PBK 4 A2
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12
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GB
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IE
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NI
Fuel and oil
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Only use a mixture of unleaded petrol (at least RON 95) and special
2-stroke engine oil (JASO FD/ISO-L-EGD). Mix the fuel mixture in
accordance with the fuel mix table.
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Add the respective correct amounts of unleaded petrol and 2-stroke oil
to the supplied oil/petrol mixing canister
(see “
Fuel mix table
”).
Then shake the canister well.
Fuel mix table
Mixing ratio: 40 parts petrol to 1 part oil
Petrol
2-stroke oil
0.5 litres
12.5 ml
Use
ATTENTION!
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Please pay attention to the statutory provisions in the relevant noise
protection regulations.
Before starting the tool, always check that:
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The fuel system is not leaking.
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The protective equipment and cutting equipment is complete and in
perfect working order.
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All screw connections are firmly tightened.
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All moving parts can move smoothly and freely.
Starting when the engine is cold
ATTENTION!
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Never allow the starter pull cord to whip back. This could cause
damage.
1.) Fill the petrol tank using the funnel
(see also the section “
Fuel
and oil
”).
2.) Push the fuel pump (primer) 6 times.
3.) Pull the choke lever into the position “
”.
4.) Hold the tool firmly and pull out the starter pull cord to the point
of first resistance. Now pull hard on the starter pull cord . The tool
starts.
5.) If the engine does not start, repeat steps 1-4.
6.) As soon as the engine is running, first press the safety lock-out and
then the throttle to activate the automatic choke.
If the engine does not start after several attempts, see the section “Trouble-
shooting”.
ATTENTION!
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Always pull the starter pull cord straight out. Hold the handle of
the starter pull cord firmly when the starter pull cord retracts.
Do not allow the starter pull cord to whip back.
NOTE
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At very high ambient temperatures, it is possible that even a cold
engine has to be started without using the choke!
Starting when the engine is hot
(The tool has been shut down for less than 15–20 minutes)
1.) The choke lever does not need to be pulled out to start a warm
engine.
2.) Hold the tool firmly and pull out the starter pull cord to the point
of first resistance. Now pull hard on the starter pull cord . The tool
should start after 1–2 pulls. If the tool still has not started after 6 pulls,
repeat steps 1–4 from the section “Starting when the engine is cold”.
Switching the engine off
Emergency stop sequence
If you need to stop the tool immediately, push the On/Off switch
forwards.
Normal sequence
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Release the throttle lever and wait until the engine has slowed down
to its idling speed. Then push the On/Off switch forwards.
ATTENTION!
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The 3-tooth cutting blade must be stationary when the engine is
idling. If the 3-tooth cutting blade is turning, adjust the carburettor!
Working procedures
Before using the tool, practice all working techniques (see Figs. 5a–5c)
with the engine stopped.
Extending the cutting filament
To extend the cutting filament, run the engine at full speed and tap the
strimmer on the floor. The filament extends automatically. The blade
A
on the cutting filament protective guard
C
cuts the thread to an appropriate
length (see Fig. 5d).
ATTENTION!
Grass/weed residues can get caught under the protective guard .
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Switch the engine off and remove the residue using a scraper or
similar item.
Various cutting methods
Trimming/mowing (3-tooth cutting blade or strimmer)
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Swing the tool in a scything motion (see Fig. 5a).
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Hold the cutting tool parallel to the floor and set the desired cutting
height.
Low trimming (with strimmer)
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Hold the tool at a slight angle to the ground (see Fig. 5b). Always cut
away from your body. Never pull the tool towards you.
Short mowing (with strimmer)
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Short mowing removes all the vegetation right down to the ground.
Angle the strimmer 30° to the right. Set the handle to the desired
position (see Fig. 5c).
Cutting against trees/fences/foundations (with strimmer)
NOTE
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The filament will wear or fray quickly if it comes into contact with
trees, rocks, walls or foundations. The filament will break off if it
strikes fence mesh.
ATTENTION!
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Do not use the tool to remove any objects from footpaths, etc.!
The tool is powerful and can fling small stones or other objects
15 metres or more and may cause injuries or damage to cars,
houses and windows.
Wear safety goggles!
Seizing
Immediately switch off the engine if the cutting tool becomes blocked.
Remove all grass and scrub from the tool before restarting the tool.
