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DEPRESS and HOLD the “OFF” switch until the engine
stops completely.
• STARTING A WARM ENGINE
(Engine has been
stopped for no more than 15-20 minutes)
1. Pull starter rope again. Engine should start with ONE or
TWO pulls. If engine fails to start after 6 pulls, repeat
steps 2 through 8 .
2. If engine does not start, or starts and then stops after 5
rope pulls, follow procedure “STARTING A COLD
ENGINE”.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
• ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before operating your unit, review ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS in this manual.
WARNING / CAUTION
• IF UNFAMILIAR WITH TRIMMING techniques, practice
the procedures with ENGINE in “OFF” position
.
• ALWAYS CLEAR WORK area of debris such as cans,
bottles, rocks, etc. Striking objects can cause serious
injury to operator or bystanders and also damage
equipment. If an object is accidentally hit, immediately
TURN ENGINE OFF and examine equipment. Never
operate unit with damaged or defective equipment.
• ALWAYS TRIM OR CUT AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. Do
not run engine slowly at start or during trimming
operations.
• DO NOT use equipment for purposes other than trimming
shrubs, hedges, or bushes.
• NEVER raise stringhead above knee height during
operation.
• DO NOT operate unit with other people or animals in the
immediate vicinity.
• IF OPERATING UNIT ON A SLOPE, stand below the
cutting attachment. DO NOT OPERATE on a slope or hilly
incline if there is the slightest chance of slipping or losing
your footing.
• TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
WORKING POSITION.
Maintain proper footing and
balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-
skid footwear and rubber gloves when trimming. Hold the
tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool ON. Always
hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations, with one
hand on the body handle and one hand on the front
handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.
2.
TRIMMING NEW GROWTH.
A wide, sweeping motion,
feeding the blade teeth through the twigs is most
effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade, in the
direction of motion gives the best cutting. (Fig. 4A)
3.
LEVEL HEDGES.
To obtain exceptionally level hedges, a
piece of string can be stretched along the length of the
hedge as a guide.
CAUTION:
Do not use the trimmer for cutting stems greater
than 25mm. Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery
found around houses and buildings.
4.
SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES.
Hold the trimmer as shown
and begin at the bottom and sweep up. (Fig. 4B)
MAINTENANCE
Your trimmer should be stopped, disconnected and oiled
occasionally during use.
1. The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened
steel and with normal usage, they will not require
resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire
fence, stones, glass or other hard objects, you may put a
nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as
long as it does not interfere with the movement of the
blade. If it does interfere, unplug unit and use a fine
toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick.
2. If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If
the blade is bent, housing cracked, or handles broken or if
you see any other condition that may affect the trimmer’s
operation contact an authorized service center for repairs
before putting it back into use.
3. Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents
which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not
store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
4. With the unit unplugged, use only mild soap and a damp
cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
• BLADE
LUBRICATION
WARNING:
Before lubricating, be sure your unit is switched
offand blades have come to a complete stop.
For easier operation and longer
blade life, lubricate the blade
before and after each use. Apply
light machine oil along the edge
of the blade bar. (Fig. 5)
•
AIR FILTER
To Clean Air Filter:
1. Press down on tab (A) holding air filter cover in place,
remove cover (B) and lift filter (C) from air box (Fig. 6).
2. Wash filter in soap and water.
DO NOT USE
GASOLINE!
3. Air dry filter.
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