Hayter Powertrim 407D, Powertrim 407E Owner's Handbook Manual
POWERTRIM
Code 407D
OWNER’S HANDBOOK
FROM SERIAL NO:407D001001 PART NO: 111-0443 (rev.0.)
ISSUE: 01-20-06
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OWNER’S INFORMATION 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4
INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS 7
ASSEMBLY 8
OPERATION 11
MAINTENANCE 14
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 20
REPAIR PARTS 22
Declared vibration emission values in accordance with Directive 98/37/EC.
Vibration Emission according to EN 836/A2:2001: 10 m/s2.
Values determined at the handle when the machine was operated stationary on a
concrete surface at 3600 min-1.
Declared Airborne Sound Power level of 106 dB(A) is in accordance with
Directive 2000/14/EC.
Sound Pressure Level at operator position 90 dB.
Values determined at ear according to the specifications of EN 836/A2:2001.
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Hayter Limited warrants to the original user / purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the
date of purchase. The manufacturers of the engine and battery pack system (where applicable)
furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network (Refer to
“Engine/Battery Pack Warranty Statement”). To qualify for the full benefit of the warranty, the warranty registration card must be returned within 60 days of purchase. Subject to the conditions and
exclusions noted in this limited warranty, we shall at our option, repair or replace any warranted
part during the applicable period. If you are in doubt or experience any difficulty, please consult a
Hayter Authorised Service Dealer for clarification..
To qualify for the extended warranty (second and third year) of the three year limited warranty, the
machine must have annual services carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer. These
chargeable services should be carried out within 12 and 24 months of the date of purchase.
Excluded from the extended warranty period are those items which are subject to normal wear
and tear e.g. tyres, wheels, cutterbars, cables, batteries and other consumable wearing parts.
All consumer machines which are fitted with a genuine Hayter friction disc as original equipment,
before use, are covered by a Lifetime Warranty against the engine crankshaft bending. Note:
friction washers, blade brake units and other such devices are not applicable. Only machines
fitted with a genuine Hayter friction disc, which are used in accordance with the recommended
operating and maintenance procedures, are covered.
This warranty does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with, altered, misused, abused
or used for hire, and will become invalid if non genuine Hayter parts are fitted. This warranty does
not cover minor mechanical adjustments unless they are due to defective materials or workmanship. Consult the Owner’s Handbook or a Hayter Authorised Service Dealer for assistance when
making these adjustments.
A warranty period of 90 days applies to machines used for commercial purposes.
To make a warranty claim, return the unit to a Hayter authorised dealer along with proof of purchase stating the machine serial number and date of purchase. The service receipt(s) or this
Owner’s Handbook with the 1st/2nd year service boxes fully completed, must be produced as
proof of entitlement to the extended warranty period. Subject to the conditions and exclusions in
this limited warranty, the authorised dealer will, at our option, repair or replace any warranted part
within the duration of the warranty period.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and is in addition to any statutory rights to
which you may be entitled and your statutory rights are not affected by this warranty. If you need
additional information concerning this written warranty, or assistance in obtaining services,
please write to:
HAYTER LIMITED,
Service Department,
Spellbrook,
Bishop’s Stortford,
Hertfordshire. CM23 4BU
LIMITED WARRANTY
1st Year
Service
Record
2nd Year
Service
Record
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SAFETY RULES
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OWNER’S INFORMATION
Know your product: If you understand the
unit and how the unit operates, you will get
the best performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn
the location and the function of the controls.
To help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the safety rules. Keep
this manual for future reference.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to indicate important safety precautions. This
symbol indicates: “Attention! Become
Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk.”
Responsibility Of The Owner
WARNING: This cutting machine
is capable of throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in seriou
s
injury to the operator or bystanders.
The responsibility of the owner is
to follow the instructions below.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
I. General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.
2. Familiarise yourself with all of the safety
and operating decals on this equipment
and on any of its attachments or accessories.
3. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
4. Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
5. Inspect the area where the machine is to
be used. Your equipment can propel
small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage. Stay
away from breakable objects, such as
windows, greenhouses, etc.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children, and
pets.
7. Wear appropriate clothing such as a
long−sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear
long trousers. Do not wear shorts.
8. Do not wear loose clothing which could
get caught in this equipment.
9. Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating
the machine to protect your eyes from
foreign objects which can be thrown
from the unit.
10. Always wear work gloves and sturdy
footwear. Leather work shoes or short
boots work well for most people. These
will protect the operator’s ankles and
shins from small sticks, splinters, and
other debris, and improve traction.
11. It is advisable to wear protective headgear to prevent the possibility of being
struck by small flying particles, or being
struck by low hanging branches, twigs,
or other objects which may be unnoticed
by the operator.
12. Do not operate the machine without
proper guards or other safety protective
devices in place.
13. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.
14. See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by
the manufacturer.
15. Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.
16. Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or other
medication which can cause drowsiness
or affect your ability to operate this machine safely.
17. Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm
hold on the handle and walk; never run.
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18. Before each use, inspect the throttle
control lever and cable. Make sure that
the cable is free and that the lever is not
damaged. Also check the cable linkage
running to the carburetor for kinks, loose
fittings, and obstructions. Verify that the
control bail is working properly.
19. Stop the rotating trimmer head when
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating.
20. Watch for traffic when operating near, or
when crossing roads.
21. Stop the engine whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning repairing or
inspecting the unit, be sure the trimmer
head and all moving parts have stopped.
