Husqvarna 226HS75S, 226HS99S Owner's Manual

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Operator’s manual

APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS: 10100101 and up

AVERTISSEME NT

Le gaz d’échappement du moteur de ce produit contient des produits chimiques qui, selon l’État de Californie, provoquent le cancer ou des anomalies congénitales.

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NUMÉROS DE SERIE APPLICABLES : 10100101 et précédents

Manuel d’utilisation

226HS75S

226HS99S

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Introduction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4

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SAFETY FIRST ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5

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What is what? •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6

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For safe operation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8

NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE STARTING; •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 IMPORTANT ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 WORKING PLAN ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 STARTING THE ENGINE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 USING THE PRODUCT ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 IF SOMEONE COMES ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 MAINTENANCE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 HANDLING FUEL ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 TRANSPORTATION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10

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RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 HOW TO MIX FUEL •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 FUELING THE UNIT •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11

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STARTING ENGINE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12 STOPPING ENGINE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12 RUNNING IN THE ENGINE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12 ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13 HEDGE TRIMMING TECHNIQUES •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13

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Federal and California emissions control warranty statement ••••••••••••••••••••••• 18

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 LENGTH OF COVERAGE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 WHAT IS COVERED •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19 WHAT IS NOT COVERED •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19 HOW TO FILE A CLAIM •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19 MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS ••••••• 19 MAINTENANCE STATEMENT •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19

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Symbols on the machine

For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to take a mistake.

(a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE"

Position:

FUEL TANK CAP

(b) The direction to close the choke

Position:

AIR CLEANER COVER

Position:

AIR CLEANER COVER

This engine label certifies that the product is certified in accordance with American exhaust emissions requirements EPA Ph II and Californian exhaust and evaporative emissions requirements CARB Tier III. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emissions compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has shown to meet Federal and Californian emission requirements.

For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www. usa.husqvarna.com

Introduction

DEAR CUSTOMER!

Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today.

Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our highest priority. We develop, manufacture and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry.

Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers, ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer.

It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this operator's manual as a valuable document. By following its' content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator's manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it.

Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.

Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.

For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com

Safety

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SAFETY FIRST

Instructions contained in warnings within this manual and warning seals marked with a blower concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injur y, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail.

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Warning labels on the machine

WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL

WARNING

Instruc tions labe led as shown ab ove, concern critical steps or procedures which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death.This mark is used to indicate instructions which must be followed without exception.

IMPORTANT

Instructions labeled as shown above concern steps or procedures which, if not followed correctly, could lead to mechanical failure, breakdown, or damage.

NOTE

Used to label supplementary instructions designed to provide hints or directions useful in the use of the product.

SYMBOLS

WARNING! Incorrec t or c areless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injur y. It is e xtremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.

Pl eas e r ead th e operato r’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the i nstr uc tion s befor e usi ng the machine.

Always wear:

• Approved hearing protection

• Approved eye protection

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.

IMPORTANT

If warning label peel off or become soiled and impossible

to read, you should contact the dealer from which you purchased the product to order new labels and affix them in the required location(s).

WARNING

Never modify your machine. We won’t warrant the machine, if you use the remodeled

hedge-trimmer or you don’t observe the proper usage written in the manual.

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets.

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What is what?

WHAT IS WHAT?

1 Operator’s manual

2 Grease nipple

3 Gear case

4 Blades

5 Hand guard

6 Front handle

7 Engine cover (cylinder cover)

8 Starter handle

9 Fuel cap

10 Fuel tank

11 Primer pump

12 Choke lever

13 Throttle lever

14 Stop switch

15 Air filter cover

16 Socket

17 Allen key

18 Spanner

19 Transport guard

20 Catcher

21 Spark plug cap

22 Throttle lockout

TECHNICAL DATA

Engine

Engine Type Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1.34/34 1.34/34 Stroke, inch/mm 1.02/26 1.02/26 Idle speed, rpm 3000±200 3000±200 Max. output Hp (kw)/ rpm 1.15 (0.85)/8000 1.15 (0.85)/8000 Emissions Durability Period according to

California Air Resources Board, h.

