Hayter Powertrim 407F Owner's Handbook Manual

POWERTRIM

Code 407F

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

P .ON LAIRESEDOC ART NO: 111-3445 (Rev. A)
407F 310000001
Issue 10/2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIMITED WARRANTY
OPERATOR SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
REPAIR PARTS

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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 warr

anty. 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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Signed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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.
It is important that you read and understand
these original instructions thoroughly before
attempting to start or operate this equipment.

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 serious
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. Familiarize 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. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
machine is to be used and remove all
foreign objects. Your equipment can
propel small objects at high speed caus­ing personal injury or property damage.
Stay away from breakable objects, such
as house windows, automobiles, 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 or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts.

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. Wear footwear that will im­prove footing on slippery surfaces. Do
not operate product when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. 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.

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 pur-

pose only.

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. See manufacturer’s instructions for prop-

er 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 product when fatigued or
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.

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.

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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. Allow muffler and engine areas to cool
before touching. Never pick up or carry
the trimmer while the engine is running.

27. Prolonged exposure to noise and vibration
from petrol engine powered equipment
should be avoided. Take intermittent
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 em­bankments. 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. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme

care. Never fill fuel tank indoors or
near appliances with pilot lights,
heaters, or other ignition sources.
Replace fuel tank cap securely. If
fuel is spilled, do not start the
engine but move product and fuel
container from area. Clean up
spilled fuel and allow to evaporate.

d. Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an
open flame (such as a water
hea

ter), or other ignition source.

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 dis­posed of carefully.

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2. Never run the engine indoors or inside a
closed area. The exhaust fumes are
dangerous, containing CARBON MON­OXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY
gas.

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 trimmer before storage. When
not in use, disconnect spark plug lead
and store product indoors in a dry place
locked or otherwise inaccessible to chil­dren.

15. Use only original equipment or autho­rized 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.

1 2

6 7

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8

4

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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.

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2

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3

4

5

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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

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CONTENTS OF LITERATURE PACK

1 - Operator’s Manual
1 - Engine Manual
1 - Document of Conformity
1 - Warranty Card
1 - Safety Glasses
1 - Trimmer Line (2 Sets)
1 - Bag (4 Screws)

WARNING: Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while as­sembling the machine.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1 − Knife to cut carton.

1 − Phillips Screwdriver.

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.

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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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.

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