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English
MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS
NOTE:
Some units do not carry them.
Symbols
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
It is important that you read, fully
understand and observe the following
safety precautions and warnings. Careless
or improper use of the unit may cause
serious or fatal injury.
START
On/Start
STOP
O
ff
/Stop
Read, understand and follow all warnings
and instructions in this manual and on
the unit.
Fuel and oil mixture
Always wear eye, head and ear protectors
when using this unit.
Idle speed adjustment
Keep all children, bystanders and helpers
15 m away from the unit. If anyone
approaches you, stop the engine and
cutting attachment immediately.
Priming pump
Be careful of thrown objects.
4
Guaranteed Sound power level
min
-1
Shows maximum shaft speed. Do not use
the cutting attachment whose max rpm is
below the shaft rpm.
Hot Surface – Contact with hot surface
can cause serious burns.
Gloves should be worn when necessary,
e.g., when assembling cutting equipment.
Blade thrust may occur when the
spinning blade contacts a solid object
in the critical area. A dangerous
reaction may occur causing the entire
unit and operator to be thrust violently.
This reaction is called blade thrust. As
a result, the operator may lose control
of the unit which may cause serious or
fatal injury. Blade thrust is more likely
to occur in areas where it is di
ffi
cult to
see the material to be cut.
Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear.
Choke - Run position (Open)
Choke - Start position (Closed)
Indicate handle location. Do not attach
handle above this point.
Before using your machine
• Read the manual carefully.
• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted.
• Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See “MAINTENANCE”.
Contents
WHAT IS WHAT .................................................................................7
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................8
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................9
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ..............................................................9
OPERATING PROCEDURES ..........................................................10
MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................14
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