Qualcast QJB26, Instruction Manual

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Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
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Contents
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Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................3
Warning Symbols ..........................................................................................................................................3
General Safety ..............................................................................................................................................4
Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................4
Operation ......................................................................................................................................................4
Maintenance and Storage ...........................................................................................................................7
In the Box ......................................................................................................................................................8
Preparing to Operate the Hedge Trimmer ....................................................................................................9
Step 1 - Filling with Engine Fuel ...................................................................................................................9
Operating the Hedge Trimmer ..........................................................................................................................9
Step 1 - Removing the blade protector ......................................................................................................10
Step 2 - Starting the Engine .......................................................................................................................10
Step 3 - Change rear handle position ........................................................................................................11
Step 4 - Trimming .......................................................................................................................................11
Stopping ..........................................................................................................................................................12
Stopping ..........................................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................................................................................................................................13
Replacing the Spark Plug ...............................................................................................................................13
Storing the Hedge Trimmer .............................................................................................................................14
Step 1 - Storing the Hedge Trimmer for Short Periods .............................................................................14
Step 2 - Storing the Hedge Trimmer for Extended Periods ............................................................................14
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance Schedule ..............................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................15
Technical Data .................................................................................................................................................16
Disposal...........................................................................................................................................................16
Getting Help ....................................................................................................................................................17
Guarantee .......................................................................................................................................................17
Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................................................................18
The following warning symbols appear through this manual and indicate the appropriate safety
measures you should take when operating and maintaining the hedge trimmer.
Before any use, refer to the corresponding paragraph in the present manual.
This symbol, before a safety comment, indicates a precaution, a warning or a danger.
Ignoring this warning can lead to an accident for yourself or for others. To limit the risk of
injury, fire, or electrocution always apply the recommendations indicated..
Conforms to European standards.
The exhaust gas is poisonous and asphyxiating. If inhaled it may even be lethal. Do not
operate the engine in closed or poorly ventilated places.
Petrol and petrol vapours are extremely inflammable.
Do not touch to prevent burns.
Wear hearing protection and eye protection when using the device.
Wear robust footwear when using the device.
Wear protective gloves when using the device.
Warning Symbols
Safety Information