Makita EN4950H User Manual

Original Instruction Manual

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Read and understand this Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Manual. Improper use can cause serious injury!

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EN4950H

EN4951SH

English

(Original instructions)

 

 

Thank you very much for choosing the MAKITA pole hedge trimmer. We are pleased to offer you a product that is the result of an extensive development program and many years of knowledge and experience.

To safely obtain the best possible results from your MAKITA pole hedge trimmer, please read this manual thoroughly before using the machine, and follow all instructions given herein to assure proper operation of the MAKITA pole hedge trimmer.

Table of Contents

Page

Symbols............................................................................................

2

Safety instructions ............................................................................

3

Technical data...................................................................................

8

Designation of parts..........................................................................

9

Assembly........................................................................................

10

Shoulder strap (optional accessory)...............................................

10

Fuel/refuelling.................................................................................

11

Precautions before starting the engine...........................................

13

Operating the pole hedge trimmer..................................................

16

Maintenance...................................................................................

18

Storage...........................................................................................

23

Troubleshooting..............................................................................

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SYMBOLS

Please note the following symbols when reading this instruction manual.

WARNING/DANGER

Before usage, carefully read and fully understand the instructions in this manual

PROHIBITION

No smoking

No naked lame

Wear protective shoes

Wear protective gloves

Keep working area clear of persons and pets

Beware of pinching

Beware of electrical lines, risk of electrical shock

Fuel (Gasoline)

Engine manual-start

Emergency stop

First aid

ON/START

OFF/STOP

Wear a protective helmet and eye and ear protection

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Instructions

-Before usage, carefully read this manual and thoroughly familiarize yourself with how to correctly handle the pole hedge trimmer. THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF USED IMPROPERLY!

-Always provide detailed instructions on how to correctly use the pole hedge trimmer when lending the equipment to another person. Make sure that the instruction manual is handed over together with the pole hedge trimmer.

-First-time users should ask their dealer for basic instructions on the correct handling of the pole hedge trimmer.

-Store this manual in a location where it is easily accessible for quick reference.

-Do not allow persons under the age of 18 to operate the pole hedge trimmer. Individuals over 16 years old, however, may use the pole hedge trimmer for training purposes if under the constant supervision of an adult familiar with the operation of the pole hedge trimmer.

-Always use the pole hedge trimmer with the utmost care and attention.

-Never attempt to modify the equipment.

-Follow the regulations about handling of pole hedge trimmers in your country.

-Serious injury may result if the pole hedge trimmer is used in the following circumstances. Do not use the pole hedge trimmer:

When feeling tired or ill.

After consumption of alcohol and/or medication.

At night or in poor lighting conditions.

During pregnancy.

Intended use

-This pole hedge trimmer has been designed for the sole purpose of trimming hedges and bushes. Do not use the pole hedge trimmer for any other purposes.

Personal protective equipment

-Clothes worn should be functional and tight-itting without restricting movement.

Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get entangled in underbrush or in the machine.

-For adequate protection against injuries to head, eyes, feet, hands, as well as hearing impairment, the following protective equipment and clothing must be used when working with the pole hedge trimmer.

-To prevent injury to the head or the eyes, always wear a protective helmet (1) with goggles or a visor (2).

-To avoid hearing impairment, wear adequate ear defenders (3) at all times.

-Use of a well-itting work overalls (4) is strongly recommended.

-Always wear rugged, leather working gloves (5) when operating the pole hedge trimmer.

-When using the pole hedge trimmer, always wear sturdy shoes (6) with a non-slip sole. Special work shoes ensure good footing and protect against injury.

-When touching blades or blade unit, wear protective gloves. Blades can cut bare hands severely.

Work area safety

- DANGER: Keep the pole hedge trimmer away from electric lines and communication cables. Touching or approaching high-voltage lines with pole hedge trimmer can result in death or serious injury. Watch power lines and electrical fences around the work area before starting operation.

