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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?
.............................................................. 5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
Impor
tant ...................................................................... 6
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 6
Machine
′
s safety equipment ........................................ 7
ASSEMBL
Y
Fitting the hand guard and loop handle
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Fitting the handle ......................................................... 10
Fitting the cutting head ................................................ 10
Adjusting the harness .................................................. 10
Fitting the impact guard ............................................... 11
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel saf
ety ................................................................... 12
Fuel .............................................................................. 12
Fuelling ........................................................................ 13
ST
ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec
k before starting ................................................... 14
Starting and stopping ................................................... 14
W
ORKING TECHNIQUES
Gener
al working instructions ....................................... 15
Transport position ........................................................ 17
MAINTENANCE
Carb
urettor ................................................................... 18
Muffler .......................................................................... 19
Cooling system ............................................................ 20
Spark plug .................................................................... 20
Air filter ......................................................................... 20
Gear housing ............................................................... 21
Cleaning and lubrication .............................................. 21
Maintenance schedule ................................................. 22
TECHNICAL D
ATA
T
echnical data .............................................................. 23
EC-declaration of conformity ........................................ 23
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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.