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SYMBOLS

SYMBOLS

NAME

Safety Alert Symbol

Important:

Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. 

Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Read Your Operator's Manual

Wear eye and hearing protection

Keep bystanders away

Ricochet

No blade.

RPM Decal

Boots

Gloves

No Smoking

Petrol

Oil

Mix Petrol and Oil

Switch

EXPLANATION

Wear eye and

 hearing

 protection when operating this

equipment.

Keep all bystanders at least 15m (50 ft) away.

Danger of Ricochet.

Do not install any type of blade on this unit.

Rotational direction and maximum speed of the shaft for the

cutting attachment.

Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.

Wear non-slip, heavy-duty gloves.

Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling fuel tank.

Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an 

octane rarting of 87([R+M]/2) or higher.

Use synthetic 2-

stroke

 oil for air cooled engines.

Mix the fuel mix thoroughly and also each time before 

refuelling.
On/Off Switch

    = ON to Run

O = OFF to Stop

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to

potential safety concerns as well as operating and servicing

information. Please read all the information carefully to ensure

satification and safe use.

Indicates danger, warning or caution. it means attention!!!

Your safety is involved.

Fully press and release the prime bulb 8 times.

Conforms to all regulatory standards in the country in the EU 

where the product is purchased.

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Summary of Contents for PLT-3043YW

Page 1: ...PLT 3043YW TRIMMER OWNER S OPERATION MANUAL N197 ...

Page 2: ...Fig 1 Fig 3 6 5 1 3 2 7 8 4 19 Fig 2 9 7 13 10 11 12 20 Fig 4 25 26 23 24 22 21 53 Fig 5 9 12 14 ...

Page 3: ...Fig 7 Fig 9 Fig 10 Fig 8 5 4 3 Fig 6 29 28 27 30 20 Fig 11 32 31 35 34 33 32 16 17 18 19 15 ...

Page 4: ...Fig 13 Fig 14 Fig 15 Fig 12 35 31 36 47 37 37 41 38 36 34 Fig 16 39 40 Fig 17 41 42 43 ...

Page 5: ...Fig 18 44 45 46 ...

Page 6: ...aft for the cutting attachment Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Wear non slip heavy duty gloves Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling fuel tank Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rarting of 87 R M 2 or higher Use synthetic 2 stroke oil for air cooled engines Mix the fuel mix thoroughly and also each time before refuelling On Off Switch ON to...

Page 7: ...duals Symptoms may include tingling numbness and blanching of the fingers usually apparent upon exposure to cold Hereditary factors exposure to cold and dampness diet smoking and work practices are all thought to contribute to the develop ment of these symptoms It is presently unknown what if any vibrations or extent of exposure may contribute to the condition There are measures that can be taken ...

Page 8: ...e position 19 Primer bulb 20 Cutting blade 21 Rear Housing 23 Muffler Guard 24 Screws 25 Bent End Of Muffler Guard 26 Opening In Rear Housing 27 Dangerous Cutting Area 28 Best Cutting Area 29 Direction Of Rotation 30 Bump knob 31 Spool 32 Eyelets 33 Bump head 34 Slots 35 Spring 36 Arrow on spool 37 First line 38 Second line 39 Latch 40 Cover 41 Filter 42 Slots on air filter ASSEMBLY SAFETY GUARD F...

Page 9: ...0 ml 50 1 OPERATING THE TRIMMER FIG 5 Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height Always operate trimmer at full throttle Cut tall grass from the top down This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft h...

Page 10: ...picket fences cause extra line wear even breakage Stone and brick walls curbs and wood may wear line rapidly Avoid trees and shrubs Tree bark wood moldings siding and fence posts can easily be damaged by the line 5 STARTING AND STOPPING FIG 8 9 WARNING Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area breathing exhaust fumes can kill TO START A COLD ENGINE 1 Lay trimmer on a ...

Page 11: ...er clogged Replace fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ 6Yand NGK BPMR7A with 0 63 mm electrode gap Use an exact and replace replacement annually WARNING FUEL CAP A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately 3 Cut two pieces of string each being approximately 2 7 m long 4 Insert the first line 37 into the anchor hole 47 in the upper part of the sp...

Page 12: ... STARTING AND STOPPING section If engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug 4 Contact a servicing agent Release throttle trigger Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual Turn L needle counterclockwise 1 16 turn If L low needle 48 can not be turned counterclock wise do not force plastic limiter caps Contact a servicing agent Fig 18 Engine will not start Lever w...

Page 13: ...gSection recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment and no adjustments have been made since original purchase the unit should be taken to a factory authorized service agent for repair In most cases the needed adjustment is a simple task for the factory trained service representative 1 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 stroke oil mix 2 Clean air filter Refer to Replacing and Cleaning Air Filter...

Page 14: ...h and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 98 37 EC and other relevant directives like EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and Outdoor Directive 2000 14 EC 79 113 EEC To effect correct application of the health and safety requirements stated in the EEC directives the following European and or national standards and or technical specifications were consulted EN ISO 14982 1998 ISO 7916 7917 EN ISO 11...

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