-Start and operate the engine only outdoors in a well ventilated area. Operation in a conined or poorly ventilated area can result in death due to suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

-During operation, keep bystanders, in particular children, or animals at least 15 m away from the pole hedge trimmer. Stop the engine as soon as someone approaches.

-Before operation, examine the work area for wire fences, stones, or other solid objects. They can damage the blades.

- WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containing chemicals which may cause respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples of these chemicals are compounds found in pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,

and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to ilter out microscopic particles.

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Starting the pole hedge trimmer

-Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the engine and remove the spark plug cap.

-Before starting the pole hedge trimmer, always make sure that the machine is in safe operational condition.

-Never attempt to start the engine if the equipment is damaged.

-Check the operation of the throttle lever safety mechanism. The lock-off lever should have a smooth and easy action. Make sure that the lock-off lever functions properly. Check that the handles are clean and dry and test the STOP switch to ensure that it is functioning properly.

Always start the pole hedge trimmer in accordance with the directions provided in this instruction manual.

Follow the instructions below to start the pole hedge trimmer

-Start the pole hedge trimmer only after the machine has been completely assembled and all accessory parts have been attached.

-When starting the engine, keep the blades clear of your body and other object, including the ground. The blades may move when starting and may cause serious injury or damage to the blades and/or property.

-Before starting the engine, make sure that cutter blades are not obstructed by any foreign objects such as stones, branches, etc.

-Stop the engine immediately if engine problems occur.

-When pulling the starter knob, hold the equipment irmly against the ground by your left hand. Never step on the drive shaft.

-If the blades move at idle, stop the engine and adjust the idle speed down.

-When operating the pole hedge trimmer, always maintain a irm grip on both handles. Wrap your ingers tightly around each handle, cradling the handle between thumb and foreinger. To keep the pole hedge trimmer under control at all times, avoid changing your grip during operation. Make sure that the control handles are in good condition and free of moisture, mud, oil or grease.

Always ensure secure and well-balanced footing

-Always stop the engine immediately and discontinue operation if engine trouble occurs or if the machine starts making unusual noise.

-Exhaust fumes are poisonous. Never operate the machine in an enclosed room or tunnel without ventilation (risk of suffocation and gas poisoning). Note that carbon monoxide is an odorless gas. Always make sure that areas where the engine is operated are adequately ventilated.

-Stop the engine when resting, or when the pole hedge trimmer is left unattended. Place the machine in a safe location and make sure that no combustible material is nearby.

-Never place a hot pole hedge trimmer onto dry grass or combustible material.

-To reduce the risk of ire, keep the engine and mufler free of debris, leaves or excessive lubricant.

-Never operate the engine if the mufler is malfunctioning.

-Turn off the engine before transportation.

-Always stop the engine when:

Resting

Transporting the machine

Cleaning the machine

Refuelling the machine

Performing maintenance on the machine

Fixing a problem with the machine

-When carrying the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position by holding the shaft.

Keep the hot mufler away from your body.

-When transporting the machine in a vehicle, always securely attach the pole hedge trimmer to avoid leakage of residual fuel.

-Always empty the fuel tank before transporting the pole hedge trimmer in a vehicle.

-When unloading the machine from a vehicle, take extra care not to drop the pole hedge trimmer to the ground, as this may seriously damage the fuel tank.

-Except in an emergency, never drop the pole hedge trimmer as this may seriously damage the machine.

-When transporting the pole hedge trimmer, always lift the machine completely off

of the ground. Never drag the engine across the ground as this may damage the fuel tank and possibly cause a ire.

-Always use the cutter cover provided to protect and secure the cutting section of the pole hedge trimmer during transportation and storage.

-If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition before continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage and the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there is any damage or doubt, ask our authorized service center for the inspection and repair.

-Resting

-Transporting the machine

-Cleaning the machine

-Refuelling the machine

-Performing maintenance on the machine

-Fixing a problem with the machine

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Refuelling

-Before refuelling, stop the engine.

