Warning labels on the machine (1) Read owner’s manual before operating this machine. (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. (3) Wear foot protection. (4) Wear gloves. (5) Beware of thrown objects. (6) Warning / Attention (7) Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 meters away from the machine. Never modify your machine.
For safe operation 1. Read this manual carefully until b. At night, at times of heavy fog, you completely understand and or at any other times when follow all safety and operating your field of vision might be instructions. limited and it would be diffi- 2.
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For safe operation BEFORE STARTING contact with any obstacle when THE ENGINE the engine starts. 1. The area within a perimeter of WARNING 15 m of the person using the Never place the throttle into the product should be considered a high-speed position when starting hazardous area into which no one the engine.
For safe operation 7. Never operate the pruner at an manual must be performed, angle greater than 60° in order to please contact a representative reduce the risk of being struck by from the store nearest authorized falling objects during operation. servicing dealer for assistance Under no circumstances should WARNING...
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4. For safe operation 1. When you finish cutting in one loca- (5) Follow the manufacturer’s sharpen- tion and wish to continue work in an- ing and maintenance instructions for other spot, turn off the engine, lift up the saw chain. the unit and carry it paying attention (6) Only use replacement bars and to the blade.
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Set up IMPORTANT Tighten the screws gradually by turns. CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE 1. Remove the air cleaner cover. 2. Connect the end of the throttle wire to the joint on the top of the carburetor. M3 screw Adjuster Insert the cable to the end of adjuster Full on stopper...
Set up HOW TO WEAR 1. Wear the provided harness without twisted bands, with INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT GUARD the hanger on your right side. • Put the cutting attachment guard on the gearbox, at- tach it with the 2 screws and hardware provided. (1) Hanger BALANCE THE UNIT BRUSH CUTTER AND EDGE TRIMMER...
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Set up ATTACHING THE TRIMMING MECHANISM ATTACHING THE PRUNING MECHANISM A standard package contains the items as shown below. (1) Attachment tube (2) Screw hole (3) Fastening bolt (1) Guide bar (2) Saw chain (4) Screw (3) Transmission (4) Sprocket (5) Gear case (5) Chain tension adjust screw (6) Nut (7) Chain tensioner nut...
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Set up WARNING Pay attention to the correct direction of the saw 5. Tighten the mounting nut securely with the bar tip held chain. up (TORQUE: 8.9 ~ 11.7 N.m./90 ~ 120 kg-cm). Then check the chain for smooth rotation and correct ten- sion while moving it by hand.
Fuel and chain oil 6,5 Liter FUEL 7,0 Liter WARNING • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure 7,5 Liter to stop the engine and allow it cool before refuel- ing the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling 8,0 Liter and move at least 3 m (10 ft) away from the fueling point before starting the engine.
Fuel and chain oil FUELING THE UNIT 1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a 17,5 Liter dustless place. 2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity. 3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel 18,0 Liter spillage around the unit.
Operation WARNING 5. Set the stop switch to the “-” position. Set the throttle trigger to the start position (1 → 2 → 3). The cutting head will sta rt rotating upon the engine Place the unit on a flat, firm place. sta rts.
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Operation ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE 7. Move the choke lever downward to open the choke. • The normal play is 1 or 2 mm when measured at the And restart engine. carburetor side end. Readjust with the cable adjuster as required. 1 ~ 2 mm (1) Cab le adjuster (1) Choke lever (2) Close (3) Open...
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Operation CUTTING WORK (LINE HEAD USAGE) ADJUSTING THE LINE LENGTH • Your brush cutters are equipped with a semi- auto type nylon line head that allows the operator to ad- WARNING vance the line without stopping the engine. When the 1.
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Operation CUTTER Nylon 3 teeth blade APPLICATION Trimmer TABLE Heavy weeds Light weeds Grass CHOOSE THE BLADE Choose a suitable recommended cutting attachment according to the object to be cut. WARNING When sharpening, removing, or reattaching the blade, be sure to wear thick, sturdy gloves and use only proper tools and equipment to prevent injury.
Operation STARTING THE ENGINE OPERATION 1. Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure the bolt has no fault, and no abrasion. WARNING 2. Be sure that the blade and the holder have been fas- tened according to instruction and that the blade turns smoothly without abnormal noise.
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Operation MAINTENANCE WARNING BLADE Make sure to use shoulder strap and cutting attac h- • Check the blade and the fasteners for looseness, ment guard. If not, it is very dangerous when you sli p cracking, or bending. or lose your balanc e. •...
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Operation WARNING 1. Stop the engine This product is equipped with extremely sharp blades , 2. Fit the protective cover on the blades and when used improperly these blades can be ex- 3. Pull out the safety rod (1). tremely dangerous and improper handling can caus e 4.
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Operation Adjust the pump as follows: 1. Stop the engine and make sure the stop switch is in the OFF position. 2. Place the unit on its side with the oil reservoir up. (1) Oil tank (2) Chain c over IMPORTANT The oil flow adjusting screw must be pressed in slightly in order to turn.
Maintenance Every Every Every Before System/components Procedure Note hours hours hours after after after fuel leaks, fuel spillage wipe out fuel tank, air filter, fuel filter inspect/clean replace, if necessary idle adjusting screw idling speed (p. 22) if necessary spark plug plug gap replace, if necessary cylinder fins, intake air cooling vent clean...
Maintenance SPARK PLUG • Starting failure and misfiring are often caused by a fouled spark plug. Clean the spark plug and check that the plug gap is in the correct range. For a re- placement plug, use the correct type. 0.9mm IMPORTANT Note that using any spark plug other than those designated...
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Maintenance REFILLING TRIMMING LINE IMPORTANT 1. For replacement line, use a diameter of 2.4mm(.095in). • If waste gets stuck and causes blockage around the The spool is capable for a line upto 6m(20ft) on the intake air cooling vent or between the cylinder fins, it 10cm(4”) head.
Maintenance ANGLE TRANSMISSION BLADES • When refilling the tank or resting, it is often a good idea to use the time to oil the cutting blades. • If a gap exists between the upper and lower blades, follow the procedure below to adjust them so that they fit more closely together.
Maintenance OILING PORT SPROCKET Dismount the guide bar and check the oiling port for Check for extensive wear, and replace it when the teeth clogging. are worn over 0.3 mm. 0.3 mm (1) Oiling port (1) Sprocket GUIDE BAR Remove sawdust in the bar groove and the oiling port. SAW CHAIN WARNING It is very important for smooth and safe operation to...
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Maintenance Place your file on the cutter and push straightforward. Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge Keep the file position as illustrated. angles as illustrated. (4) Cutter length (5) Filing angle (6) Side plate angle (7) Top plate cutting angle After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge TRANSMISSION and file it to the proper level as illustrated.
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