Contents

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
Note the following before starting:	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the brush cutter?	5
What is what on the brush cutter?	6
What is what on the brush cutter?	7
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important	8
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	9
Cutting equipment	12
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the handlebar and throttle	15
Transport position, handlebar	15
Assembling the cutting equipment	15
Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass
blade and ball-bearing-mounted support cup	16
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade	16
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy
SII	17
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments	18
Adjusting the harness and brush cutter	18
Balance X	18
Balance XT	19
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety	21
Fuel	21
Fueling	22
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	23
Starting and stopping	23
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions	25
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor	29
Mufﬂer	30
Cooling system	30
Air ﬁlter	30
Bevel gear	31
Drive shaft	31
Spark plug	31
Winter use	31
Maintenance schedule	33

TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	34
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	38

Note the following before starting:

Please read the operator’s manual carefully.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.

	!	WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise
	!	can result in permanent hearing
		can result in permanent hearing
		impairment. So always use approved
		hearing protection.
	!	WARNING! Under no circumstances may
	!	the design of the machine be modiﬁed
		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! A clearing saw, brushcutter
	!	or trimmer can be dangerous if used
		or trimmer can be dangerous if used
		incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause
		serious or fatal injury to the operator or
		others. It is extremely important that you
		read and understand the contents of this
		operator’s manual.

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 emissions requirements.

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