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NOTE: 

If the button does not release completely in 

the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into 

place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button 

is locked into place. If needed, turn the trimmer head 

which will aid in the insertion of the shaft.

 

Tighten the knob securely.

INSTALLING LOWER HANDLEBAR

See figure 3.

 

Remove two handlebar knobs and two bolts from the 

hardware bag.

 

Place the lower handlebar into the openings on the 

trimmer power head/wheel assembly as shown.

NOTE: 

Do not allow throttle cable to become pinched 

when installing the handlebar.

 

Insert the bolts through the holes in the handlebar and 

frame.

 

Install the lower handlebar knobs and tighten securely.

INSTALLING UPPER HANDLEBAR

See figure 4.

 

Remove two handlebar knobs and bolts from the 

hardware bag.

 

Position upper handlebar onto lower handlebar. Make 

sure the throttle cable and throttle trigger are on the 

right side as shown.

 

Insert bolt through plastic clip, then through holes.

NOTE: 

Do not allow throttle cable to become pinched 

when installing the handlebar.

 

Align the holes in the clip, the upper handlebar and 

lower handlebar.

 

Install bolt as shown.

 

Thread handlebar knob onto bolt and tighten securely. 

Repeat with other side.

INSTALLING LINE IN PRO CUT STRING HEAD

See figure 5.

Use  monofilament  2.7  mm  (diameter)  line.  Use  quality 

monofilament replacement line for best performance.

 

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

 

Gather two of the pre-cut lengths of trimmer line 

provided or cut two pieces of trimmer line in 25.4 cm 

lengths.

 

Insert the lines into the load slots located on the sides 

of the string head. Line should be pushed in until 

approximately 2 cm protrudes from the holes on the 

top of the string head.

 

Remove old line by pulling it from the holes located on 

the top of the string head.

 WARNING

Do not remove screws or disassemble string head. 

If head is opened, compression springs could fly out 

toward operator and result in serious injury.

INSTALLING LINE CARRIER

See figure 6.

The line carrier snaps onto the upper handlebar on the 

side opposite the throttle cable and is used to hold pre-cut 

pieces of trimmer line.

NOTE: 

Do not install the carrier where it could interfere 

with the throttle cable or where it could cover any of the 

warning icons or labels.
To install line, remove top cap, insert line into carrier, and 

replace cap. To remove line for use, pull from open area 

on front of carrier.

OPERATION

FUEL AND REFUELLING

Handling the fuel safely

 

Always handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.

 

Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and 

flames. Do not inhale fuel vapours.

 

Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with your 

skin.

 

Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If petrol 

or lubricant comes in contact with the eyes, wash 

them immediately with clean water. If irritation is still 

present, see a doctor immediately.

 

Clean up spilled petrol immediately.

Mixing the fuel

 

■ This  product  is  powered  by  a  2-stroke  engine  and 

requires  pre-mixing  petrol  and  2-stroke  lubricant. 

Premix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine lubricant 

in a clean container approved for petrol.

 

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol 

intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 

91 ([R + M]/2) or higher.

 

■ Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/lubricant from 

fuel service stations.

 

■ Use  synthetic  2-stroke  lubricant  only.  Do  not  use 

automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard lubricant.

 

■ Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol. This 

is a 50:1 ratio.

 

Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before 

refuelling.

Summary of Contents for RFT254

Page 1: ...LED TRIMMER USER S MANUAL 3 FR COUPE BORDURES THERMIQUE ROUES MANUEL D UTILISATION 13 RFT254 Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before mounting and operating this...

Page 2: ...s ensure you take regular breaks FR L utilisation prolong e d un outil est susceptible de provoquer ou d aggraver des blessures Assurez vous de faire des pauses de fa on r guli re lorsque vous utilise...

Page 3: ...not operate in poor lighting Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces Keep all parts of your body away from any moving par...

Page 4: ...oduct for damage and make repairs as necessary before restarting and operating the machine If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally or the operating noise increase check immediately inspect the pro...

Page 5: ...do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual 15m Beware of thrown or flying objects Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at...

