Operator’s Manual
Please read these instructions and make sure you understand them before using the machine.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
Only intended for trimmer heads.
Symbols
WARNING: Clearing saws, brush-
cutters and trimmers can be dan-
gerous! Careless or incorrect use
can result in serious or fatal
injury to the operator or others.
Please read the operator’s manual
carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions
before using the machine.
Use unleaded or quality leaded
gasoline and two--stroke oil
mixed at a ratio of 2% (1:50).
Other symbols/decals on the machine
refer to special certification requirements
for certain markets.
Always wear:
S Hearing protection
S Approved eye protection
Stop the engine by pushing
and holding the stop switch
in the STOP position until the
engine stops before carrying
out any checks or maintenance.
Watch out for thrown objects and
ricochets.
The operator of the machine
must ensure, while working,
that no persons or animals
come closer than 50 feet
(15 meters).
Regular cleaning is required.
Visual check.
Arrows which show limits for
handle positioning.
Approved eye protection must
always be used.
Always wear approved protective
gloves.
Wear sturdy, non--slip boots.
Only use non--metallic, flexible
cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer
heads with trimmer line.
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FIRST AID KIT
Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Personal protective equipment
IMPORTANT! Whenever you use a clear-
ing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you must
wear personal protective equipment that is
approved by the authorities. Personal
protective equipment does not eliminate
the risk of accidents, but it can reduce the
effects of an injury in the event of an acci-
dent. Ask your dealer for help when
Machine’s safety equipment
This section describes the machine’s safe-
ty equipment, its purpose, and how checks
and maintenance should be carried out to
ensure that it operates correctly. See the
“Know your trimmer ” section to locate
where this equipment is positioned on your
machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced
and the risk of accidents can increase if
machine maintenance is not carried out
correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further
information please contact your nearest ser-
vicing dealer.
choosing protective equipment.
WARNING: Listen out for warn-
ing signals or shouts when you are
wearing hearing protection. Always
remove your hearing protection as
soon as the engine stops.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary,
e.g., when fitting cutting attachments.
WARNING: Never use a machine
that has faulty safety equipment!
Carry out the inspection, mainte-
nance and service routines listed in
this section.
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides
adequate noise reduction.
Stop switch
Make sure the engine stops when you push
and hold the stop switch.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If
you use a visor then you must also wear
approved protective goggles. Approved
protective goggles must comply with
standard ANSI Z87.1.
Cutting attachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose ob-
jects from being thrown towards the opera-
tor. The guard also protects the operator
from accidental contact with the cutting at-
tachment.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non--slip boots.
CLOTHING
WARNING: Never use a cutting
attachment without an approved
guard. See the section on “Technical
data”. If an incorrect or faulty guard
is fitted this can cause serious
personal injury.
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and
avoid loose clothing that can catch on
twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,
long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder level.
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Cutting equipment
A trimmer head is intended for trimming
grass.
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an
incorrect cutting attachment increases the
level of vibration.
WARNING: Overexposure to
vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people
who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experi-
ence symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength,
changes in skin color or condition.
These symptoms normally appear
in the fingers, hands or wrists. The
risk increases at low temperatures.
Checking, maintaining and
servicing the machine’s
safety equipment
IMPORTANT!
All servicing and repair work on the machine
requires special training. This is especially
true of the machine’s safety equipment. If
your machine fails any of the checks de-
scribed below you must contact your service
agent. When you buy any of our products we
guarantee the availability of professional re-
pairs and service. If the retailer who sells
your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask
him for the address of your nearest service
agent.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise
level and to direct the exhaust gases away
from the operator.
CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic
converter designed to reduce harmful ex-
haust gases.
Stop switch
S Start the engine and make sure the engine
stops when you push and hold the stop
switch.
For mufflers, it is very important that you fol-
low the instructions on checking, maintain-
ing, and servicing your machine.
See Checking, maintaining and servicing the
machine’s safety equipment section.
Cutting attachment guard
WARNING: Mufflers fitted with
catalytic converters get very hot
during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also ap-
plies at idle speed. Contact can re-
sult in burns to the skin. Remember
the risk of fire!
S Ensure that the guard is undamaged and
is not cracked.
WARNING: The inside of the
muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with
these elements in the event of a
damaged muffler.
WARNING: Bear in mind that:
Engine exhaust fumes contain car-
bon monoxide, which can cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. For
this reason you should not start or
run the machine indoors, or any-
where that is poorly ventilated.
