Sears 25 HHT User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

For Occasional Use Only

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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

25 HHT

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le­siones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lirelemanueld’instructionsetbienrespectertouslesavertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530163900

FRANÇAIS

12/1/03

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

DANGER:

BEDANGEROUS!

injur y includin g ampu tation or blindness to the
operator and others. The warnings and safety
instr uctions in this manual must be followedto
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in us­ing this unit. The operator is responsible for fol­lowing the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Never allow children to
use this tool.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Readyour instruction manual carefully until

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you completely understand and can follow
all warningsandsafety rules beforeoperat­ing the unit.
Restrict unit to users who understand and

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will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual and on the unit.

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING:

ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. tha t can rico­chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.

Always wear eye protection when operating,

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servicing, or performing maintenance on unit.
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent
brush ordebris frombeingthrownor ricochet­ing into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec­tion should be marked Z87.
Wear hearing protection when using this

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unit.
Secure hair aboveshoulderlength.Secureor

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remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are

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tired ,ill, upse t,orif youareundertheinfluence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals

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away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10meters)whenstartingor operatingunit.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame(in-

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cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
cancause sparks)intheareas wherefuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
Mix andpour fuel in an outdoor area; store

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fuel inacool,dry,well ventilatedplace;use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

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operating the unit.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

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Make sure the unit is properly assembled

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and in good operating condition.
Avoidspillingfueloroil. Wipe upfuelspills

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before starting the engine.

Failure to follow all

THIS POWER TOOL CAN

This unit can cause serious

Inspect area before start-

Moveatleast 10feet(3 meters)awayfrom

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fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-

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proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

DANGER:

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE

moves momentarily after the trigger is re­leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma­terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure
the switch is in the OFF position, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed
materialfromthe cuttingblade.Do notgrab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.

Inspect unit before each use for worn,

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loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.

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Never start or run engine inside a closed

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room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Avoiddangerousenvironments.Donotuse

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in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
Do notoverreachorusefrom unstable sur-

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faces such as ladders,trees,steepslopes,
rooftops,etc. Keepfirm footingandbalance
at all times.
Do notraise unit aboveyourshoulders;the

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cutting blade can come dangerously close
to your body.
Always keepunitin frontofyourbody.Keep

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all parts of yourbodyawayfromthecutting
blade.
Keep the cutting blade and air vents free

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from debris.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

Have all maintenance other than the rec-

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ommendedproceduresdescribed in thein­struction manual performed by an autho­rized service dealer.
Disconnect spark plug before performing

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maintenance except for carburetor adjust­ments.
Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,

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warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way. Have worn or damaged
parts replaced by an authorized service
dealer.
UseonlyrecommendedPoulanPRO!cut-

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ting blades and replacement parts; use of
anyotherpartsmayvoidyourwarrantyand
cause damage to your unit.
Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

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upfuel left in carburetorbystarting engineand
lettin git run unt ilit stops.
Handcarrytheunit withtheengine stopped

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andthe mufflerand cuttingblade awayfrom
your body, preferably with the blade cover
installed.

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

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--Blade

Safety
Glasses

Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,

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and secure the unit before storing or trans­porting it in a vehicle.
Donotstoretheunitorfuel in a closed area

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where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefrom hotwaterheaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so the cutting blade cannot acci-

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dentally cause injury.
Store unit with the blade cover installed.

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Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

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SAFETYNOTICE:

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
handtools could causebloodvessel ornerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab­normal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhasbeenlinked toblood vesseldam­agein otherwise healthypeople. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operatepowertoolson
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition andthe condi­tion of this tool.

Boots

30 ft.

(10 m)

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger is

released.

Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.

Exposure to vibrations

WARNING:

Blades can throw objects violently.

Y oucan be blinded or injured.

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Wear safety glasses.

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WARNING:

Hazard zone for thrown objects

Blades can throw objects violently.

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Others can be blinded or injured.

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Keep people and animals 30 feet

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(10 meters) away.

WARNING:

Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is released.

