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Contents

Parts location

Specifications

Warning labels on the machine

Symbols on the machine 

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For safe operation

Assembly

8

Fuel 

9

Operation

10 

Troubleshooting guide 

14 

EC Declaration of Conformity

16 

Warning

This mark indicates instructions which must be

followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead

to serious bodily injury or death. 

Important

This mark indicates instructions which must be

followed, or it leads to mechanical failure, breakdown,

or damage.

Note

This mark indicates hints or directions useful in

the use of the product.

!

!

SAFETY

FIRST

Instructions contained in

warnings within these

instructions marked with a

symbol concern critical

points which must be

taken into consideration to

prevent possible serious

bodily injury, and for this

reason you are requested

to read all such

instructions carefully and

follow them without fail. 

!

!

WARNING SYMBOLS

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will Not Start

1.Out of Fuel

1.Fill Fuel Tank                                                        

2. Engine not CHOKED properly

2. See TO START ENGINE in Operation Section

3. Engine flooded

3. Wait Several minutes before starting again

4. Dirty air filter

4. Clean or replace air filter

5. Water in fuel

5. Drain fuel tank and carburettor, fill with fresh fuel

6. Clogged fuel tank, line

6. Remove fuel tank or filter and clean

7. Loose spark plug wire

7. Make sure plug wire is seated properly on plug

8. Bad spark plug or improper gap

8. Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

9. Carburettor out of adjustment

9. Make necessary adjustments

Hard To Start

1. Throttle control not set properly

1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position

2. Dirty air filter

2. Clean or replace air filter

3. Bad spark plug or improper gap

3. Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

4. Stale or dirty fuel

4. Drain fuel tank and carburettor, fill with fresh fuel

5. Loose spark plug wire

5. Make sure plug wire is seated properly on plug

6.Carburetor out of adjustment

6. Make necessary adjustments

Loss of Power

1. Engine is overloaded

1. Set depth stake or wheels for shallow tilling

2. Dirty air filter

2. Clean or replace air filter

3. Bad spark plug or improper gap

3. Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

4. Stale or dirty fuel

4. Drain fuel tank and carburettor, fill with fresh fuel

5. Water in fuel

5. Drain fuel tank and carburettor, fill with fresh fuel

6. Clogged fuel tank, line

6. Remove fuel tank or filter and clean

7. Loose spark plug wire

7. Make sure plug wire is seated properly on plug

8. Dirty or clogged muffler

8. Clean or replace muffler

9. Carburettor out of adjustment

9. Make necessary adjustments

10. Poor compression

10. Contact an authorized service centre

Engine Overheats

1. Dirty air filter

1. Clean or replace air filter

2. Dirty engine

2. Clean cylinder fins, air filter, muffler

3. Partially plugged muffler

3. Remove and clean muffler

4. Improper carburettor adjustment

4. Adjust carburettor

Troubleshooting guide

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Summary of Contents for 9488

Page 1: ...several times using the starting rope in order to distribute the oil replace the spark plug Store the hedge trimmer in a dry place preferably not in direct contact with the floor and away from heat s...

Page 2: ...e sure plug wire is seated properly on plug 8 Bad spark plug or improper gap 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Carburettor out of adjustment 9 Make necessary adjustments Hard To Start 1 Throttle co...

Page 3: ...Cutting Blade Screws 3 Handle Bar Plastic Turning Knob 2 Handle Bar Washer 2 Handle Bar Bolt 2 Parts location and description 3 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Bounce 1 Ground too...

Page 4: ...el soaked or very dirty 4 Replace the air filter making sure it s in the correct position FUEL FILTER When the engine runs short of fuel supply check the fuel cap and the fuel filter E for a potential...

Page 5: ...on WARNING Engine exhaust is hot and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness serious injury or death Exhaust can cause serious burns ALWAYS position the machine...

Page 6: ...safe operation 6 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1 The area within a perimeter of 50ft 15m of the person using the product should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter If necessary...

Page 7: ...ou are working Catapulted items may cause serious injuries to the user or people nearby and may also damage the machine If you strike an item by accident switch off the machine immediately and check i...

Page 8: ...flammable Always turn off the engine and allow to cool fully before refuelling Mix regular unleaded petrol and a quality 2 stroke motor oil for air cooled engines at a ratio of 25 1 Do not use 4 stro...

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