OPERATION
ENGINE PREPARATION
CHECKLIST
ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE WHEN
SHIPPED
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of
gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the
information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
This trimmer was shipped with a 500 ml container of SAE30
motor oil. This oil is to be added to the engine before operating.
Follow the following procedure to fill the crankcase with oil.
FIRST TIME FILL
1. Place the trimmer on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
NOTE:
the crankcase is shipped empty, so fill with 500 ml of oil.
3. When adding oil, use a funnel to reduce spillage.
4. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Check the oil level by following the
instructions below.
TO CHECK
THE OIL LEVEL
AND FILL TO PROPER
LEVEL
1. Place the trimmer on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Replace dipstick and do NOT screw it.
Remove and
check oil level.
4. When oil level is full, the oil will be at upper limit on dip
stick. (See Figure 3)
5. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the
dipstick (See Figure 3), add oil slowly and recheck until
oil level reaches upper limit of dipstick. DO NOT OVER
FILL.
6. Replace and tighten dipstick.
7. Clean up any spilled oil.
NOTE:
When adding oil, frequently insert the oil fill cap/dipstick
and check the amount of oil in the engine.
DO NOT OVERFILL. (See Figure 4)
WARNING
Follow the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type
of gasoline and oil to use. Always use a safety
gasoline container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline
to the engine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill with
gasoline. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine. Let
the engine cool for several minutes.
IMPORTANT:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and must not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless
the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor
meeting applicable local or state laws. If a spark arrestor is
used, the operator must maintain it in effective working order.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
See an Authorized Service Center for a spark arrestor for the
muffler.
For the best performance and satisfaction from this qual-
ity product, please review the following checklist before you
operate the trimmer:
• All assembly instructions have been completed.
• Check carton to make sure no parts are remaining.
• All fasteners have been properly tightened.
As you learn how to use the trimmer, pay extra attention to
the following important items:
• Engine oil is at proper level.
• Fuel tank is filled with a fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
• Become familiar and understand the function of all
controls. Before you start the engine, operate all controls.
FILLING TANK
1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contanimation.
2. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
3. Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up
any spillage.
NOTE:
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine
after the first use.
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Figure 3
Upper Limit
Lower Limit
Figure 4
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Fuel Tank Cap