The blades can seriously cut you or

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others.
Allow blades to stop before

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removing them from the cut.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require­mentsofCaliforniaCodes4442 and4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore­gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equippedwithasparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou
operateina localewheresuchregulationsex­ist, youare legally responsible formaintaining
theoperatingcondition ofthese parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowneruse, themufflerandsparkarrest­ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho­rized service dealer.

This unit is equipped

ASSEMBLY

Examine parts fordamage. Do not use dam­aged parts.

If you need assistance or find parts

NOTE:

missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.

Finding fueloroil residue onmuffleris normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

Y ourhedge trimmer isfully assembled;noas­sembly is required.

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Comparethe illustrationswith yourunitto familiarize yourselfwith thelocationof thevari­ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Throttle
Lock--out

Throttle Lock

Spark Plug

Primer
Bulb

Choke
Lever

ON/OFF

Switch

Throttle Trigger

Blade
Cover

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en­gine. T ostop the engine, move theswitch to the
OFF position.

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving choke lever to the desired position. See
STAR TINGYOUR ENGINE for completestart­ing information.

WARNING:

andafteruse. Do not touch the muffler or al­lowcombustiblematerialsuch asdrygrass or
fuel to do so.

Muffler

Muffler is very hotduring

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING:

information in the safety rules beforeyoube­gin.Ifyoudo not understandthesafetyrules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.

Be sure to read the fuel

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING:

when refueling.

Remove fuel cap slowly

HELPFUL TIP

Toobtainthecorrect oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixedwitha good quality synthetic 2-cycleair­cooled engineoil designed tobemixed at aratio
of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil
is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4

one gallon of fresh gas.

Hand
Guard

PRIMERBULB

ThePRIMERBULBremoves airfromthe car­buretorand fuel lines andfills them with fuel.
This allows youtostart theenginewithfewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to returnto
its original position.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.Squeezethe trigger for full speedopera­tion; release it for idle speed.

liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE au­tomotive oilorboatoil. Theseoils will caus een­gine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instruc­tions printed on oil container. Once oil is added
to gasoline, shake container momentarily toas­sure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules listed under
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. T o avoid engin e problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer.Drain the gas tank, start the en­gine andlet it run until thefuellines andcarbure­tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Neveruseengine or carburetorcleanerprod­ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

It is recommended that the engine not be
operatedforlongerthan30 secondsat full
throttle.

the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 -­10 seconds) will be sufficient.

Releasing the trigger and allowing

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Fuel Mix
Fill Cap

IMPORTANT POINTS

Use theminimum throttle speednecessary

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to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge
trimmer performance.
Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to

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cut hedges that have any branches with a
diameter larger than5/8"(1.5cm).

OPERA TINGPOSITION

Hearing
Protection

STOPPINGYOUR ENGINE

To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

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switch to the OFF position.
If engine does not stop, move choke lever

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to the FULLCHOKE position.

ST ARTING YOUR ENGINE

Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-

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ters) away from the fuelingsite.
Remove the blade cover from the blade

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before starting the unit.
Hold the unit on the ground in the starting

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position as shown. Support unit so the
blade is off of the ground and away from
trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.

Eye
Protection

ON/OFF
Switch

Throttle
Trigger

1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi­tion.

2. Engage the throttle lock as follows:

press the throttle lock--out;

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squeeze and hold throttle trigger;

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press and hold throttle lock, then

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release the throttle trigger

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NOTE:

the engine starts.

3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4. Move thechokelever tothe FULLCHOKE
position.

Primer Bulb

Throttle Lock

Throttle Lock-out

Keepthe throttle lock engageduntil

Choke

Lever

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.

STARTING A COLDENGINE(or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)

WARNING:

moving once the throttle lock has been set
and the engine is started. Wear your protec­tiveequipmentandobserveall safetyinstruc­tions.

The cuttingblade will be

5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en­gine sounds as if it is trying to run, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.

6. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.

7. Pull starter rope sharply until the engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls

NOTE:

(at the HALF CHOKE position), check to
make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the ON
position. Move the choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6
times; pull the starter rope 2 more times.
Movethechoke lever to theHAL FCHOKE
position and pull thestarter rope until the en­gine runs, but no more than6 more pulls. If
the engine still doesn’t start, it is probably
flooded. Proceed to STARTING A
FLOODED ENGINE.

