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2-Cycle Petrol Trimmer

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT MANUAL

DO NOT THROW AWAY

RCT2800AD

Summary of Contents for RCT2800AD

Page 1: ...2 Cycle Petrol Trimmer OPERATOR S MANUAL IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY RCT2800AD...

Page 2: ...themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operati...

Page 3: ...lieve any pressure in the tank Add petrol in a clean well ventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or flames Remove the petrol cap slowly and only after the engine stops Do not smoke while fu...

Page 4: ...faster than the speed needed to cut trim or edge Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to anoth...

Page 5: ...ging Decorative trimming around trees fences etc KNOW YOUR UNIT Petrol Cap Throttle Control D Handle Shaft Grip Primer Bulb Choke Lever Air Filter Muffler Cover Spark Plug Shaft Tube Starter Rope Grip...

Page 6: ...otate the D handle to place the grip above the top of the shaft housing Place it a minimum of 6 inches 15 24 cm from the end of the shaft grip 4 While holding the unit in the operating position Fig 2...

Page 7: ...water As little as 1 water in the petrol can make petrol and oil separate It forms acids when stored When using alcohol blended petrol use fresh petrol less than 60 days old Using Blended Fuels If you...

Page 8: ...15 to 30 seconds 9 Place the choke lever in Position 3 The unit is ready for use IF The engine does not start go back to step 2 IF The engine fails to start after a few attempts place the choke lever...

Page 9: ...perator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing With a slightly bent right arm the operator s right hand is holding the shaft grip The operator s left arm is straight the left hand holding the D...

Page 10: ...heck spark plug condition and gap Page 13 Page 14 Every 50 hours Inspect exhaust port and spark arrestor screen for clogging or obstruction to assure maximum performance levels Page 13 MAINTENANCE AND...

Page 11: ...the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel Fig 18 Pull the line through the inner reel until only about 4 inches is left out 9 Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the inner...

Page 12: ...knob by turning clockwise Tighten securely Replacement Parts See Accessories Replacement Parts WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you cle...

Page 13: ...air filter muffler cover Fig 27 Fig 26 Muffler Front Side Muffler Back Side Bolts Exhaust Gasket Spark Arrestor Muffler Back Side Spark Arrestor Flatblade Screwdriver Spark Arrestor WARNING If the muf...

Page 14: ...G To avoid serious personal injury always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it 2 Release the throttle trigger and let the engine idle If the engine stops insert a...

Page 15: ...r bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope Old or improperly mixed petrol Drain petrol tank and add fresh petrol mixture Fouled spark plug Replace...

Page 16: ...ring Return Petrol Tank Capacity 15 fl oz 444 ml Drive Shaft Housing Steel Tube Throttle Control Finger Tip Trigger Approximate Unit Weight No petrol with string cutting head string guard and loop han...

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