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MAINTENANCE

OILING PORT

Dismount the guide
bar and check the oil-
ing port for clogging.

Oiling

port

GUIDE BAR

Groove

Oiling

port

Remove any sawdust
in the bar groove
and the oiling port.

Grease the nose
sprocket from
the feeding
port on the
tip of the bar.

Grease

port

Sprocket

Summary of Contents for SCT501

Page 1: ...FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE USE OWNER S MANUAL 5 IN 1 MULTI TOOL...

Page 2: ...lever Primer bulb Fuel tank Pull start Muffler Throttle cable Throttle control Throttle trigger On off switch Harness suspension point Main shaft tube Loop handle Split shaft connector WWW SGS ENGINE...

Page 3: ...ter gear case Nylon trimmer Three point blade Working shaft tube PARTS LOCATION Working shaft tube Working shaft tube Hedge trimmer gear case Hedge trimmer attachment Pruner guide bar Pruner saw Chain...

Page 4: ...rotection Use suitable work wear to protect yourself Watch out for thrown objects ricochets The operator of the machine must ensure while working that no persons or animals come closer than 50 feet 15...

Page 5: ...otection If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles Approved protective goggles must com ply with your countries relevent safety standard BOOTS Wear sturdy non slip boots C...

Page 6: ...ordi nation Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such as severe cold very hot and or humid climates Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification...

Page 7: ...feet 15 meters while working Stay clear of spinning line Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Being fully covere...

Page 8: ...bind and free the blade Do not operate the pole pruner with the muffler removed When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback so that you will not be struck by the moving limb Alwa...

Page 9: ...ns the items as shown below SET UP 1 Guide bar 2 Saw chain 3 Transmission 4 Sprocket 5 Chain tension adjust screw 6 Nut 7 Chain tensioner nut 8 Chain cover The saw chain has very sharp edges Use prote...

Page 10: ...the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of the guide bar then install the chain cover and fasten the mounting nut to finger tightness Pay attention to the correct direction of the saw chain SET U...

Page 11: ...otation and correct tension while moving it by hand If necessary readjust Balance Unit 1 Put on harness strap and attach it to the unit suspension point 2 Depending on the working posture insert hook...

Page 12: ...cable by tightening the M3 screw Tightening torque 0 4 0 8 N m 2 Make sure the STOPPER PLATE of carburettor moves to contact with IDLING ADJUST SCREW and the SWING ARM of carburettor moves to contact...

Page 13: ...he tube coupler 2 Press the Push Button B and gently rotate the working shaft back and forth while inserting to make sure the drive shaft is placed in position 3 Release the Push Button to lock the ho...

Page 14: ...ion to make sure it is comfortable for you INSTALLATION OF HANDLE Set the upper part and lower part of the handle at the right position Tighten the loop handle with the screw and nut Insert the nuts 4...

Page 15: ...uts and bolts provided BRUSH CUTTER AND EDGE TRIMMER INSTALLING METAL BLADE Key Gear case Collar ring Metal blade Washer Washer Nut 1 Insert the key wrench into the gear case locking hole 2 Screw the...

Page 16: ...gear case locking hole 2 Screw the collar ring on the shaft thread 3 Screw the nylon spool on the shaft thread 4 Check the spool is secured tightly ATTACHING THE TRIMMING MECHANISM Attachment tube Scr...

Page 17: ...hole and tighten firmly ATTACHING THE PRUNING MECHANISM Attachment tube Bolt hole Fastening bolt Bolt Gear case 1 Remove the plastic cap on the end of the tube 2 Remove the bolt 3 Insert the end of th...

Page 18: ...ut into the lower hole of the guide bar then install the chain cover and fasten the mounting nut to finger tightness 4 Adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw until the tie straps just...

Page 19: ...ss on and attach your strimmer to it 2 Slide clamp up and down till you feel comfortable with how the strimmer balances and how you can manoeuvre it whilst working Make sure the strimmer unit is off w...

Page 20: ...3 meters from the refu eling point before starting it Never start the machine If you have spilt fuel on it Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate If you have spilt fuel on yoursel...

Page 21: ...for filling with fuel and move at least 3 m 10 ft away from the fuel filling point before starting the engine Your strimmer runs off a mix of semi synthetic 2 stroke oil and unleaded petrol 40 1 Our...

