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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.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal and Californian emissions requirements.
KEY
TO SYMBOLS
Symbols
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CONTENTS
Contents
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Note the following before starting: ........................ 3
INTR
ODUCTION
Dear customer!
..................................................... 4
WHA
T IS WHAT?
What is what?
....................................................... 5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
Impor
tant .............................................................. 6
Personal protective equipment ............................. 6
Machine
′
s safety equipment ................................. 7
ASSEMBL
Y
Fitting the cutting head
......................................... 16
Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 16
Fitting the impact guard ........................................ 16
Adjusting the harness and pole saw ..................... 17
Telescopic function ............................................... 18
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel saf
ety ............................................................ 19
Fuel ...................................................................... 19
Fueling .................................................................. 20
ST
ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec
k before starting ........................................... 21
Filling with oil ........................................................ 21
Starting and stopping ........................................... 21
W
ORKING TECHNIQUES
Gener
al working instructions ................................ 23
MAINTENANCE
Carb
uretor ............................................................ 26
Muffler .................................................................. 26
Cooling system ..................................................... 27
Spark plug ............................................................ 28
Air filter ................................................................. 28
Gear ..................................................................... 28
Maintenance schedule ......................................... 29
TECHNICAL D
ATA
T
echnical data ...................................................... 30
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
Y
OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 32
!
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 does not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-
authorized accessories or replacement
parts.
!
W
ARNING! A pole saw is a dangerous
tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and
can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It
is extremely important that you read and
understand the contents of this
Operator’s Manual.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.