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266LRH
Operator's Manual
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Mitox 266LRH, 268LRH Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual
user manual, maintenance instructions and spare parts
266LRH / 268LRH Hedgetrimmer
www.mitoxgm.co.uk
Read this manual carefully before operating the machine
Original Instructions Version June 13
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Component Location
1. Fuel tank – 2 stroke mixture
2. Engine starter.
3. Carburettor / air lter.
4. Safety lever.
5. Throttle control lever.
6. Ignition switch.
7. Harness hanger.
8. Transmission shaft.
9. Gear box.
10. Cutting blade.
11. Rubber hand grip
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This Hedge Trimmer is a 2 stroke fast running power tool and is designed to be used in a domestic application for trimming new growth on hedges.
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Warnings in the Manual
This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to
serious bodily injury or death.
This mark indicates instructions which must be followed or it leads to mechanical failure, breakdown, or
damage.
This mark indicates hints or useful directions in the use of the product.
Safety Symbols
(1) Read operator’s instruction book before operating this machine.
(2) Appropriate ear, eye, and head protection must be worn.
(3) Handling this machine improperly could result in accidents causing
serious injury or death. Read this manual carefully and practice using
the hedge trimmer until you are fully acquainted with all operations and
have learned to use it correctly.
(4) This is extremely sharp and can easily cause cuts.
IMPORTANT
!
NOTE
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(5) Directive 2000-14/CE. Guaranteed noise levels.
(6) Danger: risk of exhaust fumes intoxication.
Taking Care of Warning Labels
Always keep warning labels clean and free of scratches, which might make them illegible or
dicult to read. If the warning labels provided with your hedge trimmer become damaged, peel
o, or otherwise become illegible or dicult to read, order new labels from the authorised
servicing dealer and replace the damaged labels. When applying new labels, rst wipe away any
dirt and dry the surface before applying the new label in the same place as the original label.
Explanation of Symbols on the Machine
For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine:•
FUEL TANK
Fuel tank 2 stroke mix
Position: Fuel cap
CHOKE OPERATION
Starting mode when the engine is hot (choke o ).
Position: Air cleaner cover.
Starting mode when the engine is cold (choke on).
Position: Air cleaner cover.
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Safety Precautions
Introduction
Read this Owner/Operator Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this hedge trimmer
properly before you use it. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note that you are
able to contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product for assistance.
Always include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the ownership of this product.
This product has been designed to be used as a hedge trimmer power tool as described previously and
it should never be used for any other purpose; doing so could result in unforeseen accidents and injuries
occurring. Only approved Mitox accessories should be used with this product.
This Hedgetrimmer is equipped with extremely sharp blades, always wear sturdy gloves when handling the
blades and t the safety guards when not in use.
When using this hedge trimmer for the rst time, take the hedge trimmer to a wide, clear, open space, start
the engine, and practice handling the hedge trimmer until you are sure that you will be able to handle it
properly in actual operation.
You should never use this hedge trimmer when under the inuence of alcohol, suering from exhaustion or
lack of sleep, suering from drowsiness as a result of having taken medicine, or at any other time when your
judgment might be impaired or that you might not be able to operate the hedge trimmer properly and in a
safe manner.
Never allow children or anyone unable to fully understand the directions given in this manual to use this
hedge trimmer.
When planning your work schedule, allow plenty of time to perform the work and allow plenty of time for
rest. Limit the amount of time you continuously use the hedge trimmer to 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 to 2 hours.
Avoid running the engine indoors the exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide.
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Never use the Hedge Trimmer in conditions as described below:
When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist which might make it dicult to
maintain a steady posture while using the hedge trimmer.
At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your eld of vision is limited and it
would be dicult to gain a clear view of the area where the hedge trimmer is to be used.
In heavy rain, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any other times
when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use this product.
Lack of sleep, tiredness, or physical exhaustion results in lower attention spans, and this in turn
can lead to accidents and injury.
Work Clothing and Safety Equipment
When using the product, you should wear proper clothing and protective equipment.
• Helmet
• Protection goggles or face protector
• Ear protectors
• Thick work gloves
• Non-slip sole work boots
Safety and Operation
This hedge trimmer is equipped with very sharp blades, and when used incorrectly the blades can be
extremely dangerous.
