TABLE OF CONTENTS INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS OWNER’S INFORMATION SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Declared vibration emission values in accordance with Directive 98/37/EC. Vibration Emission according to EN 836/A2:2001: 10 m/s Values determined at the handle when the machine was operated stationary on a concrete surface at 3600 min-1.
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LIMITED WARRANTY Hayter Limited warrants to the original user / purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the date of purchase. The manufacturers of the engine and battery pack system (where applicable) furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network (Refer to “Engine/Battery Pack Warranty Statement”).
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SAFETY RULES OWNER’S INFORMATION Inspect the area where the machine is to be used. Your equipment can propel small objects at high speed causing per- Know your product: If you understand the sonal injury or property damage. Stay unit and how the unit operates, you will get away from breakable objects, such as the best performance.
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SAFETY RULES 18. Before each use, inspect the throttle Do trim across the face of slopes; never up control lever and cable. Make sure that and down. Do not trim excessively steep the cable is free and that the lever is not slopes (maximum 15 degrees) or areas damaged.
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SAFETY RULES Never run an engine indoors or inside a To reduce fire hazard, keep machine closed area. free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Never make adjustments or repairs with Allow machine to cool before storing. the engine running.
SAFETY RULES INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORTANT: The following pictorials are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each pictorial. Safety Warning Pictorials WARNING WARNING: Rotating Parts. Stop Engine. Disconnect Spark Plug Wire Before IMPORTANT: Read Owner’s Manual Making Adjustments.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG 1 - Owner’s Manual 1 - Parts Bag (Not shown actual size) 2 Sets - Trimmer Lines (0.155 inch diameter) 1 - Safety Glasses 1 - Bag (4 Screws) TO REMOVE THE WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while as- TRIMMER FROM CARTON sembling the machine.
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE 1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle adjustment knobs until the ratchet teeth are disengaged. Do not remove the handle adjustment knobs. See Figure 2. 2. Raise the handle to the operating position.
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ASSEMBLY ENGINE PREPARATION line on oil fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVER- FILL. Note: Engine does not contain OIL or 2. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and tighten PETROL. securely. WARNING: Follow the engine manufacturer’s instructions for Fill Fuel Tank With Petrol the type of petrol and oil to use.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR POWERTRIM READ THE OWNER’S HANDBOOK AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the machine. To familiarise yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your machine. Save this handbook for future reference. Control Bail Trimmer Head Drive Lever Upper Handlebar Throttle Control Lever...
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OPERATION HOW TO USE THE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE LEVER Control Bail 1. To engage the trimmer head, hold the con- Handlebar trol bail against the handle. Move the trimmer head drive lever forward to en- gage the trimmer head. See Figure 6. The faster the engine runs, the faster the trim- mer head will rotate.
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OPERATION HOW TO START THE ENGINE NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, push the primer button two times and NOTE: DO NOT BE ALARMED, your engine again pull the recoil starter handle. will smoke the first time it is started. It is WARNING: Never run the engine burning off the protective coating that is on indoors or in a poorly ventilated...
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Before Every Every Every Fill in dates as you SERVICE Each complete regular service. DATES Hours Hours Hours Noted √ Check Engine Oil Level √ Check trimmer Lines Check Trimmer Head √ Engagement √ Engine/Machine Cleaning √...
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MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Grease Fitting How To Lubricate The Jackshaft Assembly A grease fitting is provided to lubricate the jackshaft assembly. Use a grease gun with au- tomotive type grease to lubricate the jackshaft Figure 10 assembly as shown in Figure 10. How To Change Engine Oil Change the engine oil when the engine is 7.
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MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG Check the spark plug every 25 hours. Re- Tighten the spark plug to a torque of 15 place the spark plug if the electrodes are foot-pounds. pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked. Make sure the spark plug is clean. Clean Feeler Gauge 0.030”...
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Before you inspect, clean or service the machine, stop the engine. Make sure that all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. HOW TO REPLACE THE TRIMMER LINE For the best performance, use a heavy IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the trim- gauge 3.3mm (0.130”...
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MAINTENANCE HOW TO Trimmer Housing REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT To replace the drive belt, the trimmer head and shield must be removed as follows. WARNING: Before you remove the drive belt, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Remove the two fasteners that hold the rear of the shield to the trimmer housing Drive Belt (See Figure 15).
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MAINTENANCE STORAGE WARNING: Do not remove petrol Engine while inside a building, near a To prevent engine damage when the ma- fire, or while you smoke. Petrol chine is in storage for 30 days or more, fol- fumes can cause an explosion or low the steps below: a fire.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine does not start Spark plug wire Connect spark plug wire. disconnected. Engine not primed. Prime engine. Defective or incorrectly Inspect or replace spark gapped spark plug. plug. Fuel tank empty. Add fuel. Dirty carburetor or fuel line. Clean carburetor or fuel line.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Engine overheats. Engine cooling system Clean debris screen and clogged. engine cooling fins. Carburetor out of adjustment. Adjust carburetor. Take the unit to an authorised Service Dealer. Oil level is low. Add oil. Engine will not stop Defective throttle control Inspect and replace running.
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(see serial number). Replacement parts, except for the engine, transmission, transaxle or differential, are available from your local Hayter authorised dealer, the store where the mower was purchased or a service shop recommended by the store.
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