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Mixing Instructions
IMPORTANT: Never mix gasoline and oil
directly in the Hedge Trimmer fuel tank.
1.
Always mix fuel and oil in a clean container
approved for gasoline.
2.
Mark the container to identify it as fuel mix for
the Hedge Trimmer.
3.
Use regular unleaded gasoline and fill the
container with half the required amount of
gasoline.
4.
Pour the correct amount of oil into the container
then add the remaining amount of gasoline.
5.
Close the container tightly and shake it
momentarily to evenly mix the oil and the
gasoline before filling the fuel tank on the Hedge
Trimmer.
6.
When refilling the Hedge Trimmer fuel tank,
clean around the fuel tank cap to prevent dirt and
debris from entering the tank during cap
removal.
7.
Always shake the premix fuel container
momentarily before filling the fuel tank
8.
Always use a spout or funnel when fueling to
reduce fuel spillage.
9.
Fill the tank only to within 1/4–1/2 inch
(6mm–13mm) from the top of the tank. Avoid
filling to the top of the tank filler neck.
Adjusting The Cutting Blades
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
The cutting blades are extremely sharp and
dangerous at all times.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
The cutting blades can cause severe cuts or
other serious injuries.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Do not touch the sharpened edges of the
cutting blades.
•
Always wear gloves to help protect your
hands and fingers from injury
Before operating the Hedge Trimmer, it is necessary
to check the adjustment of the cutting blades. Blades
that are too loose may vibrate, and will not provide a
clean, smooth cut.
IMPORTANT: Blades that are too tight can
cause overloading. This may damage the
equipment. Do not overtighten the blades.
1.
With the blade cover installed, loosen the nuts
on the blade screws (Fig. 4).
2.
Remove the blade cover, gently turn the blade
screws in until they are snug, then back the
screws out 1/4 to 1/2 turn (Fig. 4).
3.
Hold the blade screws in place and tighten the
nuts (Fig. 4).
4.
Liberally coat the cutting blades with light oil
(Fig. 15).
5.
Start the engine and operate the Hedge Trimmer
at full speed for at least one minute, then stop
the engine.
6.
When the blades are motionless, touch the flat
surface of the blades with your hand. Do not
touch the cutting edges of the teeth. The blades
should be warm. If the blades are too hot to
touch, loosen the screws another 1/8 turn
(Fig. 4).
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