SGS SCT501 Owner's Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE USE.

OWNER’S MANUAL

5 IN 1 MULTI- TOOL

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PARTS LOCATION

Air

filter

cover

Choke

lever

Primer

bulb

Fuel tank

Pull start

Muffler

Throttle

cable

Throttle

control

Throttle

trigger

On/off
switch

Harness

suspension

point

Main
shaft

tube

Loop

handle

Split shaft

connector

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Attachment

guard

Brush

cutter gear

case

Nylon

trimmer

Three point

blade

Working
shaft tube

PARTS LOCATION

Working

shaft tube

Working

shaft tube

Hedge

trimmer

gear case

Hedge trimmer

attachment

Pruner guide bar

Pruner saw

Chain cover

Pruner

gear case

Oil tank

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FOR SAFE OPERATION

Read operator’s instruction book before
operating this machine.

Read, understand and follow all warnings.

Wear head, eye and ear protection.

Use suitable work-wear to protect yourself.

Watch out for thrown objects & ricochets

The operator of the machine must ensure,
while working, that no persons or animals
come closer than 50 feet (15 meters).

Only use non--metallic, flexible
cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer
heads with trimmer line.

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FOR SAFE OPERATION

GLOVES

Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when
fitting cutting attachments.

HEARING PROTECTION

Wear hearing protection that provides adequate
noise reduction.

EYE PROTECTION

Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a
visor then you must also wear approved protective
goggles. Approved protective goggles must com­ply with your countries relevent safety standard.

BOOTS

Wear sturdy, non--slip boots.

CLOTHING

Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and
avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and
branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not
wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Se­cure hair so it is above shoulder level.

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FOR SAFE OPERATION

The only accessories you can operate with this en­gine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that
could affect your vision, your judgment or your coordi­nation.

Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions
such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.

Never use a machine that has been modified in any
way from its original specification.

Wear personal protective equipment.

Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the
checks, maintenance and service instructions de­scribed in this manual. Some maintenance and service
measures must be carried out by trained and qualified
specialists.

The strimmer attachment is only designed for
trimming grass.

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FOR SAFE OPERATION

All covers and guards must be fitted before starting.
Make sure the spark plug cap and lead are not dam­aged. Otherwise you could get an electric shock.

The machine operator must ensure that no people
or animals come closer than 50 feet (15 meters) while
working. Stay clear of spinning line.

Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.

Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris
and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.

Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

Always keep the engine on the right hand side of your
body. Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

Keep trimmer head below waist level.

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- Make sure the chain and sprocket are correctly adjusted
before operating the pruner. Never attempt chain
adjustment with the engine running!

• Always make sure the cutting attachment
is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.

• Never use a cracked or warped guide bar: replace it
with a serviceable one and make sure it fits properly.

• If a saw blade should bind fast in a cut, shut off the
engine immediately. Push the branch or tree to ease the
bind and free the blade.

• Do not operate the pole pruner with the muffler removed.

• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for springback
so that you will not be struck by the moving
limb.

• Always stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you
strike a foreign object or if the machine becomes tangled.
Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment.

• Do not make unauthorized modifications or substitutions to
the guide bar or chain.

• Never allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load.
Doing so could damage the engine.

• Keep the pruner as clean as possible.

FOR SAFE OPERATION

IMPORTANT

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A standard package contains the items as shown below.

SET UP

(1) Guide bar
(2) Saw chain
(3) Transmission
(4) Sprocket

(5) Chain tension adjust screw
(6) Nut
(7) Chain tensioner nut
(8) Chain cover

The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use protective
gloves for safety.

WARNING

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1. Loosen the nut and remove the chain cover.

2. Mount the guide bar then fit the saw chain around the
bar and sprocket.

3. Fit the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of the
guide bar, then install the chain cover, and fasten the
mounting nut to finger tightness.

Pay attention to the correct direction of
the saw chain.

SET UP

IMPORTANT

(1) Hole
(2) Moving direction
(3) Toolless chain tensioner roller

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4. Adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw until
the tie straps just touch the bottom side of the bar rail.

SET UP

5. Tighten the mounting nut securely with the bar tip
held up (TORQUE: 8.9 ~ 11.7 N.m./90 ~ 120 kg-cm). Then
check the chain for smooth rotation and correct tension
while moving it by hand. If necessary, readjust.

Balance Unit

1. Put on harness strap and attach it to the unit suspension
point.

2. Depending on the working posture, insert hook up or down
the suspension point until the unit balances and the strap fits
your body.

It is very important to maintain the proper chain tension.
Rapid wear of the guide bar or the chain coming off easily
can be caused by improper tension.

IMPORTANT

(a) Loosen (b) Tighten

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SET UP

CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE

M3 screw

Insert the

cable

to the end

of

adjuster

Full on

stopper

Idling adjust screw

1. Connect throttle wire with carburettor. Insert the cable
to the end of adjuster fix the throttle cable by tightening the
M3 screw. (Tightening torque: 0.4 ~ 0.8 N.m.)

