The Handy THPK45CH, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION 

1. Before starting trimming, check that all the safety devices are attached. The nylon cutting head is fixed securely, the Allen 

wrench has been removed and the nylon cord is the appropriate length. 

2. When using the trimmer, be sure to wear goggles, hearing protection and gloves.

10. TRIMMING 

1. Wear the harness and hold the brush cutter handle to start operation. Fig. 19 
2. Move the brush cutter attachment from right to left. Be careful of thrown objects. Never use the right side of a nylon cutting head to cut grass! 
  Fig. 20 
3. If you have to slant the nylon cutting attachment or blade cutting attachment downward make sure to tilt it towards the cutting side.   
    Take care not to drag the head on the ground. 

  Fig.19                               

Fig.20 

11. MAINTENANCE

11-1. Cleaning the air cleaner 

A dirty air cleaner will choke the engine, therefore causing the engine   
to stop. 
Wash the air cleaner as required.   
Replace the cleaner when it becomes dirty.   
1. Detach the cleaner mounting screws and remove the cleaner cover. 

2. Remove the element. 
3. Follow the same procedure as in Fig.21.            
 
 
 

Fig.21 

 
11-2. Lubricating the gear housing with grease 

The gear housing has a greasing port. Remove the greasing ports screw and feed grease into port. Grease the port after every 20 hours of 
operation. Fig.22 

 Fig.22      

 Fig.23 

 
11-3. Checking the gear housing mounting screws 

Loose gear housing fixing screws are very dangerous even though they have covers to prevent them from coming off. Be sure to check them 
before operating the trimmer. Tighten the screws securely with the Allen wrench provided with the trimmer. 

11-4. Spark plug 

The spark plugs have a standard electrode-to-electrode distance of 0.6 to 0.7mm Fig.23 
The spark plug electrodes are dry and brown under optimum operating conditions. Clean as necessary.   
Use spark plugs designated for the engine.   

11-5. Fuel strainer cleaning 

The fuel hose has a felt strainer at its end (in the fuel tank) to prevent foreign matter such as sand from entering the carburetor. Clean the strainer 
as required because the pump cannot suck up fuel if the strainer is clogged, which would cause the engine to stop. Replace the felt strainer if it is 
clogged or damaged. 

CAUTION 

The trimmer was designed to cut weeds, grass and similar soft vegetation. 

Never use the trimmer for any other applications!