SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Read carefully before use Keep for future reference Safe operating practices 1.1 Training Provide the following instruction: Become familiar with the owner’s manual before attempting to operate the equipment. 1.2 Preparation WARNING: a) THIS HEDGE TRIMMER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the instructions carefully for the correct handling, preparation, maintenance, starting and stopping of the hedge trimmer.
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Store the hedge trimmer where the fuel vapour will not reach an open flame or spark. Always allow the hedge trimmer to cool down before storing. c) When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the cutting device transport guard. PETROL HEDGE TRIMMER RG8280...
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SYMBOLS To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual Warning Wear eye protection Wear ear protection C-Tick approval mark...
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13. REAR HANDLE ROTATION LOCK SWITCH 14. PRIMER BULB 15. AIR FILTER COvER LOCKING KNOB 16. CHOKE LEvER 17. SOCKET SPANNER FOR SPARK PLUG Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery. PETROL HEDGE TRIMMER RG8280...
30-day period. • Petrol is highly flammable and extreme precautions must be taken when handling or working with petrol. Petrol should only be stored in approved containers (not provided). PETROL HEDGE TRIMMER RG8280...
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positions to provide best operator comfort. 2) When trimming the top of a bush or hedge, the handle is best positioned vertically. NOTE: The handle can be locked in five vertical positions, to suit left or right handed operation. When trimming branches or the sides of a bush or hedge, the handle is best positioned horizontally.
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• Always keep your body to the carburetor side of your trimmer, never on the exhaust side. • Maintain a steady, even posture while operating. PETROL HEDGE TRIMMER RG8280...
9. BEST TRIMMING TIMES 2 to 3 times in order to distribute the oil evenly. Green leaf hedges are best trimmed between June Replace the spark plug. and October, evergreens should be trimmed in April and August, while conifers and other fast growing TROUBLESHOOTING shrubs can be trimmed every 6-8 weeks.
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Unit 15, 23 Narabang Way Belrose 2085 storing it in a clean dry place. NSW Australia FREE CALL 1300 889 028 4. MAINTENANCE OF THE GEARBOX EMAIL:office.sales@positec.com.au The gearbox must be lubricated every year before PETROL HEDGE TRIMMER RG8280...
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POSITEC AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED ABN 14 101 682 357 MADE IN PRC...
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