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Thank you very much for purchasing DOLMAR Brush Cutter/String Trim-
mer.
We are pleased to recommend to you the DOLMAR Brush Cutter/String
Trimmer which is the result of a long development program and many
years of knowledge and experience. Please read this booklet which refers
in detail to the various points that will demonstrate its outstanding perfor-
mance. This will assist you to obtain the best possible result from your
DOLMAR Brush Cutter/String Trimmer.
Table of contents
SYMBOLS ................................................................................................. 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................... 5
TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................... 7
MOUNTING OF HANDLE ......................................................................... 8
MOUNTING OF PROTECTOR.................................................................. 8
MOUNTING OF CUTTER BLADE OR NYLON CUTTING HEAD ............. 9
FUELS/REFUELING ............................................................................... 10
CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE.................................................... 10
POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOP ...................................... 11
RE-SHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOL............................................... 11
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 12
STORAGE ............................................................................................... 13
– CALIFORNIA ONLY –
DOLMAR GmbH North American Division. (Dolmar) and the California
Air Resources Board emission control system’s warranty statements
(owner's defect warranty rights and obligations)
In the interest of the environment, Dolmar engines that meet strict
emission requirements are labeled. “This small off-road engine con-
forms to 2000 and later California Emission Control Regulations”.
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board and Dolmar are pleased to
explain the emission control system warranty on your small off-road
engine. In California, new small off-road engine must be designed,
built and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards.
Dolmar must warrant the emission control system on your engine for
the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor,
air cleaner, ignition system, fuel tank, muffler and catalytic converter.
Also included may be connectors and other emission related assem-
blies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Dolmar will repair your small
off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and
labor.
DOLMAR GmbH North American Division Warranty Coverage
The emission control system is warranted for two years. If any cov-
ered part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by Dolmar.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for perfor-
mance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual.
Dolmar recommends that you retain all receipts covering mainte-
nance on your small off-road engine, but Dolmar cannot deny war-
ranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware
that Dolmar may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road
engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect or improper mainte-
nance or unproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an
authorized service dealer or equipment manufacturer to whom Dol-
mar would sell engines as soon as the problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed 30days. If you have a question regarding your warranty cover-
age, you should contact Dolmar Warranty Service Department at 1-
888-OPE-PART for the information.
DOLMAR GmbH North American Division Emission Control
Defects Warranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Con-
trol Defects Warranty Coverage. it is in addition to the Dolmar engine
warranty for non-regulated engines found in the Owner's Manual.
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Warranted Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below
(the emission control systems parts) to the extent these parts were
present on the engine purchased.
• Fuel Metering Systems
• Carburetor And Internal Parts
• Cold Start Enrichment System (Soft Choke)
• Fuel Filter (up until the first scheduled change)
• Fuel Inlet Hose
• Fuel Outlet Hose
• Air Induction System
• Air Filter (Element)
• Ignition System
• Spark Plug(s)
• Magneto Ignition System
• Fuel Tank
• Catalyst Or Thermal Reacter System
• Catalystic Converter
2.
Length of Coverage
Dolmar warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser
that the warranted parts shall be free from defects in materials and
workmanship which cause the failure of the warranted part(s) for a
period of two years from the date the engine is delivered to a retail
purchaser.
3.
No Charge
Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no
charge to the owner, including diagnostic labor which leads to the
determination that a warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic
work is performed at an authorized service dealer of equipment man-
ufacturer to whom Dolmar would sell engines.
4.
Claims and Coverage Exclusions
Warranty claims shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of
the Dolmar engine warranty policy. Warranty coverage shall be
excluded for failures of warranted parts which are not original Dol-
mar parts or because of abuse, neglect or improper maintenance as
set forth in the Dolmar engine warranty policy. Dolmar is not liable to
cover failures or warranted parts caused by the use of add-on, non-
original, or modified parts.
5.
Maintenance
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as
required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspec-
tion to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be war-
ranted as to defects for the warranty period. Any warranted part
which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be
warranted as to defects only for the period of time up to the first
scheduled replacement for that part. Any replacement part that is
equivalent in performance and durability may be used in the perfor-
mance of any maintenance or repairs. The owner is responsible for
the performance of all required maintenance, as defined in the Dol-
mar owner’s manual.
