Getting To Know The Machine - Hornbach T 26 J Manuel D'utilisation

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting to know the machine ......................... 1

Safety regulations .......................................... 2
Operating instructions .................................... 5
1. Machine assembly ................................... 5
2. Preparing to work ..................................... 6
3. Using the machine ................................... 7
4. Operating modes and work techniques ..... 8
5. Routine maintenance ............................... 9
6. Extraordinary maintenance ................... 10
7. Diagnostics ............................................ 10
HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain par-
ticularly significant information and are marked
with various levels of highlighting with the follow-
ing meaning:
NOTE or
IMPORTANT These give details or further infor-
mation on what has already been said, and aim
to prevent damage to the machine or cause other
damage.
WARNING! Non-observance will result in
the risk of injury to oneself or others.
DANGER! Non-observance will result in
the risk of serious injury or death to oneself
or others.
GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE
NOTE - The images corresponding to the ref-
erences are found on page ii of this manual.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
AND ITS RANGE OF USE
This machine is a garden tool, and precisely a
portable brush cutter/grass edge trimmer with
combustion engine for home use.
The machine is essentially composed of an en-
gine which, employing a transmission shaft en-
closed in a tube and an angle transmission,
drives a cutting device that is configured in vari-
ous ways for carrying out different functions
The operator is able to sustain the machine with
the aid of a harness and can operate the main
controls, always keeping a safe distance from
the cutting device.
Intended use
This machine was designed and manufactured
for:
– cutting grass and non-woody vegetation, us-
ing a nylon line (e.g. around the edges of
lawns, flowerbeds, walls, fences and small
grassy areas to tidy up the cutting done using
a mower).
User types
This machine is intended for use by consumers,
i.e. non-professional operators. The machine is
intended for "DIY" use only.
Improper use
Any other use differing from the above men-
tioned ones could be hazardous and harm peo-
ple and/or damage things.
Examples of improper use may include, but are
not limited to:
– using the machine for sweeping;
– trimming hedges or other jobs in which the cut-
ting device is not used on ground level;
– using the machine with the cutting device
above the operator's belt level;
– use of the machine for cutting non-plant ma-
terial;
– use of the machine by more than one person.
IDENTIFICATION LABEL AND MACHINE
COMPONENTS
1. Sound power level
2. Conformity marking
3. Month / Year of manufacture
4. Type of machine
5. Serial number
6. Name and address of manufacturer
7. Emission number
8. Article code
11. Power unit
12. Drive tube
13. Drive tube terminal
14. Cutting line head
15. Cutting device guard
16. Front handgrip
17. Rear handgrip
18. Spark plug
31. Engine stop switch
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