-Never refuel near naked lames.

-Do not smoke when refuelling.

-Always allow suficient time for the engine to cool down before refuelling.

-Take care not to let your skin come into contact with petroleum products. Do not inhale gasoline fumes and always wear protective gloves when refuelling. Change and clean protective wear at regular intervals.

-Take extra care to avoid spilling gasoline and oil in order to avoid contamination of the ground (environmental protection). If gasoline or oil has been spilled onto the pole hedge trimmer, immediately wipe the surface of the pole hedge trimmer

with a rag.

To avoid spontaneous combustion, allow wet rags to dry suficiently before discarding them into an appropriate, covered container.

-Make sure that no fuel comes in contact with your clothing. Change fuel- contaminated clothing immediately (ire hazard).

-Close the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank cap securely. To restart the engine, transfer the pole hedge trimmer to a location at least 3 meters away from the place of refuelling.

-Check the fuel tank cap at regular intervals to make sure that the cap is securely fastened.

-Never refuel the machine in an enclosed room. Fuel vapors accumulate at ground level (risk of explosion).

-Store fuel in appropriate containers only, and make sure that stored fuel is out of the reach of children.

Operation

-In the event of an emergency, turn off the engine immediately.

-If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) during operation, switch off the engine. Do not use the pole hedge trimmer until the cause is recognized and solved.

-The blades continue to move for a short period after releasing the throttle trigger or switch off the engine. Don’t rush to contact the blades.

-Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of control may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep your hands and feet away from the blades.

-Keep your right hand under the shoulder height during operation. Otherwise you may lose control and result in injury.

-During operation, never hit the blades against hard obstacles such stones and metals. Take particular care when cutting hedges next to or against wire fences. When working close to the ground, make sure that no sand, grit or stones get between the blades.

-If the blades come into contact with stones or other solid objects, stop the engine immediately and check the blades for damage after removing the spark plug cap. Replace the blades if damaged.

-Never touch or approach the blades while they are moving. Blades can cut your inger easily. When handling or approaching the blade, stop the engine and remove the spark plug cap.

-If thick branches get jammed in the blades, immediately stop the engine, put the pole hedge trimmer down and then remove the obstruction after removing the spark plug cap. Check the blades for damage before using the equipment again.

-Accelerating the engine with the blades blocked increases the load and may damage the engine and/or clutch.

-Check the cutting blades frequently during operation for cracks or blunt edges. Before the inspection, switch off the engine and wait until the blades stop

completely. Replace damaged or dull blades immediately, even if they have only supericial cracks.

-Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during operation.

-Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We recommend to take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.

-Before cutting, pull the throttle lever fully to achieve the maximum speed.

-During operation, hold the pole hedge trimmer with both hands at all times.

-Only use the pole hedge trimmer in good light and visibility conditions. Beware of slippery and wet areas (ice and snow) during the cold season (danger of slipping), and always ensure secure footing.

-Never use the pole hedge trimmer while standing on an unstable surface or a steep slope.

-Never use the pole hedge trimmer while standing on a ladder.

-Never climb a tree to use the pole hedge trimmer from the tree.

-To avoid stumbling or falling over objects, never walk backwards when working with the pole hedge trimmer.

-Always stop the engine before cleaning or servicing the machine. Also, refrain from replacing parts before the engine has been stopped.

-Do not operate the pole hedge trimmer if the cutting unit is damaged or worn.

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Vibration

-People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may

experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the ingers, hands or wrists: “Falling asleep”

(numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin color or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!

-To reduce the risk of “white inger disease”, keep your hands warm during operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories.

Maintenance instructions

-Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service center, always using only genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can shorten the life of the equipment and increase the risk of accidents.

-Always do your utmost to keep pollution and noise emissions as low as possible when operating the pole hedge trimmer. Pay special attention to correct adjustment of the carburetor.

-Clean the pole hedge trimmer at regular intervals and periodically check whether all nuts and bolts are securely tightened.