Page 22: ...cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage around the unit 1 Select bare ground for filling with fuel 2 Move at least 10 feet 3 metres away from the fuel filling point before starting the engine 3 St...

Page 23: ...ause spark plug fouling exhaust port blocking or piston ring sticking 4 Mixed fuels which have been left unused for a period of one month or more may clog the carburetor and result in the en gine fail...

Page 24: ...o 8 times This will help the strimmer start with less pulls of the starter cord If you can t see fuel enter ing the priming bulb please contact SGS Move the strimmers switch to the On I position WWW S...

Page 25: ...ET THE CHOKE For a cold engine move the choke to the Start posi tion closed Squeeze the throttle lever once When re starting the strimmer warm engine you can move the choke straight into the Run posit...

Page 26: ...left hand and the pull start assembly with your right The strimmer should start within 3 5 pulls on a new or cold engine Slowly pull the starting rope with your right hand until you feel the resistanc...

Page 27: ...THE CHOKE Once the machine is running move the choke to the Run position open Squeeze the throttle to rev the strimmer and then let your machine idle for a 30 40 seconds Your strimmer should now be r...

Page 28: ...40 parts fresh unleaded petrol to 1 part 2 stroke oil 40 1 Check the petrol you ve used isn t stale Adjusting the Carburetor Your strimmer needs a balanced combination of air and fuel reaching the ca...

Page 29: ...une it depending on how your strimmer is run ning Erratic idling behaviour or poor acceleration the engine needs more fuel so turn the adjustment screw anticlockwise until the engine runs and accelera...

Page 30: ...ne This is very simple to check and fix Open up the casing and remove the black lead that covers the plug If the spark plug is damp with fuel then the engine is flood ed Remove the plug and allow the...

Page 31: ...kit Place the sparkplug back into the spark plug wire Hold the boot end of the sparkplug wire with your hand and place the electrode tip against a metal surface Make sure your tool is switched on Usin...

Page 32: ...nd this easier if you drain the fuel and remove the blue lid Restart the starting procedure If you re still struggling to start your SGS strimmer after following the troubleshooting please contact us...

Page 33: ...quired ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling speed OPERATION 1 Cable adjuster 1 2mm 1 Idle adjusting screw 1 If the engine stops frequently at idling mode turn the adju...

Page 34: ...TH THE NYLON LINE 1 Always wear eye protection such as safety goggles Never lean over the rotating cutting head Rocks or other debris could be thrown into eyes and face and cause serious personal inju...

Page 35: ...head that allows the operator to advance the line without stopping the engine When the line becomes short lightly tap the head on the ground while running the engine at full throttle Each time the hea...

Page 36: ...hout abnormal noise The rotating parts fastened incorrectly may cause serious ac cident to the operator Make sure that the blade is not bent warped cracked broken or damaged If you find any damage to...

Page 37: ...lder have been fastened secureley and that the blade turns smoothly without abnormal noise Rotating parts fastened incorrectly may cause serious accident to the operator Make sure that the blade is no...

Page 38: ...the unit if blade thrust does occur 1 What causes blade thrust Blade thrust can occur when the moving blade contacts an object that it cannot cut This contact causes the blade to stop for an instant a...

Page 39: ...y vines and bushes or rocks fences metal etc c Be extra prepared for bounce if you must cut where you cannot see the blade making contact such as in areas of dense growth d Keep the blade sharp A dull...

Page 40: ...he fasteners for looseness cracking or bending 1 Keep the end corner sharp 2 Round the root of the edge using a round file 3 Do not use water when using a grinder It is recommended that filing should...

Page 41: ...h your body while the engine of the trimmer is in operation Always be sure to turn off the engine before changing the angle of the blades removing branches which have be come stuck in the blades or at...

Page 42: ...an this as doing so may result in damage to the trimmer WORKING WITH THE HEDGE TRIMMER 1 2 2 1 Safety Rod 2 Adjustment mechanism 1 Stop the engine 2 Fit the protective cover on the blades 3 Pull out t...

Page 43: ...see if chain oil has scattered off as shown in the figure 1 Chain oil The oil reservoir has a capacity sufficient to provide about 40 minutes of cutting time when set to deliver the minimum flow rate...