Page 6: ...capacity 406 mm String Diameter 2 7 mm Engine Displacement 25 4 cm3 Maximum engine power in accordance with ISO 8893 0 9 HP 0 67 kW Maximum rational frequency of the spindle 12000 min 1 Engine idling...

Page 7: ...pcs Clip 2 pcs WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal i...

Page 8: ...protrudes from the holes on the top of the string head Remove old line by pulling it from the holes located on the top of the string head WARNING Do not remove screws or disassemble string head If he...

Page 9: ...FF position CUTTING TIPS See figure 11 Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation If grass becomes wrapped around the string head stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the...

Page 10: ...cover Tighten it by turning the knob clockwise Replace the spark plug cover NOTE Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the cover Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dust debris to e...

Page 11: ...port and silencer for carbon deposits Removing the carbon deposits should restore performance to the wheeled trimmer STORING THE PRODUCT Short term storage Clean all foreign material from the product...

Page 12: ...o start repeat the procedure with a new spark plug 5 Starter rope pulls harder now than when new 5 Contact an authorised service dealer 6 Old fuel 6 Only use fresh fuel mixed with recommended oil Fuel...

Page 13: ...ous les enfants visiteurs et animaux loign s au moins 15 m de distance Arr tez la machine lorsque quiconque p n tre dans la zone N utilisez pas cet appareil lorsque vous tes fatigu malade ou sous l in...

Page 14: ...pour laquelle elle a t con ue Ne tirez pas le produit en arri re moins que cela ne soit absolument n cessaire Si vous devez reculer la machine pour l loigner d un mur ou d un obstacle regardez d abor...

Page 15: ...n prolong e d un outil est susceptible de provoquer ou d aggraver des blessures Assurez vous de faire des pauses de fa on r guli re lorsque vous utilisez tout outil de fa on prolong e SYMBOLES Les sym...

Page 16: ...marrage d un moteur chaud 1 Mettez le contacteur d allumage en position I MARCHE 2 Pressez la poire d amor age 10 reprises ou ujusqu au remplissage de la poire d amor age 3 Mettez le levier de starte...

Page 17: ...orme courbe de l arbre de la coupe vous permet de tondre facilement des surfaces p rim triques CONCEPTION ERGONOMIQUE La conception du produit en permet le maniement facile Il est con u pour pouvoir t...

Page 18: ...l ensemble t te de coupe arbre d flecteur d herbe Enfoncez le bouton situ sur l arbre de coupe fil Alignez le bouton avec l encoche de guidage du coupleur du bloc moteur et glissez les deux arbres l u...

Page 19: ...vec votre peau Gardez l essence et l huile l cart de vos yeux Si de l essence ou de l huile venait entrer en contact avec vos yeux rincez les imm diatement l eau claire S ils restent irrit s consultez...

Page 20: ...arche arr t en position O Laissez le moteur refroidir avant de ranger l appareil Arrimez l appareil au cours du transport d viter tout mouvement intempestif de la machine ENTRETIEN G N RAL AVERTISSEME...

Page 21: ...ALENTI Si les lames bougent toujours au ralenti il est n cessaire de r gler la vis de r gime de ralenti du moteur contactez un service apr s vente pour faire proc der au r glage et cessez d utiliser l...

Page 22: ...alaminage afin de retrouver les performances d origine STOCKAGE DE L APPAREIL Stockage de courte dur e D barrassez l appareil de tous les corps trangers Rangez l appareil dans un endroit bien ventil h...

Page 23: ...a proc dure normale de d marrage Si le moteur ne d marre toujours pas r p tez ces diff rentes tapes avec une bougie neuve 5 Le lanceur est plus difficile tirer que lorsque l outil tait neuf 5 Contacte...

Page 24: ...hat Cette date doit tre authentifi e par une facture ou tout autre preuve d achat Le produit a t con u en vue d une utilisation strictement priv e Aucune garantie ne s applique donc en cas d utilisati...

Page 25: ...ing Director Techtronic Industries GmbH Max Eyth Stra e 10 71364 Winnenden Germany FR D CLARATION DE CONFORMIT EC Techtronic Industries GmbH Max Eyth Stra e 10 71364 Winnenden Germany D clarons par la...

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