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Operator’s Manual user manual, maintenance instructions and spare parts HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Read this manual carefully before operating the machine Original Instructions Version Mar12...
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Component Location Front handle Fuel tank Starter Rear handle Throttle lever Ignition switch Throttle cable Muffler Blade Plate receiver Blade guard PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This Hedge Trimmer is a 2 stroke fast running power tool and is designed to be used in a domestic application for trimming new growth on hedges.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Warnings in the Manual This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death. IMPORTANT This mark indicates instructions which must be followed or it leads to mechanical failure, breakdown, or damage.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer (5) Directive 2000-14/CE. Guaranteed noise levels. (6) Danger: risk of exhaust fumes intoxication. Taking Care of Warning Labels Always keep warning labels clean and free of scratches, which might make them illegible or difficult to read. If the warning labels provided with your hedge trimmer become damaged, peel off, or otherwise become illegible or difficult to read, order new labels from the authorised servicing dealer and replace the damaged labels.
Only approved Mitox accessories should be used with this product. This Hedgetrimmer is equipped with extremely sharp blades, always wear sturdy gloves when handling the blades and fit the safety guards when not in use.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Never use the Hedge Trimmer in conditions as described below: When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist which might make it difficult to maintain a steady posture while using the hedge trimmer. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision is limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the area where the hedge trimmer is to be used.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Never hold the hedge trimmer in a way in which the blades are pointing towards someone else. Never allow the blades to come into contact with your body. Always turn off the engine before adjusting the hedge trimmer, removing branches which have become stuck in the blades, or at any other time when coming into close proximity with the blades.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Before Operating the Hedge Trimmer Before beginning work, carefully check the work area and remove any obstacles. Within a perimeter of 15 metres of the work area should be considered a hazardous area into which no-one should enter while the hedge trimmer is being used, and when necessary this area should be marked with a warning rope, warning signs, or other forms of warning.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Avoid Noise Problems Check and follow the local regulations for sound levels and hours of operation for garden machinery. In general, operate hedge trimmers between 8 am, and 5 pm on week days and 9 am to 5 pm at weekends.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Two-Stroke Fuel Fuel is very flammable. Do not smoke or bring any flame or sparks near fuel. Always stop the engine and allow it cool before refuelling. Refuel outdoors on bare ground, restart the engine at least 5m away from the refuelling stop.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Fuel Storage Mixed two-stroke fuel which has been left unused for a period of one month or more may damage the carburettor and result in the engine failing to start or operate correctly. When storing the hedge trimmer for a period of more than one month, empty the fuel tank, and run the engine to empty the carburettor of fuel.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Operation Keep clear of the blades as they may start moving when engine starts. Starting the Engine CAUTION do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is extended, this can damage the starter mechanism.
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer While holding the unit firmly, pull out the starter rope firmly until engine fires (indicated by a cough from the engine). Move the choke lever (a) to the open position (c) Fig 2. Pull the starter rope until the engine starts.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Stopping the Engine Set the engine to idling by releasing the throttle lever. Set the ignition switch to the off position ‘’O’’ (STOP). If the engine fails to stop, set the choke lever to the closed position to stall the engine; do not use the machine until the ignition switch is repaired.
Trim the sides of a hedge first, and then the top. VERTICAL CUT: With the single-sided blade hedge trimmer, With the 2-sided blade model HT60D use an model HT70S always cut from the bottom up. arcing cut from the bottom upwards, then downwards to use both sides of the blades.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HORIZONTAL CUT: In order to get the best cutting results, slightly tilt the blade 5 to 10° towards the cutting direction. Cut slowly, especially when cutting thick hedges. The hedge trimmer must only be used to trim hedges or small bushes. It is not to cut other types of material.
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Always wear heavy-duty gloves when handling the blades. Blades Check blades for damage before using the hedge trimmer. Clean any residue from the blades using a cleaning agent. Lubricate the blades with spray oil before and after use.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Safety Lock The safety lock is to prevent the throttle lever from accidentally being engaged. The throttle lever can only be operated, if the safety lock (1) is held down. Check if the safety lock and throttle lever returns to its original position and the engine returns to idling when you release your hand from the handle.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Air Filter Before using the hedge trimmer, check the air filter (3). Being clogged, will reduce the engine performance. Clean the filter element in warm, soapy water, dry completely before installing. If the element is broken or shrunk, replace with a new one.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Troubleshooting Engine will not start, power loss: • Check that the fuel tank is not empty. Fill with mixed fuel. • The fuel does not reach the carburettor. Change the fuel filter in the fuel tank.
HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer Service Schedule Every Every Every Before Component Procedure Note Hours Hours Hours Fuel Leaks / Fuel Clean Up • Spillage • Fuel Tank. Fuel Filter Inspect / Clean Replace if Neccessary Idle Adjusting See Adjusting Adjust if Neccessary •...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT60D Specifications Model......................................HT60D Type...................................Double Sided Hedgetrimmer Blade length (from the tip of Gear Case)............................610 mm Effective cutting length....................................550 mm Engine Model........................................1E34F-2 Displacement........................................24.5 cm3 Carburetor......................................Diaphragm type Ignition system............................. I.C. controlled flywheel magneto Spark plug ..............................NHSP LD L8RTF/ NGK BPMR7A Fuel..................mixture (Gasoline 40 : Oil 1) (using JASO FC or ISO EGC grade oil)
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT70S Specifications Model......................................HT70S Type...................................Single Sided Hedgetrimmer Blade length (from the tip of Gear Case)............................750 mm Effective cutting length....................................660 mm Engine Model........................................1E34F-2 Displacement........................................24.5 cm3 Carburetor......................................Diaphragm type Ignition system............................. I.C. controlled flywheel magneto Spark plug ..............................NHSP LD L8RTF/ NGK BPMR7A Fuel..................mixture (Gasoline 40 : Oil 1) (using JASO FC or ISO EGC grade oil)
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT60D Parts - Engine Unit Original Instructions Version Mar12...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT60D Parts - Engine Unit PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MIGB/T6187.1 M6 HEXAGON NUT WITH FLANGE M6 MIGB/T70.2 M6X16 PAN HEAD SCREW M6X16 MIGJB25D.01.00.03 STARTER RATCHET ASSY MIGB/T896 4 E-RING SIZE 4 MIGJB25D.01.10.00-00 FLYWHEEL MIGB/T70.1 M5X25 CAP HEAD SCREW M5X25...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT60D Parts - Engine Unit PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MIYD25.01.03.00-3 NEEDLE BEARING WASHER MIYD25.01.03.05-00 NEEDLE BEARING 8X11X9 MIYD36.01.03.00-4 CIRCLIPS MIGJB25D.01.03.02-00 PISTON MIGJB25D.01.03.00-2 PISTON PIN MIGJB25D.01.03.00-1 PISTON RING MIGJB25D.01.00.01-00 CYLINDER GASKET MIGB/T70.1 M5X55 CAP SCREW M5X55 MIGJB25D.01.09.01-00A MUFFLER MIGJB25D.01.00.00-9...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT60D Parts - Blade Drive Original Instructions Version Mar12...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT60D Parts - Blade Drive PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MIGJB25D.04.00-8 CLUTCH DRUM MIGB/T97.1 M5 WASHER M5 MIGB/T93 M5 SPRING WASHER M5 MIGB/T818 M5X12 SCREW M5X12 MIGJB25D.04.00-4 GEAR CASE MIGB/T97.1 M6 FLAT WASHER M6 MIGB/T93 M6 LOCK WASHER M6 MIGB/T70.1 M6X22...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT60D Parts - Blade Drive PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MIGJB25D.06.00-3 BUSH MIGJB25D.06.01-00 BLADE MIGB/T6186 M5 NUT M5 MIGJB25D.06.00-4 TOOTHED PLATE MIGJB25D.06.00-1 TOP PLATE MIGJB25D.06.00-5 BLADE WASHER PLATE MIGJB25D.07.00-2 BLADE COVER Original Instructions Version Mar12...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT60D Parts - Main Body Original Instructions Version Mar12...