The exhaust fumes from the engine
are hot and may contain sparks
which can start a fire. Never start
the machine indoors or near com-
bustible material!
S Replace the guard if it has been exposed
to impact or is cracked.
S Always use the recommended guard for
the cutting attachment you are using. See
section on “Technical data”.
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Muffler
WARNING: Never use a machine
with faulty safety equipment. The
machine’s safety equipment must be
checked and maintained as
described in this section.
S Never use a machine that has a faulty
muffler.
If your machine fails any of these
checks contact your service agent to
get it repaired.
IMPORTANT!
This section describes how to choose and
maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
Obtain maximum cutting performance.
Extend the life of cutting equipment.
Only use cutting attachments with the guards
we recommend! See the section on
“Technical data”.
S Regularly check that the muffler is securely
attached to the machine.
Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach-
ment to check the correct way to load the
trimmer line and the correct line diameter.
Trimmer head
S The muffler on this unit is equipped with a
special spark arrestor mesh. The mesh
should be checked and, if necessary.
cleaned by a servicing dealer. A blocked
mesh will cause the machine to overheat,
which can lead to serious damage. Never
use a muffler with a defective spark arres-
tor mesh. See the Maintenance section.
S Only use the recommended cutting at-
tachments. See the section on “Technical
data”.
S Smaller machines generally require small
trimmer heads and vice versa. This is be-
cause when clearing using trimmer line
the engine must throw out the trimmer
line radially from the trimmer head and
overcome the resistance of the grass
being cleared.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and
maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
S Obtain maximum cutting performance.
S Extend the life of cutting equipment.
General rules:
S The length of the trimmer line is also im-
portant. A longer trimmer line requires
greater engine power than a shorter
trimmer line of the same diameter.
S Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer
guard is intact. This is used to cut the
trimmer line to the correct length.
S To increase the life of the trimmer line it
can be soaked in water for a couple of
days. This will make the line tougher so
that it lasts longer.
1. Only use cutting attachments with the
guards we recommend! See the section
on “Technical Data”.
2. Check the cutting attachment for damage
or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment
should always be replaced.
IMPORTANT!
Always ensure the trimmer line is wound
tightly and evenly around the drum, other-
wise the machine will generate harmful
vibration.
WARNING: Always stop the en-
gine before doing any work on the
cutting attachment. This continues
to rotate even after the throttle has
been released. Ensure that the
cutting attachment has stopped
completely and disconnect the
lead from the spark plug before
you start to work on it.
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General safety precautions
WARNING: A faulty cutting at-
tachment may increase the risk of
accidents.
IMPORTANT!
S The machine is only designed for trimming
grass.
Personal protection
S The only accessories you can operate
with this engine unit are the cutting at-
tachments we recommend in the “Tech-
nical data” section.
S Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Never use the machine if you are tired, if
you have drunk alcohol, or if you are tak-
ing medication that could affect your vi-
sion, your judgment or your coordination.
S Never use the machine in extreme weath-
er conditions such as severe cold, very hot
and/or humid climates.
S Never use a machine that has been modi-
fied in any way from its original specifica-
tion.
S Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions in the “Personal protective
equipment” section.
S Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry
out the checks, maintenance and service
instructions described in this manual.
Some maintenance and service measures
must be carried out by trained and quali-
fied specialists. See instructions in the
“Maintenance” section.
S All covers and guards must be fitted before
starting. Make sure the spark plug cap and
lead are not damaged. Otherwise you
could get an electric shock.
S Always wear boots and
other equipment described
in the “Personal protective
equipment” section.
S Always wear working
clothes and heavy--duty
long pants.
S Never wear loose fitting
clothes or jewelry.
S Persons with long hair
should (for personal safety)
put their hair up.
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
S Never allow children to use the machine.
S Ensure no one comes closer than 50 feet
(15 meters) when working.
S Never allow anyone else to use the
machine without first ensuring that they
have understood the contents of the
operator’s manual.
Safety instructions before starting
work
S The machine operator must ensure that
no people or animals come closer than
50 feet (15 meters) while working.
S Stay clear of spinning line.
S Secure or remove loose clothing or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tas-
sels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
S Inspect the working area. Remove any
objects such as stones, broken glass,
nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be
thrown or can wrap around the cutting
head or shaft.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always keep the engine on the right hand
side of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep trimmer head below waist level and
away from all parts of your body. Do not
raise engine above your waist.
