
51
50
CUL
TIV
A
TOR
EDGER
PRUNING SA
W
HEDGE TRIMMER
BRUSHCUTTER
1. As shown in the diagram, adjust the harness (A).
2. Before starting to work, attach the side hook (D) to the
suspension point (F) on the shaft tube. (Fig.7-3)
Quick-release mechanism
WARNING
•
In an emergency, release the throttle trigger and shut off the
engine. Support the machine with your left hand and operate
the quick-release mechanism. The hedge trimmer will fall, and
the cutting blades can cause death or severe injury while still
running.
•
Be careful not to accidentally operate the red belt (G) on the
harness. The hedge trimmer will fall, and the cutting blades can
cause death or severe injury while still running.
In an emergency, pull upward on the red belt (G) on the harness.
This quickly releases the machine from the harness.
NOTICE
Before using the machine, check that the quick release mechanism
is functioning.
Transportation
•
Never transport the multi-tool with the engine running.
Inspection & Maintenance Checklist
Checkpoints
Before and after
operation
Every 30 Hours
of operation
Entire
Unit
Loose screws, nuts and
bolts
Inspect
○
Wear, breakage, cracks,
and deformation of the
cutting blades
Inspect
○
Grease in gearcase
Replenish grease
○
*1
*1 Use / replace with Multipurpose Lithium-based grease.
Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting section describes possible causes and remedies for problems you might encounter during operation of the machine.
If a problem persists after you have attempted the solutions recommended in this section, contact your dealer for technical assistance. Do
not attempt to disassemble the machine.
Engine does not start
Typical cause
Solution
•
The stop switch is in the STOP position.
•
The fuel has deteriorated or is of poor quality.
•
The carburetor is flooded with excess fuel.
•
The muffler exhaust pipe opening is blocked.
•
The spark plug electrodes are fouled.
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Set the stop switch to the START position.
•
Use fresh fuel of the correct grade.
•
Turn the choke lever to the position opposite the START
position. Pull the recoil starter cord repeatedly.
•
Using a screwdriver or other appropriate tool, remove the
deposited carbon from the muffler.
•
Clean the electrodes or replace the spark plug.
Engine does not accelerate
Typical cause
Solution
•
The fuel has deteriorated or is of poor quality.
•
The muffler exhaust pipe opening is blocked.
•
Use fresh fuel of the correct grade.
•
Using a screwdriver or other appropriate tool, remove the
deposited carbon from the muffler
Engine stalls when the throttle trigger is released
Typical cause
Solution
•
The idle speed is too low.
•
Adjust the idle speed with the idle-speed adjuster on the
carburetor
Cutting blade continues to rotate after the throttle trigger is released
Typical cause
Solution
•
The idle speed is too high.
•
The throttle linkage has little or no play.
•
Adjust the idle speed with the idle-speed adjuster on the
carburetor.
•
Adjust the play on the throttle linkage.
Engine speed fluctuates
Typical cause
Solution
•
The fuel filter is clogged.
•
Clean or replace the fuel filter.
Abnormal noise or vibration occurs
Typical cause
Solution
•
Clamping screws are loose
•
Check the clamping screws and retighten if neccessary.
Fuel Consumption is high
Typical cause
Solution
•
The air cleaner is clogged.
•
Cutting blades lose their cutting performance
•
Clean the air cleaner
•
Replace the cutting blades