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
Fueling	11
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	12
Starting and stopping	12
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions	13
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor	15
Mufﬂer	15
Cooling system	16
Spark plug	16
Air ﬁlter	16
Gear housing	17
Cleaning and lubrication	17
Maintenance schedule	18
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	19
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	20

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 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.

Your warranty may not cover damage or liability caused by the use of non-authorized accessories or replacement parts.

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.

This label certiﬁes that the product has been certiﬁed in accordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 2.

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. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.

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