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STARTING UP
This tool was designed for non-professional use and must not be used for heavy
duty or continuous jobs or for commercial activities. The tool must only be used for
trimming hedges.
All the operations described must be carried out with the machine stopped and wearing
protective gloves.
The machine may be supplied with some loose components. Take the machine and
the loose components out of the packaging and proceed to assemble them.
Make sure that the machine is solidly assembled before starting it.
PREPARING THE MIXTURE
WARNING! The engine works exclusively with an oil-petrol mixture obtaining using
oil for 2 strokes engines in the percentage indicated on the specification sheet.
If this mixture is not used irreparable damage will be caused to the engine with
immediate loss of warranty.
WARNING! Risk of fire and explosion. The fuel and its fumes are highly inflamma-
ble. Do not pour the fuel onto hot surfaces. Work in a well ventilated area, do not
smoke and keep away from naked flames and incandescent objects. Use protective
eyewear and anti-acid heavy duty gloves. Do not swallow, do not inhale the fumes
given off by the fuel and keep it out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with the
skin. In case of contact with the eyes wash with water and seek medical advice.
WARNING! Do not use the machine in areas with a risk of explosion and/or fire,
in indoor areas or in the presence of inflammable and/or explosive liquids, gases,
powders, vapours, acids or elements. Do not use the machine in the presence of
incendiary sources such as naked flames, cigarettes, sparks, etc.
How to prepare a petrol-oil mixture with 4% oil (1:25)
For the mixture use unleaded car petrol for (green or eurosuper) with a minimum of
90 octanes and oil for two-stroke engines type JASO FC GRADE or ISO EGC GRADE.
Using a container and a measurer in a petrol-resistant container mix 40 cc of oil for
every 1000 cc (1litre) of petrol. Shake the mixture well before use. It is advisable
only to prepare the quantity of mixture necessary for the task in hand. It is advisable
to add specific additives in order to prevent the mixture deteriorating over time. The
storage of the mixture for long periods without the addition of additives leads to quick
deterioration, with the consequent malfunctioning of the engine and starting problems.
Keep fuels and the oil in homologated containers, away from heat and direct sunlight.
REFUELLING THE MACHINE
WARNING! Risk of fire and explosion. Refuel when the machine is switched off.
Let the machine cool before refuelling. If the fuel has splashed onto the machine
or floor, dry it up before starting the machine.
WARNING! A two-stroke engine must be powered exclusively with a petrol oil
mixture with the doses indicated in the previous chapter.
WARNING! Any refuelling must be carried out with the engine switched off and the
engine ignition switch in the “stop” position (Fig.A, no.10).
Before opening the petrol cap, for refuelling, place the machine on a flat surface with
the cap facing upwards. Open the cap (Fig.A, no.18) by unscrewing it and fill up the
tank without allowing it to overflow and make sure the cap is firmly secured.
STARTING THE ENGINE
PLEASE NOTE! Before starting the engine check that the tank is suitably full.
The machine is equipped with a centrifugal clutch, so with the engine at minimum
speed (not accelerating) the blade does not turn. In order to stop the cutting device
rotation it is enough to release the accelerator (8) so that the engine slows to minimum
speed. The accelerator control is equipped with a safety lock-off lever (9) that aims to
block involuntary starting of the blade.
WARNING! The blade could begin moving during start-up with a cold engine.
Starting a cold engine (fig. A):
1. Move the switch on / off switch (10) to “ON” position “I”.
2. Prime the fuel circuit 10 times by operating the priming pump (24), the circuit is
primed when you see the liquid fuel in the pump, if necessary still operate the pump.
3. Move the air control (12) to “close”
4.Place the camera in a stable manner by checking carefully that the cutting device is
away from any object or person.
5.With a hand grasp the starter handle (20) and with the other hand grasp the rear
handle (7) while pressing the release lever (9) and the throttle lever (8).
6 While holding down the accelerator, slowly pull the starter grip until feeling some
resistance and then pull briskly with a blow; repeat this operation until the engine
hints to start (you can hear the first bursts).
7 Move the air control (12) in “open”
position and repeat the start-up operation by
holding down the accelerator until the complete startup of the engine.
8 Release the throttle and keep the engine running at idle speed for at least 30 seconds
before using the machine.
9 The hedge trimmer is now ready for use.
Hot engine start-up:
1. Move the ON/OFF switch (fig.A no.10) into the “I”/ON position.
2. Position the machine on the ground so that it is stable, carefully checking that the
cutting device is far from any objects or people.
3. Move the air control (Fig. A no.12) into the “open” position.
4. Keep the machine still following the indications in figure C.
5. Pull the start handle firmly (Fig.A no.20), to start the engine, without releasing it
with a jerk.
Please note: Do not close the air when the engine is hot.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
1. Release the accelerator lever (no.8) so that the engine returns to minimum speed
and the cutting device stops.
2. Shift the engine off switch (no.10) to “O” /STOP.
BREAKING IN
Do not use the machine on full load for extended periods for the first 20 hours of use
and do not allow the machine to function idly at full throttle.
CARBURATION
Caution! For correct carbuation of the machine keep the air filter clean frequently
(Fig.A, 16) following the instructions shown in the maintenance and cleaning
chapter.
The carburation has already been correctly adjusted in the factory and does not need
to be set.
In case of carburation faults, clean the air filter or have the machine checked at a
customer service centre.
Please note: The carburation can vary according to climatic conditions and/or altitude.
ADJUSTING THE MINIMUM ENGINE SPEED
The minimum screw is adjusted optimally by the manufacturer.
With the engine at minimum speed (about 3,000 rpm), the blades must not move.
For recording the minimum speed, contact an authorised service centre.
USE
For your safety:
Do not disassemble or tamper with the machine guards.
Do not switch on the machine if the guards are damaged.
Always check that the blades are integral and sufficiently sharpened.
Use the machine correctly using both handgrips (Fig.E).
If the blade gets stuck in the hedge, switch off the machine before freeing it; do
not force the blade.
Foreign bodies must be removed from the hedge before the cutting operation begins.
HAND GRIPS:
To make the cutting operations easier the rear hand grip (Fig.A no. 7) can be turned
through 45°/90° to the right or left from the central position.
Procedure:
- Turn off the machine.
- Press the release lever (Fig.D no.1) to free the movement of the hand grip (do not
press the accelerator lever Fig.D no.2 during this operation).
-Turn the hand grip and trigger the release lever again.
- Ensure that the hand grip is firm.
For safety reasons, whilst moving the handle it is not possible to accelerate.
CUTTING ADVICE AND TECHNIQUES:
- A better cut is obtained by moving forwards slowly and trying to keep the blade
slightly sloping downwards in the cutting direction.
- Cut the hedge starting from the sides, leaving the top part to the end.
- To obtain a uniform height for the hedge, it is recommended to use a reference wire
and cut the branches that stick out from the wire.
- For single blade hedge cutters it is recommended always to cut in an upwards
direction.
- For double blade hedge cutters, it is possible to cut upwards and downwards using
both sides of the blade, making semi-circle movements.
- Respect the minimum level of fuel indicated on the tank.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
WARNING! All operations indicated below must be carried out with the engine
switched off and the spark plug wire unplugged.
WARNING! If in doubt, contact an authorised service centre.
WARNING! For operations not considered below please seek advice from an
authorised service centre.
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