SAFETY GUIDELINES
This manual contains information that is very important to know
and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and
to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this
information, observe the following symbols.
DANGER! Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING! Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! Caution indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE! Notice indicates important information that if not followed,
MAY cause damage to equipment.
Unpacking
After unpacking the unit, inspect carefully for any damage that may
have occurred during transit. Make sure to tighten fittings, bolts, etc,
before putting unit into service.
WARNING! Do not operate unit if damaged during shipping,
handling or use. Damage may result in the tank bursting and cause
injury or property damage.
General safety information
1.Read all manuals included with this product carefully. Ensure
you are thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment.
2.Follow all local electrical and safety codes
3.Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation
should be allowed to use the hedge trimmer.
4.Keep visitors away and NEVER allow children in the work area.
5.Wear safety glasses and use hearing protection when operating
the unit.
6.Before each use, inspect unit for signs of damage,deterioration,
weakness or leakage, Repair or replace defective items
before using.
7.Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
WARNING! Motors, electrical equipment and controls can cause
electrical arcs that will ignite a flammable gas or vapor, never operate
or repair in or near a flammable gas or vapor, never store flammable
liquids or gases in the vicinity of the hedge trimmer.
CAUTION! Unit parts may be hot even if the unit is stopped.
8.Keep fingers away from a running unit, fast moving and hot
parts will cause injury and/or burns.
9.If the equipment should start to abnormally vibrate, STOP the
engine/motor and check immediately for the cause, vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
10.To reduce fire hazard, keep engine/motor exterior free of oil,
solvent, or excessive grease.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
•
Switch the device off whenever danger of any kind arise. Switch
off trimmer immediately if the cutting blade becomes blocked e.g. by
thick branches. Then eliminate the cause of the block.
•Using a pair of suitable secateurs or shears, remove thick branches
in the hedge before cutting.
•Before starting up for the first time, familiarise yourself with the
blade stop function using the 2 handed safety switch.
•Only use the fuel recommended in the instructions.
•Keep petrol in the containers intended for it.
•Fill the fuel tank outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
•Do Not Smoke when filling up or operating the device.
•NEVER take off the fuel cap during operation or when the device
is still hot.
•Do not top up with fuel during operation or when the device is hot
•Do not use the device without an exhaust and correctly installed
exhaust shield.
CAUTION: Do not touch the exhaust! Very Hot! Can cause burns!
•The trimmer can cause serious injury
•Never allow children or people not familiar with the trimmer
to operate the device.
•Do not operate in rain or on wet hedges.
BEFORE USE
Attach the hand guard (12) using the screws supplied.
FUEL: Petrol:
•Only use a mixture of lead-free normal petrol and special two-stroke
motor oil in a ratio of 40:1
PLEASE NOTE: Do not use any other mixing ratio
and no pure petrol.
•Do not use any fuel more than 2-3 months old.
•If the device has not been used for a long time, empty the tank and
refill before use.
Petrol mix:
You need 5 litres of petrol and 200ml of two stroke oil (petrol station)
•Pour 5 litres of petrol onto 200ml of 2 stroke oil in a fuel tank and
mix them both my shaking well.
Pouring in the petrol:
•Always unscrew the cap of the fuel tank (11) slowly so that any
pressure and fuel fumes can escape without causing any danger.
•Use a funnel to pour in the 2-stroke mixture 40:1 and screw the cap
tightly shut.
OPERATION
Start up with a cold engine:
•Place the device on firm ground so that you can use the starter
safely and with a firm hand. ( See fig 1 )
•Leave the ignition switch (1) on.
•Put the choke lever (2) up: (See Fig 2)
•Press the injector (3) 8-10 times. This injects fuel into
the carburetter.
•Put one foot on the grip plate. Put one hand on the stirrup handle (9)
and press down the rocker switch (9)
•Pull the start cord (6) out until you feel slight resistance
(approx. 10cm) and pull it 4 times quickly and firmly until the end
of the cord is reached (See Fig 1)
•Pressing down the throttle control (5) quickly and firmly pull the start
cord (6) 4 times again until the end of the cord is reached.
