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571823 - MX26HB Line Trimmer Owner’s Manual - April ‘14

Assembly

1.  Insert the throttle wire through bracket and fasten by hex nut. 

Fig. 3

2.  Move the carburettor swivel toward the attachment.
3.  Insert the tip (thick portion) of the throttle wire into the ground 

hole of the swivel.

4.  Close the carburettor cover by fastening the screw. Fig. 3

5.  Connect 2 lead wires from the throttle trigger to the 

corresponding 2 wires from the engine. Fig.6

THROTTLE WIRE MOUNTING

Pass the throttle wire through adjust screw 
as Fig.3.

LEAD WIRE

As Fig. 6, one lead wire which is from the 
throttle trigger to mount with stop switch wire 
which comes from the engine.

 

HANDLE

1.  Adjust loop handle joint to most 

comfortable position for user.

2.  Attach joint loop handle with main pipe. 

Fig. 2

3.  Fasten 4 sets of screws with hex nuts 

tightly.

 

SAFETY GUARD

 

Put the safety guard on the shaft tube near 
the gear case, attach it with the screw, washer 
and nut provided. 
 
 

Do not operate this unit without a safety guard, if the safety 
guard is damaged replace immediately. Do not continue with 
a damaged guard.
 

INSTALLING THE NYLON CUTTER HEAD

1.  Make sure the inner flange is fitted correctly on the gear shaft 

and turn it until it can be locked in position with the ‘L’ shaped 
locking bar inserted through the outer shroud.

2.  Screw the nylon cutter head clockwise onto the shaft.
3.  Use the ‘L’ shaped bar to prevent the inner flange from turning 

while screwing the nylon cutter assembly onto the shaft.  
Hand tighten only.

Fuel

1. Petrol is very flammable. Avoid smoking or 
bringing any flame or sparks near fuel.

2.  Wipe up all spills before starting the engine. 
3.  Stop the engine and allow it cool before 

refuelling the unit.

4.  Keep open flames away from the area where 

fuel is handled or stored.

Operating

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Check for loose screws and nuts and fill with proper mixed fuel. For 
safety, please place the engine on stable ground with engine stand 
(fuel tank) and the guard down.

STARTING A COOL ENGINE

1.  Push the priming pump 5 times, Fig.7
2.  Fully close the chock, Fig.8
3.  Hold the handle and depress the throttle trigger to the end. 

Release the throttle trigger upon pushing the throttle lock 
bottom first on the handle.

4.  Set the switch to ON position. In the opposite direction to the 

arrow mark with OFF Fig. 9

5.  While holding the trimmer firmly by hand at the shaft assembly 

near the engine, pull the starter strongly.

6.  When ignition is heard, open the choke lever gradually and 

release the starter. Fig. 10

7.  Warm up the engine for about 3 minutes.

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FUEL

FLAMMABLE

FUEL

Summary of Contents for MX-26HB

Page 1: ...ease read this Owner s Manual and the Express Warranty before using this product The Warranty does not cover damage due to misuse or failure to follow the operating and installation instructions Keep the instructions in a safe place for future use Part No 571823 Revised April 2014 ...

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Page 3: ... use the machine in the circumstances described below When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist which might make your footing unsteady At night or in times of fog where it would not be possible to have a clear view of the cutting area During rain or electrical storms during gale force winds or at any time when weather conditions might make use of the product unsafe 5 Before using ...

Page 4: ...e engine first wait for it to cool and take a careful look around to make sure that there is nothing nearby which might ignite spilled fuel 4 To avoid spilling fuel always use a funnel when filling the fuel tank 5 If any fuel spillage occurs during refuelling use a dry rag to wipe up the spillage before starting the engine again 6 After refuelling screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank...

Page 5: ...gine to idling speed 4 When the engine is running always keep the cutter head well away from your feet and never lift it above waist level OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Grip the line trimmer firmly with both hands using the correct hand positions When not cutting set the engine speed to idling 2 Always be sure to maintain a safe footing while working 3 Run the engine no faster than the speed requ...

Page 6: ...e locked in position with the L shaped locking bar inserted through the outer shroud 2 Screw the nylon cutter head clockwise onto the shaft 3 Use the L shaped bar to prevent the inner flange from turning while screwing the nylon cutter assembly onto the shaft Hand tighten only Fuel 1 Petrol is very flammable Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel 2 Wipe up all spills before starti...

Page 7: ...ounted on the guard Cut grass by swinging the line trimmer from right to left While you can cut in either direction if you follow these suggestions the cut grass will be thrown away from you and you will avoid getting your clothes dirty Maintenance CLEANING AIR CLEANER Wash or replace the cleaner when it becomes dirty 1 Detach the cleaner mounting screws and remove the cleaner cover 2 Remove the e...

Page 8: ...wo stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole A Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole B Pull the recoil starter handle 2 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine C Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until the D piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there 3 Install the spark plug do not connect...

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