Fueling And Refueling The Trimmer; Starting And Stopping; Oxygenated Fuels; Filling Tank - Homelite UT32605 Operator's Manual

FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER

FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded
gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean container
approved for gasoline. DO NOT mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30-day period.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
NOTE: We recommend you use Homelite premium 2-cycle
lubricant or an equivalent high-quality synthetic 2-cycle
lubricant in this product. Mix at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US).
Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard
lubricant.
HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE LUBRICANT
GASOLINE
1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter)

OXYGENATED FUELS

NOTICE: DO NOT USE E15 OR E85 FUEL (OR FUEL
CONTAINING GREATER THAN 10% ETHANOL) IN THIS
PRODUCT. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW AND
WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated below are not
covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E15 and E85
are not.

FILLING TANK

 Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
 Set trimmer on its side so that the spout points up.
 Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
 Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
 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.
from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke
and stay away from open flames and sparks. Failure to
safely handle fuel could result in serious personal injury.
OPERATION

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 7 - 8.
Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.
To start a cold engine:
 Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 7th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
 Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
 Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull starter grip and
rope sharply until engine attempts to run. Do not pull the
starter grip and rope more than four (4) times.
NOTE: Keep throttle trigger squeezed fully.
 Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
 Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. Do not
pull the starter grip and rope more than six (6) times.
LUBRICANT
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the full choke
2.6 oz. (76 ml)
position and repeat the steps that follow.
 Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the choke
lever to the RUN position.
To restart a warm engine:
 Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
 Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
 Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull the starter grip
and rope until the engine runs.
To stop the engine:
 To stop the engine, depress the STOP switch to the stop
position "
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED STARTING THIS
PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department
for any issues you may have.
For Help Call: 1-800-242-4672
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.
Engine housing can become hot during trimmer opera-
tion. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body
part against the engine housing during trimmer operation.
Only hold the trimmer as shown in Figure 9 with all body
parts clear of engine housing. Extended contact with
the engine housing can result in burns or other injuries.
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