S Keep others at a safe distance. Children,
animals, onlookers and helpers should
stand outside of the safety zone of 50
feet (15 meters). Stop the machine im-
mediately if anyone should approach.
S Check the entire machine before starting
work. Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leakage and that all safety guards
and covers are complete and fastened
securely. Check all nuts and bolts.
S Keep all parts of your body away from
muffler and spinning line. Keep engine be-
low waist level. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, roof-
tops, etc.
S Check the cutting head
for cracks or any other
damage.
S Ensure the trimmer guard
is mounted and not
damaged.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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S Check that the trimmer head and guard
S Never start the machine:
are correctly secured.
S If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off
the spillage and allow remaining fuel to
evaporate.
S When adjusting the carburetor, make sure
the lower end is supported and that no one
is in the immediate vicinity.
S Make sure the cutting head does not rotate
when idling.
S Make sure the handle and safety features
are in order. Never use a machine that has
parts missing or has been changed in
relation to the specification.
S Only use the machine for the purpose for
which it was intended.
S If you have spilled fuel on yourself or
your clothes, change your clothes. Wash
any part of your body that has come in
contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
S If the machine is leaking fuel. Check
regularly for leaks from the fuel cap
and fuel lines.
S Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is
a skin irritant and may even cause
skin changes.
Transporting and storage
Starting
S Store and transport the machine and fuel
so that there is no risk of any leakage or
fumes coming into contact with sparks or
naked flames, for example, from electri-
cal machinery, electric motors, electrical
relays/switches or boilers.
S When storing and transporting fuel al-
ways use approved containers intended
for this purpose.
S When storing the machine for long peri-
ods the fuel tank must be emptied. Con-
tact your local gas station to find out
where to dispose of excess fuel.
S Ensure the machine is cleaned and that
a complete service is carried out before
long--term storage.
WARNING: When the engine is
started with the choke in either the
choke or start throttle positions the
cutting attachment will start to
rotate immediately.
S Ensure that all of the engine covers and
housings are properly fitted before the unit
is started.
S Never start or attempt to run the unit with
the clutch, clutch drum, clutch cover, or
driveshaft removed.
S Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust
fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.
S Observe your surroundings and make sure
that there is no risk of people or animals
coming into contact with the cutting equip-
ment.
WARNING: Take care when han-
dling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of
fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.
General working instructions
IMPORTANT!
This section describes the basic safety pre-
cautions for working with trimmers. If you
encounter a situation where you are uncer-
tain how to proceed you should ask an ex-
pert. Contact your servicing dealer.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be
beyond your capability.
S See the “Starting and Stopping” section for
complete instructions.
Fuel safety
You must understand the difference between
forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass
trimming before use.
S Always use a fuel container with an anti--
spill valve.
S Never refuel the machine while the engine
is running.
Basic safety rules
S Always stop the engine and let it cool for a
few minutes before refueling.
S Make sure there is plenty of ventilation
when refueling or mixing fuel (gasoline and
2--stroke oil).
S Move the machine at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) from the refueling point before start-
1. Look around you:
S To ensure that people, animals or other
things cannot affect your control of the
machine.
S To ensure that people, animals, etc.,
do not come into contact with the cut-
ting attachment or loose objects that
are thrown out by the cutting attach-
ment.
Min. 10 ft.
(3 m)
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S CAUTION! Do not use the machine
S Reduce the risk of damaging plants by
shortening the trimmer line to 4--4 1/2 inches
(10--12 cm) and reducing the engine speed.
S When trimming you should use less than
full throttle so that the trimmer line lasts
longer and to reduce the wear on the
trimmer head.
unless you are able to call for help in
the event of an accident.
2. Do not use the machine in bad weather,
such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong
wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad
weather is tiring and often brings added
risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable
felling direction, etc.
Clearing
3. Make sure you can move and stand safely.
Check the area around you for possible ob-
stacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.)
in case you have to move suddenly. Take
great care when working on sloping ground.
S The clearing technique removes all un-
wanted vegetation. Keep the trimmer
head just above the ground and tilt it. Let
the end of the trimmer line strike the
ground around trees, posts, statues and
the like. CAUTION! This technique
increases the wear on the trimmer line.
4. Switch off the engine before moving to
another area.
5. Never put the machine down with the engine
running or while the cutting attachment is
rotating.