Ignition system

Spark plug NGK CMR7H NGK CMR7H Electrode gap. inch/mm 0.025/0.6-0.7 0.025/0.6-0.7

Fuel and ludrication system

Fuel Mixture (Gasoline 50 : Oil 1) Mixture (Gasoline 50 : Oil 1) Fuel tank capacity. fl.oz/liter 15.9/0.47 15.9/0.47 Manufacturer/type of carburetor Walbro Diaphragm type Walbro Diaphragm type

Trimmer

Length, inch/mm 30/750 42.5/1080 Pitch, inch/mm 1.38/35 1.38/35 Transmission Centrifugal clutch. Cam-crank Centrifugal clutch. Cam-crank Reduction ratio 5,11 5,11

Weight

Weight without fuel and grease, Lbs/kg 12.9/5.8 13.3/6.0

Noise emission

Sound power level, guaranteed LWA dB(A) 104 104

Noise level

Sound pressure level at the operator's ear, measured according to EN ISO 22868, dB(A)

Vibration level

Vibration levels at handles, measured according to EN ISO 22867

Idling front/rear handle, m/s

Top speed front/rear handle, m/s

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Technical data

226HS75S 226HS99S

1.44/23.6 1.44/23.6

125 125

93 92

5.0/4.2 5.2/3.2

8.2/3.0 6.0/3.3

NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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For safe operation

NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE STARTING;

IMPORTANT

1. THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and follow all safety and operating instructions. Also, know how to stop the machine quickly in an emergency.

2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note, if you have any questions which cannot be answered herein, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product.

3. Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the ownership of this product.

4. Never allow chi ldren or anyone unable to fu lly understand the directions given in the manual to use the machine.

WARNING

• Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing

protection.

IMPORTANT

• The machine is only designed for cutting branches and twigs.

• Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification.

• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.

• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment.

• Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.

• 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 qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

• All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are

undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.

WARNING

• The ignition system of this machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under some circumstances interfere with pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with pacemakers to consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine.

• Faulty blades can increase the risk of accidents.

• This machine is not electrically insulated. If the machine touches or comes close to high-voltage power lines it could lead to death or serious bodily injury. Electricity can jump from one point to another by arcing. The higher the voltage, the greater the distance electricity can jump. Electricity can also travel through branches and other objects, especially if they are wet. Always keep a distance of at least 10 m between the machine and high-voltage power lines and/or any objects that are touching them. If have to work within this safe distance you should always contact the relevant power company to make sure the power is switched off before you start work.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. W he n us in g th e product, you sho ul d w ea r proper clothing and protective equipment. (1) Ear protectors (2) Protection goggles or face protector (3) Thick work gloves (4) Non-slip-sole work boots

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2. And you should carry with you. (1) Attached tools (2) Properly reserved fuel (3) Spare blade (4) Things to notify your working area (rope, warning signs) (5) Whistle (for collaboration or emergency) (6) Hatchet or saw (for removal of obstacles) (7) First aid kit

3. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short trousers, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear anything which might be caught by a moving part of the unit. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.

WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE

1. Never start the engine inside a closed room or building.

Exhaust gases contain dangerous carbon monoxide.

2. Never use the product, a. when the ground is slippery or when you can’t

maintain a steady posture.

b. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times

when your field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the working area.

c. During rain, during storms at times of strong or gale-

force winds, or at any other times when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use the product.

For safe operation

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WORKING PLAN

1. You should never use the product when under the influence of alcohol, when suffering from exhaustion or lack of sleep, when suffering from drowsiness as a result of having taken cold medicine or at any other time when a possibility exists that your judgment might be impaired or that you might not be able to operate the product properly and in a safe manner.

2. When planning your work schedule, allow plenty of time to rest. Limit the amount of time over which the product is to be used continuously to somewhere around 30 ~ 40 minutes per session, and take 10 ~ 20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Also try to keep the total amount of work performed in a single day under 2 hours or less.

WARNING

1. If you don’t observe the working time, or working manner (See “USING THE PRODUCT”), Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) could occur.

If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling of your

fingers or any other part of your body, see a doctor before getting worse.

2. To avoid noise complaints, in general, operate product between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

NOTE

Check and follow the local regulations as to sound

level and hours of operations for the product.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

1. The area within a perimeter of 15 m (50 ft) of the person using the product should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter. If necessary, yellow warning rope, warning signs should be placed around the perimeter of the area. When work is to be performed simultaneously by two or more persons, care should also be taken to constantly look around or otherwise check for the presence and locations of other people working so as to maintain a distance between each person sufficient to ensure safety.

