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eight

Without fuel and string head

Without fuel, w/string head

Fuel tank volume

Cutting swath

Engine displacement

Maximum engine performance

(in accordance with ISO 8893)

Maximum rotational frequency of the the spindle

Engine speed (rotational frequency) at

recommended max. spindle rtational frequency

Engine speed (rotational frequency) at idle

Fuel consumption (in accordance with ISO 8893)

at max. engine performance

Specific fuel consumption (in accordance with ISO 8893)

at max. engine performance

Vi

bration level idling

Front handle

Rear handle

Vi

bration level racing

Front handle

Rear handle

Sound pressure level (in accordance with

EN ISO 1

1806:1997, ISO 7917:1987)

Sound power level (in accordance with ISO 10884)

4.69 Kg

5.08 Kg

425 cm

3

433 mm

30 cc

0.78 kW

9000 min

-1

12500 min

-1

2000-2500 min

-1

0.52 kg/h

0.47 kg/h

5.9 m/s

2

3.7 m/s

2

8.2 m/s

2

8.6 m/s

2

102 LpA (dBA)

113 LwA (dBpA)

Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep

bump head below waist level. Never cut with the bump

head located over 76 cm or more above the ground.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE

SPECIFICATION

DESCRIPTION

1. Starter Grip

2. Shaft

3. Throttle Trigger

4. On / Off Switch

5. Safety Button

6. Engine Housing

7. Safety Guard

8. Cutting Line

9. Bolt

10. Flat Washer

11. Lock Washer

12. Wing nut

13. Bracket

14. Front handle

15. Choke lever

16. Run position

17. Half choke position

18. Full choke 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

 (FIG. 2)

1. Remove wing nut (12), flat washer (10), lock washer (11),

and bolt (9) from the Owner's Kit.

2. Place safety guard (7) over shaft (2) and bracket (13).
3. Install bolt through the slots in the tabs on safety

guard and bracket on driveshaft housing.

4. Install flat washer, lock washer and wing nut.

4. Tighten Securely.

MUFFLER GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. 4)

1. Remove muffler guard (23) and two screws (24) from the 

owner's kit.

47. Anchor hole

43. Tabs air filter cover

44. Idle speed screw

45. "L" Low needle

46.  "H"  High  needle

22. Torx Wrench

48. Fuel cap

NOTE:

: Make sure the bent end of the muffler guard (25) fits

securely into the opening of the rear housing (26).

2. Attach the muffler guard to the rear housing (21).

3. Using the torx wrench supplied, install the two screws

and tighten securely.

- 3 -

FRONT  HANDLE (FIG. 3)

1. Remove the front handle (14), bolt, and wing nut from the

Ownerʼs Kit.

2. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive

shaft housing and move it to a comfortable position.

3. Place the bolt through the front handle as shown, then

install the wing nut.

4. Tighten wing nut securely.

NOTE:

  Do not attempt to remove or modify the spacer.

This spacer limits the upper position of the handle grip.

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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