Assembly (continued)
Travel limiter and adjustment range
NOTE:
This articulated hedge trimmer is equipped with a travel limiter that pre- vents the cutter assembly from rotating outside of the 90°- 225° range.
The cutter assembly can be adjusted to 10 different positions ranging from 90° to 225° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the latch lock is securely locked after each adjustment.
WARNING!
Always make sure the latch lock is securely locked after each adjustment.
Travel Limiter
The travel limiter prevents the cutter assembly from rotating outside of the 90°- 225° range
225°
135°
90°
The cutter assembly can be adjusted to 10 different positions
Adjusting cutter assembly for storage or transportation
Transport / storage position
1.With the engine off, install the blade cover onto the blade.
2.Using the procedures described above, rotate the cutter assem- bly so it is parallel to the tube.
Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to a locking position.
WARNING!
Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly.
3.Make sure the blade cover is in place on the blade before storing or trans- porting.
Make sure the blade cover is in place before storing or transporting
Throttle lever free play
The throttle lever free play should be approximately 4 - 6 mm. Make sure that the throttle lever operates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever free play, follow the procedures and illustrations that follow.
1.Loosen the air cleaner cover knob(s) and remove the air cleaner cover.
2.Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster. Turn the cable adjuster in or out as required to obtain proper free play 4 - 6 mm.
3.Tighten the locknut.
4.Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
4 - 6 mm
Throttle lever free play
Cable | Lock |
Adjuster | Nut |
Rotate cable |
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adjuster in or |
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out to obtrain proper free play | |
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