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
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the loop handle	11
Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft .	11
Assembling the cutting equipment	11
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel handling	13
Fuel	13
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	15
Starting and stopping	15
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions	17
MAINTENANCE
Carburettor	19
Mufﬂer	19
Cooling system	20
Spark plug	20
Two-piece shaft	20
Air ﬁlter	20
Maintenance schedule	22
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	23
EC-declaration of conformity	24

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! A clearing saw, brushcutter

! 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.

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