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
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety	10
Fuel	10
Fuelling	11
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	12
Starting and stopping	12
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions	14
MAINTENANCE
Carburettor	16
Mufﬂer	18
Cooling system	18
Spark plug	18
Air ﬁlter	19
Gear housing	19
Cleaning and lubrication	20
Maintenance schedule	21
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	22
EC-declaration of conformity	23

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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