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Quick Start Guide 

Petrol (unleaded)

2-stroke oil

LITRE

ML

(Non Victa Formula V 2-stroke Oil)

Mixing procedure: 25 parts petrol to 1 part oil

LITRE

ML

Only for Victa Formula V 2-stroke Oil

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Mixing procedure: 50 parts petrol to 1 part oil

USE Clean fresh "Regular Unleaded Fuel"

Fuel with up to 10% ethanol can be used 

Check the position & operation of controls to ensure you are 
comfortable before you start using the machine. Triggers, starter 
cord and grip position should provide smooth operation, balance and 
comfort before starting the machine. 

Check that all screws are securely fastened and also check all the safety 
devices.

s 4HATTHEREARENOLEAKSINTHEFUELSYSTEM
s 4HATTHECUTTINGUNITANDALLSAFETYDEVICESAREINPERFECTCONDITION
s 4HATALLSCREWSARESECURELYFASTENED
s 4HATBLADESANDGEARBOXHAVEADEQUATELUBRICATION

Recommended fuels

s 5SEONLYAMIXTUREOFNORMALUNLEADEDPETROLANDSTROKEENGINEOIL-IXTHEFUELMIXTURE

ASINDICATEDONTHEFUELMIXINGTABLE

s 3TARTTHEMACHINEATLEASTMAWAYFROMTHEREFUELLINGSITETOAVOIDTHEPOSSIBLERISKOF

fire.

s $ONOTSMOKEWHILSTREFUELLINGORWORKINGWITHTHEMACHINE
s $ONOTUSETHETRIMMERNEARINFLAMMABLELIQUIDSORGASES4HISCOULDRESULTINAN

EXPLOSIONANDORFIRE

Do not use a fuel mixture which has been kept for longer than 90 days 
as it may damage the unit.

Use Non-Victa makes of 2-Stroke oil at the mixing ratio of 25:1
If inadequate lubrication cause engine damage, the manufacturer's 
engine warranty will be void

Only use containers designed and approved for the purpose to 
transport and store fuel.

s 0OURTHECORRECTQUANTITIESOFPETROLANDSTROKEOILINTOACONTAINER4HENSHAKETHE

container well.

Fuel mixture table

Fuel and Oil

Check the machine for the following each time before use:

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Summary of Contents for VHD2226

Page 1: ...manual before operating your VICTA hedge trimmer VICTA Hedge Trimmer Assembly and Owner s Manual MODELS VHD2226 VHX2426 LR01054A B Hedge Trimmer Manual indd 1 13 12 2012 6 06 51 PM N o t f o r R e p...

Page 2: ...damp s 2EAD THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY NSURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL CONTROLS AND LEARN HOW TO operate the machine properly s 3TAY ALERT AND WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL O N...

Page 3: ...0ROCEDURES 3TARTING NSTRUCTIONS 3TOPPING NSTRUCTIONS ANDLE DJUSTMENT EDGING 4IPS 4IP UMPER SSEMBLY Maintenance Care IR ILTER 3PARK 0LUG EAR OX RE REASING LADE 2ETAINER LADE 3TORAGE AINTENANCE HART Tro...

Page 4: ...ON Recommended fuels s 5SE ONLY A MIXTURE OF NORMAL UNLEADED PETROL AND STROKE ENGINE OIL IX THE FUEL MIXTURE AS INDICATED ON THE FUEL MIXING TABLE s 3TART THE MACHINE AT LEAST M AWAY FROM THE REFUELL...

Page 5: ...Choke can be set to hot while the engine is running s OW SET THE CHOKE LEVER TO THE 4 POSITION s 4UG SHARPLY ON THE STARTER CORD AS BEFORE OR PULLS SHOULD START YOUR TRIMMER N COLD CONDITIONS THE ENG...

Page 6: ...ADES LEAR 3AFETY GUARD ANDLE EAR BOX HASSIS 2EAR HANDLE 4IP UMPER 3 3TARTER CORD 3TART STOP SWITCH 4RIGGER SAFTEY LOCK 4RIGGER ANDLE LOCK UEL 4ANK LEAR 3AFTEY UARD ANDLE 8 Air filter REASE NIPPLE 0RIM...

Page 7: ...PLUG UTTING BLADES 3AFETY GUARD ANDLE EAR BOX HASSIS 2EAR HANDLE 3TARTER CORD 3TART STOP SWITCH 4RIGGER SAFTEY LOCK 4RIGGER UEL 4ANK 3AFETY UARD ANDLE UTTING BLADES HASSIS EAR BOX 2EAR HANDLE 8 Air f...

Page 8: ...safety shoes ear muffs and a dust mask when required s O NOT START THE HEDGE TRIMMER UNTIL YOU HAVE STUDIED THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL s NOW THE HEDGE TRIMMER CONTROLS AND LEARN HOW TO STOP OPERATING THE...

Page 9: ...the hedge trimmer is running s 7ALK WITH THE HEDGE TRIMMER EVER RUN s 4O MAINTAIN FULL CONTROL OF THE HEDGE TRIMMER KEEP A PROPER FOOTING AT ALL TIMES WITH YOUR weight evenly balanced over both feet...

Page 10: ...ATION s HECK ALL FASTENERS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH USE Safety instructions The following safety precautions must be strictly observed to avoid the risk of damage or personal injury Do not start or opera...

Page 11: ...LOVES Personal Safety Equipment Recommended safety equipment to wear when working with your Hedge Trimmer s SAFE ZONE PERATOR 0OSITION NLY OPERATE hedge trimmer in this position s DANGER ZONE 4 0 2 4...

