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HEDGE TRIMMER

HT2601

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for HT2601

Page 1: ...1 HEDGE TRIMMER HT2601 OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...r blades Keep away from any bystanders or animals when in use Use only manufacturer s genuine recommended replacement parts and accessories Read user s manual before operating this machine Position baffle plate for blade Wear gauze mask and eye protection Position baffle plate for blade Warning Attention Position baffle plate for blade The blade is sharp prevent injury Position baffle plate for bl...

Page 3: ... Safety Equipment 07 Features Definitions Feature Definitions Operating Instructions Starting Stopping Instructions Use of Handle Operation Maintenance Care Air Filter Spark Plug Blade Muffler Storage Maintenance Care Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 08 09 09 09 10 10 11 11 11 13 14 12 ...

Page 4: ...use Ensure that the safety guards are in good condition Do not use the unit if it is running erratically Have it serviced promptly Keep handles free of oil and fuel Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency Stop the engine when the unit is unattended Never leave engine running while unattended Never allow children or unauthorised persons to operate the unit Do not leave the unit on dry ...

Page 5: ...tanders outside the 15 metre hazard zone Stop the engine immediately if approached Keep the engine to the right of your body holding the unit with both hands Keep a firm footing and balance Do not over reach Keep the cutting blades at waist level and do not raise the Hedge Trimmer above your shoulder Keep your body away from the Hedge Trimmer blades and muffler when the unit is running Do not stri...

Page 6: ... blade Do not start or operate the Hedge Trimmer inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Be careful when operating the unit on slippery ground or overgrown terrain Be attentive for concealed hazards such as ditches tree stumps and roots Maintain solid footing and balance while operating the Hedge Trimmer Cut only on ground level Never use the Hedge Trimmer without the gua...

Page 7: ...fuel system That the cutting blades and all safety devices are in perfect condition That all screws are securely fastened That the fuel tank has been filled to the correct level with fresh 2 stroke fuel at a mix ratio of 40 1 Fuel Recommended fuels Use clean unleaded fuel only Add high quality 2 stroke oil to the fuel at a ratio of 40 1 Start the machine at least 3 metre away from the refuelling s...

Page 8: ...p If the engine fails to start repeat the process from step 3 Note Adjustment of the choke lever between OPEN and CLOSED position may be required during engine warm up Engine warmup may take several minutes until the engine is running hot and engine speed is stable If the engine slows down or stops adjusting the choke lever towards the CLOSED position may be required during warm up Return the chok...

Page 9: ...iately Let go of the throttle lever and move the stop switch to OFF See Fig 6 Note the switch will need to be returned to the ON position prior to restarting Fig 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Use Of The Handle To reduce fatigue when trimming hedges the handle can be swivelled through 90 to the left or right Process is as follows 1 Free the handle by pulling the locking lever 2 Turn the handle until...

Page 10: ...llow these instructions correctly before storing the machine deposits may form on the interior of the carburettor may result in the engine being more difficult to start or the machine suffering permanent damage TORCH CMR6A Spark plug gap 0 025 inch 0 7 mm Tighten the spark plug with a torque of 12 15 Nm Check the spark plug for dirt and grime after 10 hours of operation and if necessary clean Ther...

Page 11: ...on 1 Carry out all the maintenance work require prior to storing 2 Drain the fuel out of the tank 3 When the fuel has been drained start the engine 4 Allow the engine to run at idling speed until it stops This will clean the remainder of the fuel out of the carburettor 5 Leave the machine to cool approx 5 minutes 6 Clean the exterior housing of the machine 7 Store the machine in a cold dry place w...

Page 12: ... inspection leaks Throttle Lever Check operation Throttle Trigger interlock Check Stop Wwitch Check Fuel Tank Clean Blades Check clean Gearbox Grease Air Filter Check Clean Replace Depending on conditions Cowling Clean Cylinder Fins Clean Spark Plug Clean readjust gap All Accessible Fasteners Retighten Muffler Inspect Inspect spark arresting screen Clean or replace Features Requirements Before Aft...

Page 13: ...shranger Service Centre Loose spark plug Tighten spark plug Valves not sealing Contact Bushranger Service Centre No fuel in carburettor with spark No fuel in tank Refuel Loose fuel line fitting Contact Bushranger Service Centre Contact Bushranger Service Centre Clogged fuel line ContactBushranger Service Centre Plugged air vent in fuel tank Clean vent Contact Bushranger Service Centre Insufficient...

Page 14: ...Bushranger Service Centre Engine is difficult to shut off Overheated engine Run at idle Overheating or electrical fault Overheated spark plug Clean and adjust gap to 0 7mm 0 25 Defective kill switch Contact Bushranger Service Centre Poor contact of ground wire Contact Bushranger Service Centre Unit main body Loose trimmer head Tighten firmly Irregular Vibration Broken clutch spring bent main shaft...

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Page 16: ...ishing this material The information is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice PLP also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time without prior notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in a retrieval system...

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