2. Make sure the ‘STOPPER-PLATE’ of carburettor moves
to contact with ‘IDLING ADJUST SCREW’ and the ‘SWING­ARM’ of carburettor moves to contact with ‘FULL ON STOP­PER’ by gripping throttle lever.

CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES

Connect the switch wires between the engine and the main
unit. Pair wires of the same colour.

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SET UP

Connecting the shaft

To connect the working shaft to the main shaft with the
coupler:

1. Loosen the Locking Knob (A) counter clockwise so the
working shaft can be inserted into the tube coupler.

2. Press the Push Button (B) and gently rotate the working
shaft back and forth while inserting to make sure the drive
shaft is placed in position.

3. Release the Push Button to lock the hole (C) of the
working shaft tube. The Push Button is connected to a
spring-loaded detent that can snap the working tube in
position

4. Turn the Locking Knob clock-wise to secure the
connection.

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SET UP

Loop

handle

Suspension

point

HANDLE AND SUSPENSION POINT

The recommended position of the handle and suspension
point is marked above. However you may adjust the position
to make sure it is comfortable for you.

INSTALLATION OF HANDLE

Set the upper part and lower part of
the handle at the right position.
Tighten the loop handle with the
screw and nut.
Insert the nuts (4) into the counter­sunk holes in the lower handle and
secure the top part of the
handle with the bolts supplied (4).

ZZ

NOTE

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SET UP

INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT GUARD

Put the cutting attachment guard on the gearbox,
attach it with the nuts and bolts provided.

BRUSH CUTTER AND EDGE TRIMMER INSTALLING
METAL BLADE

Key

Gear case

Collar ring

Metal blade

Washer
Washer

Nut

1- Insert the key wrench
into the gear case locking
hole.
2- Screw the collar ring on
the shaft thread.
3- Secure metal blade
between collar ring and
washer.
4- Place the washer.
5- Screw the nut.

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SET UP

INSTALLING THE NYLON LINE (NYLON CUTTER HEAD)

Gear case

Key

Collar ring

Nylon spool

1- Insert the key wrench into the gear case locking hole.
2- Screw the collar ring on the shaft thread.
3- Screw the nylon spool on the shaft thread.
4- Check the spool is secured tightly.

ATTACHING THE TRIMMING MECHANISM

Attachment

tube

Screw

hole

Fastening

bolt

Screw

Gear

case

(Instructions to follow on page 10)

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SET UP

1. Remove the plastic cap on the end of the tube.

2. Remove the screw.

3. Insert the end of the tube into the gear case, and make sure
to align the transmission shaft of the tube with the transmission
shaft of the gear case.

4. Line up the hole on the tube with the hole on the gear case
and insert the screw through the hole and tighten firmly.

ATTACHING THE PRUNING MECHANISM

Attachment tube

Bolt hole

Fastening bolt

Bolt

Gear case

1. Remove the plastic cap on the end of the tube.

2. Remove the bolt.

3. Insert the end of the tube into the gear case, make sure to
align the transmission shaft of the tube with the transmission
shaft of the gear case.

4. Line up the hole on the tube with the hole on the gear
case and insert the bolt through the hole and tighten firmly.

5. Using a wrench, screw in the fastening bolt provided to fix
the mechanism into place.

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SET UP

INSTALLING GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN

Guide bar

Saw chain

Transmission

Sprocket

Chain tension adjust screw

Nut

Chain tensioner nut

Chain cover

1. Loosen the nut and remove the chain cover.

2. Mount the guide bar, then fit the saw chain around the bar
and sprocket.

3. Fit the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of the guide
bar, then install the chain cover, and fasten the mounting nut
to finger tightness.

4. Adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw
until the tie straps just touch the bottom side of the bar rail.

5. Tighten the mounting nut securely with the bar tip held
up (TORQUE: 8.9 ~ 11.7 N.m./90 ~ 120 kg-cm). Then check
the chain for smooth rotation and correct tension while mov­ing it by hand. If necessary, readjust.

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ASSEMBLY

Balancing the strimmer

1. Put the harness on and attach your strimmer to it.

2. Slide clamp up and down, till you feel comfortable with how
the strimmer balances, and how you can manoeuvre it whilst
working.

Make sure the strimmer unit is off, whilst doing
this procedure, to ensure accurate balancing.

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• Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.

• Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.

• Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes be­fore refilling with mixed fuel.

• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refilling or mix­ing fuel (petrol and 2--stroke oil).

• Move the machine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the refu­eling point before starting it.

Never start the machine:

• If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow
remaining fuel to evaporate.

• If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your
clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact
with fuel. Use soap and water.

• If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from
the fuel cap and fuel lines.

• Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant.

FUEL SAFETY

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