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I P NL S DK N FIN GR H CZ RUS RO PL
OPERATION
FUEL AND REFUELLING
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 vapour.
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 doctor immediately.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix
unleaded petrol and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean
container approved for petrol.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating
of 87 ([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 high a quality 2-cycle self-mixing oil for air-cooled
engines. Do not use motor vehicle oil or 2-cycle
outboard oil.
Mix 2% oil into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
refuelling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30 day period. A 2-cycle oil
containing a fuel stabiliser is recommended.
FILLING THE TANK
1. Clean surface round fuel cap to prevent contamination.
2. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
3. Carefully pour fuel mixture 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 fuel spillage. Move 9 m (30 ft) away from
refuelling 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 engine before refuelling.
Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. Move at least 9 m (30 ft) from refuelling
site before starting engine. Do not smoke!
1 Litre + 20 ml =
2 Litres + 40 ml =
3 Litres + 60 ml = 50:1
4 Litres + 80 ml =
5 Litres + 100 ml =
OPERATING THE TRIMMER (Fig. 5)
Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and
the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both
hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a
comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from
the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping
round the shaft housing and string head (10), which may
cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes
wrapped round the string head, stop the engine,
disconnect the sparking plug wire, and remove the grass.
Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil
dripping from the muffler.
ADVANCING THE STRING
ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP
ADVANCE SYSTEM
String advance is controlled by tapping string head on
grass while running engine at full throttle.
1. Run engine at full throttle.
2. Tap string head on ground to advance string.
String advances each time the head is tapped.
3. Several taps may be required until string strikes the
cutoff blade.
Read the operation manual and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection and ear protection.
Keep all bystanders, especially children and
pets, at least 15m from the operating area.
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Homelite F-2020 Specifications

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BrandHomelite
ModelF-2020
CategoryTrimmer
LanguageEnglish

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