-Never service or store the pole hedge trimmer in the vicinity of naked lames, sparks, etc.

-Never repair bent or broken blades by straightening or welding. It may cause parts of the blades to come off and result in serious injury. Contact MAKITA authorized service center for MAKITA genuine blades to replace them.

-To prevent further damage and/or personal injury, refrain from repairing a malfunctioning pole hedge trimmer if not qualiied to do so. For repairs always contact your dealer or an authorized service agent.

Do not attempt to modify or remodel the pole hedge trimmer as this may affect operation safety.

Maintenance work that can be performed by the user is limited to the activities described in this instruction manual. Any other procedures are to be executed by an authorized service agent.

Request MAKITA authorized service center to inspect and maintain the pole hedge trimmer at regular interval.

Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by MAKITA via authorized service centers.

Use of unauthorized accessories and tools may increase the risk of accident and injury. MAKITA accepts no liability whatsoever for accidents or damage resulting from the use of unauthorized accessories and parts.

Storage

-Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and maintenance. Fit the blade cover.

-Empty the fuel tank before storage, and always store the pole hedge trimmer in a well-ventilated locked room. Make sure the pole hedge trimmer is out of children’s reach at all times.

-Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall. Otherwise the pole hedge trimmer may fall suddenly and cause an injury.

First aid

As a precaution for the occurrence of an accident, make sure that a fully stocked irst aid kit is ready at hand.

Replace any items taken from the irst aid kit as soon as possible.

When asking for help in the case of an emergency, give the following information:

Place of accident

What happened

Number of injured people

Extent of injuries

Your name

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For European countries only

EC Declaration of Conformity

Makita declares that the following machine(s):

Designation of Machine: Petrol Pole Hedge Trimmer

Model No./ Type: EN4950H, EN4951SH

Conforms to the following European Directives:

2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC

They are manufactured in accordance with the following standard or standardized documents:

EN ISO 10517

The technical ile in accordance with 2006/42/EC is available from:

Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium

The conformity assessment procedure required by Directive 2000/14/EC was in accordance with annex V. EN4950H:

Measured Sound Power Level: 102.2 dB

Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 104 dB EN4951SH:

Measured Sound Power Level: 102.2 dB

Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 103 dB

1. 12. 2014

Yasushi Fukaya

Director

Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium

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TECHNICAL DATA

 

 

EN4950H

 

EN4951SH

Model

 

 

 

 

 

Loop handle

 

Straight handle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions (L x W x H)

 

2,550 mm x 242 mm x 241 mm

 

2,050 mm x 221 mm x 241 mm

 

 

 

 

 

Net weight

 

6.9 kg

 

6.6 kg

 

 

 

 

 

Volume (fuel tank)

 

 

0.6 L

 

 

 

 

Cutting length

 

 

490 mm

 

 

 

 

Maximum branch diameter

 

 

7 mm

 

 

 

Cutting strokes

 

4,200 min-1

 

 

 

Engine type

 

Air cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder

 

 

 

 

Engine displacement

 

 

25.4 cm3

 

 

 

Maximum engine performance

 

0.77 kW at 7,000 min-1

 

 

 

Engine speed

 

10,000 min-1

at recommended max, spindle speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel consumption

 

 

0.33 kg/h

 

 

 

Speciic fuel consumption

 

408 g/kWh

 

 

 

Idling speed

 

3,000 min-1

 

 

 

Clutch engagement speed

 

4,400 min-1

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetor

 

Diaphragm type

(Diaphragm carburetor)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark plug

type

NGK CMR4A

 

 

 

Electrode gap

 

0.7 - 0.8 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vibration per ISO 10517

 

Vibration per ISO 22867

 

 

 

 

 

 

ahv eq

8.9 m/s²

 

8.0 m/s²

Right handle (rear grip)

 

 

 

 

Uncertainty K

3.3 m/s²

 

