Texas 90066241, User Manual

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GB Original instructions
Illustrations ................................................................... 2
Warning symbols .......................................................... 7
Safety ......................................................................... 13
Identification of the parts ............................................ 14
Mounting .................................................................... 14
Cable Adjustment ....................................................... 14
Operation ................................................................... 15
Water nozzle .............................................................. 15
Oil change .................................................................. 15
Air Filter ...................................................................... 15
Blade .......................................................................... 15
Spark plug .................................................................. 16
Storage and maintenance .......................................... 16
Warranty terms and conditions ................................... 16
Technical specifications ............................................. 54
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 57
CE Certificate of conformity ........................................ 66
Safety
Setup
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
Read this manual carefully. Make sure that you are
familiar with the different controls, settings and
handles of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and ensure that you are
familiar with emergency stop.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Note, that
local regulations can restrict the age of the
operator.
If you feel unwell, tired or have consumed alcohol
or drugs, do not operate the machine.
Always inspect the machine before usage Ensure
that no parts are worn or damaged.
Replace worn out or damaged elements and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
The operator of the machine is responsible for
people’s safety.
Never use the machine near children or animals.
The operator of the machine is held liable for any
accidents or hazards to other people and their
property.
Thoroughly inspect the area, where the equipment
is to be used, if necessary remove any foreign
objects.
Do not refuel gasoline indoors or while the engine
is running.
Spilled gasoline is extremely flammable, never
refuel while the engine is still hot.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine. Spilled gasoline on a hot engine may
cause a fire or explosion!
Boots with non-slip soles with steel jacket is
required. Avoid loose-fitting clothes.
Operation
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine
immediately, remove the spark plug cap and
inspect the machine thoroughly for damage. Repair
the damage before continuing.
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of damage.
Always turn off the engine and ensure that all
moving parts have come to a complete stop before
making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on
slopes.
Never operate the machine at a fast pace.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
push at too fast a rate.
Do not carry passengers.
Never allow any bystanders in front of unit.
Only operate the machine at daylight or in fully
illuminated areas.
Ensure a stable foothold and always keep a firm
hold on the handles. Always walk, never run.
Do not operate the machine when barefoot or
wearing sandals.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes
Never attempt to make any adjustments, while the
engine is running.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
machine backwards
Never operate the engine indoor or in areas with
low ventilation. The exhaustion from the engine
contains carbon monoxide. Failure to observe
could result in permanent injury or death.
Due to vibrations from the handle, long time use
can result in white fingers.
If fatigue is felt in arms, hands or fingers – or visible
signs of white fingers is appearing, the work should
be stopped immediately and a sufficient time of
break should be taken for recovery. To avoid white
fingers, each user should operate the machine for
no more than 1.5 hours per day.
Gasoline safety
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the fumes are
explosive.Serious personal injury can occur, when
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes.
Rinse your skin and change clothes immediately!
Use only an approved gasoline container. Do not
use soft drink bottle or similar!
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
Never refuel your machine indoors.
Let the engine cool down before refilling
Never fill the fuel tank to more than 2.5 cm below
filler in order to provide space for fuel to expansion.
After refueling, ensure that the cap tighten
securely.
Never use the lock-function on the gasoline gun,
when refueling.
Do not smoke while refueling.
Never refuel gasoline inside a building or where
gasoline fumes may get in contact with an ignition
source.
Keep gasoline and engine away from appliance,
pilot lights, barbecues, electric appliances, power
tools, etc.
Maintenance and storage
The engine shall be stopped when carrying out
maintenance and cleaning operations, when
changing tools and when being transported by
means other than under its own power.
Check regularly that all bolts and nuts are
tightened. Retighten if necessary.
The engine must be completely cooled before
storing indoors or covered.
If the machine unused for a period of time, please
refer to the instructions in this manual.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.