Page 12: ...ed on hedge trimmer blade 4OOL 0ACK 4UBE SPANNER 3CREW DRIVER X PEN END SPANNER X LLEN EY X 4IP UMPER 0ACK 4IP UMPER X 7ASHER X YLOC UT X 4IP UMPER 0ACK ONLY AVAILABLE ON MODEL 6 8 4 OR 4IP UMPER ASSE...

Page 13: ...TE TO AVOID THE POSSIBLE RISK OF fire s O NOT SMOKE WHILST REFUELLING OR WORKING WITH THE MACHINE s O NOT USE THE TRIMMER NEAR INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GASES 4HIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION AND OR FIR...

Page 14: ...trimmer should start N COLD CONDITIONS THE ENGINE MAY REQUIRE SECONDS RUNNING AT IDLE 0ULLING THE TRIGGER DURING WARM UP MAY help starting s F THE ENGINE FAILS TO START REPEAT THE PROCESS FROM STEP S...

Page 15: ...perature The following is the recommended starting procedure for HOT conditions Never allow the starter cord to snap back This may damage the machine Note NCE THE ENGINE HAS STARTED ALWAYS MOVE THE CH...

Page 16: ...TO MOVE OUTWARD WHEN CUTTING FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM resulting in shallow patches or holes in the hedge s 4O ACHIEVE A LEVEL AND FLAT FINISH FASTEN A PIECE OF STRING ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE HEDGE 3...

Page 17: ...E HEDGE TRIMMER AT deg to the hard surface and move right to left as shown Side cutting CAUTION WINDOWS CAN BE BROKEN Hedging tips Move side to side Top cutting Tip bumper assembly 2EMOVE THE NYLOC NU...

Page 18: ...MENT LEAN THE FILTER ELEMENT BY WASHING IN SOAPY WATER AND ALLOWING IT TO DRY COMPLETELY 3OAK IN A MIXTURE OF TWO STROKE OIL AND SQUEEZE OFF EXCESS SSEMBLE IN REVERSE ORDER Never clean the air filter...

Page 19: ...OURS OF OPERATION 0ULL OFF THE SPARK PLUG BOOT BY TWISTING SIDE TO SIDE GENTLY 2EMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WITH THE SUPPLIED SPARK PLUG TUBE SPANNER SSEMBLE IN REVERSE ORDER Gear box re greasing 4 EAR BOX S...

Page 20: ...D testing repair should be carried out by an authorized VICTA service centre Blade Retainer 4 4HE LADE RETAINERS NEED TO BE CHECKED AND TIGHTENED BEFORE EVERY USE LLEN KEY AND OPEN END SPANNER 0LACE T...

Page 21: ...HE SUPPLIED BLADE GUARD WHEN NOT IN USE s 3TORE THE HEDGE TRIMMER IN A DRY SECURE PLACE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN s O NOT PLACE ANY OTHER OBJECTS ON TOP OF THE HEDGE TRIMMER s 5SE ONLY GENUINE REPLACEM...

Page 22: ...le fasteners 2ETIGHTEN BLADE BOLTS M s s Muffler Inspect s s Inspect spark arresting screen s s Clean or replace s s Always stop the engine before any maintenance is done on the unit When all parts ha...

Page 23: ...engine choke off to discharge fuel 7IDE THROTTLE POSITION XCESSIVELY THICK FUEL ONTACT 3ERVICE ENTRE OR REPLACE fuel 5SE OF INCORRECT FUEL RAIN AND REPLACE WITH CORRECT FUEL Poor compression sufficien...

Page 24: ...ring operation 3WITCH IS BUMPED Keep hands clear of switch NGINE STOPS ABRUPTLY 3HORTING OF SPARK PLUG Clean spark plug or replace Piston scored ignition failure ONTACT 3ERVICE ENTRE Miscellaneous Fue...

Page 25: ...34x28 25 4cc 25 4cc 0 65 642 0 75 8000 1 017 6500 5 11 1 017 6500 642 0 75 8000 0 65 34x28 7500 8000 Common rotation speed rpm Max rotary speed rpm 10500 10500 Inner diameter of cylinder x Piston str...

Page 26: ...gn of confidence For details of your closest VICTA Authorised Service Centre call the following Ring 1800 356 632 Australia or 09 9447 0827 within New Zealand www victa com au VICTA provides a range o...

Page 27: ...TE OF PURCHASE AGAINST MECHANICAL DEFECTS AND FAULTY WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIAL XPRESS 7ARRANTY covers only the replacement repair or adjustment of parts which fail due to a fault in MANUFACTURE EFECTIVE...

Page 28: ...OODS ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY NEGATED AND 6 4 gS LIABILITY FOR THE GOODS IS LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES ISSUED IN WRITING BY 6 4 AND 6 4 IS EXCLUDED FROM ANY LIABILITY whether under this contract or otherwi...

Page 29: ...26 WARRANTY Warranty LR01054A B Hedge Trimmer Manual indd 29 13 12 2012 6 07 54 PM N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 30: ...27 IMPORTANT NOTES LR01054A B Hedge Trimmer Manual indd 30 13 12 2012 6 07 55 PM N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 31: ...28 IMPORTANT NOTES LR01054A B Hedge Trimmer Manual indd 31 13 12 2012 6 07 55 PM N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 32: ...hout prior written permission All information herein is subject to change without notice 2 A JM BK Production 2EV WN Chk 2ELEASE ATE B JM BK 5PDATED 2 C BK PB 5NIT ETAILS 5PDATED LR01054A B Hedge Trim...

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