1.1 m/s²

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ahv eq

6.3 m/s²

 

8.0 m/s²

Left handle (front grip)

 

 

 

 

Uncertainty K

1.4 m/s²

 

1.4 m/s²

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise per ISO 10517

 

Noise per ISO 22868

 

 

 

 

 

Sound pressure level

 

90 dB (A)

 

90.2 dB (A)

 

 

 

 

 

Uncertainty K

 

1.8 dB (A)

 

1.0 dB (A)

 

 

 

 

 

Sound power level

 

102.2 dB (A)

 

102.2 dB (A)

 

 

 

 

 

Uncertainty K

 

1.6 dB (A)

 

0.6 dB (A)

 

 

 

 

Fuel

 

Automobile gasoline (petrol)

 

 

 

Engine oil

 

API grade SF class or higher, SAE 10W-30 oil

 

(automobile 4-stroke engine oil)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gear ratio

 

 

1/4.78

 

 

 

 

 

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Makita EN4950H User Manual

DESIGNATION OF PARTS

 

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17

4

2

 

5

 

EN4950H

3

1

 

7 6

8

13

 

 

17

 

2

 

4

 

 

 

 

EN4951SH

 

 

 

3

1

 

7

6

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

Designation of parts

 

9

10

 

 

 

 

 

1

Throttle cable

21

 

 

2

Lock-off lever

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Throttle lever

 

 

 

4

Stop switch

 

 

 

5

Handle

 

 

 

6

Shaft

 

 

 

7

Gear box

 

 

 

8

Cutter blade

14

 

 

9

Air cleaner

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

Fuel tank cap

 

12

 

11

Fuel tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

Clutch case

 

 

 

13

Spark plug cap

 

15

11

14

Primer pump

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

Mufler

 

 

 

16

Recoil starter

 

19

 

17

Starter knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

Blade cover

17

 

 

19

Oil cap

20

16

 

20

Oil tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

Shoulder strap

 

 

 

 

(Optional accessory)

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Make sure that the engine is turned off, and remove the spark plug cap before assembling the pole hedge trimmer.

Wear protective gloves!

Secure cutting blades with the blade cover provided when connecting the trimmer unit to the pole.

1.Remove the cap (1) from the shaft.

2.Loosen the M5 x 16 bolt (2) and M5 x 25 bolt (3).

3.Insert shaft (4) into the cover (5).

NOTE: Make sure that the shaft is completely inserted into the cover

(approx. 237 mm/ 9-3/8”).

If you are having trouble inserting the shaft, manually rotate the drive axle

(6)a little and try again.

4.Make sure that the shaft is properly inserted and then tighten the M5 x 16 bolt and the M5 x 25 bolt.

(6)

(5)

(3)

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

(2)

 

(1)

 

ATTACHING THE HANDLE (for EN4950H)

-Fix the loop handle on the shaft as shown.

-To keep a proper distance between the grips, set the loop handle ahead of the arrows.

to engine

Arrow mark

SHOULDER STRAP (optional accessory)

How to wear the shoulder strap

-Wear the shoulder strap over the left shoulder.

-Keep the pole hedge trimmer unit on the right hand side of the body.

-Attach the strap to the hanger provided on the pole hedge trimmer and adjust the length of the strap to attain a comfortable working position.

Detachment

-In an emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and you can detach the machine from you.

Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not allow the machine to be delected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.

WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could result in serious bodily injury or DEATH.

E N 4950H

E N 4951S H

 

(1)

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FUEL/REFUELLING

BEFORE START OF OPERATION

Inspection and reill of engine oil

-Perform the following procedure, with the engine cooled down.

-Set the engine level, remove oil cap (Fig. 1), and check to see whether or not there is oil in the range between the upper limit and lower limit marks of the oil pipe (Fig. 2).

-Top up with oil to upper limit mark if oil is insuficient (oil level is close to lower limit mark) (Fig. 3).

