11.
While operating the Hedge Trimmer always be sure of safe and secure operating position. Do not
over reach.
12.
To reduce fire hazard keep engine and muffler free of debris, leaves, and dry materials.
Always wipe away spilled fuel and excessive lubricant before starting.
13.
Always use two hands to operate the Hedge Trimmer.
14.
Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert for possible hazards that you may not hear due
to the noise of the machine.
15.
Know how to stop the machine quickly in emergency. (See STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE
SECTION.)
FUELING
WARNING! The following precautions will lessen the risk of fire.
1.
Do not smoke near fuel.
2.
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks and
flames.
3.
Always shut off the engine before refueling. Never remove the
Hedge Trimmer fuel tank cap while the engine is running or
immediately after stopping the engine.
4.
Always open the fuel tank cap slowly to release any possible
pressure inside the tank.
5.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 1/4-1/2 inch (6mm-13mm)
from the top of the tank.
6.
Tighten the tank fuel cap carefully, but firmly, after refilling.
7.
Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
8.
Move the Hedge Trimmer at least 10 feet (3m) away from the
fueling location and fuel storage container before starting the
engine.
RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE
Only use a two-stroke engine oil formulated for use in high-performance, air-cooled two-stroke engines.
BAD BOY brand two-stroke oil is formulated for use in high-performance, air-cooled two-stroke engines.
RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE
Use clean, fresh lead-free gasoline, including oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, with an octane rating
of 89 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that can be used in 30 days.
Use of lead-free gasoline results in fewer combustion chamber deposits and longer spark plug life. Use of
premium grade fuel is not necessary or recommended.
USE OF FUEL ADDITIVES
IMPORTANT: NEVER USE METHANOL, GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL, GASOHOL CONTAINING
MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL, PREMIUM GASOLINE, OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL
SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
DO NOT USE FUEL ADDITIVES OTHER THAN THOSE MANUFACTURED FOR FUEL STABILIZATION
DURING STORAGE SUCH AS BAD BOY'S STABILIZER/CONDITIONER OR A SIMILAR PRODUCT.
BAD BOY'S STABILIZER/CONDITIONER IS A PETROLEUM DISTILLATE BASED CONDITIONER/
STABILIZER. BAD BOY DOES NOT RECOMMEND STABILIZERS WITH AN ALCOHOL BASE SUCH AS
ETHANOL, METHANOL OR ISOPROPYL. ADDITIVES SHOULD NOT BE USED TO TRY TO ENHANCE
THE POWER OR PERFORMANCE OF MACHINE.
English
BEFORE OPERATION
─ 10 ─
Min. 10 feet
(3 m)