Stanley STR-4IN1 User Manual

4 in 1 Garden tool

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STR-4 IN 1

4 in 1 Garden tool

Manufactured under license by: MATRIX GmbH • Postauer Straße 26 • D-84109 Wörth/Isar • www.matrix-direct.net

Stanley is a registered trademark of The Stanley Works or its afﬁliates and is used under license. Hergestellt unter Lizenz durch:

MATRIX GmbH • Postauer Straße 26 • D-84109 Wörth/Isar • www.matrix-direct.net

Stanley ist eine eingetragene Marke der The Stanley Works oder ihren Partnern und wird unter Lizenz verwendet. Fabriqué sous licence par :

MATRIX GmbH • Postauer Straße 26 • D-84109 Wörth/Isar • www.matrix-direct.net

Stanley est une marque déposée de The Stanley Works ou de ses sociétés afﬁliées, qui est utilisée sous licence.

Prodotto sotto licenza di: MATRIX GmbH • Postauer Straße 26 • D-84109 Wörth/Isar • www.matrix-direct.net

Stanley is a registered trademark of The Stanley Works or its afﬁliates and is used under license.

Fabricat sub licenţă de către:

MATRIX GmbH • Postauer Straße 26 • D-84109 Wörth/Isar • www.matrix-direct.net Stanley este marcă înregistrată a Stanley Works sau a partenerilor săi şi este utilizată sub licenţă.

Table of Contents

1. Symbols........................................................................4

2. Device...........................................................................5

3. Safety Precautions and Warnings................................8

4. Technical data.............................................................13

5. Assembly and commissioning....................................15

6. Operation....................................................................24

7. Working with the brush cutter / grass trimmer......... 26

8. Working with the pruner.............................................27

9. Cleaning, maintenance , transport and storage.........30

10. Working with petrol hedge cutter.............................36

11. Fault and troubleshooting........................................ 46

12. Disposal....................................................................47

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1. Symbols

Markings on the device Explanation of symbols In this manual and/or on the device the following symbols are used:

Warning/Caution

Warning against hot surfaces

Guaranteed sound power level

Read the operating instructions before use

Pay attention to electric cables. Keep at least 15 m distance

Caution against backlash

Use safety goggles, protective helmet and hearing protection.

Wear safety shoes.

Wear safety gloves.

Before refuelling the tank, stop the engine Mixture ratio of fuel/engine oil.

During a cold start, raise the choke lever to

to close the choke. In case of a warm start, raise the choke lever to to open the choke.

Remove the spark plug connector in case of repairs

Caution against parts that can be hurled away.

The distance between the machine and the third parties must be at least 15 m.

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2. Device

Universal brush cutter-grass trimmer -pruner-hedge trimmer combination device for perfect care of garden and garden maintenance. With just one device, you will carry out your lawn care, tree care and your garden work.

2.1 Scope of delivery

2.1.1 Propulsion unit and accessories

1. Front handle 1b. Rear handle

2. Eyelet for shoulder strap

3. Operating switch

4. Unlocking

5. Air ﬁlter

6. Wire rope hoist

7. Tank

8. Throttle

9. Shoulder strap

10. Locking screw

11. Blade

12. Chain guard

13. Clamping ﬂange

14. Lock nut for the Cutter blade

15. Cutting protection

16. Retaining plate

17. Support ﬂange

18. Protection device

19. Thread spool

20. Extension

21. Oil Tank

22. Chain

23. Blade

24. Choke lever

25. Primer

26. Locking pin 26a. Cover Accessories:

27. Funnel

28. Allen Key

29. Wrench

30. Mixing container

31.Screwdriver

32. Wrench

33. Blade

34. Handle

35. Unlocking

36. Unlocking

37. Oil ﬂow rate in the adjustment screw

4 3

31 28

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2.1.2 Extension

26a

2.1.3 Pruners

22 a

2.1.4 Bursh cutter

2 3

20. Extension a. Lock holes

10. Locking screw

26. Locking pin

26a. Cover

a. Lock holes

21. Oil Tank

22. Chain

23. Blade

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15.

a. Lock hole

11. Blade

15. Cutting protection

2.1.5 Grass trimmer

2.1.6 Hedge shears

a. Lock hole

15. Cutting protection

19. Thread spool

33. Blade

34. Handle

35. Unlocking

36. Unlocking

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3. Safety Precautions and Warnings

This device complies with the required safety provisions for combustion engines.

