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CONTENTS
Contents
Note the f
ollowing before starting:
Please read the oper
ator’s manual carefully.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and system may be performed by any nonroad
engine repair establishment or individual.
This label certifies that the product has been certified in
accordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 2.
This engine label certifies that the product is certified in
accordance with American exhaust emissions requirements
EPA Ph II and Californian exhaust and evaporative emissions
requirements CARB Tier III. The Emissions Compliance
Period referred to on the emissions compliance label
indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine
has shown to meet Federal and Californian emission
requirements.
Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.
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CONTENTS
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Note the following before starting: ................................
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INTR
ODUCTION
Dear customer!
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WHA
T IS WHAT?
What is what?
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
Impor
tant ......................................................................
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Personal protective equipment .....................................
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Machine
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s safety equipment ........................................
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Cutting equipment ........................................................
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ASSEMBL
Y
Fitting the loop handle
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Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft
(324LDx) ......................................................................
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Assembling the cutting equipment ...............................
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FUEL HANDLING
Fuel handling
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Fuel ..............................................................................
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ST
ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec
k before starting ...................................................
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Starting and stopping ...................................................
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W
ORKING TECHNIQUES
Gener
al working instructions .......................................
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MAINTENANCE
Carb
uretor ....................................................................
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Muffler ..........................................................................
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Cooling system ............................................................
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Spark plug ....................................................................
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Two-piece shaft ...........................................................
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Air filter .........................................................................
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Maintenance schedule .................................................
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TECHNICAL D
ATA
T
echnical data ..............................................................
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FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
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OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS .....
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W
ARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can
result in permanent hearing impairment. So
always use approved hearing protection.
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W
ARNING! Under no circumstances may the
design of the machine be modified without
the permission of the manufacturer. Always
use genuine accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result
in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others.
Your warranty may not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-authorized
accessories or replacement parts.
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W
ARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter or
trimmer can be dangerous if used
incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause
serious or fatal injury to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you
read and understand the contents of this
operator’s manual.