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Note the following before
starting:
Please read the operator’s manual carefully.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal and Californian emissions requirements.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols ................................................................ 28
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 29
Note the following before starting: ........................ 29
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 30
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what? ....................................................... 31
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important .............................................................. 32
Personal protective equipment ............................. 32
Machine
′
s safety equipment ................................. 33
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the hand guard and loop handle ................ 36
Fitting the handle .................................................. 36
Fitting the cutting head ......................................... 36
Adjusting the harness ........................................... 37
Fitting the impact guard ........................................ 37
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety ............................................................ 38
Fuel ...................................................................... 38
Fueling .................................................................. 39
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting ........................................... 40
Starting and stopping ........................................... 40
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions ................................ 42
Transport position ................................................. 44
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor ............................................................ 45
Muffler .................................................................. 46
Cooling system ..................................................... 46
Spark plug ............................................................ 46
Air filter ................................................................. 47
Gear housing ........................................................ 47
Cleaning and lubrication ....................................... 48
Maintenance schedule ......................................... 49
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ...................................................... 50
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 51
!
WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise
can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved
hearing protection.
!
WARNING! Under no circumstances may
the design of the machine be modified
without the permission of the
manufacturer. Always use genuine
accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the
death of the operator or others.
Your warranty may not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-
authorized accessories or replacement
parts.
!
WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a
hedge trimmer can turn it into a
dangerous tool that can cause serious or
even fatal injury. It is extremely important
that you read and understand the
contents of this operator’s manual.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.