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- Page 1 TG 2600 XP TG 2750 XP ( 1.55 cu.in ) ( 1.55 cu.in ) OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION To correctly use the hedge trimmer and prevent accidents, do not start work without having first carefully read this manual. You will find explanations concerning the opera- tion of the various parts plus instructions for necessary checks and relative maintenan- Note: Illustrations and specifications in this manual may vary according to Country requirements and are subject to change without notice by the manufacturer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Hedge Trimmer Components 1 - Blade 12 - Throttle Trigger Lockout 2 - Blade Guard 13 - Throttle Trigger 3 - Hand Guard 14 - Locking Lever 4 - Front Handle 15 - Fuel Tank 5 - Air Filter Cover 16 - Grease Nipple 6 - Idle Speed Screw 17 - Purge Bulb... -
Page 5: Safety
SAFETY Understanding Safety Labels - This symbol indicates Warning, and Caution. - Your manual contains special mes- sages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO AVOID INJURY AND MACHINE DAMAGE. - Page 6 SAFETY WARNING: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people.
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Page 7: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Basic Safety Precautions • Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instruc- tions before attempting to use the unit. • Restrict the use of your hedge trimmer to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and ope- rating instructions found in this manual. -
Page 8: Fuel Handling
SAFETY RULES Fuel Handling WARNING: Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the hedge trimmer (Fig. 7). • To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. - Page 9 SAFETY RULES • Only use the hedge trimmer in well-ventilated places, do not operate the hedge trimmer in explosive or flammable atmo- spheres or in closed environments (Fig. 12). Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. • Do not operate hedge trimmer from a ladder or in a tree. Always cut from a firm-footed and safe position.
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Page 10: Precautions To Reduce Vibration Risk
SAFETY RULES Precautions to Reduce Vibration Risk • The hedge trimmer is provided with anti-vibration (AV) system; never alter or modify it. • Wear gloves and keep your hands warm. • Keep the blade sharp and the hedge trimmer, including the AV system, well maintained. A dull blade will increase cutting time, will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION Fueling (Do Not Smoke!) (Fig. 16) This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre- mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2- cycle engine oil in a clean container approved for gasoline (Fig. 14). RECOMMENDED FUEL: THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPE- RATE ON UNLEADED GASOLINE INTENDED FOR AUTOMOTI- VE USE WITH AN OCTANE RATING OF 89 ([R + M] / 2) OR... -
Page 12: Preparation For Cutting
OPERATION Filling the Tank (Fig. 18) WARNING: Follow safety instruction for fuel hand- ling. Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 10 feet (3m) from refueling site before star- ting engine (Fig. -
Page 13: Starting The Engine
OPERATION Work Area Precautions WARNING: Cut only hedges or materials made from wood. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, or non-wood building materials. • Never allow children to operate your hedge trimmer. Only allow others to use this hedge trimmer who have read this Operator's Manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and pro- per use of this hedge trimmer. -
Page 14: Breaking-In The Engine
OPERATION • Make sure that the throttle lever works properly. • Fill the carburetor by pushing primer bulb a couple of times (A, Fig.23). • Put the ON/OFF switch (C, Fig.24) in the "I" position. • Put the choke lever (D, Fig.25-26B) in the CLOSE position. •... -
Page 15: Stopping The Engine
OPERATION Difficult Starting (or starting a flooded engine) The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position. -
Page 16: Working Techniques
OPERATION Working Techniques General Working Instructions WARNING: Do not cut during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. WARNING: Never cut, when visibility is poor or in very high or low temperatures or in freezing weather. WARNING: Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. - Page 17 OPERATION • If any foreign object is hit or if high vibrations occur stop the machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any damage. • If anything jams in the blades while you are working, switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped completely before clea- ning the blades.
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Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Chart Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. If your daily work requires longer than normal or harsh cutting conditions are present the suggested intervals should be shortened accordingly. Inspect (Leaks, Cracks, and Wear) Complete Machine Clean Controls (Ignition Switch, Choke Lever, Throttle... -
Page 19: Blade Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Blade Maintenance Clean (don’t use grease solvent) any resin and plant residue from the blades before and after using the machine. WITH NEW BLADES: after the first working hour you need to inspect the blades and if necessary adjust the gap between them for a correct play. -
Page 20: Carburetor Adjustment
MAINTENANCE Carburetor Adjustment This engine is designed and manufactured in order to comply with EPA (Environmental protection Agency) Phase 1 regulations. The carburetor is factory set and should not require adjusting. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean the air filter (A, Fig.39) and warm up the engine. -
Page 21: Cooling System
MAINTENANCE Cooling System To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system (Fig.43) consists of: 1. Fins on the flywheel. 2. Cooling fins on the cylinder. 3. Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder - Fig.44). Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more often in demanding conditions. -
Page 22: Gear Housing
MAINTENANCE Gear Housing There is a grease nipple and a plug for filling lubricant on the gear housing (Fig.46). Use a grease gun to fill with grease. This should be done after every 15-20 working hours. CAUTION: The gear housing must not be filled com- pletely with grease. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Using Troubleshooting Chart WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your Servicing Dealer. -
Page 24: Storage
(called gasohol or E10 or using ethanol, methanol) can attract moisture which leads to fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the engine. TECHNICAL DATA TG 2600 XP - TG 2750 XP ENGINE: Displacement: 2.15 cu. - Page 25 WARNING: To ensure safe and correct operation of the hedge trimmer, this operator's manual should always be kept with or near the machine. Do not lend or rent your hedge trimmer without the operator's instruction manual. AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de garantir un fonctionnement correct et en toute sécurité...
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