Lawn-King LK PRT3043 AUTO, CBT911251, PRT3043 Original Instructions For Use

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PETROL
TRIMMER

Translation of the original instructions for use

WARNING: Read the instructions before using the product
Before initial start-up, please read through these operating instructions carefully
prior to using the machine. Keep the instructions safe and pass them on to any
subsequent user so that the information is always available.

Serial Number:

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing one of our products. We hope that you will be completely satisfied with

this machine and that it fully meets your expectations. This manual has been compiled in order to
provide you with all the information you need to get acquainted with the machine and use it
safety and efficiently. Don't forget that it is an integral part of the machine, so keep it handy so
that it can be consulted when necessary, and pass it on to a further user if you resell the
machine.

Your new machine has been designed and manufactured in pursuance with current regulations,
and is safe and reliable if used in compliance with the instructions provided in this manual
(proper use). Using the machine in any other way, or non-compliance with the safety
specifications relative to use, maintenance and repair is considered "improper use" which will
invalidate the warranty, relieve the manufacturer from all habilites, and the user will consequently
be liable for all and any damage or injury to him or others.

Since we regular improve our products, you may find slight differences between your machine
and the descriptions contained in this manual. Modifications can be made to the machine without
notice and without the obligation to update the manual, although the essential safety and function
characteristics will remain unaltered. In case of any doubts, please contact your dealer. And now
enjoy your work!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Identification of the main components ..........................

2. Symbols .......................................................................

3. Safety requirements .....................................................

4. Machine assembly .......................................................

5. Preparing to work ................................ .........................

6. How to start - Use — Stop the engine ..........................

7. Using the machine .......................................................

8. Maintenance and storage .............................................

9. Troubleshooting ...........................................................

10. Disposal / Environmental protection .............................

10. Guarantee....................................................................

11. Technical data + CE Declaration of Conformity .............

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1. IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS

MAIN COMPONENTS

1. Power unit

2. Drive tube

3. Drive tube terminal

4. Cutting line head

5. Cutting device guard

6. Front handle

7. Rear handles with controls

CONTROLS AND REFUELLING

21. Engine stop switch

22. Throttle trigger

23. Throttle trigger lockout

24. Spark plug

25. Choke (auto-choke)

26. Primer

31. Fuel tank cap

32. Fuel tank

33. Starter

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2. SYMBOLS

On the equipment, there are information symbols. These convey important information
about the product or information about the use.

CAUTION: special safety measures are required when handing the unit!
The entire operating instructions must be read and understood before use. Non-observance

of the operating instructions may be fatal!

1. Maximum rotational frequency of spindle.

2. Attention to cutting devices and thrown objects.

3. Caution! Fuel and fuel fumes are flammable. Risk of fire and explosion!

4. Read the operating instructions carefully before using the equipment!

5. NEVER use cutting blades! ONLY nylon head on this product.

6. Wear eye, ear and head protection.

7. Wear protective gloves. Risk of injury from cuts.

8. Wear safety boots with sturdy soles.

9. Maintain a safety distance of min. 15 m from others.

10. Danger from parts being thrown out! Keep away from other people.

11. Use only nylon head.

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12. Specification of the guaranteed sound power level LWA in dB.

13. Caution! Hot surfaces – risk of burns!

14. Symbol on the choke lever

Lever in cold start position (START)
Lever in warm start position (RUN)

15. Symbol of fuel pump: press the fuel pump 10x before starting.

16. Mix ratio 40:1, use ONLY fuel mix.

17. Conforms to current standards.

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3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A) TRAINING

1) Read the instructions carefully. Become acquainted with the controls and the proper use of
the machine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.

2) Only use the machine for the purpose for which it was designed, namely

- cutting grass and non-woody vegetation, using a nylon line (e.g. around the edges of lawns,
flowerbeds, walls, fences and small grassy areas to tidy up the cutting done using a mower);

Any other use may be dangerous and damage the machine.

3) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the user.

4) The machine must never be used by more than one person.

5) Never use the machine:

- When people, especially children or pets are in the vicinity;

- if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medicine, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
may slow his reflexes and compromise his judgment;

- If the user is not capable of holding the machine firmly with two hands and/or remaining
standing on the ground whilst working.

6) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.

B) PREPARATION

1) Always wear adequate clothing which does not hamper movements when using the machine.

- Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fitted with shear-proof protection devices.

- Always wear a helmet, protective gloves, eye goggles, a half-mask respirator and safety anti
shear boots with non-slip soles.

