KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of out any checks or maintenance. a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury.
CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ............... Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control CONTENTS devices and system may be performed by any nonroad Contents ..............engine repair establishment or individual. Note the following before starting: ........
Good luck on using your Jonsered machine! Jonsered has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? 1 Operator’s manual 13 Lock for handle (HT2124T) 2 Handle 14 Throttle control 3 Throttle lock 15 Spark plug cap and spark plug 4 Fuel cap 16 Cylinder cover 5 Choke control 17 Starter handle...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing IMPORTANT! protection as soon as the engine stops. The machine is only designed for cutting branches and HEARING PROTECTION twigs.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried original position when you release it. out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Vibration damping system Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the the machine′s handle unit.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Blades To ensure good cutting results it is important that the contact pressure between the blades is correct. The contact pressure is adjusted by turning the screws on the underside of the bar clockwise as far as they will go. Then turn the screws anticlockwise a 1/4 turn.
Two-stroke oil storage. • For best results and performance use JONSERED two- • Secure the machine during transport. stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- cooled two stroke-engines.
FUEL HANDLING Mixing • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged. •...
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions • Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the machine in front of your body. IMPORTANT! This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a hedge trimmer. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert.
• Do not rush the work, but work steadily until all the branches have been cut back cleanly. HT2124T • The hedge trimmer’s rear handle can be set in three positions by pulling out the catch. See figure. When the handle is adjusted the hedge trimmer should be idling or not running.
MAINTENANCE Carburetor On mufflers without a catalytic converter the screen should be cleaned weekly, or replaced if necessary. On mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter the screen should be checked, and Adjusting the idle speed if necessary cleaned, monthly. If the screen is damaged it should be replaced.
There is a grease nipple and a plug for filling lubricant on the gear housing. Use a grease gun to fill with grease. This should Air filter be done after every 60 working hours. Use Jonsered special grease. The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: •...
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop.
Forest & Garden, at 1-800-487-5951 or visit modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty www.charlotte.usa.jonsered.com. claim. Jonsered will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE or modified part.
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