ALWAYS USE GENUINE ACCESSORIES ANDAND SPARE PARTS INCREASES THE RISK OF
A
SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE FROMACCIDENTS AND IN SUCH A CASE THE
AUTHORISED SERVICING DEALERS.COMPANY IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO
THE USE OF NON-ORIGINAL ACCESSORIESPEOPLE AND/OR THINGS.
D. FUEL MIX
Use only fuel recommended by this manual.to your immediate requirements only. Never use fuel
mix more than 2 months old so as to avoid possible
This product is fitted with a 2-stroke engine and
therefore requires a 2-stroke petrol and oil mix.engine damage.
Use leaded (4 Star) or unleaded petrol with a
WARNING
minimum octane rating of 90.
Do not smoke when re-fuelling.
Only use oil from sealed containers. In order to
obtain a good fuel mix, put the oil into theAlways open the fuel cap slowly, to release any
container before the petrol.pressure build up in the tank.
The use of sub-standard petrol or oil may reduceRe-fuel in open spaces only, keeping away from
performance or reduce the life of certainnaked flames or sparks.
components.Safe Storage of Fuel
Leaded PetrolPetrol fuel mix is highly inflammable. Put out all
If using leaded petrol, the correct fuel mix iscigarettes, pipes and cigars before working with
achieved by either using 5% (20:1) of a wellfuel. Avoid spilling fuel.
known brand of 2-stroke engine oil, or else 2.5%Store fuel in a cool, well ventilated place, in an
(40:1) of special engine oil.approved container specifically designed for the
Unleaded Petrolpurpose. Never store engine with fuel in the tank
in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, where fuel
If using unleaded petrol, you must use a totally
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
synthetic 2-stroke engine oil or branded 2-stroke
light such as in a furnace, water heater, clothes
engine oil. In either case use 2.5% (40:1) of oil.
dryer etc.
IMPORTANT
Petrol fumes can cause an explosion or a fire.
Always shake the fuel mix container thoroughly
Never store large amounts of fuel.
before pouring any fuel mix.
To prevent possible restarting problems avoid
Fuel mix properties may deteriorate with time and
running the fuel tank dry. This also helps to
should be used up within 2 months.
extend engine life.
We recommend that you prepare fuel mix according
E. SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY
-1
In the interest of safety, it is imperative that theleast 10,500 min.
unit is used with the correct guard which isAssemble the guard for nylon string head as
delivered as standard with the unit.illustrated. Tighten the attachment bolts (V). Line
Only use blades or nylon string heads clearlycutter blade (L): assemble as illustrated.
marked with a MAXIMUM R.P.M. SPEED of at
F. BLADE AND NYLON STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY
Always ensure the correct guard is assembled to3) While tightening the blade assembly can be
suit the kind of blade or nylon string head to beheld fast by inserting a wrench or the screw-
used as well as the direction of rotation markeddriver supplied into the cap and gearcase
on the shaft or on the guard itself. holes; to do this, rotate the cap until the two
(See section: SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY).holes align.
1) Assemble the nylon string head as NB. Only use blades or nylon string heads
illustrated: a) Upper cap - b) Nylon string marked with a maximum speed of at least
-1
head. Tighten clockwise.10.500 min.
2) Assemble metal blade as illustrated: a) Upper
cap with blade centering - b) Metal blade with
For instructions to replace the nylon string
text facing downwards- c) Blade flange - d)please refer to illustrations N1-5 in the front
Fixed Mower gauge - e) Blade locking nut - f)of this manual.
Safety split pin.
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