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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.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal emissions requirements.
KEY
TO SYMBOLS
Symbols
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CONTENTS
Contents
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Note the following before starting: ........................ 3
INTR
ODUCTION
Dear customer!
..................................................... 4
WHA
T IS WHAT?
What is what on the br
ush cutter? ........................ 5
What is what on the brush cutter? ........................ 6
What is what on the brush cutter? ........................ 7
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
Impor
tant .............................................................. 8
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8
Machine
′
s safety equipment ................................. 9
Cutting equipment ................................................ 12
ASSEMBL
Y
Assemb
ling the handlebar and throttle ................. 15
Transport position, handlebar ............................... 15
Assembling the cutting equipment ....................... 15
Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass
blade and ball-bearing-mounted support cup .......
16
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade .................. 16
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy
SII .........................................................................
17
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ....... 18
Adjusting the harness and brush cutter ................ 18
Balance X ............................................................. 18
Balance XT ........................................................... 19
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel saf
ety ............................................................ 21
Fuel ...................................................................... 21
Fueling .................................................................. 22
ST
ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec
k before starting ........................................... 23
Starting and stopping ........................................... 23
W
ORKING TECHNIQUES
Gener
al working instructions ................................ 25
MAINTENANCE
Carb
uretor ............................................................ 29
Muffler .................................................................. 30
Cooling system ..................................................... 30
Air filter ................................................................. 30
Bevel gear ............................................................ 31
Drive shaft ............................................................ 31
Spark plug ............................................................ 31
Winter use ............................................................ 31
Maintenance schedule ......................................... 33
TECHNICAL D
ATA
T
echnical data ....................................................... 34
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR
OL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
Y
OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 38
!
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.