Toro 51944 Operator's Manual page 13

Operation
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume
as long as it also contains co-solvents and corrosion inhibi-
tors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more
than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or
performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber,
and plastic parts of the product or your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try an-
other service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re-
sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are not
covered under warranty.
Operating the Power Head
See Figure 4.
WARNING:
Engine housing may become hot during opera-
tion. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or
any body part against the engine housing dur-
ing operation. Only hold the unit as shown in
Figure 5 during trimmer operation with all body
parts clear of engine housing (or as shown in
the applicable attachment Operator's Manual).
Extended contact with the engine housing may
result in burns or other injuries.
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator's right
side. The use of the unit on the operator's left side
will expose the user to hot surfaces and can result
in possible burn injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate
unit with the bottom of the engine above waist
level.
Hold the power head with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Power head should be held at
a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Always operate power head at full throttle. If debris
becomes wrapped around the attachment, STOP THE
ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the
debris. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in
lubricant dripping from the muffler.
Operation
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WARNING:
Always hold the power head and attachment
away from the body keeping clearance between
the body and the product. Any contact with
the power head or attachment cutting head can
result in burns and/or other serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Extreme care must be taken when using blades
to ensure safe operation. Read the safety infor-
mation for safe operation when using a blade
and refer to the safety rules and instructions in
your attachment manual.
Proper Trimmer
Operating Position
Figure 4