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT60D Parts - Main Body PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MIGJB25D.00.00-8 FRONT HANDLE MIGB/T845 ST4.8X25 TAPPING SCREW ST4.8X25 MIGJB25D-2.00.00-3 MUFFLER COVER MIGJB25D.00.00-10 FRONT ABSORBER SPRING MIGB/T96 M5 WASHER M5 MIGB/T93 M5 SPRING WASHER M5 MIGB/T70.1 M5X14 CAP HEAD SCREW M5X14 MIGJB25D.00.00-9...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT60D Parts - Main Body PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MITBC431D.01.13.01 FUEL CAP ASSY MIYD45.03.03-00 FUEL FILTER MITBC431D.01.13.00-3 FUEL GROMMET MITBC431D.01.13.00-6 FUEL PIPE 2.5×5×95 MIGJB25D-2.03.00-2 FUEL PIPE MIGJB25D-2.03.00-3 RETURN PIPE MIGJB25D.00.01-00 CORD SPLINT MIGB/T845 ST4.8X13 TAPPING SCREW ST4.8X13 MIYD38-3.03.06-00...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT70S Parts - Engine Unit Original Instructions Version Mar12...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT70S Parts - Engine Unit PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MIGB/T6187.1 M6 HEXAGON NUT WITH FLANGE M6 MIGB/T70.2 M6X16 PAN HEAD SCREW M6X16 MIGJB25D.01.00.03 STARTER RATCHET ASSY MIGB/T896 4 E-RING SIZE 4 MIGJB25D.01.10.00-00 ROTOR WHEEL MIGB/T70.1 M5X25 CAP HEAD SCREW M5X25...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT70S Parts - Engine Unit PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MIYD25.01.00.00-2 IGNITION GASKET MIYD25.01.03.00-3 NEEDLE BEARING WASHER MIYD25.01.03.05-00 NEEDLE BEARING 8X11X9 MIYD36.01.03.00-4 CIRCLIPS MIGJB25D.01.03.02-00 PISTON MIGJB25D.01.03.00-2 PISTON PIN MIGJB25D.01.03.00-1 PISTON RING MIGJB25D.01.00.01-00 CYLINDER GASKET MIGB/T70.1 M5X55 CAP SCREW M5X55 MIGJB25S.01.09.01-00...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT70S Parts - Blade Drive Original Instructions Version Mar12...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT70S Parts - Blade Drive PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MIGJB25S.06.01-00 TOP BLADE MIGJB25S.06.02-00 BOTTOM BLADE MIGJB25S.06.00-1 TOP PLATE MIGJB25S.07.00-2 BLADE COVER MIGB/T70.1 M5X10 SCREW M5X10 MIGJB25S.06.00-6 BAFFLE PLATE MIGJB25D.06.00-5 BLADE WASHER PLATE MIGJB25S.06.03-00 FRONT HANDLE MIGJB25S.06.00-7 BUSHING...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT70S Parts - Main Body Original Instructions Version Mar12...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT70S Parts - Main Body PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MIGJB25D-2.00.00-3 MUFFLER COVER MIGB/T818 M5X12 SCREW M5X12 MIGB/T845 ST4.2X14 TAPPING SCREW ST4.2X14 MIGJB25S.00.00-15 HANDLE LOWER BRACKET MIGJB25S.00.00-17 SPACER SLEAVE MIGJB25S.00.00-16 HANDLE UPPER BLOCK MIGB/T70.1 M5X45 SCREW M5X45 MIGB/T93 M5 SPRING WASHER M5 MIGJB25S.00.00-18...
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HT60D / HT70S Hedgetrimmer HT70S Parts - Main Body PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MIGJB25D.00.00-5 FUEL TANK ABSORBER MITBC431D.01.13.01-2 STOPPER MITBC431D.01.13.01 FUEL CAP ASSY MIGJB25D.00.00-7 WASHER MIYD45.03.03-00 FUEL FILTER MIGJB25D-2.03.00-2 FUEL PIPE MIGJB25D-2.03.00-3 RETURN PIPE MITBC431D.01.13.00-6 FUEL PIPE 2.5×5×95 MITBC431D.01.13.00-3 GROMMET MIYD38-3.00.00-17 OIL PIPE CIRCLIP MIYD38-3.03.06-00...
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The manufacturer undertakes to replace, any spare parts that are classified as defective by an appointed Mitox service dealer. The manufacturer will not accept liability for the replacement of the machine, either partially or wholly, and /or consequential damages and /or interest charges either directly or indirectly.
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