Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols ................................................................ 28
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 29
Note the following before starting: ........................ 29
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 30
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what? ....................................................... 31
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important .............................................................. 32
Personal protective equipment ............................. 32
Machine's safety equipment ................................. 33
Cutting equipment ................................................ 36
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the loop handle .......................................... 37
Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft . 37
Assembling the cutting equipment ....................... 38
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel handling ........................................................ 40
Fuel ...................................................................... 40
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting ........................................... 42
Starting and stopping ........................................... 42
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions ................................ 44
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor ............................................................ 46
Muffler .................................................................. 46
Cooling system ..................................................... 47
Spark plug ............................................................ 47
Two-piece shaft ................................................... 47
Air filter ................................................................. 47
Maintenance schedule ......................................... 49
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ...................................................... 50
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 52
CONTENTS
Note the following before
starting:
Please read the operator'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.
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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 and Californian emissions requirements.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise
can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved
hearing protection.
WARNING! 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.
WARNING! 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.
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