While tightening, the blade assembly can beTighten counterclockwise.
held fast by inserting the wrench or the screw-
5) While tightening, the head assembly can be
driver supplied into the cap and gearcase holes. held fast by inserting the wrench or the screw-
To do this, rotate the cap intil the two holesdriver supplied into the holes as already shown
coincide. for blade assembly.
4) Assemble nylon string head as illustrated:
WARNING: Do not use the guard for the nylon
a) Flange guard - b) Upper cap - c)Guard d)string head (18) when using a metal blade.
Nylon string head
G. Handle assembly
DOUBLE HANDLE
Adjust and secure double hand clamp by tighten-
ing the screws.
H. Starting and stopping the engine
WARNING: First read sections: SAFETY RULES,you see fuel begin to return back through tube
SAFETY USAGE and SYMBOLS.(D) to the fuel tank. Pull the starter handle until
STARTING A COLD ENGINEthe engine runs.
1) Position the on/off switch to the I (ON) HOT ENGINE STARTING WITH
position, away from the �STOPE position.1) STOP switch on START position I. Trigger on
2) Rotate the choke lever in the direction illustratedidle position (released).
by the arrows. This engages the fast idle system.Choke towards (open position ).
5) Depress the safety lever (S), squeeze the
3) Squeeze the primer bulb (C) several times
accelerator trigger (A) and push the throttle
until you see fuel begin to return back through
advance forwards (B). Now release the
the tube (D) towards the fuel tank. Push theaccelerator trigger (A) and then the throttle
decompression valve (B) down if your models
advance (B).
is fitted with one. Pull the starter handle until3) Press the primer bulb (C) several times until
the engine starts.you see fuel going back to carburetor through
4) Hold the machine safely and allow the enginepipe (D). Pull starter rope.
to run for a few seconds. Grip the control han-WARNING: when the throttle (B) advance is
dle firmly, pushing down on the safety trigger
engaged, the head or blade rotates.
(S) and then squeezing the accelerator trigger
5) ENGINE STOPPING
(A). This action automatically releases the
spring loaded choke lever (E) disengaging thePress the stop switch moving it to STOP posi-
fast idle system.tion 0.
WARNING: The fast idle system does cause theWARNING: when the engine is switched off
cutting attachment to rotate when engaged.rotating parts, blade or nylon string head, will
keep on rotating for a few seconds. Hold the
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
machine until all parts come to a standstill.
Position the on/off switch to the I (ON) posi-N.B. In an emergency the above mentioned
tion.delay in stopping may be shortened by
Squeeze the primer bulb (C) several times untiltouching blade parallel on the ground.
I. Carburettor adjustment
To adjust the idle speed, however, proceed as fol-If the cutting attachment does move or the engine
lows:runs too fast, slowly turn screw �TO in an anticlock-
With engine running and warm, slowly turn screwwise direction until the correct speed is obtained.
�TO clockwise until the engine runs smoothly withPrecise numerical engine speed settings are men-
a consistent noise level but without making thetioned in the technical detail chart in the front of
cutting head rotate. the ownerOs manual.
L. Regular maintenance
From time to time ensure all screws are tight.blade have been assembled correctly (see sec-
Replace damaged, worn, cracked or warpedtions NYLON STRING HEAD and BLADE
blades. Always make sure nylon string head orASSEMBLY) and blade fastener is tightened.
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