8. Once the engine starts, allow the engine to
run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever
totheOFFCHOKEpositio n.Allowthe unitto
runfor 30moreseconds attheOFFCHOKE
position before squeezing and releasing the
throttle trigger to release the throttle lock.

If enginedieswith thechoke lever in

NOTE:

the OFF CHOKE position, move the
choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position
and pull the ropeuntil theengineruns, but
no more than 6 pulls.

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STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi­tion.

2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

3. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.

4. Engage the throttle lock as directed in
STARTING A COLD ENGINE.

Keepthe throttle lock engageduntil

NOTE:

the engine starts.

5. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than5 pulls.

6. Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position.

7. Releasethethrottlelock bysqueezingand
releasing the trigger .

SERVICE

WARNING:

is in the OFF position and disconnect the
spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.

If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Electrolux Home Products,
Inc., may not pay for repairs underwar­ranty. Itis yourresponsibility tomaintain
and perform general maintenance.

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

Thewarrantyonthisunitdoesnotcover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust­ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERSAND PARTS

Spark Plug Boot

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Air Filter

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Housing Screws

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CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re­placement of damaged or worn parts.

ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch

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functions properly by moving the switch to the
OFF position. Make sure engine stops; then
restart engine and continue.
Fuel Ta nk -- Do not use unit if fuel tank shows

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signs of damage or leaks.
Gearbox -- Do notuse if the gearboxshows

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signs ofdamageor leaks. After 50 hoursof
use, we recommend that your gearbox be
serviced by an authorized service dealer.

Ensure ON/OFF switch

HELPFUL TIP

IMPORTANT:

repairs other than the rec­ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.

Have all

If engine has not started, pull starter

NOTE:

rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not
run, it is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

ST ARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing
theON/OFFswitch intheONpositionandthe
choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position and
engaging the throttle lock as directed in the
STAR TINGA COLD ENGINE section; then,
pull the rope to clear the engine of excess
fuel. Starting could req uire pulling the starte r
rope many times depending on how badly the
unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS

Before and after each use, inspect com-

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plete unitforloose ordamagedparts. After
each use, clean the unit and labels using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

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CLEAN AIR FILTER

Air Filter

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform­ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.

1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keepdebrisfrom fallingintothecarburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.

2. Remove parts as illustrated.

Donotcleanfilteringasoline orother

NOTE:

flammable solvent. Doing socancreatea fire
hazardorproduceharmful evaporativeemis­sions.

3. Wash the filter in soap and water.

4. Allow filter to dry.

5. Add a fewdropsof oil tothefilter;squeeze
filter to distribute oil.

6. Replace parts.

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTINGSCREEN

WARNING:

uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.

The muffler on this prod-

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Air Filter
Cover

Screw

As yourunitisused,carbondeposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however, the
mufflerandspark arrestingscreen will notre­quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your authorized service dealer.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING:

making idle speed adjustments. The blade
will be movingduringmost of this procedure.
Wearyourprotectiveequipmentand observe
all safety precautions. When making adjust­ments, use a screwdriver short enough to
keep your hands behind the handguard and
away from the blade. After making adjust­ments,theblademustnotmoveat idlespeed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.Adjustments may benecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:

Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-

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leased.
The blade moves at idle.

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Keep others away when making idle speed
adjustments. Make adjustment s with the unit
resting on a level surface free of debris that can
be caught in the hedge trimmer blade. Serious
injury to the operator and others can occur if the
carburetor is not properly adjusted. Keep all
parts of your body away from the blade and
muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allowengineto idle.Adjustspeeduntil engine
runswithout blademoving (idletoofast)or en­gine stalling (idle speed too slow).

Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-

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creaseenginespeedif enginestallsordies.
Turnidle speedscrew counterclockwise to

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decrease engine speed if the blademoves
at idle.

Keep others away when

Ifyou requirefurtherassistance orareunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.

BLADE ADJUSTMENT

The clearance between the cutting blades
mustbeadjustedperiodicallytomaintain opti­mal performance and sharp cutting.