-The area surrounding the external marks is transparent, so the amount of oil inside can be checked without having to remove the oil cap. However, if oil pipe becomes extremely dirty, visibility may be lost, and oil level will have to be checked against stepped section on inside of oil pipe.

-For reference, the oil reill time is about 10 h (every 10 refuelling).

If the oil changes in color or mixes with dirt, replace it with new one. (For the interval and method of replacement, refer to P20)

Recommended oil: SAE 10W-30 oil of API Classiication, Class SF or higher (4-stroke engine for automobile)

Oil volume:

Approx. 0.08 L

NOTE: If the engine is not kept upright, oil may go into around the engine, and may be reilled excessively.

If the oil is illed above the limit, the oil may be contaminated or may catch ire with white smoke.

Point 1 in Replacement of oil: “Oil cap”

-Remove dust or dirt near the oil reill port, and detach the oil cap.

-Keep the detached oil cap free of sand or dust. Otherwise, any sand or dust adhering to the oil cap may cause irregular oil circulation or wear on the engine parts, which will result in troubles.

 

Oil cap

External mark

 

 

(upper limit)

 

Internal stepped

 

External mark

 

 

(lower limit)

 

section (upper limit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top up with oil

 

Internal stepped

 

until oil level

 

 

reaches internal

 

section (lower limit)

 

 

 

stepped section

 

 

 

 

Oil pipe

 

(upper limit).

 

 

 

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Oil pipe

Fig. 3

The area between the external upper and lower limits is transparent, so oil level can be checked extternally against these marks.

(1) Keep the engine level, and detach the oil cap.

(2)Fill with oil to upper limit mark. (see Fig. 3)

Use oil bottle when illing.

(3) Securely tighten the oil cap. Insuficient tightening may cause oil leakage.

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Note

Do not replace oil with the engine in a tilted position.

Filling with oil while engine is tilted leads to overilling which causes oil contamination and/or white smoke.

Point 2 in Replacement of oil: “If oil spills out”

-If oil spills out between the fuel tank and engine main unit, the oil is sucked into through the cooling air intake port, which will contaminate the engine. Be sure to wipe out spilled oil before start of operation.

REFUELLING

Handling of fuel

It is necessary to handle fuel with utmost care. Fuel may contain substances similar to solvents. Refuelling must be performed in a suficiently ventilated room or in the open air. Never inhale fuel vapors, and keep fuel away from you. If you touch fuel repeatedly or for a long time, the skin becomes dry, which may cause skin disease or allergy. If fuel comes into the eye, clean the eye with fresh water. If your eye remains still irritated, consult your doctor.

Storage period of fuel

Fuel should be used within a period of 4 weeks, even if it is kept in a special container in a well-ventilated and shaded area.

Otherwise, fuel may deteriorate in one day.

STORAGE OF MACHINE AND REFILL TANK

-Keep the machine and tank at a cool place free from direct sunshine.

-Never keep the fuel in a car.

Fuel

The engine is a four-stroke engine. Be sure to use an unleaded automobile gasoline 87 or higher octane ((R+M)/2). It may contain no more than 10% alcohol (E-10).

Points for fuel

-Never use a gasoline mixture which contains engine oil. Otherwise, it will cause excessive carbon accumulation or mechanical troubles.

-Use of deteriorated oil will cause irregular start-up.

Refuelling

WARNING: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY PROHIBITED

-Loosen the tank cap a little to release the tank pressure.

-Detach the tank cap, and refuel, discharging air by tilting the fuel tank so that the refuel port will be oriented upward. (DO NOT ill fuel up to the top of the tank.)

-Wipe well the periphery of the tank cap to prevent foreign matter from entering the fuel tank.

-After refuelling, securely tighten the tank cap.

If there is any law or damage on the tank cap, replace it.

The tank cap wears out in course of time. Replace it every two to three years.

Fuel tank cap

Fuel upper limit

Fuel tank

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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

-At all times allow a 15-meter diameter safety zone around the working area. Make sure that all persons (in particular children) and/or animals remain outside this zone.

