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Note the f
ollowing before
starting:
Please read the oper
ator’s manual carefully.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
This label certifies that the product has been certified in
accordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 1.
This engine label certifies that the product is certified in
accordance with American exhaust emissions
requirements EPA Ph II and Californian exhaust and
evaporative emissions requirements CARB Tier III. The
Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
emissions compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has shown to meet
Federal and Californian emission requirements. Category
C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.
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INTR
ODUCTION
Dear customer!
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WHA
T IS WHAT?
What is what on the clear
ing saw? 5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
Impor
tant 6
Personal protective equipment 6
Machine
′
s safety equipment 7
Cutting equipment 10
ASSEMBL
Y
Assemb
ling the handlebar and throttle 13
Assembling the cutting equipment 13
Fitting the guard extension 13
Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter 14
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade 14
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments 15
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw 16
Standard harness 16
Triobalance harness 16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel saf
ety 18
Fuel 18
Fueling 19
ST
ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec
k before starting 20
Starting and stopping 20
W
ORKING TECHNIQUES
Gener
al working instructions 22
MAINTENANCE
Carb
uretor 26
Muffler 28
Cooling system 29
Bevel gear 29
Air filter 29
Spark plug 30
Maintenance schedule 31
TECHNICAL D
ATA
T
echnical data 32
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
Y
OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 34
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W
ARNING! Long-term exposure to noise
can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved
hearing protection.
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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.
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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.
TWC