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User Manual 2 STROKE LINE TRIMMER FPLT-254 E1 CAUTION!: Read the manual carefully before operating this machine! Vers.No. 210429 Original Instructions...
Contents Overview Contents of box Utilisation Explanation of symbols Introduction Layout Unpacking Intended use General Safety Warnings Technical data Before commissioning Assembly and operation Working instruction Cleaning and storage Disposal and recycling Troubleshooting Warranty Details Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice...
Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols Read the operating and safety instructions before start-up and follow them! Warning! Disregard results in a risk of death or injury, or damage to the tool. We have marked points in this operating manual that impact your safety with this symbol. Keep children, onlookers and helpers 15 m away from the brush cutter.
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Explanation of symbols Danger! Petrol is very easily flammable. Avoid smoking, naked flames or flying sparks near fuel. Warning: Risk of injury! Do not allow hands and feet to come into contact with the blade when the engine is running. Wear sturdy footwear.
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Explanation of symbols max 9000 min/1 max. cutting speed = 9000 min max. cutting width = 380 mm Choke Warranty Class / 1 Year Warranty Conforms to relevant standards of electromagnetic com- patibility Signal word to indicate an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Introduction I. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing to buy a FERREX® product. All products brought to you by FERREX® are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, and as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfac- tion, are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
Layout/Unpacking II. Layout Engine unit Thread coil with trimming line Protective device 3.1 Screw for protective device Guide bar with drive shaft Guide handle 5.1 Allen screw for guide handle 5.2 Nut for guide handle On/off switch Throttle interlock Throttle Choke lever 10.
Unpacking/Intended use m Important! The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suffocating! IV. Intended use The motorized 2 stroke line trimmer (use of the thread coil with trimming line) is suitable for cutting lawns, grassy areas and light weeds.
Intended use/General Safety Warnings WARNING! For your own safety, please thoroughly read this manual and the general safety instructions before turning the device on. If you give the device to third parties, always include these instructions. The equipment is allowed to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
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General Safety Warnings • Do not use it on wet grass. • Make sure of secure footing, especially on slopes. • Walk; do not run. • Take particular care when changing direction on a slope. • Do not cut grass on excessively steep slopes. •...
General Safety Warnings/ Technical data • Keep the engine speed at the level required for cutting; never increase the engine speed above the required level. • If grass gets caught in the cutting edge during operation or you need to check or refuel the product, always switch off the engine. •...
Technical data/Before commissioning Wear hearing protection. Excessive noise can result in a loss of hearing. Vibration A = 6.0 m/s Measurement uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s Keep the noise level and vibration to a minimum! • Only use faultless products. •...
Before commissioning/Assembly and operation NOTE! Product damage! Usage of incorrectly stored or undrained fuel mixtures can clog the carburettor or im- pair engine operation. Put unused fuel in an airtight vessel and store it in a dark, cool room. Use only designated and approved vessels for the transport and storage of fuel. Recommended fuels: •...
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Assembly and operation m WARNING! Risk of injury! The thread coil can be ejected. Before using the device, please make sure that the thread coil (2) has been installed correctly! Operation When working with the device, the protective device must be fitted to prevent objects from being ejected.
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Assembly and operation Unscrew the tank cap and remove it. Pour in the fuel carefully, avoid spilling. Screw the tank cap on firmly by hand. Draining fuel Hold a collection container beneath the fuel tank. Unscrew the tank cap and remove it. Allow the fuel to run out completely.
Assembly and operation/ Working instructions When the engine is idling, first press the throttle interlock (7) and then push the throttle (8) to accelerate (fig. 1). Adjusting the line length, fig. 16, 7.1 To adjust the line length, press the thread coil (2) onto the ground while the engine is running at maximum speed.
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Working instructions Expert inspection required: • if the trimmer hits an object. • if the engine suddenly stops. • if the transmission is damaged. Different cutting methods, fig. 15 When the equipment is correctly assembled it, will cut weeds and long grass in places which are difficult to access, e.g.
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Working instructions IMPORTANT! Slide the switch on/off switch (6) to the ‘OFF’ position. Remove all grass and weed rem- nants at regular intervals to prevent the shaft tube overheating. Lawn, grass and weed remnants become trapped under the safety shield and prevent the shaft tube from re- ceiving adequate ventilation.
Working instructions/Cleaning and storage Never run the engine without the air filter element in place. Fouled air filters diminish the engine output due to reduced air supply to the carburettor. Regular inspection is therefore essential: 1. Loosen the air filter cover and remove the sponge filter element. 2.
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Cleaning and storage/Disposal and recycling cool down beforehand. m DANGER! Risk of fire and explosion! Storing the product near potential sources of ignition can result in a fire or an explosion. This leads to severe burns or death. Eliminate potential sources of ignition, such as furnaces, hot water boilers with gas, gas dryers, etc.
Troubleshooting XI. Disposal and recycling The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste.
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ALDI guarantees that our exclusive brand products are developed to our stringent quality specifications. If you are not entirely satisfied with this product, please return it to the nearest ALDI store within 60 days from the date of purchase, for a full refund or replacement, or take advantage of our after sales support by calling the supplier’s Customer Service Hotline.
2 Stroke Line Trimmer Warranty Details REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT www.aldi.com.au/en/about-aldi/product-registration/ TO KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion.
Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI’s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your com- plaint.
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In the event of a product fault, please call the Customer Service hotline. Please ensure that you have the product details (as shown on this card) at hand so that we are able to respond quickly and efficiently as possible. You can also register your product at https://www.aldi.com.au/en/about-aldi/product-registration/ to keep up-to-date with important product information.
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To Make a Claim This warranty against defects is provided by ALDI Stores, Locked Bag 56, St Marys Delivery Centre, NSW 2760, Phone (02) 9675 9000. If a defect in the goods appears within 1 year (the identified period on the packaging), you are entitled to claim a warranty, please contact or send all warranty claims to: ROSSMAC PTY.