Improper handling can cause accidents which may in turn lead to serious injury or death. For this reason, you
should always be careful to adhere to the following instructions when using your hedge trimmer
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Never hold the hedge trimmer in a way in which the blades are pointing towards someone else.
Never allow the blades to come into contact with your body.
Always turn o the engine before adjusting the hedge trimmer, removing branches which have become
stuck in the blades, or at any other time when coming into close proximity with the blades.
Always wear thick work gloves when adjusting the hedge trimmer.
Always place the blade cover provided over the blades when not in use.
Falling branches may fall onto the operator’s body or head, resulting in injuries, scratches, and cuts, and for
this reason you should always wear a helmet when operating the hedge trimmer.
Safe Handling of Fuel
The engine of the hedge trimmer is designed to run on a two-stroke oil/fuel mixture. This fuel is highly
ammable, never store cans of fuel or rell the fuel tank in any place where there is a source of heat or re
which might ignite the fuel.
Do not smoke whilst operating the hedge trimmer or relling, keep lit cigarettes away from the hedge
trimmer at all times.
When relling the fuel tank always stop the engine rst and carefully make sure that there are no sparks or
open ames anywhere nearby before refuelling.
If any fuel spillage occurs during refuelling, use a dry rag to wipe any fuel which has been spilled onto the
hedge trimmer before starting the engine.
After refuelling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and carry the hedge trimmer to a spot 5
metres or more away from where it was refuelled before starting the engine.
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Before Operating the Hedge Trimmer
Before beginning work, carefully check the work area and remove any obstacles.
Within a perimeter of 15 metres of the work area should be considered a hazardous area into which no-one
should enter while the hedge trimmer is being used, and when necessary this area should be marked with a
warning rope, warning signs, or other forms of warning.
When work is to be performed simultaneously by two or more operators, care should also be taken to
constantly look around to check the presence and locations of other operators within the work area to
maintain a safe distance between each operator.
Before beginning work, each component of the hedge trimmer should be checked to make sure that it is
in proper working order, make sure that there are no loose screws or bolts, fuel leaks, ruptures, dents, or any
other problems which might interfere with safe operation. Be especially careful to check that there is no
damage to the blades.
Keep all parts of your body away from the hedge trimmer blades when the engine is running.
Before Starting the Engine
Carefully check the work area to make sure that no obstacles exist within a perimeter of 15 metres around
the hedge trimmer before starting the engine.
To start the engine, place the hedge trimmer onto the ground in a at clear area and hold it rmly in place to
ensure that neither the blades or the throttle come into contact with any obstacles when the engine starts.
After starting the engine, make sure that the blades stop moving when the throttle trigger is released (idle).
If the blades continue to move when the engine is at idle, adjust the idle screw on the carburettor to a
point where the blades stop moving, if this cannot be achieved, take the hedge trimmer to your authorised
servicing dealer for adjustment.
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Avoid Noise Problems
Check and follow the local regulations for sound levels and hours of operation for garden machinery.
In general, operate hedge trimmers between 8 am, and 5 pm on week days and 9 am to 5 pm at weekends.
Avoid using the hedge trimmer late at night and/or early in the morning.
Safety when using the Hedge Trimmer
When using the hedge trimmer, grip the handles rmly with both hands, place your feet slightly apart so
your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always maintain a steady even posture while working.
Do not use on ladders or if the ground surface is slippery or uneven. Never attempt to cut directly overhead
or with one hand.
• Maintain full engine speed when cutting.
• Never allow other persons to come within the work area as doing so might expose them to danger.
• Keep work area clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Injury may result from ying
debris.
• If a branch or other object gets caught in the hedge trimmer during operation, always stop the engine
before removing the object.
• To protect yourself against injury from falling branches, wear the required safety equipment.
• Never touch the spark plug or plug HT cable while the engine
is in operation, doing so may result in an electrical shock.
• Never touch the exhaust, spark plug, or any metallic parts
while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting
down the engine. These parts reach high temperatures during
operation and doing so could result in serious burns.
• When you nish cutting in one location and wish to continue work in another area, stop the engine,
place the protective cover over the blades, and turn the hedge trimmer so that the blade faces behind
your body before carrying it to the new location.
• Always remove fuel from the fuel tank before transportation to prevent fuel spillage.
• Never leave the hedge trimmer exposed to direct sunlight as this can heat the fuel tank and may cause a
discharge of fuel, and ood the engine.
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