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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Petrol Hedge Trimmer RHT25460RO RBC36X26E RBC36X26E...
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Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. Subject to technical modification.
OPERATION means. Check constantly for persons or animals behind or Always stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug cap inside any hedge or bush to be trimmed. Operating from the spark plug, allow it to cool, and make sure all similar tools nearby increases both the risk of hearing moving parts have come to a complete stop before: injury and the potential for other persons to enter your...
Short term storage (less than 1 month) distribution and reduce the risk of personal injury from contact with the blades. For information about suitable Stop the engine, and allow it to cool before storing. spray product, check with your local authorised service Cover the blade with the blade protector (scabbard).
When using any tool for prolonged Press the primer bulb 10 times. periods, ensure you take regular breaks. “FULL” choke position. WHAT'S IN THE BOX RHT25460RO "HALF" choke position. Hedge Trimmer x1 Operator's Manual x1 Scabbard x1 “RUN”...
Warning Do not smoke when mixing fuel or when Risk of fire Stop the product Lock Unlock NOTE: Lay the product on the ground. Ensure that no objects and other obstructions in the vicinity that could Waste electrical products should not come in contact with the blades.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every 3 Every 6 Every year Before each month or months or months or or after 300 25 hours of 50 hours of 100 hours of hours of operation operation operation operation Check or adjust spark plug Replace spark plug Check or adjust idle speed Clean spark arrestor Replace spark arrestor...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Engine will not start. No spark Check for spark. Remove the spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug.
GETTING STARTED 50 : 1 / 2% (50 : 1) Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side Use synthetic 2-stroke lubricant only. Do not use shields when operating the product. Failure to do so could automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard lubricant. Mix result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol.
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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED <x <x Remove the scabbard from the blade. Slide the Lay the product on the ground. Loosen the fuel cap. Remove the fuel cap. Carefully pour To start a cold engine, press the primer bulb 10 times. Press the trigger lock and throttle trigger.
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OVERVIEW Starting a cold engine by an Starting a warm engine by an Starting a warm engine by hand electrical starter electrical starter p.15 p.17 p.19 Operating the hedge trimmer Cleaning the hedge trimmer p.21 p.23...
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OVERVIEW Cleaning the muffler and spark Cleaning the air filter arrestor p.25 p.27 Storing the hedge trimmer Replacing the spark plug p.30 p.32...
OPERATION STARTING A WARM ENGINE BY HAND 1. Push primer bulb 10 times until the fuel appears. 2. Set the choke lever to position. 3. Pull starter grip until the engine starts. Do not pull the starter grip more than 6 times.
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OPERATION NOTE: To stop the engine, press the switch to the STOP position.
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OPERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE ELECTRICAL STARTER (OES18) 1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the pentagon bit facing outside. Push the F/R button to the left until the pentagon symbol shows on the F/R button. 2. Insert the battery pack into the electrical starter until it clicks into place.
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OPERATION 4. Hold and squeeze the rear handle, throttle trigger, and throttle trigger lock. Use your right hand to put the starter bit shaft to the shaft hole on the engine. Make sure the starter bit is properly engaged. Press and hold the electrical starter switch button until the engine attempts to start.
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OPERATION STARTING WARM ENGINE ELECTRICAL STARTER (OES18) 1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the pentagon bit facing outside. Push the F/R button to the left until the pentagon symbol shows on the F/R button. 2. Insert the battery pack into the electrical starter until it clicks into place.
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OPERATION 4. Put the starter bit shaft to the shaft hole on the engine. Press and hold the electrical starter switch button until the engine attempts to start. Do not press the electrical starter for more than 4 seconds. 5. Hold and squeeze the rear handle, throttle trigger, and throttle trigger lock.
OPERATION OPERATING THE HEDGE TRIMMER CAUTION: Always use two hands to operate the hedge trimmer which is fitted with two handles. WARNING: Keep hands away from the blades at all times. 1. Remove the scabbard from the blade. Slide the HEDGESWEEP over the blade.
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OPERATION 3. Use the hedge trimmer for cutting in a slow, sweeping action from side to side. 4. Pull the handle rotation trigger lock. Turn the handle to the right or to the left. NOTE: 5. Squeeze the throttle lock and throttle trigger to run.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER 1. Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine. 2. Remove the spark plug boot. 3. Slide the HEDGESWEEP off the blade. 4. After each use, clean the body and handles of the product with a soft, dry cloth and a brush.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Lubricate the blades lightly before use if necessary.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER 1. Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine. 2. Remove the spark plug boot. 3. Loosen and remove the air box knob. 4. Remove the cover and the air filter.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Clean the foam filter with a soft, dry cloth. Clean the air filter with soap and water. 6. Wash off the soap residue with water. 7. Reinstall the air filter and cover. 8. Tighten the air box knob.
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTOR 1. Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine. 2. Remove the spark plug boot. 3. Untighten and remove the screws. 4. Remove the muffler cover. Untighten and remove the screws, and then remove the muffler.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Untighten the screws. Remove the cover and the spark arrestor. 6. Clean the spark arrestor and the muffler with a soft, dry cloth. 7. Reinstall the spark arrestor back to the muffler. Reinstall the spark arrestor cover. Reinstall and tighten the screws. 8.
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MAINTENANCE 9. Reinstall and tighten the screws.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG 1. Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine. 2. Remove the spark plug boot. 3. Use a combination wrench to undo the spark plug. 4. Remove the spark plug and discard.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Replace the spark plug with a new one. Tighten by turning it in a clockwise direction or 5 turns from finger tight using a combination wrench. 6. Reinstall the spark plug boot. 13.5 - 20.3 Nm...
STORAGE STORING THE HEDGE TRIMMER 1. Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine. NOTE: Clean all foreign materials from the product. 2. Loosen and remove the fuel cap. Drain all the fuel from the tank into a container approved for petrol.
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STORAGE 4. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children and well away from sources of ignition.
REPLACEMENT PART Spark plug RCJ6Y (Champion) Petrol hedge trimmer Spark plug electrode gap 0.56 - 0.71 mm Model RHT25460RO Engine displacement 25.4 cc Maximum engine performance (in 0.8 HP (0.6 kW) accordance with ISO 8893) Fuel consumption (in accordance 0.45 L/h...
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Imported by: Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited 2 Landing Drive, Mangere Auckland, 2022, New Zealand 960639040-02...