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POWXG3016 EN

1 APPLICATION ...................................................................................... 3

2 DESCRIPTION (FIG.) ........................................................................... 3

3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ................................................................. 3

4 SYMBOLS ............................................................................................ 3

5 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 4

5.1 Working area ......................................................................................................... 4

5.2 Personal safety ..................................................................................................... 4

6 PETROL SAFETY WARNING .............................................................. 5

7 SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS ......................................................... 6

8 ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................... 7

8.1 Bike handle installation ........................................................................................ 7

8.2 Installation protection guard ................................................................................ 7

8.3 Installing the harness ........................................................................................... 7

8.4 Replace the metal blade to spool ........................................................................ 7

8.4.1 Disassembly metal blade ........................................................................................ 7

8.4.2 Assembly spool ...................................................................................................... 8

9 FUEL AND LUBRICATION .................................................................. 8

9.1 Fuel ........................................................................................................................ 8

9.2 Mixing fuel ............................................................................................................. 8

9.2.1 Fuel and lubrication symbols ................................................................................... 8

9.2.2 Reccomanded fuels ................................................................................................ 8

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................. 9

10.1 Harness ................................................................................................................. 9

10.2 Starting a cold engine .......................................................................................... 9

10.3 Starting a warm engine (engine has been stopped for no more than 15-20

minutes) ................................................................................................................ 9

10.4 To stop the engine ................................................................................................ 9

10.5 Trimming procedures ........................................................................................... 9

10.5.1 Trimming / mowing ............................................................................................... 10

10.5.2 Closer trimming .................................................................................................... 10

Summary of content (15 pages)

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POWXG3016 EN 1 APPLICATION ...................................................................................... 3 2 DESCRIPTION (FIG.) ........................................................................... 3 3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ................................................................. 3 4 SYMBOLS ............................................................................................ 3 5 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 4 5.
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POWXG3016 EN 10.5.3 Fence / foundation trimming.................................................................................. 10 10.5.4 Trimming around trees .......................................................................................... 10 10.5.5 Scalping................................................................................................................ 10 10.5.6 Do not sweep with trimmer....................................................................................
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EN POWXG3016 BRUSH CUTTER 42.7CC POWXG3016 1 APPLICATION Depending on the assembled cutting tools, the bush cutter can be used to mow lawns or meadows, and to trim scrub, shrubs, bushes and very small trees. It is for private use. The device cannot be used for other purposes. WARNING! For your own safety, read this manual and general safety instructions carefully before using the appliance. Your power tool should only be passed on together with these instructions. 2 DESCRIPTION (FIG.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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EN POWXG3016 Denotes risk of personal injury or damage to the tool. Wear approved hearing protection and safety glasses. CE Conform de Europese toepasselijke standards op het gebied van veiligheid. Wear good and sturdy gloves! Keep a minimum distance of 15m between the machine and third parties during use. Wear good and solid working clothes! Watch out for particles generated by the cutting installation.
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POWXG3016                     EN DO NOT USE any attachment with this power head other than the ones recommended by our company. Serious injury to the operator or bystanders could result as well as damage to the machine. The blade guard and front handle guard is very important to the machine. It must be screwed up on the machine before the initial use. These guards must always be fixed when operating the machine. Check these guards before each use. If any damage (crack, break, etc.
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POWXG3016             EN Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the power source running. Allow engine exhaust components to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel containers inside, where is an open flame, such as a water heater. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the power source, but move the machine away from the area of spillage before starting. Always replace and securely tighten the fuel cap after refueling.
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EN POWXG3016 8 ASSEMBLY 8.1 Bike handle installation Install the U-handle on the fixing holder, install the clamp and fasten with the screws. 8.2 Installation protection guard Thread cutter    Remove the 2 screws from the guard. Position the guard so it can be fixed into place with the clamp and the screws. Tighten the screws 8.3 Installing the harness Harness   Harness hanger Adjust the harness hanger in a comfortable position Buckle the harness at the hanger 8.
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POWXG3016 8.4.2   EN Assembly spool Install the flange washer and cup washer on the spindle shaft. Install the spool and tighten it. STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY! Excessive vibration of blade means that it is not properly installed-stop engine immediately and check blade. Blade not properly installed will cause injury. 9 FUEL AND LUBRICATION 9.1 Fuel Use regular grade unleaded petrol mixed with 40:1 custom 2-cycle engine oil for best results. Use mixing ratios in Section FUEL MIXING TABLE below.
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EN POWXG3016 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10.1 Harness Warning: always wear shoulder harness when operating unit with a blade. Attach harness to trimmer after starting unit and engine is running at idle. Turn engine off before disconnecting shoulder harness. Adjust length of shoulder strap so stringhead is parallel to the ground as it hangs from the strap. A few practice swings without starting engine should be made to determine correct balance.
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POWXG3016 10.5.1 EN Trimming / mowing Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the stringhead during the procedure. Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at same level for even depth of cut. 10.5.2 Closer trimming Position trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of stringhead is above ground level and string contact occurs at proper cutting point. Always cut away from operator. Do not pull trimmer in towards operator. 10.5.
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EN POWXG3016 10.6 Cutting with blades AVOID KICKOUT Kickout refers to the reaction of a moving blade if it contacts a strong tree, brush or a solid object. The force that results violently pushes the blade away in an arc. Kickout may cause loss of control resulting in injury to the operator or bystanders. Do not use a blade near a chain link fence, metal stakes, landscape borders or building foundations. Do not cut with dull, cracked or damaged metal blade.
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EN POWXG3016 When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty, it can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with gasoline. 11.3 Carburettor adjustment The carburettor was pre-set at the factory for optimum performance. When further adjustment is necessary, contact the service department.
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EN POWXG3016 15 REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE      Remove sparking plug. Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from combustion chamber. Clean and gap sparking plug or install a new sparking plug with proper gap.(Fig. 24) Prepare unit for operation. Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixture. See Fuel and Lubrication Section. 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM Unit won’t start or starts but will not run. Unit starts, but engine has low power. Engine sputters. No power under load.
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POWXG3016 EN 17 WARRANTY               This product is warranted for a 36-month period effective from the date of purchase by the first user. This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding: batteries, chargers, defective parts subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and plugs, or accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc. ; damage or defects resulting from maltreatment, accidents or alterations; nor the cost of transportation.
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EN POWXG3016 19 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY VARO N.V. - Joseph Van Instraat 9 - BE2500 Lier - BELGIUM, declares that, Product: Brush cutter Trade mark: POWERplus Model: POWXG3016 is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.