7.
After starting release the choke lever
to the open position (see Fig.2)
8.
To avoid damage to recoil starter, do
not pull recoil rope its entire length
and do not let go of rope when it is
fully extended, as this may cause
injury and damage to the recoil
mechanism.
9.
Allow sufficient warm up time to
maximise engine performance before
load is applied.
10.
Never touch the muffler, spark plug,
or other metallic parts of engine
while the engine is in operation, or
immediately after shutting down the
engine. Doing so may result in
serious burns.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
By releasing throttle lever blades will
come to a standstill (if engine idle is
set too high, re-adjust throttle stop).
Turn engine switch to off position.
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
Air Filter Service
Clean air filter element every 20 hours.
Unscrew air filter cover knob to
remove air filter.
Wash in warm soapy water, dry and
lightly oil or replace with new.
Never use hedge-trimmer with air
filter element defective or missing as
this will cause premature engine
failure.
Fuel Filter
Change fuel filter every 20 hours or
annually.
Spark Plug Service
Clean or replace spark plug and reset gap
every 50 hours of operation. Never
touch spark plug cap, or high tension
voltage cable when engine is running to
prevent severe electric shock.
Cutting Blade Lubrication Service
Before undertaking any maintenance
to cutting blades, stop the engine and
wait for the blades to come to a
complete standstill.
Disconnect spark plug cap from spark
plug.
Clean the surfaces of the blades and
apply a light machine oil to prevent
corrosion.
Gear Case Lubrication
Lubricate gear case every 20 hours
with high quality lithium high melting
point gear case grease.
STORAGE
For prolonged periods of storage over
30 days drain all fuel mixture from
tank and run the engine at idle speed
until all fuel in the carburettor is used.
Clean the engine and cutting blades.
Remove spark plug and poor .5ml of
new two-stroke oil through spark plug
hole. Pull recoil starter slowly for
several times with ignition switch in
the off position.
Replace spark plug.
Store hedge-trimmer in a clean, dry
place away from direct sunlight.
