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Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining

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Customer Helpline 

01904 727500

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Contents  

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Customer Helpline 

01904 727500

www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk

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

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.

Keep fingers away from moving cutting device!

Wear hearing protection and eye protection when using the device.

Wear robust footwear when using the device.

Wear protective gloves when using the device.

Guaranteed sound power level.

Warning Symbols

Safety Information

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L

109

WA

Summary of Contents for SLK26A

Page 1: ...These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your hedge trimmer ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely Qualcast 26cc Petrol Hedge Trimmer SLK26A Oct 20...

Page 2: ...Disposal 16 Getting Help 17 Guarantee 17 The following warning symbols appear through this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the hedge...

Page 3: ...ufficiently tight to prevent being loosened by the vibrations when the machine is at use Usage period and breaks After a longer period of usage you might experience problems with blood circulation in...

Page 4: ...your hands are in the right positions e g make sure they can not slide and suddenly and come in contact with the cutting blade The material you want to cut should not include nails or other similar fo...

Page 5: ...URE 1 Litre 1000 ml petrol and 25cc 25 ml 2 Stroke engine oil 40 1 ratio Using the markings under the label 40 1 on the bottle pour the fuel in the left hand side A up to the required level eg 2 5 or...

Page 6: ...er Remove the blade protector Step 2 Starting the Engine 2a To start a cold engine 1 Set the stop switch A into the 1 on position If starting a cold engine the choke lever F must be moved to the posit...

Page 7: ...the ignition cable plug back on H 0 6 0 7 mm WARNING Always turn off engine before performing maintenance tasks Operating the Hedge Trimmer Step 4 Trimming continued Always start with the sides Guide...

Page 8: ...List of consumable Qualcast parts 984125 air filter 984002 spark plug 984124 Fuel filter Blade lubrication Only clean the machine after it has been switched off Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to...

Page 9: ...guarantee period The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced In such cases the work performed or parts fitted will not result i...

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