Let the engine cool, disconnect the
spark plug wire and move it away from
the spark plug.
22. If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally
a warning of trouble.
23. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove the wire from the spark
plug. Inspect the machine for damage. If
damaged, repair before starting and operating the machine.
24. Never leave the machine unattended
when the engine is running. Remove
the wire from the spark plug.
25. Regularly inspect the machine. Make
sure parts are not bent, damaged or
loose.
26. Never pick up or carry the machine while
the engine is running.
27. Prolonged exposure to noise and vibration from petrol engine powered equipment should be avoided. Take
intermittant breaks and/or wear ear
protection from engine noise as well as
heavy work gloves to reduce vibration in
the hands.
II. Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and
fall accidents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel
uneasy on a slope, do not trim it.
Do trim across the face of slopes; never up
and down. Do not trim excessively steep
slopes (maximum 15 degrees) or areas
where the ground is very rough. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Do remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc.
Do watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
Do not trim near drop−offs, ditches, or em-
bankments. The operator could lose footing
or balance.
Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced footing
could cause slipping.
III. Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the machine and the
trimming activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
4. Never allow children to operate the machine.
5. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. Service
1. Use extra care in handling petrol and
other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not
smoke.
c. Never refuel the machine indoors.
d. Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
e. If the fuel tank has to be drained,
this should be done outdoors. The
drained fuel should be stored in a
container specifically designed for
fuel storage or it should be dis-
posed of carefully.
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2. Never run an engine indoors or inside a
closed area.
3. Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine running. Disconnect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Always wear eye protection when
you make adjustments or repairs.
4. Check the trimmer head and engine
mounting bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness.
5. Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep
equipment in good condition. Check
mounting hardware on trimmer head every time you change trimmer line and
prior to each use.
6. Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
7. When servicing or repairing the machine, do not tip the machine over or up
unless specifically instructed to do so in
this Manual. Service and repair procedures can be done with the machine in
an upright position. Some procedures
will be easier if the machine is lifted on a
raised platform or working surface.
8. To reduce fire hazard, keep machine
free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build−up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
Allow machine to cool before storing.
9. Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
10. Always disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, repairing, or adjusting.
11. Do not change the engine governor setting or over−speed the engine.
12. Clean and replace safety and instruction
decals as necessary.
13. To guard against engine over−heating,
always have engine debris filter
mounted and clean.
14. Inspect machine before storage.
15. Use only original equipment or authorised replacement parts.
16. Never replace the cutting lines with metal parts.
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INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS
IMPORTANT: The following pictorials are located on your unit or on literature supplied
with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for
each pictorial.
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Safety Warning Pictorials
1 WARNING
2 IMPORTANT: Read Owner’s Manual
Before Operating This Machine.
3 WARNING: Thrown Objects. Keep
Bystanders Away. Read User
Instructions Before Operating This
Machine.
4 Do Not Trim Up And Down Slopes. Trim
Across Slopes.
5 WARNING: Rotating Parts. Stop Engine.
Disconnect Spark Plug Wire Before
Making Adjustments.
6 WARNING: Wear Eye Protection
7 DANGER: Disconnect Spark Plug Wire
Before Servicing Unit.
8 Direction of Rotating Line.
9 Declared airborne sound power level of
106dB(A) is in accordance with Directive
2000/14/EC.
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Control And Operating Pictorials
1 Slow
2 Fast
3 Engine Stop
4 Engine Stop
5 Oil
6 Fuel
7 Engage
8 Disengage
ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG
1 − Owner’s Manual
1 − Parts Bag
1 − Safety Glasses
(Not shown actual size)
2 Sets − Trimmer Lines
(0.155 inch diameter)
1 − Bag (4 Screws)
1 − 20 oz. Bottle Oil
WARNING: Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while assembling the machine.
TOOLS REQUIRED
1 − Knife to cut carton.
1 − T−Handle Wrench.
Figure 1 shows the machine completely assembled and positioned in the carton for shipment.
References to the right or left hand side of the
machine are from the viewpoint of the operator’s position behind the unit.
TO REMOVE THE
TRIMMER FROM CARTON
1. Remove the parts bag and any loose parts
from carton.
2. Remove the packing material positioned
around the unit.
3. Cut down all four corners of the carton and
lay the side panels flat.
4. Pull the trimmer out of the carton and off
the base pad.
5. Remove packing material from around the
trimmer head.
6. Remove protective plastic from front of
frame.
Figure 1
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HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE
1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle adjustment knobs until the ratchet
teeth are disengaged. Do not remove the handle adjustment knobs. See Figure 2.
2. Raise the handle to the
operating position.
3. Stand in the operator’s
position behind the machine. Put the handle in
a comfortable position.
Make sure both sides of
the handle are level.
NOTE: Make sure the
cables are not caught
between the upper and
lower handle.
4. Tighten the handle adjustment knobs. Make
sure the handle pivots
are locked in place.
NOTE: The handlebar
height is adjustable.
See “How To Adjust
The Height Of The Handlebar” in the Maintenance section.
5. To attach the recoil start handle to the rope guide, twist the rope through
the rope guide mounted on the right side of the handlebar.
HOW TO ATTACH THE GUARD
1. Attach the guard to the machine with the
four fasteners as shown. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
Guard
Trimmer
Fastener
Handle
Handle Adjustment
Knob
Handle
Pivot
Recoil Start
Handle
Rope
Guide
Figure 2
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