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enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light such as in a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer etc. Petrol fumes can cause an explosion or
a fire. Never store large amounts of fuel.
To prevent possible restarting problems avoid
running the fuel tank dry.
This also helps to extend engine life.
F. Cutting instructions
E. Starting and stopping the engine
Starting a cold engine
1
Move stop switch to on position. Depress the
primer bulb 5 times.
2
Move choke lever to position.
3
Pull starter rope until engine fires once.
4
Move choke lever to
1
/
2
position.
5
Pull starter rope until engine fires. Allow
engine to warm up for 15 seconds.
6
Move choke lever to position.
7
To stop engine, push stop switch to stop
position.
If the engine fails to start repeat the above proce-
dure.
Starting a warm engine
1
Stop switch to on position.
2
Depress the primer bulb 5 times if the fuel
tank has run empty.
3
Ensure the choke is on position.
4
Pull starter handle until engine runs. Allow
engine to run for 15 seconds.
5
If the engine fails to start repeat points 4, 5
and 6 for ‘Starting a cold engine.’
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If unfamiliar with trimming or cutting tech-
niques, practice the procedure with engine in
‘Off’ position.
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Clear work area of debris such as cans, bot-
tles, rocks etc. Striking objects can cause seri-
ous injury to operator, bystanders and equip-
ment. If an object is hit accidentally, immedi-
ately turn off engine and examine equipment.
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Always hold unit firmly with both hands,
thumbs and fingers encircling handles.
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Always trim or cut at high engine speeds. Do
not run engine slowly at start or during cutting
operations.
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Do not use this unit for purposes other than
trimming shrubs, hedges or bushes.
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Never raise hedgetrimmer above chest height
during operation.
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Do not operate unit with other people or ani-
mals in the immediate vicinity.
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Always ensure the handle and guard is fitted in
place when using the machine. Never attempt
to use an incomplete machine or one which
has been modified by anyone other than an
authorised service dealer.
Using your hedgetrimmer
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Your hedgetrimmer is equipped with a cen-
trifugal clutch so the cutting blades will stop
moving when the engine is at idle. If the
blades move when the engine is at idle, the
carburettor idle speed needs adjusting. If this
does not solve the problem, do not use the
hedgetrimmer - take it immediately to an
Authorised Service Agent.
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Always allow the engine to idle before moving
from one section of the bush or hedge to
another. Wait until blades stop moving. Before
resuming trimming, check that your stance is
correct.
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Always be sure of your footing. Do not over-
reach.
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Do not use hedgetrimmer while standing on a
ladder or other unstable surfaces. If trimming
tall hedges or bushes, use scaffolding which is
stable and secure.
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Do not operate the machine if the blades are
damaged or excessively worn.
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To reduce any fire hazard keep the engine and
muffler free of debris, leaves or excessive lubri-
cant.
Trimming Procedures
WARNING:
Wear heavy duty gloves when oper-
ating this unit.
There are two trimming procedures: Horizontal A
and Vertical B.
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The horizontal trimming position is used to cut
the top of bushes, shrubs or hedges. Always
trim from right to left. Do not use hedgetrim-
mer above chest height.
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The vertical trimming procedure is used to cut
the sides of bushes, shrubs and hedges.
Always cut from bottom to top.
1
Place right hand on rear handle assembly and
left hand on the front handle.
2
Trim area to be cut whilst squeezing throttle
trigger to maximum extent. When finished
release throttle trigger. Allow engine to return
to idle position. Blade action should stop.
Move to next section to be cut.
3
After moving to the next section, make sure
you are standing on firm ground, squeeze trig-
ger to full extent and resume trimming.
