fi, WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Engine must be running to make some
carburetor adjustments.
• When engine is running, the blades
may move.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with blades or other moving
parts could cause serious personal
.
injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
blades and other moving parts.
• Keep all bystanders and pets away from
unit while making carburetor adjust
ments.
The cutting blades may be moving during idle
speed adjustment Wear the recommended personal
protective equipment and observe all safety inst-·
ructions. Keep hands and body away from the
blade area.
When the throttle trigger is released, the engine should
return to an idle speed between 2700 and 3300 RPM, or
just below the clutch engagement speed. The cut-
ting blades must not move and the engine should
not stall (stop running) at engine idle speed.
To adjust the engine idle speed, rotate the idle speed
adjustment screw on the carburetor.
Idle Speed
Adjustment Screw
• Turn the idle speed screw in (clockwise) to
increase the engine idle speed.
• Turn the screw out (counterclockwise) to decrease
the engine idle speed.
If
idle speed adjustment is necessary, and
if
after adjustment the cutting blades move or
the engine stalls, stop using the Hedge
Trimmer immediately!
Contact your local authorized Maruyama Dealer for
assistance and servicing.
Operation
• Read the Safety instructions on page 4.
concerning proper use of the Hedge
Trimmer.
Operating Position
Before using the Hedge Trimmer, check the following
I. The Hedge Trimmer should be on the operator's
right side.
2.
The operator's right hand should be holding the
shaft grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle
trigger.
3. The left hand should be holding the loop handle
(shaft grip) with the fingers and thumb fully
enclosed around the grip.
Repositon the loop handle up or down the
driveshaft if necessary for a comfortable posi
tion.
4.
The Hedge Trimmer weight should be evenly dis
tributed between the arms.
Do not touch the sharpened edges of the cutting
blades. The cutting blades are extremely sharp
and dangerous at all times. Always wear gloves to
protect your hands and fingers from injury.
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