Read the manual carefully before operating the machine. An improper use can lead to damage to persons and property.

Persons who are not familiar with the instructions may not operate the device.

Keep the safety instructions in a safe place.

Children and young people under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the device.

Young people over 16, who work under the guidance of a trained person, are permitted to use this.

Make sure that no persons or animals are found in the vicinity of the working area (minimum distance of 15 m). Foreign objects such as stones can be found in the cut and stirred-up grass. You will carry the responsibility for the safety in your work area and are subject to liability for damage to persons or objects.

The petrol-brush cutter may not be started or used in the vicinity of people or animals.

Do not use the appliance if you feel tired, sick or cannot concentrate or are under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs. Inattention can result in serious injury.

Wear personal protective equipment, in order to protect yourself against a threat to your safety and health. This includes wearing approved safety glasses, hearing protection, protective gloves and non-slip foot protection and protective clothing.

Never work with the device wearing sandals or even barefoot.

Wear a permitted helmet in any case, in case of afforestation work.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Wear long pants to protect your legs. If you have long hair, wear a head cover. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair could get caught by moving parts.

Wear suitable tough clothes that are tight.

Keep parts of your body and clothing away from the cutting tool when you start the engine and let it run.

When you work, make sure that you have a ﬁxed and a secure position. Avoid walking backwards with the device, due to risk of tripping.

Avoid abnormal postures of your body. In case of a prolonged use of the gasoline- brush cutter, it can lead to a vibration-related disorder of the blood circulation (white ﬁnger disease). The white ﬁnger syndrome is a vascular disease in which the small blood vessels of the ﬁngers and toes cramp in a paroxysmal manner. The affected areas are no longer supplied sufﬁcient with blood and appear extremely pale due to this. Information on the duration of use cannot be given in this case because this can be different from person to person. The following factors can inﬂuence this phenomenon:

Blood circulation disorders of the hands of the operator, low external temperatures, long periods of usage. It is therefore recommended to wear warm working gloves and have regular work breaks.

Dispose the equipment, accessories and packaging as well as used oil and petrol at the points provided for this and bring it away to an environmental-friendly recycling.

This little effort will be beneﬁcial to our environment.

The exhaust gases from internal combustion engines are toxic and can cause suffocation among other things.

The device must be in operation only outdoors.

Fill the fuel tank only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.

Petrol and petrol vapours can be easily ignited. Keep the appliance away from ﬂammable materials and sources of ignition such as ovens or stoves.

The resulting gases are toxic and are suffocating!

CAUTION Danger of ﬁre!

Petrol and petrol vapours are easily ignitable!

Used oil must be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations.

Do not smoke while refuelling or operating the device.

Wipe off dry the petrol that possibly spill.

Start the device only at a location remote location from the area of refuelling.

Make sure that the lid of the tank-container is always well closed. Look for any leaks.

While the engine is running or in case the machine is hot, the fuel tank cap should not be opened or fuel should not be reﬁlled.

Slowly open the ﬁller cap so that petrol vapors can escape.

Make sure that the handles are dry, clean and free of gasoline mixture.

Do not use the device without and correctly installed exhaust guard.

Do not touch the exhaust. Risk of burns.

Use only the fuel recommended in the manual.

Keep gasoline only in containers designated for it in a safe place.

Caution: Petrol and oil can leak in the case of incorrect use, improper storage or defect. Take precautions, as to how you can prevent environmental damage in such a case. Oil and petrol can for example be vacuumed with special binders.

In the event of a ﬁre, use the CO2 extinguisher to smother the ﬂames. Also foam, powder or sand are suitable for extinguishing small ﬁres. Never extinguish ﬁres due to petrol and oil with water. Danger of explosion!

In case of emergency, please contact your ﬁre department!

While cutting on a slope, please stand always below the cutting tool.

Always make sure that there are no objects etc. collect in the cord head, in the protective cover or in the engine.

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Do not use a wire or similar things in the running-spool.

