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G. Trimming
1. WARNING! Read and follow all safety instructions in the
manual before attempting to use this trimmer.
2. Only after you are familiar with your hedge trimmer and all
of its controls and the functions should you start the engine.
3. Once the engine is started grasp the handles securely, the
left hand should grasp the rear handle and the right hand should
grasp the front side handle on single edge trimmers.
4. Squeeze the throttle to accelerate the engine and engage
the blades.
5. Tilt the trimmer so the cutting teeth are angled slightly
toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut. Use
overlapping sweeping motions away from your body to achieve
a safe and even cut.
6. This unit is designed to cut any type of hedge or shrub;
however,
THICKNESS OF CUT SHOULD NOT EXCEED
1 INCH IN DIAMETER.
Misuse of this Hedge Trimmer will void the warranty. ie:
Cutting hedges or shrubs over 1" in diameter or foreign objects
such as wires, rocks, or fences. Before trimming check
work area for foreign objects such as wires, cords,
glass, fences, or rocks. Be sure to remove any
foreign objects from the work area. Failure to
properly maintain this hedge trimmer will void
the warranty.
A. Lubrication
1. A few drops of a light #10 oil should be placed on the back
edge of each blade guard at each adjusting screw approximately
after every 4 hours of normal operation.
2. To obtain trouble free trimming, it is necessary to keep the
blades lubricated and clean. The gum that collects and builds up on
the blades can be removed with a 50-50 mixture of kerosene and
#10 oil. As petroleum products can shorten the life of some plastics
it is necessary to remove excess oil-kerosene mixture from the
plastic parts.
3. When blades are replaced, or any other time that the
bottom cover plate is removed, the grease level should be checked
for proper amount (approximately 3/4 full in the area of the gears)
and a new gasket (P/N319) should be used to insure proper seating
of the cover plate. Grease level should be checked and adjusted
after every 50 hours of use. Use only Lubrico M3-3K-9K grease in
the gear housing.
B. Engine
1. Air Filter
a. Clean the air filter
before each use. Remove wing
nut and air filter cover.
b. If filter is
excessively dirty or no longer
fits properly, replace it.
c. Re-install filter to
inside cover making sure it is
seated properly.
d. Re-install cover onto air cleaner case and secure with
wing nut.
2. Cooling Fins
Remove dirt and debris from around cooling fins and
exhaust before each use. Proper air circulation is essential for
engine performance and life.
C. Long Term Storage (over 60 days)
1. Store your trimmer in a dry and dust free space, out of the
reach of children.
2. Place the ignition switch in the stop position.
3. Clean the engine and blades thoroughly and coat the blades
with #10 oil to prevent rust.
4. Perform all required maintenance and service found in
this manual.
5. Drain the fuel tank and pull the starter rope several times
to remove the fuel from the carburetor.
6. Remove the spark plug and pour 1/4 oz. of fresh, clean, two-
stroke engine oil into the cylinder via the spark plug hole. Cover
the hole with a rag and pull the starter rope 2-3 times.
7. While looking through the spark plug hole pull the starter
rope until the piston reaches the top of its stroke and stop.
8. Install the spark plug, but leave the ignition cable
disconnected.
1"
diameter
Maintenance
WARNING - DANGER
DO NOT STORE IN AN AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES
MAY ACCUMULATE AND REACH A FLAME
OR SPARK.
WARNING - DANGER
BLADES COAST AFTER RELEASING THROTTLE OR
STOPPING ENGINE.
KEEP A FIRM GRIP WITH BOTH HANDS WHILE
BLADES ARE MOVING AND/ OR ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
DO NOT STAND ON THE TOP OF A LADDER
WHILE TRIMMING.
MAKE SURE YOUR LADDER OR OTHER SUPPORT
IS STABLE AND ON FIRM GROUND.
KEEP A SURE FOOTING. DO NOT OVERREACH.
IF YOUR TRIMMER BECOMES JAMMED, RELEASE
THROTTLE AND STOP ENGINE. MAKE SURE
BLADES HAVE STOPPED COMPLETELY, THEN
REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION.
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