Page 44: ...ain are lubricated automatically by a pump that operates whenever the chain rotates The pump is set at the factory to deliver a minimum flow rate but it can be adjusted in the field A temporary increa...

Page 45: ...ere are three incremental settings a Clockwise decrease lubrication b Counter clockwise increase lubrication c Middle Always wear work gloves made of leather or sturdy material when using the polesaw...

Page 46: ...urn off the engine lift up the unit and carry it paying at tention to the hot engine Be careful not to tip any fuels during moving to another spot When transporting the unit over long distances ensure...

Page 47: ...pg 48 X Spark plug Clean and readjust gap X Cylinder fins air intake vent Clean X Muffler spark arrester cylinder exhaust port Clean X Throttle trigger stop switch Check operation X Cutting parts Rep...

Page 48: ...ri cated by multipurpose lithium based grease Supply new grease every 25 hours of use or more often depending on the usage frequency of the product Remove the cutter holders before installing new grea...

Page 49: ...them so that they fit more closely together 1 Upper blade 2 Lower blade 1 Loosen lock nut A as shown in the diagram 2 Tighten screw B fully and then turn one third to one half of a rotation backward...

Page 50: ...n the blades of the trimmer MAINTENANCE TRANSMISSION The reduction gears are lubricated by multipurpose lithium based grease in the transmission Supply new grease every 25 hours of use or more often d...

Page 51: ...m maintenance and proper cleaning DO NOT use non compliant replacement parts and DO NOT dismantle the machine yourself or change the security features Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool...

Page 52: ...blockage FUEL FILTER Fuel filter SPARK PLUG Starting failure and misfir ing are often caused by a fouled spark plug Clean the spark plug and check that the plug gap is in the correct range For a repla...

Page 53: ...ke air cooling vent back CLEARING BLOCKAGES AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE 1 Remove the muffler insert a screwdriver into the vent and wipe away any carbon buildup Wipe away any carbon buildup on the mu...

Page 54: ...PAGE 54 REFILLING TRIMMING LINE WWW SGS ENGINEERING COM CALL FOR ASSISTANCE 01332 576 850...

Page 55: ...the guide bar and check the oil ing port for clogging Oiling port GUIDE BAR Groove Oiling port Remove any sawdust in the bar groove and the oiling port Grease the nose sprocket from the feeding port o...

Page 56: ...bar needs to be cor rected or replaced BAR RAIL MAINTENANCE Ruler Gap No gap Chain tilts SPROCKET Sprocket 0 3 mm Check for extensive wear and replace it when the teeth are worn over 0 3 mm SAW CHAIN...

Page 57: ...the file position as illustrated to the right After every cutter has been set check the depth gauge and file it to the proper level as illustrated in 1 2 and 3 Make sure every cutter has the same leng...

Page 58: ...the transmission Supply new grease every 25 hours of use or more often depending on the usage frequency of the product When adding lubricant use a grease gun to insert lubricant into the three grease...

Page 59: ...perations and proper cleaning before storage For prolonged periods of storage drain the oil and gasoline from the tanks and lubricate the chain and moving parts Always lubricate the cutter blades with...

Page 60: ...sehold garbage Remove oil and fuel from the machine and dispose them in specific recycling centres Dispose of the product in a waste collection centre or seek advice from your local municipality Proce...

Page 61: ...rk Spark plug is fouled wet Plug gap is incorrect Clean dry Correct Gap 0 6 0 7mm Spark plug Disconnected Retighten Case 2 Engine start but does not keep running CHECK PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION Fuel tank...

Page 62: ...x 34 6mm Displacement 52cm3 Engine Speed at idle 3000 min 1 Engine Speed at max 7800min 1 Compression ratio 7 1 Fuel oil Ratio 40 1 Fuel tank capacity 1200cm3 Ignition CDI system Spark plug NGK BM6A...

Page 63: ...Cutting device max rotation speed at max engine speed Metal blade 7100 min 1 Nylon thread 6600 min 1 Dry weight with attachment 6 9kg approx 6 2kg approx Pole pruner and Hedge trimmer Chain and Guide...

Page 64: ...European Communities Directive s and Standard s PLACE DATE Signature Robert Wyatt Company Secretary Derby UK 24th JUNE 2017 SGS Engineering UK Ltd SGS Engineering UK Ltd West Side Park Raynesway Derby...

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