Owner's Manual

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Contents Note the f ollowing before
star
ting:
Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control de
vices and system may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the n
umber of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal and Californian emissions requirements.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols ................................................................ 2
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 3
Note the following before starting: ........................ 3
INTR ODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 4
WHA T IS WHAT?
What is what on the br ush cutter? ........................ 5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS
Impor tant .............................................................. 6
Personal protective equipment ............................. 6
Machine ′ s safety equipment ................................. 7
Cutting equipment ................................................ 10
ASSEMBL Y
Fitting the handlebar ............................................. 12
Fitting blades and trimmer heads ......................... 12
Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter 12
Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II 1" trimmer
head ..................................................................... 13
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ....... 13
Adjusting the harness and brush cutter ................ 14
Standard harness ................................................. 14
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel saf ety ............................................................ 15
Fuel ...................................................................... 15
Fueling .................................................................. 16
ST ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec k before starting ........................................... 17
Starting and stopping ........................................... 17
W ORKING TECHNIQUES
Gener al working instructions ................................ 19
MAINTENANCE
Carb uretor ............................................................ 22
Muffler .................................................................. 23
Cooling system ..................................................... 23
Bevel gear ............................................................ 23
Air filter ................................................................. 24
Drive shaft ............................................................ 24
Spark plug ............................................................ 24
Maintenance schedule ......................................... 25
TECHNICAL D ATA
T echnical data ...................................................... 26
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
Y OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 28
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W
ARNING! Long-term exposure to noise
can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved
hearing protection.
!
W ARNING! Under no circumstances may
the design of the machine be modified
without the permission of the
manufacturer. Always use genuine
accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the
death of the operator or others.
Your warranty may not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-
authorized accessories or replacement
parts.
!
W ARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter
or trimmer can be dangerous if used
incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause
serious or fatal injury to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you
read and understand the contents of this
operator’s manual.