 300 mm above the ground surface.
USING THE HARNESS
NOTE: Always use the harness with the product.
NOTE: To quickly release the product from the harness,
sharply pull the quick-release tab.

OPERATION

FUELING AND REFUELING

WARNING
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them
before using the product to prevent fire or burn injury.
HANDLING FUEL SAFELY
■ Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable
■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapors. Do not smoke.
■ Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with your
skin.
■ Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If petrol
or lubricant comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present,
see a doctor immediately.
■ Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
■ Always transport and store fuel in a container approved
for petrol.

MIXING THE FUEL

■ The product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke lubricant.
Premix 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.
■ 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
Original instructions
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 stabilizer is recommended.
FILLING THE TANK
■ Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
■ Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
■ Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
■ Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
■ Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe
up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from refueling site
before starting engine.
OPERATING THE GRASS TRIMMER
■ Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
■ The product should be held at a comfortable position
with the trigger handle about hip height.
■ Always operate the product at full throttle. Prolonged
cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping
from the silencer.
■ Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent grass from
wrapping around the shaft housing and string head,
which may cause damage from overheating.
■ If grass or debris becomes wrapped around the cutting
means, stop the engine. Wear heavy-duty gloves
to prevent injury from the sharp blades and carefully
remove the debris.
■ Do not push into the grass to be cut. Move from side
to side. Move forward a little at the end of each sweep.
■ Keep the product tilted towards the area being cut.
■ Do not use in dangerous environments.
■ Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force
the string head into the uncut grass.
■ Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, kerbs and wood may
wear string rapidly.
■ Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings,
cladding and fence posts can be easily damaged by
the string.
OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER
To help reduce the risk of kickback: Do not push into the
material to be cut. Move from right to left in steady sweeps.
Move forward a little at the beginning of each new sweep.
The product should be held at a comfortable position with
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