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30cc Lawn Genie Line Trimmer Model No 101PLT30HC Operator’s Manual WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual. Save this manual.
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We would like you to be completely satisfied with your new product, so feel free to contact an authorised service dealer for help with service, genuine Pope parts or other information you may require. The Pope warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
Contents Safety Rules ............................. Symbols ..............................Specifications ............................Applications ............................. Features ..............................Unpacking ..............................Assembly ..............................Attaching the Upper Shaft with Engine to the Lower Bent Shaft Cutting Head ....Removing the Bent Shaft from the Shaft with Engine ............... Attaching the Storage Hanger ......................
Safety Rules WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury as well as damage to product. ■ ■ Physical Condition of the Operator. Do Fuelling. Mix and pour fuel outdoors where not operate this product when tired, ill or there are no sparks or flames.
Symbols The following symbols are located on the product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols allows you to operate the product better and safer. Symbol Name Explanation Safety Alert Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury.
Specifications Engine: 30 cc Two Stroke Model 101PLTHC Curved Shaft Line Trimmer Cutting Width: 400 mm Line Size: 2.00 mm Weight (Dry): 5.35 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 0.41 litres Applications Use this product for the following applications: ■ Cutting grass, weeds and light undergrowth. ■...
Features Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the product make you careless. WARNING: Exercise caution when using the product. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury.
Unpacking Instructions Packing List ■ Carefully remove the product from the box. Model No. 101PLT30HC ■ Inspect the product carefully to make sure Upper shaft with 30cc Line Trimmer engine no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Lower Bent Shaft ■...
Assembly – continued Attaching the Upper Shaft with Engine to the Lower Bent Shaft Cutting Head See Fig. 2 Fig. 2 WARNING: Be careful when handling the blade. It is sharp. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. Follow these steps to attach the two shafts together.
Assembly – continued Removing the Bent Shaft from the Upper Shaft with Engine Follow these steps to remove or change the attachment. 1. Loosen the knob. 2. Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends. Attaching the Storage Hanger Fig.
Assembly – continued Attaching the Front Handle See Fig. 4 Follow these steps to attach the front handle. 1. Remove the front handle, bolt, flat washer, lock washer and wing nut from the Owner’s Kit. 2. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing and move it to a comfortable position.
Operation Mixing the fuel Filling the Tank DANGER: WARNING: Always stop the engine before filling Petrol is extremely flammable and the tank. Never add fuel to a explosive. A fire or explosion from machine with a running or hot petrol will burn you and others. engine.
Operation – continued Starting the Product Starting the product depends on whether the engine is cold or warm. WARNING: CAUTION: The recoil starter can be damaged by Operating the machine with loose, abuse. missing or damaged components could allow the engine to over-speed, Never pull the starter cord to its full possibly causing serious engine length.
Operation – continued IMPORTANT: For maximum line trimmer performance and operating life, allow engine to warm before use. 1. Run the engine at idle speed until operating temperature is reached (2-3 minutes). 2. The machine should now be ready for use. Fig.
Operation – continued Operating the Trimmer See Fig. 11 BEFORE EACH USE ■ Remove dirt and debris from the product exterior. ■ Inspect the engine, tank and hoses for possible fuel leaks and repair as necessary. ■ Inspect the engine cooling fins for accumulation of debris and clean as necessary.
Operation – continued To Advance the Cutting Line Follow these steps to advance the cutting line. The cutting line is controlled by tapping the cutting head on grass while running engine at full throttle. 1. Run the engine at full throttle. 2.
Maintenance Emissions Maintenance Schedule Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any recognised Pope Service Centre. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance on this machine, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Maintenance – continued Replacing and Cleaning the Fig. 14 Air Filter See Fig. 14 and 15 11. Stop the engine. 12. Remove the spark plug boot. 13. Loosen the air cleaner cover by turning the wing screw counter clockwise. 14. Remove the air filter cover. 15.
Maintenance – continued Replacing the Cutting Line Fig. 16 See Fig. 16, 17, 18 and 19 Follow these steps to replace the cutting line 11. Stop the trimmer. WARNING: Make sure the trimmer heads has fully stopped rotating. Contact with a rotating trimmer head could cause personal injury.
Storage Storage (1 Month or Longer) If you do not intend to use the product for more than 1 month, follow these steps to store the product long term. 1. Drain all of the fuel from the tank into a container approved for petrol. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start 1. Switch set to OFF 1. Set switch to the ON position. position. 2. Remove the spark plug. Re-attach the spark plug 2. No spark. and lay the spark plug on the metal cylinder. Pull the starter cord and watch for a spark at the spark plug 3.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service Any part of the Pope Product found in the reasonable judgement of Toro Australia Pty Limited to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an Authorised Service Dealer for this product without charge for parts or labour.
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