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ITEM # GPSHT32 2-Cycle Gas Powered Pole Saw w/Hedge Trimmer
safe operation. When the saw chain can be raised
by around 2 mm in the middle of the cutter bar,
you know that the chain tension is ideal. During
cutting, the temperature of the chain rises and its
length changes. It is important therefore to check
the chain tension at least every 10 minutes and
to adjust it again as required. This applies in
particular to new saw chains. When you have
finished working, slacken the chain and it
will shorten when it cools down. This will help to
prevent damage to the chain.
Fitting the additional handle
Fit the additional handle as shown in Fig. 17-18.
Hedge trimmer
Remove the pole saw working head attachment
and attach the hedge trimmer working head.
Please refer the installation procedure (Fig. 7-10).
Swiveling the hedge trimmer (Fig. 31). Press
both lock /release lever (27a) and control lever
(27b) and swivel the hedge trimmer into the
desired position/ angle. Allow the control
lever (27b) to click into the recess in the base
plate (hedge trimmer).
Before starting
Each time before use, check the following:
• That there are no leaks in the fuel system.
• That the equipment is in perfect condition and
that the safety devices and cutting devices
are complete.
• That all screws are securely fastened.
• That all moving parts move smoothly.
Fuel and oil
Recommended fuels
Use only a mixture of unleaded petrol and special
2-stroke engine oil. Mix the fuel mixture as
indicated in the fuel mixing table.
Important: Do not use a fuel mixture which has
been stored for longer than 90 days.
Important: Never use 2-stroke oil with a
recommended mixing ratio of 100:1. The
manufacturer’s warranty will be voided in case of
engine damage due to inadequate lubrication.
Important: Only use containers designed and
approved for the purpose to transport and store
fuel.
Pour the correct quantities of petrol and 2-stroke
oil into the mixing bottle (see scale printed on
the bottle). Then shake the bottle well.
Fuel mixing
Mix 0.7 oz 2-Cycle Oil
with 28 oz Gasoline (ratio of 40:1)
Chain lubrication
Important! Never operate the chain if it is not
lubricated with saw chain oil. Use of the pole saw
without saw chain oil or if the oil level is below
the „min“ mark will damage the pole saw.
Important!
Be aware of the temperature conditions:
Different lubricants with completely different
viscosity are required at different ambient
temperatures.
At lower temperatures you will need
Low viscosity oils in order to achieve a sufficient
lubricating film. However, if the same low
viscosity oil is used during the summer it will
become even thinner due to the ambient
temperatures alone, and as a result the
lubricating file could break down causing the
chain to overheat and become damaged. In
addition, the chain oil would burn and produce
unnecessary pollutants.
Filling the oil tank (Fig. 1):
Place the pole saw on a flat surface. Clean the
area around the oil tank cap (Fig. 3a) and then
clean the oil tank cap.
Fill the tank (Item 3a) with saw chain oil. In the
process, make sure that no dirt enters the tank,
as this could cause the oil nozzle to become
blocked. Close the oil tank cap.