- Always wear ear and hearing protection devices.

- Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any hanging or flapping accessory that could catch in
the machine or in any objects or materials in the work area.

- Tie your hair back if it is long.

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2) WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable:

- keep the fuel in containers which have been specifically manufactured and homologated for
such use;

- Never smoke when handling fuel;

- Slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure inside to decrease gradually;

- Top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using funnel;

- add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel while the
(engine is running or when the engine is hot;

- if you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away) from
the area of spillage and avoid creating an) source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and
fuel vapors have dissipated;

- Immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt or the machine or on the ground;

- Never start the machine in the same place you refilled it with fuel;

- make sure your clothing does not come into contact with the fuel, on the contrary, change your
clothes before starting the engine;

- Always put the tank and fuel container cap: back on and tighten well.

3) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.

4) Before using the machine, check its general condition and in particular:

- The throttle trigger and the safety lever must move freely, they must not need forcing an should
return automatically and rapidly back to the neutral position;

- The throttle trigger must remain locked until the safety lever is pressed;

- The engine stop switch must easily move from one position to the other;

- the electric cables and in particular the spark plug cable must be in perfect condition to avoid
the generation of any sparks, and the cap must be correctly fitted on the spark plug;

- The machine handgrips and protection devices must be clean and dry and well fastened to the
machine;

- The cutting devices and guards must be undamaged.

5) Check the correct position of the handgrip: and the connection point of the webbing, and the
proper balance of the machine.

6) Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and remove anything that could be thrown up by the
machine or damage the cutting group or engine (stones, branches, iron wire, bones, etc.).

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C) OPERATION

1) Do not start the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes car
collect.

2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

3) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:

- Where possible, avoid working on wet, slippery ground or in any case on uneven or steel
ground that does not guarantee stability for the operator;

- Never run, but walk carefully paying attention to the lay of the land and any eventual obstacles;

- assess the potential risks of the ground to be mown and take all necessary precautions to
ensure your own safety, especially on slopes or on bumpy, slippery or unstable ground;

- work along the contour on slopes, never when walking up or down and always keep downhill of
the cutter.

4) make sure the machine is securely locked when you start the engine:

- start the motor in an area at least 9 meters from where you refueled;

- check that there is nobody within at least 15 meters of the machine's range of action;

- do not direct the silencer and therefore the exhaust fumes towards inflammable materials.

5) Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.

6) Do not strain the machine too much and do not use a small machine for heavy-duty works. If
you use the right machine, you will reduce the risk of hazards and improve the quality of your
work.

7) Check that when the machine is running idle, there is no movement of the cutting device and,
alter pressing the throttle trigger, the engine quickly returns to minimum speed.

8) Stop the engine:

- Whenever you leave the machine unattended.

- Before refueling.

- During movements between work areas.

9) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable:

- Before cleaning, checking or working on the machine;

- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for any damage and make repairs before
restarting it again;

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- If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally: find and remove the cause of the vibration
immediately;

- When the machine is not in use.

D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Routine maintenance is essential for safety and for maintaining a high performance level.

2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank in an area where the fuel vapors could reach an
open flame, a spark or a strong heat source.

3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, exhaust silencer and fuel storage area free from
sawdust, branches, leaves, or excessive grease; never leave containers with the cut debris
inside the storage area.

5) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should be done outdoors once the engine has cooled down.

6) Always wear protective gloves when handling the cutting device.

7) For safety reasons, never use the machine with worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts
are to be replaced and never repaired. Only use original spare parts. Parts that are not of the
same quality can seriously damage the equipment and compromise safety. The cutting tools
must always bear the manufacturer's trademark as well as a reference to the maximum working
speed.

8) Before putting the machine away, check you have removed wrenches or tools used for
maintenance.

9) Store the machine out of the reach of children!

E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or transported you must:

- turn off the engine, wait for the cutting device to stop and disconnect the spark plug cap;

- Only hold the machine using the handles and position the cutting device in the opposite
direction to that used during operation.

2) When using a vehicle to transport the machine, position it so that it can cause no danger to
persons and fasten it firmly in place to avoid it from tipping over, which may cause damage or
fuel spillage.

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F) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL

Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularity significant information and are marked with
various levels of highlighting with the following meaning:

Or
These give details or further information on what has already been said, in

the aim to prevent damage to the machine.

WARNING! Non-observance will result in the risk of injury to oneself or others.

DANGER! Non-observance will result in the risk of serious injury or death to

oneself or others.

NOTE

IMPORTANT