Thank you for purchasing the Lawn Star Petrol hedge trimmer which is one of the finest and most advanced hedge trimmers today’s technology can produce. Before you begin using it, please read this manual carefully and familiarise yourself with the control and the proper use of this product to ensure you get the best possible performance from it.
Only operate this hedge trimmer once correctly and fully assembled. Switch the hedge trimmer off immediately if you notice any changes in the machine. Never leave the hedge trimmer unsupervised. If the cutting bar becomes jammed or blocked by obstacles, switch the engine off immediately and visually inspect the cutting bar for damage.
Always prepare the fuel-mixture and refuel the chainsaw outside in a well- ventilated environment. Use Lawn Star high performance 2-stroke oil (stock code 90-20000) and lead-free petrol (Octane 95). Oil/Fuel mix ratio for normal 2-stroke engine oil - 1:25 (4%) e.g. 40 ml of oil per 1 litre of petrol ...
STARTING COLD ENGINE Fig. 2 1. Switch the ON/OFF switch (Fig.2-No1) to the “1-ON” position. 2. Push the choke lever forward (Fig.2-No2) to place it in the H (closed) position. 3. Repeatedly press the primer bulb (Fig.2-No3) 5 to 10 times until the fuel is pumped back to the tank through the second transparent pipe.
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Warning Symbols Attention! Observe the following safety warnings Hearing protection must be worn when using this product. Eye protection must be worn when using this product Strictly no naked flames or smoking near this product Read the instruction manual before operating this product Wear robust footwear when using this product Gloves should be used when operating this product Do not use in rain...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Check that the cutting blade stop reciprocating when the engine is idling. CUTTING During cutting, keep the engine speed high. Prolonged use at low speed is likely to cause premature wear of the clutch. Adjust the throttle setting to suit the load. When trimming a hedge the engine should always face away from the hedge.
If the blade is snagged or pinched by a solid object, the edge of the blade that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the blade to climb out or kick out. The blade may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the blade’s movement at the point of pinching Kickback is the result of misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas Use only genuine Lawn Star (Pty) Ltd. replacement parts when servicing or repairing the unit. These parts are available from your supplying dealer or service...
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Maintenance Before & 25hr 50hr After Every maintenance maintenance Clean the outside of the machine. Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from a safety point of view. Check that the engine switch works correctly. Check that the blades do not move when the engine is idling or when the choke is in the start throttle position.
Never operate the machine without the air filter. SPARK PLUG RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG: LD L7RTF Lawn Star stock code 80-26055. To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits.
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CLEANING 1. Keep your machine clean, the outside of the machine can be cleaned using a damp soft cloth, never use water to clean the machine as it may cause damage to internal parts. 2. Some maintenance products and solvents may damage the plastic parts, these include products containing benzene.
(Oil/Fuel mix ratio 1:25) Dirty air filter or fuel Clean as per instructions filter Incorrect oil used Use Lawn Star High performance 2- stroke engine oil (90-20000) Oil leaks out of Incorrect fuel mixture Drain and use fresh and correct fuel...
PHONE : PHONE: LIMITED DOMESTIC USE WARRANTY Lawn Star (Pty) Ltd. guarantees this unit to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If any such defect should become apparent during a period of 12 MONTHS from the date of the original purchase, we undertake to repair this unit free of charge or replace this unit with a factory reconditioned unit at our discretion.
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LAWN STAR ( PTY ) LTD. For service and warranty repairs please contact your nearest Service Agent listed below: CUSTOMER CARE : 0860-LAWNSTAR HEAD OFFICE : 98 Bofors Circle, Epping 2 South, Cape Town PO Box 496, Parow, 7499 Tel: 021-535-5249...