HEDGE CLIPPER

5

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

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Read and understand

 

Fuel and oil mixture

 

Operator's Manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear eyes, ears and

 

Finger Severing

 

head protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear hand

 

 

 

protection. Use

 

 

 

two handed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT smoke

 

Hot

 

near fuel.

 

Surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety/Alert

 

DO NOT allow

 

 

 

flames or sparks

 

 

 

near fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

Avoid all power lines.

 

Do not operate clos-

 

This unit is not insulat-

 

er than 15 M (50 ft.)

 

ed against electrical

 

from electrical

 

current.

 

hazards.

 

 

 

 

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Keep bystanders at

 

Plan retreat path

 

 

from falling

 

least

15 meters

 

 

 

objects.

 

(50 feet) away.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency stop

 

Wear slip resistant

 

 

foot wear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine choke

 

Ignition

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetor adjustment

 

Primer bulb

 

- High speed mixture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetor adjustment

 

Carburetor adjustment

 

 

- Idle speed

 

- Low speed mixture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUIPMENT

Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed;

Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.

Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found.

Inspect hand guard for damage. Replace if damaged or missing.

Check that the blade assembly is firmly attached and in safe operating condition. Dull, loose or damaged blades should not be used.

Check that front loop handle and shoulder strap/ or shoulder/ waist harness are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation.

Tighten the blade angle adjustment lever before operating the HCA-2400.

IMPORTANT

Always store and transport Shaft Hedge Clipper in a stable, horizontal position. Support gear case and cutting blades to prevent excessive flexing, which may cause damage to the cutting attach- ment.