OWNER’S MANUAL PETROL HEDGE TRIMMER 6000HTDX & 7000HTSX USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND SPARE PARTS READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE WARNING: THIS SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL .................................................................................. 3 SAFETY SYMBOLS ................................................................................................................................. 3 TAKING CARE OF WARNING LABELS.................................................................................................... 4 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE .....................................................................
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. This mark indicates instructions which must be followed or it leads to mechanical failure, breakdown, or damage. This mark indicates hints or useful directions in the use of the product. SAFETY SYMBOLS (1) Read operator's instruction book before operating this machine. (2) Appropriate ear, eye, and head protection must be worn.
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. When applying new labels, first wipe away any dirt and dry the surface before applying the new label in the same place as the original label.
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.
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.
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 engine at least 5m away from the refuelling stop. • The engine is lubricated by oil mixed into petrol. Prepare a mixture of unleaded petrol and semisynthetic two-stroke oil that meets the specifications of: API TC, ISO-L-EGC, JASO FC (Low Smoke) oil. Recommended mixing ratio is 32:1.
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. COLD ENGINE STARTING • • Rest the unit on a flat, firm surface. Keep the blades off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as they may start moving upon starting of the engine.
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 to the open position "d" Fig 2. Pull the starter rope until the engine starts. Allow the engine to warm up before use. When cutting, always use the hedge trimmer on full throttle. HOT ENGINE STARTING Set the ignition switch to the start position "I" (RUN) Fig 3. Pull the starter rope until the engine starts.
IMPORTANT • After every use, check that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened and tighten if necessary. REAR HANDLE FITTED TO THE 6000HTDX • To reduce fatigue when trimming hedges, the handle can be swivelled through 90° to the left or right. Do not use the throttle during this operation! Proceed as follows: • • • Free the handle by pressing the locking lever 2 Fig 4. Turn the handle 1 Fig 4 until the locking lever clicks into place.
HEDGE TRIMMING TECHNIQUES Trim the sides of a hedge first, and then the top. VERTICAL CUT: • With the single-sided blade hedge trimmer, model 7000HTSX always cut from the bottom up. • With the 2-sided blade model 6000HTDX use an arcing cut from the bottom upwards, then downwards to use both sides of the blades. 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.
MAINTENANCE Make sure the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine. Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury. 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.
GEARBOX Every 15 hours of operation apply 3 pumps of grease using a grease gun and a lithium multi purpose grease, do not force grease into the gearbox (Fig 9) as too much pressure will damage the seals. Fig 9, Grease nipple Fig 10, Fuel Filter FUEL FILTER Every 15 hours of operation using a wire hook, take the fuel filter from the fuel tank Fig 10 and clean or replace with a new fuel filter.
CARBURETTOR The carburettor mixture setting has been set at the factory and will not need adjusting. Adjusting the idle speed Fig 12, if adjustment is necessary turn the T screw clockwise until the blades start to move, then turn the screw T anticlockwise until the blades stop. Fig 12, T screw If the idle speed cannot be adjusted to stop the blades moving at idle, contact your dealer for repair before use. STORAGE Oil the blades to prevent rust.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Component Procedure Before use Every 15 Hours use Every 25 Hours use Every 50 Hours use note Fuel leaks / spillage Wipe up Fuel tank, filter Inspect / clean Idle adjust screw See above Spark plug BPMR7A Clean and readjust plug gap Cylinder fins, Intake air cooling vent Clean Muffler, Spark arrestor, cylinder exhaust port Clean Throttle lever, ignition switch Check operation X Air filter Clean X Screws, nuts, bolts Tighten / replace X Not adjustment screws Ch
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants the product against faulty materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of first purchase. The warranty is applicable when the product is used in a “home owner” application. If products are used for commercial or professional purposes, the warranty period is for 3 months from the date of first purchase. Warranty does not extend to failure due to fair wear and tear.