-Before using the pole hedge trimmer, make sure that the machine is in safe operational condition. Make sure that the cutting blades are not damaged, and check the throttle lever for easy action. Make sure that the cutting blades are not in motion when the engine is idling. If the machine is not operating normally, contact your dealer to have the machine adjusted. Make sure that the handles are clean and dry, and test whether the I-O switch is functioning properly. Start the engine only in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Do not use any other methods to start the pole hedge trimmer.

-Start the engine of the pole hedge trimmer only after having read and fully understood the instructions. Never attempt to start a pole hedge trimmer that has not been fully assembled. Serious injury may result otherwise.

-Before starting the engine, always make sure that the cutting blades are not obstructed by stones, branches or any other solid objects.

-Check the working area for wires, cord, glass or other foreign objects that could get caught in the cutting blades.

-Electrical shock: Be aware of all electrical lines in the vicinity. Check the entire work area for the presence of power lines and electrical fences before starting to work.

POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOP

Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!

STARTING

Move at least 3 m away from the place of refuelling. Put the pole hedge trimmer on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting blades do not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.

A: Cold start

1)Set this machine on a lat space.

2)Set the I-O switch (1) to OPERATION.

3)Primer pump

Continue to push the primer pump (2) until the fuel comes into the primer pump. (In general, fuel comes into the primer pump by 7 to 10 pushes.) If the primer pump is pushed excessively, an excess of gasoline returns to the fuel tank.

OPERATION

Lock-off lever

STOP

(1)

 

High

Throttle lever

speed

 

Low speed

(2)

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4)Recoil starter

Pull the start knob gently until it is hard to pull (compression point). Then, return the start knob, and pull it strongly. Never pull the rope to the full extension. Once the start knob is pulled, never release your hand immediately. Hold the start knob until it returns to its original point.

5)Warm-up operation

Continue warm-up operation for 2 to 3 minutes.

NOTE: In case of excessive fuel intake, remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle slowly to remove excess fuel. Also, dry the electrode section of the spark plug.

B: Startup after warm-up operation

1)Repeat pushing the primer pump gently.

2)Keep the throttle lever at the idling position.

3)Pull the recoil starter strongly.

4)If it is dificult to start the engine, open the throttle by about 1/3.

Pay attention to the cutting blades which may move.

At times, such as winter, when starting the engine is dificult, operate choke lever with the following procedure when starting engine.

After implementing startup steps 1) to 3), set choke lever to the CLOSE position.

Implement startup step 4) and start engine.

Once engine starts, set choke lever to the OPEN position.

Implement startup step 5) and complete warm up.

CAUTION: If a bang (explosive sound) is heard and the engine stops, or the just-started engine stalls before the choke lever is operated, return the choke lever to the OPEN position, and pull the starter knob a few times again to start the engine.

CAUTION: If the choke lever is left in the CLOSE position, and the starter knob

merely pulled repeatedly, to much fuel will be sucked in, and the engine will become dificult to start.

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STOPPING

 

1)

Release the throttle lever (2) fully, and when the engine speed has lowered, set

 

 

the I-O switch (1) to STOP the engine will now stop.

 

2)

Be aware that the cutting head may not stop immediately and allow it to slow

 

 

down fully.

STOP

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

 

(2)

ADJUSTMENT OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION (IDLING)

When it is necessary to adjust the low-speed rotation (idling), perform it by the carburetor adjusting screw (1).

CHECKUP OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION

- Set the low-speed rotation to 3,000 rpm (/min).

If it is necessary to change the rotation speed, regulate the adjusting screw (1) with Phillips screwdriver.

- Turn the adjusting screw to the right, and the engine speed will increase. Turn the adjusting screw to the left, and the engine speed will drop.

- The carburetor is generally adjusted before shipment. If it is necessary to readjust (1) it, please contact Authorized Service Center.

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