•When the motor starts, after 10 seconds push the choke
lever (2) up.
•If the motor doesn’t start repeat the start procedure.
Start up with a warm engine:
•Leave the ignition switch (1) on
•Leave the choke lever (2) on.
•Press the rocker switch (9) down.
•Quickly and firmly pull the start cord (6) 5-6 times to the end of the
cord (See Fig 1). If the motor doesn’t start, repeat the procedure
for a cold start.
Switching off the engine:
•Let the motor return to idle without petrol.
•Press and keep the ignition switch (1) on 0
Working with the petrol hedge trimmer:
•Only operate the device when you have familiarised yourself with
all the functions. Make sure that you can switch off the machine as
quickly as possible in dangerous situations.
•The petrol hedge trimmer has been fitted with a safety stirrup grip
(rocker switch) for your safety ( See Fig 3)
•When the rocker switch (9) is pressed down, the teeth on the blade
start up and stop when the switch is released.
Cutting strength (See Fig 4)
•The double-sided, double-reciprocating blades permit branches of
up to 10mm in diameter to be cut. Remove thicker branches before
trimming with a pair of suitable secateurs or a saw for branches.
Position of the hands:
•Grasp the hand grip (7) with one hand, press the ignition switch (1)
at the top of the hand grip, and activate the throttle control at the
bottom of the hand grip (7).
•Grasp the stirrup handle (9) with the other hand.
•Always work with a high number of revolutions in order to get the
best cutting results.
•Switch the engine off immediately if you come up against a stone
or other obstructions. Examine the switched off hedge trimmer blade
for any damage.
NOTE:
Always make sure you are on firm ground when working, especially
on awkward terrain , slopes and on ladders. Always wear protective
goggles and ear protection.
Fatigue-free operation:
•When cutting, hold the hedge trimmer as shown in Fig.7
•Take a break if you feel tired.
MAINTENANCE
•Use a damp cloth to clean the plastic parts. Do not use any
detergents, solvents or pointed objects.
•Regularly use either a soft brush or paintbrush to rid the ventilation
ducts and moving parts from dust that has settled there.
•Regularly lubricate the blades and blade teeth
•Only use biologically degradable lubricants.
Cleaning the air filter
:
•Clean the air filter (10) after using the device for longer periods of
time. Dust and pollen block the pores of the foam filter (See Fig 5)
and impair performance
•Take the cover off and wash the filter in a mild soapy water.
NOTE: Do not use petrol or solvents.
•Carefully dry the filter before using it again.
Checking the spark plug setting:
•Check the gap between the spark plug’s electrodes if the device
regularly starts up badly. The correct distance between the firing tip
and the center electrode is 0.63mm/0.25”.
•We recommend tightening up the spark plug with a torque wrench
using a tightening torque of 12-15Nm.
•Put the spark plug connector onto the spark plug correctly.
Setting the carburetter:
•The carburetter was adjusted to perform at its best when it was still
at the factory. If it becomes necessary to improve its setting, please
contact a specialist.
STORAGE
So that the hedge trimmer will work again after a long period of non
use, you should observe the following:
•Empty the petrol tank. To do this, start the engine and let it run
until it reaches a standstill. Dispose of the remaining petrol in an
environmentally friendly way.
•Let the engine cool and then take out the spark plug.
•Pour a small spoonful of 2-stroke mixture into the spark plug
opening and slowly pull the start cord (6) right through to the end
several times.This gets rid of small deposits of rust and lubricates
the piston and cylinder.
•Check the spark plug and replace it if the firing tip has been burnt
off too much.
•Keep the blade in a dry place - out of danger of fire.
Startup after longer periods of non use:
•Remove the spark plug.
•Quickly pull the start cord (6) right the way through several times in
order to remove oil and deposits in the engine compartment.
•Check spark plug, replace if necessary and screw in to position.
•Fill the petrol tank with the 2-stroke mixture 40:1.
•Start the device as described in section “Starting up
with cold engine”
•When not in use, store your hedge trimmer professionally, the
blade guard can be fitted vertically on the wall.
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Fig 4
Fig 5
Fig 7
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