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enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel

fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot

light such as in a furnace, water heater, clothes

dryer etc. Petrol fumes can cause an explosion or

a fire. Never store large amounts of fuel.

To prevent possible restarting problems avoid

running the fuel tank dry.

This also helps to extend engine life.

F. Cutting instructions

E. Starting and stopping the engine

Starting a cold engine

1 Move stop switch to on position. Depress the

primer bulb 5 times.

2 Move choke lever to position.

3 Pull starter rope until engine fires once.

4 Move choke lever to

position.

5 Pull starter rope until engine fires. Allow

engine to warm up for 15 seconds.

6 Move choke lever to position.

7 To stop engine, push stop switch to stop

position.

If the engine fails to start repeat the above proce-

dure.

Starting a warm engine

1 Stop switch to on position.

2 Depress the primer bulb 5 times if the fuel

tank has run empty.

3 Ensure the choke is on position.

4 Pull starter handle until engine runs. Allow

engine to run for 15 seconds.

5 If the engine fails to start repeat points 4, 5

and 6 for ‘Starting a cold engine.’

• If unfamiliar with trimming or cutting tech-

niques, practice the procedure with engine in

‘Off’ position.

• Clear work area of debris such as cans, bot-

tles, rocks etc. Striking objects can cause seri-

ous injury to operator, bystanders and equip-

ment. If an object is hit accidentally, immedi-

ately turn off engine and examine equipment.

• Always hold unit firmly with both hands,

thumbs and fingers encircling handles.

• Always trim or cut at high engine speeds. Do

not run engine slowly at start or during cutting

operations.

• Do not use this unit for purposes other than

trimming shrubs, hedges or bushes.

• Never raise hedgetrimmer above chest height

during operation.

• Do not operate unit with other people or ani-

mals in the immediate vicinity.

• Always ensure the handle and guard is fitted in

place when using the machine. Never attempt

to use an incomplete machine or one which

has been modified by anyone other than an

authorised service dealer.

Using your hedgetrimmer

• Your hedgetrimmer is equipped with a cen-

trifugal clutch so the cutting blades will stop

moving when the engine is at idle. If the

blades move when the engine is at idle, the

carburettor idle speed needs adjusting. If this

does not solve the problem, do not use the

hedgetrimmer - take it immediately to an

Authorised Service Agent.

• Always allow the engine to idle before moving

from one section of the bush or hedge to

another. Wait until blades stop moving. Before

resuming trimming, check that your stance is

correct.

• Always be sure of your footing. Do not over-

reach.

• Do not use hedgetrimmer while standing on a

ladder or other unstable surfaces. If trimming

tall hedges or bushes, use scaffolding which is

stable and secure.

• Do not operate the machine if the blades are

damaged or excessively worn.

• To reduce any fire hazard keep the engine and

muffler free of debris, leaves or excessive lubri-

cant.

Trimming Procedures

WARNING: Wear heavy duty gloves when oper-

ating this unit.

There are two trimming procedures: Horizontal A

and Vertical B.

• The horizontal trimming position is used to cut

the top of bushes, shrubs or hedges. Always

trim from right to left. Do not use hedgetrim-

mer above chest height.

• The vertical trimming procedure is used to cut

the sides of bushes, shrubs and hedges.

Always cut from bottom to top.

1 Place right hand on rear handle assembly and

left hand on the front handle.

2 Trim area to be cut whilst squeezing throttle

trigger to maximum extent. When finished

release throttle trigger. Allow engine to return

to idle position. Blade action should stop.

Move to next section to be cut.

3 After moving to the next section, make sure

you are standing on firm ground, squeeze trig-

ger to full extent and resume trimming.

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