Homelite UT32651 User Manual - Page 12

OPERATION 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 LUBRICANT 1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter) 2.6 oz. (76 ml) OXYGENATED FUELS DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL 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 previously are not covered under warranty. Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E85 is 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. 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 handle sharply until engine attempts to run. Do not pull the starter handle more than four (4) times. NOTE: Keep throttle trigger squeezed fully.  Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.  Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. Do not pull the starter grip more than six (6) times. NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the full choke 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 handle 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. WARNING: Engine housing may become hot during trimmer operation. 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. Page 8 - English