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26cc 2-Stroke Petrol Hedge Trimmer User Guide After Sales Support Now you have purchased a Gardenline ® product you can rest assured in the knowledge that as well as your 3 year parts and labour guarantee you have the added peace of...
Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety instructions Additional safety rules for petrol Hedge trimmers Parts list Getting Started Unpacking Contents of carton Assembly Fuel and Lubrication Mixing the fuel Filling the tank Starting a cold engine Operation of the throttle trigger Stopping the engine Operation of the rotary handle...
Introduction Your new Gardenline hedge trimmer will more than satisfy ® your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent Gardenline Quality Standards to meet superior performance ® criteria. You will find your new hedge trimmer easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service.
General Information & Safety Instructions Description of symbols The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection.
General Information & Safety Instructions Safety instructions WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool, battery-operated (cordless) power tool, or petrol operated power tool.
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General Information & Safety Instructions Power tool use and care • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
General Information & Safety Instructions Additional safety rules for petrol hedge trimmers • Do not operate in a hazardous location. Such areas include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol fumes, leaking gas or explosive dust. • Do not operate in a confined area. Exhaust gases, smoke or fumes could reach dangerous concentrations.
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General Information & Safety Instructions • Ensure the hedge trimmer is switched off and is cool before cleaning and maintenance. • If you are interrupted when operating the trimmer, switch off before looking up. • Never allow untrained users or children to use the trimmer. •...
Getting Started Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your petrol hedge trimmer is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Fuel and Lubrication Fuel Use regular grade unleaded petrol mixed with 2-stroke air-cooled engine oil (40:1) for best results. Use mixing ratios in Section Fuel Mixing Table below. WARNING. Never use straight petrol in your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty for that product.
Fuel and Lubrication Filling the tank WARNING. Always shut off the engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 9 m (30 ft.) away from the refuelling site before starting engine. Do not smoke when refuelling or operating the hedge trimmer.
Operating Instructions Starting A Cold Engine CAUTION. Ensure the blade cover is removed before attempting to start the hedge trimmer. Note. Ensure the hedge trimmer has been filled with the relevant fuel:oil 40:1 mixture before proceeding with operation of the hedge trimmer. Fig.
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Operating Instructions 7. Once the engine starts allow to run for 10 seconds. Note. If the engine starts at all and then stops, even for 1 sec, move the choke lever to the mid way position between the full choke and no choke position and pull the recoiler to re start. WARNING.
Operating Instructions Stopping The Engine Emergency Stopping Procedure When it is completely necessary to stop the engine immediately, PRESS the ignition/stop switch to the OFF position (position “O”) until the engine stops. Normal Stopping Method For normal stopping, release the trigger and allow the engine to return to its idle speed.
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Operating Instructions The operation of the rear rotating handle 1. The rotating handle can turn left or right up to 90°. 2. The rotating handle can only be adjusted when the machine is running at idling speed or in the off position however, it is recommended to adjust the rotating handle while the hedge trimer is off.
Operating Instructions • Do not use this equipment for purposes other than trimming shrubs, hedges, or bushes. • Never operate the hedge trimmer without a properly functioning muffler and spark plug cover installed. • Ensure that the blade cover is removed before starting the hedge trimmer. •...
Maintenance 2. FILL the fuel tank fully when the the tool is positioned with the blade vertical. The fuel pick up tube will not reach the bottom of the tank with these orientations. 3. Ensure the handle lock is fully engaged. Note.
Maintenance Blade Maintenance Your trimmer should be stopped and oiled occasionally during use. 1. The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened steel and with normal usage, they will not require resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence, stones, glass or other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade.
Storage Air filter Caution. NEVER operate this unit without the air filter as dust and dirt will be sucked into the engine and damage it. Accumulated dust in the air filter will reduce engine efficiency, increase fuel consumption and allow abrasive particles to pass into the engine.
Storage Storage and maintenance after use 1. Perform all the general maintenance recommended in the Maintenance Section of your Instruction Manual. 2. Clean the outside surfaces of the trimmer. 3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. 4. After the fuel is drained, start the engine. 5.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Unit won’t • Incorrect starting • Follow instructions in the User start or starts procedures. Manual. but will not • Incorrect carburettor • Have carburettor adjusted by an run. mixture adjustment setting. Authorised Service Centre. •...
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AFTER SALES SUPPORT www.powertoolsupport.com 1800 909 909 YEAR WARRANTY MODEL: HTKS26 PRODUCT CODE: 43671 10/2014...
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