2. Check the condition of working area to avoid any accident by hitting hidden obstacles such as stumps, stones, cans, or broken glass.

IMPORTANT

Remove any obstacle before beginning work.

3. Inspect the entire unit for loose fasteners leakage. Make sure that the cutting attachment properly installed and securely fastened.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Keep bystanders especially children, and animals at least 15 m (50 ft) away from the operating point. If you are approached, immediately stop the engine.

2. The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so the cutting attachment begins to move as soon as the engine is started by putting the throttle into the start position. When starting the engine, place the product onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place so as to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the throttle come into contact with any obstacle when the engine starts.

WARNING

Never place the throttle into the high-speed position

when starting the engine. Never start the engine at the cutting attachment side.

3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the cutting attachment stops moving when the throttle is moved fully back to its original position. If it continues to move even after the throttle has been moved fully back, turn off the engine and take the unit to your authorized Husqvarna servicing dealer for repair.

USING THE PRODUCT

IMPORTANT

Cut only materials recommended by the manufacturer.

And use only for tasks explained in the manual.

1. Grip the handles firmly with both hands using your whole hand. Place your feet slightly apart (slightly further apart than the width of your shoulders) so that your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always be sure to maintain a steady, even posture while working.

2. Maintain the speed of the engine at the level required to perform cutting work, and never raise the speed of the engine above the level necessary.

3. If the unit starts to shake or vibrate, turn off the engine and check the whole unit. Do not use it until the trouble has been properly corrected.

4. Keep all parts of your body away from moving cutting attachment and hot surfaces.

5. Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or other metallic parts of the engine while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting down the engine. Doing so could result in serious burns or electrical shock.

6. Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised position that is not fully secured.

7. Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged.

8. To reduce the fire hazard, clean dirt, leaves and surplus lubricant, etc from the muffler and engine.

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IF SOMEONE COMES

1. Guard against hazardous situations at all times. Warn adults to keep pets and children away from the area. Be careful if you are approached. Injury may result from flying debris.

2. If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you while working, always be sure to turn off the engine before turning around.

MAINTENANCE

1. In order to maintain your product in proper working order, perform the maintenance and checking operations described in the manual at regular intervals.

2. Always be sure to turn off the engine before performing any maintenance, checking procedures or working on the machine.

WARNING

The metallic parts reach high temperatures immediately

after stopping the engine.

3. When replacing the cutting attachment or any other part, or when replacing the oil or any lubricant, always be sure to use only Husqvarna products or products which have been certified by Husqvarna for use with the Husqvarna product.

4. In the event that any part must be replaced or any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual must be performed, please contact a representative from the store nearest Husqvarna authorized servicing dealer for assistance.

5. Do not use any accessory or attachment other than those bearing the Husqvarna mark and recommended for the unit.

6. Under no circumstances should you ever take apart the product or alter it in any way. Doing so might result in the product becoming damaged during operation or the product becoming unable to operate properly.

HANDLING FUEL

1. The engine of the Husqvarna product is designed to run on a mixed fuel, which contains highly flammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or refill the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel.

2. Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank.

3. When refilling the tank, always turn off the engine and allow it to cool down. Take a careful look around to make sure that there are no sparks or open flames anywhere nearby before refueling.

4. Wipe spilled fuel completely using a dry rag if any fuel spillage occurs during refueling.

5. After refueling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the unit to a spot 3 m or more away from where it was refueled before turning on the engine.

6. Do not inhale fuel fumes as they are toxic.

TRANSPORTATION

1. When hand-carrying the product, cover over the cutting part if necessary, lift up the product and carry it paying attention to the blade.

2. Never transport the product over rough roads over long distances by vehicle without removing all fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel might leak from the tank during transport.

Fuel

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WARNING

• Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move at least 3m (10ft) away from the fueling point before starting the engine.

• The Husqvarna engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. If Husqvarna oil is not available, use an antioxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for aircooled 2-cycle engine use. (JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISO EGC GRADE)

• Do not use BIA or TCW (2-stroke water-cooling type) mixed oil.

RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO

GASOLINE 50:OIL 1

50:1 MIXING CHART

GASOLINE gal. 1 2 3 4 5

2-CYCLE OIL fl.oz 2.6 5.2 7.8 10.4 13

GASOLINE liter 1 2 3 4 5

2-CYCLE OIL ml 20 40 60 80 100

HOW TO MIX FUEL

IMPORTANT

Pay attention to agitation.

1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to be mixed.

2. Put some of the gasoline into a clean, approved fuel container.

3. Pour in all of the oil and agitate well.

4. Pour In the rest of gasoline and agitate again for at least one minute. As some oils may be difficult to agitate depending on oil ingredients, sufficient agitation is necessary for the engine to last long. Be careful that, if the agitation is insufficient, there is an increased danger of early piston seizing due to abnormal lean mixture.

5. Put a clear indication on the outside of the container to avoid mixing up with other containers.

6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy identification.

FUELING THE UNIT

1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Keep the cap and inlet of the tank clean.

2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity.

3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage around the unit.

WARNING

1. Select bare ground for fueling.

2. Move at least 10feet (3meters) away from the fueling point before starting the engine. Stop the engine before refueling the unit. At that time, be sure

3. to sufficiently agitate the mixed gasoline in the container.

• Exhaust emission are controlled by the fundamental engine parameters and components(eq., carburation, ignition timing and port timing) without addition of any major hardware or the introduction of an inert material during combustion.

• These engines are certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.

• Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum octane number of 89 RON (USA/Canada: 87AL)

• If you use a gasoline of a lower octane value than prescribed, there is a danger that the engine temperature may rise and an engine problem such as piston seizing may consequently occur.

• Unleaded gasoline is recommended to reduce the contamination of the air for the sake of your health and the environment.

• Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage sealing rings, fuel lines or fuel tank of the engine.

FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE, AVOID;

1. FUEL WITH NO OIL(RAW GASOLINE) – It will cause severe damage to the internal engine parts very quickly.

2. GASOHOL – It can cause deterioration of rubber and/or plastic parts and disruption of engine lubrication.

3. OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE – It can cause spark plug fouling, exhaust port blocking, or piston ring sticking.

4. Mixed fuels which have been left unused for a period of one month or more may clog the carburetor and result in the engine failing to operate properly.

5. In the case of storing the product for a long period of time, clean the fuel tank after rendering it empty. Next, activate the engine and empty the carburetor of the composite fuel.

6. In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil container, scrap it only at an authorized repository site.

NOTE

As for details of quality assurance, read the description in

the section Limited Warranty carefully. Moreover, normal wear and change in product with no functional influence are not covered by the warranty. Also, be careful that, if the usage in the instruction manual is not observed as to the mixed gasoline, etc. described therein, it may not be covered by the warranty.

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Operation

STARTING ENGINE

1. Feed fuel into the fuel tank and tighten the cap securely.

2. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will start moving upon starting of the engine.

3. Push the primer pump several times until overflown fuel flows out in the clear tube.

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4. When the engine is cool, move the choke lever to the closed position.

(1) Choke lever (2) Close

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5. Set the ignition switch to the “RUN” position. Release the throttle lever and make sure it is fully back.

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IMPORTANT

• Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can cause star ter failures.

7. Move the choke lever to the open position. And pull out the starter rope quickly to restart engine.

8. Allow the engine to warm up for a couple of minutes before starting operation.

NOTE

1. When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it, leave the choke open.

2. Overchoking can make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel. When the engine failed to start after several attempts, open the choke and repeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plug and dry it.

STOPPING ENGINE

1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half minute.

2. Shift the ignition switch to the “STOP” position.

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(1) Ignition switch (2) RUN (3) STOP (4) Throttle lever (5) Throttle lockout

6. While holding the unit firmly, pull out the starter rope quickly until engine fires.

IMPORTANT

Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine

while pulling the throttle lever.

NOTE

If the engine won't stop when setting the ignition switch

to the stop position, close the choke lever and stop the engine.

In this case, please repair the machine at your nearest

servicing dealer.

RUNNING IN THE ENGINE

During the first 20 working hours, do not use the hedge-

trimmer at maximum power for long periods.

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