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Important!

When using the equipment, safety 
precautions must be observed to avoid 
injuries and damage.Please read the 
complete operating instructions and safety 
regulations with due care. Keep this manual 
in a safe place, so that the information 
is available at all times. If you give the 
equipment to any other person, hand over 
these operating instructions and safety 
regulations as well. 
 
We cannot accept any liability for damage 
or accidents which arise due to a failure to
follow these instructions and the safety 
instructions.

1. Safety information

CAUTION!
Read all safety regulations and 
instructions.

Any errors made in following the safety 
regulations and instructions may result in an 
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Keep all safety regulations and 
instructions in a safe place for future use.

Safety devices

When working with the equipment, the 
appropriate safety guard must be fitted to 
prevent objects being thrown out by the 
equipment. 

The integrated blade in the safety guard 
automatically cuts the line to the optimum 
length.

2. Machine description and items
supplied (Fig. A – C)

1. Cutting head
2. Cutting line
3. Safety guard with screw, washer and locknut

4. Long handle with drive shaft

5. Additional handle

6. Engine switch “ON/OFF” (1/0)
7. Throttle lever “release”

8. Throttle lever
9. Fastening eyelet
10. Choke (swivelling)
11. Starter cable
12. Spark plug boot
13. Air filter housing cover
14. Petrol tank
15. Housing for engine cooler and starter

16. Fuel pump “primer”

17. Carrying strap
18. Connecting piece for long handle
19. Fuel mixture bottle
20. Spark plug wrench 
21. 2-stroke oil

3. Proper use 

The machine is designed for cutting lawns and
grassed areas.
Important. Due to the high risk of bodily injury to 
the user, the petrol trimmer must not be used to 
carry out the following work: to clean (suck up) 
dirt and debris off walkways, or to chop up tree 
or hedge clippings. Moreover, the petrol trimmer 
may not be used to level out high areas such as 
molehills. For safety reasons, the petrol trimmer 
may not be used as a drive unit for other work 
tools or toolkits of any kind.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case 
of misuse. The user / operator will be liable for any 
damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result 
of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or 

industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided 

if the machine is used in commercial, trade or 
industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244

Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244

Summary of Contents for HQ-PT 3043

Page 1: ...s Trimmer Original Operating Instructions EASY PULL STARTING SYSTEM WITH ROTOCHOKE Quick and easy to start 43CM GRASS TRIMMING CUTTING WIDTH Large diameter for fast and easy trimming POWERFUL 30CC 2 S...

Page 2: ...Contents 03 Safety Guide 06 Assembly and Parts list 12 Getting Started 14 Operation 19 Trouble Shooting 22 Declaration of Conformity 23 Guarantee Certificate Helpline No UK 0151 649 1500 IRE 189 094 6...

Page 3: ...goggles a face guard and ear defenders 4 Wear sturdy non slip footwear 5 Wear safety gloves 6 Protect the equipment from rain and damp 7 Be careful of objects being thrown out 8 Always switch off the...

Page 4: ...as a set only if applicable Handling 1 Wear close fitting tough work clothing that will provide protection such as long slacks or trousers protective footware heavy duty work gloves hard hat a safety...

Page 5: ...ne will result voiding manufacturer s warranty 2 DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating equipment 3 DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT AN EXHAUST and properly installed exhaust shield 4 DO NOT TOUCH or le...

Page 6: ...A B C 06 Helpline No UK 0151 649 1500 IRE 189 094 6244...

Page 7: ...07 Helpline No UK 0151 649 1500 IRE 189 094 6244 D F1 G E F2 G1...

Page 8: ...08 G2 H H2 G3 H1 I Helpline No UK 0151 649 1500 IRE 189 094 6244...

Page 9: ...09 J1 J2 Helpline No UK 0151 649 1500 IRE 189 094 6244 K1 L K2 M1...

Page 10: ...10 Helpline No UK 0151 649 1500 IRE 189 094 6244 M4 N2 N1 N3 M2 M3...

Page 11: ...11 Helpline No UK 0151 649 1500 IRE 189 094 6244 N4 N5 N6 O1 N7 O2...

Page 12: ...handle with drive shaft 5 Additional handle 6 Engine switch ON OFF 1 0 7 Throttle lever release 8 Throttle lever 9 Fastening eyelet 10 Choke swivelling 11 Starter cable 12 Spark plug boot 13 Air filte...

Page 13: ...Screw the safety guard tightly in position using the screw washer and locknut Fig F2 5 1 3 Fitting the carrying strap Fig G The carrying strap is intended to help you work safely and ergonomically wi...

Page 14: ...til you feel it starts to resist Then tug sharply on the starter cable 10 times Important Never allow the starter cable to snap back This may damage the machine Important The cutting tool starts to op...

Page 15: ...E Even if it is used carefully cutting around foundations stone or concrete walls etc will result in the line suffering more than normal wear TRIMMING MOWING Swing the trimmer in a side to side motion...

Page 16: ...the slots on the spool divider Fig N4 Wind the line with tension in a clockwise direction as shown in the illustration Fig N5 with the two halves being separated by the spool divider Wind up all of t...

Page 17: ...rst of all check whether the carburettor opens fully when the throttle lever is pressed fully This is the case if the carburetor slide Fig O1 Item 1 rests against the stop Fig O1 Item 2 when the throt...

Page 18: ...of metals Do not store the machine on or near fertilizers or other chemicals Restarting 1 Remove the spark plug 2 Pull the starter cable several times to clean the oil residue out of the combustion c...

Page 19: ...hoke lever setting Soiled air filter Incorrect carburettor setting Set choke lever to Clean the air filter Contact Helpline 0151 649 1500 The engine does not run smoothly Incorrect electrode gap on th...

Page 20: ...er X Clean the petrol filter X Visual inspection of the unit X Clean the spark plug Distance 0 6mm Replace if necessary Check and readjust the carburetor s throttle valve X Clean the cylinder head X S...

Page 21: ...21 Helpline No UK 0151 649 1500 IRE 189 094 6244 Notes...

Page 22: ...No UK 0151 649 1500 IRE 189 094 6244 The reprinting or reproduction by any other means in whole or in part of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent...

Page 23: ...perated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual It must be used solely for domestic purpose The guarantee will be rendered invalided if the product is re sold or has been damaged...

Page 24: ...AFTER SALES SUPPORT UK IRELAND HELPLINE NO 0151 6491500 REP IRELAND HELPLINE NO 1890 946244 WEB SUPPORT www einhell uk co uk MODEL NUMBER HQ PT 3043 HOMEBASE ARTICLE NUMBER 346140...

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