Zipper Mowers ZI-GPS182, Operation Manual

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Operate the throttle handle and cut the
twig carefully from the upper to the lower
side.
2.7.4 Operation hedge trimmer
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Adjustment of the cutting angle (Fig. G)
Push the lock handle
14
. Then operate the
handle 15 . Now turn the hedge trimmer
to the required position. Stop pushing the
handles. Take care that both latch into po-
sition.
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Horizontal cuts (Fig. W)
Adjust the required cutting angle. Remove
the safety covers. Start the machine and
hang the belt round your neck. Now cut
the hedge like shown on the picture.
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Vertical cuts (Fig. X)
Do this like cutting horizontal cuts. Cut
the hedge like shown on the picture.
2.8 Maintenance
A T T E N T I O N
No cleaning, upkeep, checks or
maintenance when machine is run-
ning
Be safe: Shut off the machine, let it cool
down, disconnect spark plug cap from
spark plug.
The machine does not require intense mainte-
nance. However, to ensure a long lifespan, we
strongly recommend following the upkeep and
maintenance plan.
Repairs must be carried out by specialists! Use
original ZIPPER parts only!
2.8.1 Maintenance plan
Controls for the maintenance of the machine
Loose or lost
screws, nuts, bolts Regularly prior to
each operation
Damage of any part
of the machine Regularly prior to
each operation
Machine cleaning Regularly after opera-
tion
Cleaning spark plug Every 25 working
hours
Cleaning air filter Every 20-30 working
hours
2.8.2 Cleaning
Clean the machine and the working attach-
ment from soil, dust, grass, chips, and small
twigs, etc.
Clean the machine housing with a wet cloth
and a mild cleaning solution.
Put on all coatless flats a thin coat of oil.
I M P O R T A N T
The usage of solvents, aggressive
chemicals or scouring agents dam-
ages the machine housing.
2.8.3 Refuelling
The machine is run by a gasoline-oil mix-
ture. You need for the 2-Stroke engine a
fuel mixture of 25:1 (gasoline : oil).
Ensure yourself that no particles get into
the fuel tank 21 when refuelling (Fig. M).
Use a filter.
ZIPPER MASCHINEN strongly recommends the
usage of HQ premixed fuels especially recom-
mended for 2-stroke motors. Many of them
keep their consistency even after long periods
of storage.
If you prefer to mix your own fuel please use
HQ Synthetic Oil for 2-stroke engines.
Synthetic oil reduces accumulation of soot on
the spark plug, cylinder, engine cock and ex-
haust pipe. This increases the degree of lubri-
cation and prolongs the engines lifespan.
Use self-mixed fuel up within 4 weeks.
I M P O R T A N T
Shake fuel tank prior to every us-
age! During storage oil descents
slowly in the fuel tank. If you
start the engine under this condi-
tion, it has barely any lubrication
which would lead to severe en-
gine damage.
2.8.4 Cleaning the air filter
A clogged air filter reduces the engines power
output drastically and causes engine disfunc-
tion. Furthermore it reduces the engines life-
span!
Loosen the nut
22 and remove the cover of
the air filter
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(Fig. O). Take out the air filter
(Fig. P) and clean the air filter (Fig. Q) with