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CONTENTS
Contents
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 certify 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 CARB Tier II. The Emissions Compliance
Period referred to on the emissions Compliance label
indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine
has been shown to meet Federal and California emisson
requirements.
Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.
KEY
TO SYMBOLS
Symbols
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CONTENTS
Contents
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Note the following before starting: ................................ 3
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 ........................................................ 9
ASSEMBL
Y
Fitting the J-handle
..................................................... 11
Assembling the cutting equipment ............................... 11
Fitting the guard extension ........................................... 11
Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter ..... 12
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ............... 12
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel saf
ety ................................................................... 13
Fuel .............................................................................. 13
Fueling ......................................................................... 14
ST
ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec
k before starting ................................................... 15
Starting and stopping ................................................... 15
W
ORKING TECHNIQUES
Gener
al working instructions ....................................... 17
MAINTENANCE
Carb
uretor .................................................................... 19
Muffler .......................................................................... 21
Cooling system ............................................................ 21
Bevel gear .................................................................... 21
Air filter ......................................................................... 22
Spark plug .................................................................... 22
Maintenance schedule ................................................. 23
TECHNICAL D
ATA
T
echnical data .............................................................. 24
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR
OL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
Y
OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ..... 25
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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.
TWC