Dry Weight 5.4kg Specifications are subject to changes without notice. If warning labels peels off or becomes soiled / impossible to read, you should contact SGS to order new labels and affix them in the required location(s). WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 4...
Wear head, eye and ear protection. If you have any questions which cannot be answered with the manual, contact SGS for advice. The blade is extremely sharp and can easily cause cuts. Always be sure to include this manual...
Do not wear anything which might be caught by a moving part of the unit. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 8 PAGE 9 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
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Check and follow the local regulations performed in a single day under 2 in regards to sound level and hours of hours or less. operations for the product. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 10 PAGE 11 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
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If it continues to move even after the installed and securely fastened. throttle has been moved fully back, turn off the engine and contact SGS. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 12 PAGE 13 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
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2. If someone calls out or otherwise and hot surfaces. interrupts you while working, always be sure to turn off the engine before turning around. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 14 PAGE 15 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
The engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-stroke petrol engine use. If SGS 2-stroke oil is not available, use a red semi-synthetic 2-stroke oil. Do not use BIA or TCW (2-stroke water-cooling type) mixed oil.
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5. Indicate the contents inside the container by placing a clear indication on the outside of the container for easy identification and to avoid mixing up with petrol or any other containers. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 20 PAGE 21 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
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Also, be careful that if the usage in the instruction manual is not followed (mixed petrol, etc.) as described, it may not be covered by the warranty. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 22 PAGE 23 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
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(B) Open (C) Close 7. Move the choke lever downward to open the choke and restart engine. 8. Move the choke lever downward to open the choke and restart engine. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 24 PAGE 25 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
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DO NOT apply tools or applications that are not the ones If the engine won’t stop when setting the stop switch to the indicated by SGS. DO NOT use it for pruning trees or stop position, close the choke lever and stop the engine.
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2. Turn the handle until the locking lever clicks into place. 3. When the handle is locked in its new position, you can apply the throttle again. Cut slowly, especially with thick hedges. (A) Handle (B) Locking lever WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 28 PAGE 29 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
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GAP: 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm intake air cooling vent clean throttle trigger, stop switch check operation cutting parts clean contact SGS gear case grease screws/nuts/bolts tighten/replace not adjusting screws plate make sure to attach WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM...
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Do not try to sharpen a damaged blade, replace it. When mounting the blade, make sure to fasten the spacer, washer and bolt, then fasten the nut. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 32 PAGE 33 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
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The air filter, if clogged, will • If you find any defects at the checks above, contact SGS. reduce the engine performance. Check and clean the filter element in warm, soapy water as required.
Periodically check and clean the cylinder fins after removing the air cleaner and the cylinder cover. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 36 PAGE 37 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
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• Apply multi-purpose grease at every 50 hours of use. operating conditions, please contact SGS. 1. Use a grease pump. 2. Feed grease until it comes out of the base of blades.
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DISPOSAL • When you dispose of the machine, do not disassemble the machine. • When you dispose of the machine fuel oil, be sure to follow your local regulations. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 40 PAGE 41 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
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USING THE FOLLOWING DRAFT EN ISO 11806-1:2011 muffler, cylinder carbon is built-up consult with SGS AND TRANSPOSED STANDARDS EN ISO 14982:2009 (exhaust port) air cleaner clogged with clean HAVING BEEN TYPE EXAMINED TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DIRECTIVES BY: dust TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH Zertifizierstellen...
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