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CONTENTS
Contents
Note the f
ollowing before starting:
Please read the oper
ator’s manual carefully.
Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.
KEY
TO SYMBOLS
Symbols
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CONTENTS
Contents
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Note the following before starting: ................................ 3
INTR
ODUCTION
Dear Customer
, ............................................................ 4
WHA
T IS WHAT?
What is what?
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
Impor
tant ...................................................................... 6
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 6
Machine
′
s safety equipment ........................................ 7
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel saf
ety ................................................................... 10
Fuel .............................................................................. 10
Fuelling ........................................................................ 11
ST
ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec
k before starting ................................................... 12
Starting and stopping ................................................... 12
W
ORKING TECHNIQUES
Gener
al working instructions ....................................... 13
MAINTENANCE
Carb
urettor ................................................................... 15
Muffler .......................................................................... 15
Cooling system ............................................................ 16
Spark plug .................................................................... 16
Air filter ......................................................................... 16
Gear housing ............................................................... 17
Cleaning and lubrication .............................................. 17
Maintenance schedule ................................................. 18
TECHNICAL D
ATA
T
echnical data .............................................................. 19
EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only). 19
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W
ARNING! 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.
!
W
ARNING! 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.