Operation; Fuel And Refueling; Starting The Product - Homelite HBLT25CD Operator's Manual

CONNECTING THE POWER HEAD SHAFT AND TRIM-
MER SHAFT
WARNING
Do not install, remove, or adjust any attachment while
the power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can
cause serious personal injury.
■ Align the two indentations in the trimmer shaft with the
screws in the power head shaft. Insert the trimmer shaft
into the power head shaft.
■ Push the two sections together until the trimmer shaft
stops.
■ Using the Allen wrench, turn each of the screws until it
is securely tightened.

OPERATION

FUEL AND REFUELING

Handling the 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 let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
■ Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a
physician immediately.
■ Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
Mixing the fuel
■ The product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. Store pre-
mix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil 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 / oil from fuel
service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol / oil
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
■ Use synthetic 2-stroke oil only. Do not use automotive
oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
■ Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke oil into the petrol. This is a
50:1 ratio.
■ Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
fuelling.
■ Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30 day period. Synthetic 2-stroke oil
containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.
Filling the tank
■ Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
Original instructions
■ Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
■ Carefully pour the fuel mixture 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.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
WARNING
Always shut off the engine before fueling. Never add fuel
to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
9 m from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke!
50:1 Petrol to Oil Mixing Chart
1 Litre + 20 ml
2 Litres + 40 ml
3 Litres + 60 ml
4 Litres + 80 ml
5 Litres + 100 ml
WARNING
The product may throw objects during operation,
causing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always
wear suitable eye protection, long, heavy pants, and
boots while operating the product.

STARTING THE PRODUCT

Starting the product differs depending on whether the
engine is cold (not yet started today) or warm (has been
running in the last hour). Always refer to the Starting
Instructions label on the air filter when starting the engine.
Refer below for full instructions.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
NOTE: Before starting the product, make sure the trimmer
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