enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuelTo prevent possible restarting problems avoid
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilotrunning the fuel tank dry.
light such as in a furnace, water heater, clothesThis also helps to extend engine life.
dryer etc. Petrol fumes can cause an explosion or
a fire. Never store large amounts of fuel.
E. Starting and stopping the engine
Starting a cold engineStarting a warm engine
1 Move stop switch to on position. Depress the1 Stop switch to on position.
primer bulb 5 times.2 Depress the primer bulb 5 times if the fuel
2 Move choke lever to position.tank has run empty.
3 Pull starter rope until engine fires once.3 Ensure the choke is on position.
1
4 Move choke lever to /2position.4 Pull starter handle until engine runs. Allow
5 Pull starter rope until engine fires. Allowengine to run for 15 seconds.
engine to warm up for 15 seconds.5 If the engine fails to start repeat points 4, 5
6 Move choke lever to position.and 6 for �Starting a cold engine.O
7 To stop engine, push stop switch to stop
position.
If the engine fails to start repeat the above proce-
dure.
F. Cutting instructions
Y If unfamiliar with trimming or cutting tech-resuming trimming, check that your stance is
niques, practice the procedure with engine incorrect.
�OffO position.Y Always be sure of your footing. Do not over-
Y Clear work area of debris such as cans, bot-reach.
tles, rocks etc. Striking objects can cause seri-Y Do not use hedgetrimmer while standing on a
ous injury to operator, bystanders and equip-ladder or other unstable surfaces. If trimming
ment. If an object is hit accidentally, immedi-tall hedges or bushes, use scaffolding which is
ately turn off engine and examine equipment.stable and secure.
Y Always hold unit firmly with both hands,Y Do not operate the machine if the blades are
thumbs and fingers encircling handles.damaged or excessively worn.
Y Always trim or cut at high engine speeds. DoY To reduce any fire hazard keep the engine and
not run engine slowly at start or during cuttingmuffler free of debris, leaves or excessive lubri-
operations.cant.
Y Do not use this unit for purposes other than
Trimming Procedures
trimming shrubs, hedges or bushes.
WARNING:Wear heavy duty gloves when oper-
Y Never raise hedgetrimmer above chest heightating this unit.
during operation.
There are two trimming procedures: Horizontal A
Y Do not operate unit with other people or ani-
and Vertical B.
mals in the immediate vicinity.
Y The horizontal trimming position is used to cut
Y Always ensure the handle and guard is fitted in
the top of bushes, shrubs or hedges. Always
place when using the machine. Never attempt
trim from right to left. Do not use hedgetrim-
to use an incomplete machine or one which
mer above chest height.
has been modified by anyone other than an
Y The vertical trimming procedure is used to cut
authorised service dealer.the sides of bushes, shrubs and hedges.
Using your hedgetrimmerAlways cut from bottom to top.
Y Your hedgetrimmer is equipped with a cen-1 Place right hand on rear handle assembly and
trifugal clutch so the cutting blades will stopleft hand on the front handle.
moving when the engine is at idle. If the2 Trim area to be cut whilst squeezing throttle
blades move when the engine is at idle, thetrigger to maximum extent. When finished
carburettor idle speed needs adjusting. If thisrelease throttle trigger. Allow engine to return
does not solve the problem, do not use theto idle position. Blade action should stop.
hedgetrimmer - take it immediately to anMove to next section to be cut.
Authorised Service Agent.3 After moving to the next section, make sure
Y Always allow the engine to idle before movingyou are standing on firm ground, squeeze trig-
from one section of the bush or hedge toger to full extent and resume trimming.
another. Wait until blades stop moving. Before
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