S The trimmer line wears quicker and must
be fed forward more often when working
against stones, brick, concrete, metal
fences, etc., than when coming into con-
tact with trees and wooden fences.
Basic working techniques
S Always slow the engine to idle speed after
each working operation. Long periods at
full throttle without any load on the engine
can lead to serious engine damage.
S It is recommended that the engine not
be operated for longer than 1 minute at
full throttle.
Cutting
WARNING: Sometimes branches
or grass get caught between the
guard and cutting attachment.
Always stop the engine before
cleaning.
S The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that
is difficult to reach using a normal lawn
mower. Keep the trimmer line parallel to
the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing
the trimmer head against the ground as
this can ruin the lawn and damage the
tool.
Grass trimming using a trimmer head
Trimming
S Hold the trimmer head just above the
ground at an angle. It is the end of the trim-
mer line that does the work. Let the trim-
mer line work at its own pace. Never press
the trimmer line into the area to be cut.
S Do not allow the trimmer head to con--
stantly come into contact with the ground
during normal cutting. Constant contact
of this type can cause damage and wear
to the trimmer head.
S The trimmer line can easily remove grass
and weeds up against walls, fences, trees
and borders, however it can also damage
sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and
damage fence posts.
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Sweeping
WARNING: Neither the operator
of the machine nor anyone else may
attempt to remove the cut material
while the engine is running or the
trimmer line is rotating, as this can
result in serious injury. Stop the
engine and trimmer head before you
remove material that has wound
around the drive shaft as otherwise
there is a risk of injury. The bevel
gear can get hot during use and may
remain so for a while afterwards. You
could get burned if you touch it.
S The fan effect of the rotating line can be
used for quick and easy clearing up.
Hold the trimmer line parallel to and
above the area to be swept and move
the tool to and fro.
WARNING: Watch out for thrown
objects. Always wear eye protection.
Never lean over the cutting attach-
ment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc.
can be thrown up into the eyes
causing blindness or serious injury.
Keep unauthorized persons at a dis-
tance. Children, animals, onlookers
and helpers should be kept outside
the safety zone of 50 feet (15 meters).
Stop the machine immediately if
anyone approaches.
S When cutting and sweeping you should
use full throttle to obtain the best results.
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Know your trimmer
1. Trimmer head
2. Grease filler cap
3. Bevel gear
4. Cutting attachment guard
5. Shaft
6. Loop handle
7. Throttle control
8. Stop switch
10. Starter handle
11. Fuel tank
12. Choke control
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13. Primer bulb
14. Air filter cover
15. Handle adjustment
16. 2--stroke engine oil
17. Operator’s manual
9. Cylinder cover
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled cor-
rectly as shown in this manual.
Fitting the trimmer guard and
trimmer head
Fitting the loop handle
S Position the handle on the shaft. Note
that the handle must be mounted be-
tween the two arrows on the shaft.
S Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use
with the trimmer head. Hook the trimmer
guard/combination guard onto the fitting on
the shaft and secure with the wing nut (B).
B
S Fit the screw, securing pate and wing
nut as shown in the diagram.
S Tighten the wing nut.
A
S Turn the shaft until one of the holes in the
dust cup aligns with the corresponding
hole in the gear housing.
S Insert a small screwdriver (C) into the
aligned holes to lock the shaft.
C
S Screw on the trimmer head (D) in the op-
posite direction to the direction of rota-
tion.
D
S To dismantle, follow the instructions in
the reverse order.
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FUEL HANDLING
S Always start by flling half the amount of the
Fuel mixture
gasoline to be used. Then add the entire
amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.
Add the remaining amount of gasoline.
S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly
before filling the machine’s fuel tank.
CAUTION! The machine is equipped with
a two--stroke engine and must always be
run using a mixture of gasoline and two--
stroke engine oil. It is important to accu-
rately measure the amount of oil to be
mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is
obtained. When mixing small amounts of
fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastical-
ly affect the ratio of the mixture.
WARNING: Always ensure
there is adequate ventilation when
handling fuel.
Gasoline
S Do not mix more than one month’s sup-
ply of fuel at a time.
S If the machine is not used for some time,
the fuel tank should be emptied and
cleaned.
CAUTION! Always use high quality
unleaded gasoline.
WARNING: The catalytic con-
verter muffler gets very hot during
and after use. This also applies
during idling. Be aware of the fire
hazard, especially when working
near flammable substances and/or
vapors.
S This eno operate on
unleaded gasoline.
Fueling
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