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24.5cc 550mm
Petrol Hedge
Trimmer
MHTP245-2
Barcode: 5052931057214
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These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them
thoroughly before use and retain them for future reference.
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Product functions
Operation
Care and maintenance
Trouble shooting
Recycling and disposal
Technical and legal information
Guarantee
EC declaration of conformity
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Before you start
Quick start
Safety
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Your product
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Fuel
Engine oil
Funnel
Soft cloth
Fuel mixing container
1. Front handle
2. Front safety guard
3. Blade cover
4. Cutting device (blade)
5. Spark plug connector
6. Air lter cover
7. Fixing screw
8. Choke lever
9. Primer
10. Fuel tank cap
11. Fuel tank
12. Throttle trigger
13. Throttle interlock
14. Ignition switch (on/off)
15. Recoil starter handle
16. Rear handle
17. Rear safeguard
18. Unlock button (handle
adjustment)
19. Air vents
20. Spark plug wrench
21. Wrench
22. Screw driver
Unpack all parts and lay them on a at, stable surface. >
Remove all packing materials and shipping devices if >
applicable.
Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any >
damage. If you nd that parts are missing or show damage do not
use the product but contact your dealer. Using an incomplete or
damaged product represents a hazard to people and property.
Ensure that you have all the accessories and tools needed for >
assembly and operation. This also includes proper personal
protective equipment.
Disconnect the spark plug connector from the spark plug. >
Unpack
You will need
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Fuel and engine oil
Place the product on a stable, level surface. We recommend >
laying a non-ammable sheet under the product.
Mix a regular-grade unleaded petrol and a quality engine oil for >
air cooled 2 stroke engines in a suitable container (Fig. 1).
Use an anti-oxidant added quality oil expressly labelled for air- >
cooled 2 stroke engine use (JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISO EGC
GRADE).
Do not use BIA or TWC (2 stroke water-cooling type) mixed oil. >
The recommended mixing ratio for petrol:oil is 40:1. >
Unscrew and remove the fuel tank cap (10). >
Fill correctly mixed fuel/oil into the tank using a fuel funnel tted >
with a lter to avoid debris entering the tank. Do not overll.
Leave a minimum 5 mm of space between the top of the fuel and
the inside edge of the tank (11) to allow for expansion (Fig. 2).
This product is equipped with a 2-stroke engine, the fuel and oil
tank are combined and it is essential to ll a fuel-oil mixture before
operating this product. Observe the technical specications for
suitable fuel and engine oil.
WARNING! Fuel and oil are highly inammable! Fumes
will explode if lit! Ensure that there are no naked ames
around the product! Do not smoke while lling fuel and
oil!
NOTE: Never mix fuel and oil directly in the tank of the
product.
WARNING! This product is not supplied with fuel-oil
mixture in the engine! Before operating this product it is
essential to ll it with fuel!
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Fuel and engine oil
Avoid spilling and overlling the tank. >
Wipe up spilled fuel with a soft cloth and ret the fuel tank cap >
(10).
Always dispose of fuel, used oil and soiled objects according to >
local regulations (see section “Recycling and disposal”).
40:1
5 mm
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
NOTE: Fuel and oil deteriorate over time. It may be difcult
to start the engine if you use fuel which has been kept for
more than 30 days.
Towards the end of the season, it is advisable to put only
as much fuel in the tank as you need for each use, since it
should be completely used up before storing the product.
Empty remaining fuel from the tank when storing the
product for over 30 days.
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Quick start
Operating controls
unlock button
handle adjustment
ignition switch
throttle
interlock
throttle
trigger
fuel tank primer choke
lever
recoil starter handle
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Set up
Cold start
Warm start
Adjust Add fuel
Set ignition
switch to “I”
Close choke Prime until
fuel is visible
Pull recoil
starter handle
Open choke Operate
Set ignition
switch to “I”
Open choke Pull recoil
starter handle
Operate
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Stopping
Release
trigger
Run idle Set ignition
switch to “O”
Empty fuel
tank
Clean and
maintain
Store
WARNING! This quick start provides only a short overview
of how to start and stop the product! For safe use it is
essential to read the entire instruction manual before rst
use!
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Safety
Check that you have noted all the following instructions:
Before starting you must have fully read and understood the
entire instruction manual.
Working with this product is demanding; therefore ensure you
are physically and mentally t to complete the job safely.
Ensure that you have all the accessories and tools needed
for assembly and operation.
Make sure that you wear suitable personal protective
equipment.
Ensure that no unauthorised people, especially children,
and pets are nearby or could enter the working area.
Ensure that the product is free from damage and this it is
not worn.
Make sure that safety devices and accessories are correctly
xed.
Double check that all assembly tools have been removed
from the product before use.
Undertake periodic structural checks of this product, do
not use it if you have any doubts about its suitability for its
intended purpose.
WARNING! For your own and the safety of other people
you must read and follow the safety instructions in section
“In more detail – Technical and legal information – Safety
warnings”.
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Care and maintenance
Trouble shooting
Recycling and disposal
Technical and legal information
Guarantee
EC declaration of conformity
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Product functions
This petrol hedge trimmer MTHP245-2 is designated with an engine
displacement of 24.5 cm³. The product is intended for trimming
hedges, bushes and shrubs. Observe the technical data for the
maximum cutting capacity. Do not cut branches exceeding the
stated maximum capacity.
This product is intended for private use only, not for any commercial
applications. It may not be used for any purposes other than those
described.
The handle can be adjusted ± 90° to left and
right side according to the required cut.
Press the unlock button (18) down and >
hold it in its lower position (Fig. 3).
Turn the rear handle (16) in desired >
direction to the end. Make sure the
handle engages in position (Figs. 4 – 6).
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Fig. 4, left position Fig. 5, initial position Fig. 6, right position
Handle adjustment
WARNING! Only adjust the handle position when the
engine is switched off! Always ensure that the handle locks
in one of the end positions, never use it at an intermediate
position!
Intended use
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