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?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important	6
Personal protective equipment	6
Machine′s safety equipment	7
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the hand guard and loop handle	10
Fitting the handle	10
Fitting the cutting head	10
Adjusting the harness	11
Fitting the impact guard	11
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety	12
Fuel	12
Fuelling	13
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	14
Starting and stopping	14
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions	16
Transport position	18
MAINTENANCE
Carburettor	19
Mufﬂer	19
Cooling system	20
Spark plug	20
Air ﬁlter	21
Gear housing	21
Cleaning and lubrication	22
Maintenance schedule	23
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	24
EC-declaration of conformity	25

Note the following before starting:

Please read the operator’s manual carefully.

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.

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.

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