Efco SPARTA 381 Operators Instruction Book page 31

· Never use fuel for cleaning operations.
· Take care not to get fuel on your clothing
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and
requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil.
Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine
oil in a clean container approved for gasoline.
RECOMMENDED FUEL: THIS ENGINE IS
CERTIFIED TO OPERATE
GASOLINE INTENDED FOR AUTOMOTIVE USE
WITH AN OCTANE RATING OF 89 ([R + M] / 2) OR
HIGHER.
Mix 2-cycle engine oil with gasoline according to
the instructions on the package.
We strongly recommend the use of 2% (1:50)
Efco - Oleo-Mac two cycle engine oil, which is
specifically formulated for all air-cooled two-
stroke engines.
The correct oil / fuel proportions shown in the
table (Fig. A) are suitable when using the
PROSINT 2 and EUROSINT 2 or an equivalent
high-quality engine oil (JASO specification FD
or ISO specification L-EGD).
CAUTION: DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE
OIL OR 2-CYCLE OUTBOARD OIL.
CAUTION:
- Match your fuel purchases to your
consumption; don't buy more than you will
use in one or two months;
- Store gasoline in a tightly-closed container
in a cool, dry place.
CAUTION - For the mixture, never use a
fuel with an ethanol percentage higher than
10%; gasohol (mixture of gasoline and
ethanol) up to 10% ethanol or E10 fuel are
acceptable.
NOTE - Prepare only the quantity of mixture
required for immediate use; do not leave fuel in
the tank or a container for a long time. Were
commend the use of the additive Emak ADDITIX
2000 code 001000972 if the mixture is to be
stored for 12 months.
Alkylate gasoline
CAUTIONS – Alkylate fuels have
different density than normal fuel. Therefore
engines, set with normal fuel, need different
H jet regulation to avoid critical issues. For
this operation it's necessary turned at a
Licensed Service Dealer.
Filling the tank
ON UNLEADED
stir the mixture well before refuelling.
STARTING
that the blade is free to move and is not in
contact with any foreign objects.
when the engine is idling. Otherwise contact
an Authorized Service Center to carry out a
check and fix the problem.
with both hands. Always keep your body is to
the left of tube. Never use a cross-handed grip.
Left-handers should follow these instructions
too.
Keep a proper cutting stance.
blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons
suffering with blood circulation problems. Seek
medical attention if you experience physical
symptoms such numbness, lack of feeling,
reduction in normal strength, changes in the
colour of the skin. These symptoms normally
appear in the fingers, hands or wrists.
Before starting the engine, make sure that the
throttle lever works freely.
fuel handling. Always shut off engine before
fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a
running or hot engine. Move at least 3 m from
refuelling site before starting engine. DO
NOT SMOKE!
1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
2. Loosen fuel cap slowly.
Before starting the engine, make sure
The cutting attachment must not rotate
WARNING: Hold the brush cutter firmly
Over exposure to vibrations can result in
WARNING: Follow safety instruction for
contamination.
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