Nut

Blade guide

Blades

Flat

Washer

Blade
guide

1. Using a wrench, loosen each nut on the
top side of the blade guide.

Wrench

2. Tighten each bolt from underside of blade
with a wrench.

Bolt

Nut

Cupped
Washer

Nuts

TOP SIDE OF BLADE

WARNING:

after each adjustment. The blade must not
move at idle speed to avoid serious injury to
the operator or others.

Recheck the idle speed

Idle Speed Screw

UNDERSIDEOF BLADE

Bolt

3. Loosen each bolt 1/2 turn.

1/2 turn

Bolt

4. While holding each bolt in place with a
wrench, retighten the nuts.

UNDERSIDEOF BLADE

TOP SIDE
OF BLADE

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After adjustment, the washers be-

NOTE:

tween the bolt head and the blade should be
able to be turned by hand, but not loose
enough to move when the unit is tilted from
side to side.

CAUTION:

cutting blades is set toowide, the blades will
notcutcorrectly.Iftheblades areadjustedtoo
tight, overheating may occur.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug each year to ensure the
engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025inch (0.6 mm). Igni­tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.

1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis­card.

3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.

4. Reinstall thespark plug boot.

If the clearance between the

STORAGE

REPLACE FUEL FILTER

Toreplacefuelfilter,drainunitby runningit dry
of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainerassem­bly from tank. Pull filter from tank andremove
itfromthefuelline. Installnewfuelfilteronfuel
line; reinstall parts.

Fuel Line

Fuel
Filter

WARNING:

steps after each use:

Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit

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before storing or transporting.
Store unit and fuelin a well ventilated area

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where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with the blade cover installed.

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Position unit so that any sharp object can­not accidentally cause injury.
Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of

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children.

SEASONALSTORAGE

Prepareunit forstorageat end ofseasonorif
it will notbeusedfor30daysor more.
If your unit is to be stored for aperiodoftime:

Clean the entire unit.

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Store in a clean dry area.

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Clean all parts and check for damage.

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Have damaged parts repaired or replaced
by an authorized service dealer.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.

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Lightly oil external metal surfaces, includ-

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ing the blade.
Install the blade cover.

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Tooil the blade,do the following:

Stoptheengine andallow bladeto cometo

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a complete stop.
EnsureON/OFFswitch is in theOFF posi-

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tion.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.

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Apply a light machine oil along the edgeof

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the top strap as shown.

Perform the following

OIL

Top Strap

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA­TIONsectionofthis manual,seemessage la­beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga­sohol in your engine. Fuel stabilizer is an ac­cept able alternative in minimizing theformatio n
of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabi­lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel storage con­tainer. Follow the mix instructions found on sta­bilizercontainer. Run engine at least 5 minute s
after adding stabilizer.

HELPFUL TIP

During storageof your gas/
oilmixture,theoil will sepa­rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsureproperblending of
the gas and oil.

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ENGINE

Remove spark plugand pour1teaspoonof

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40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
Replacesparkplugwithnewone ofrecom-

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mended type and heat range (see RE­PLACE SPARK PLUG section).
Clean air filter.

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Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,

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and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
At the beginning of the next season, use

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only freshfuel having thepropergasolineto
oil ratio.

OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season to

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another.
Replaceyourgasolinecanifitstarts torust.

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NEED ASSISTANCE?

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call 1-800-554-6723for assistance.

NEED SERVICE PARTS?

Contact your dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:

recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

Alwaysstopunitanddisconnect sparkplugbeforeperformingall ofthe

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Enginewill not
start.

Enginewill
notidle
properly.

Enginewill not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.

Engine
smokes
excessively.

Engine runs
hot.

1. ON/OFF switch in the
OFF position.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Spark plug not firing.

5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.

6. Compressionlow.

1. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

3. Compression low.

1. Air filter dirty.

2. Spark plug fouled.

3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.

5. Compressionlow.

1. Choke partially on.

2. Fuel mixture incorrect.

3. Air filter dirty.

4. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Spark plug incorrect.

3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.

2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
in Operation Section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

4. Install new spark plug.

5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.

6. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

2. Clean or replace plug

and regap.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Adjust choke.

2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.

3. Clean or replace air filter.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer .

1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.

2. Replace with correct spark plug.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer .

4. Contact an authorized service dealer .

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