Work only in daylight or good artiﬁcial light.

Check before each use of the device and its components and protective devices for damage or wear and make the necessary repairs if required. Never disable safety devices

Do not use the appliance if damage or wear and tear should come to light.

Keep the tools clean and operative, in order to be able to work better and safer.

Always hold the device at a sufﬁcient distance from the body when working.

During work breaks and change of location, always turn off device, wait for the standstill of the cutting tool and shut off engine.

Never leave the appliance unattended at the workplace. Store the device during work breaks in a safe place.

While working with this device, do not get distracted. As a result of that, you could lose control of the device.

Never use the device in the rain, in a damp or wet environment and do not store it outdoors.

If the device gets wet, wait until it is completely dry before you use it again.

Search for foreign objects in the working area before working with this device and remove them. If you encounter a foreign object despite this while cutting, switch off the device and remove it.

In the event of a blockage by foreign objects (stone, collection of grass), switch off the appliance and remove it with a blunt object. Never remove debris stuck with your ﬁngers as this could cause serious injury.

The running device must be implicitly kept away from your body.

Do not overload the machine and do not do any work for which the appliance is not intended.

Make sure that the ventilation openings are always free of dirt.

Keep the device out of the reach of children.

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Store the appliance in a safe and dry place.

After an impact or other damages, check the machine for damage.

Pay particular attention while trimming lawn edges, gravel borders and similar places that stones and soil could hurl away by the cutting line.

Never cross streets or roads with the device switched on.

Never cut against hard objects such as stones, etc. Thus you will prevent personal injury and damage to the device.

Never use the device without protection device.

Never stop the cutter with your hands. Always wait until it stops by itself.

Hold the cord head as close as possible to the ground.

Cut only grass that grows on the ground. Grass in wall cracks or on stones may not be cut.

Always make sure that no objects etc. collect in the cord head, in the protective cover or in the engine .

Operate the device only with protective device.

Always switch off the device before you turn it off.

Pay attention to risk of injury in the area of the cutting device, which is used for cutting the thread.

Danger of kick-back! There is always kick-back hazard if the cutting blade comes into contact with branches or other objects. The brush cutter becomes uncontrollable due to this and can pushed with great force in the direction of the operator.

Do not use the device without and correctly installed exhaust guard.

Do not touch the exhaust. Risk of burns.

Do not use a wire or similar things in the running-spool.

Never cut against hard objects such as stones, etc. Thus you will prevent personal injury and damage to the device.

Never use the device without protection device.

Always use only the original thread. Never use a metal wire instead of the nylon thread.

The petrol-brush cutter is dependent on the mounted cutting tool meant for trimming lawn or grass, for cutting scrub, shrubs, bushes and young trees in the private area.

The device must not be used for other purposes.

The manufacturer does not assume any liability in case of Improper use as well as changes to the machine.

Please also note the safety instructions, the instructions for installation and operation, as well as the other generally applicable accident prevention regulations.

The appliance and the cutting tools must be regularly and properly checked and maintained. Damages must be repaired by a specialist workshop.

Use only accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

Let your device repaired only by qualiﬁed personnel and only with original spare parts. This is to ensure that the safety of the device is maintained.

Make sure that the cutting tool is stopped when the engine is idling.

Check this regularly and do not use the machine if you detect a movement in the idle position. Bring the machine to a specialist workshop for checking and and repair. The setting of the idle speed should also be done only in a professional workshop.

ATTENTION: The cutting tool rotates after the engine has been shut off for a few seconds after that.

Put down the device only after the cutting tool has come to a standstill and the engine has been shut off.

Replace a damaged cutting tool immediately with a new one.

Always use only the original thread. Never use a metal wire instead of the nylon thread.

The appliance and the cutting tools must be regularly and properly checked and maintained. Damages must be repaired by a specialist workshop.

Use only accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer. The use of accessories, including cutting equipments and protection equipment, which is not recommended by the manufacturer can cause very severe injuries and damage to property.

You can leave your unit are only carried out by qualiﬁed personnel and repair with original spare parts only. This is to ensure that the safety of the device is maintained.

Kick back - Backlash

When working with metal cutting blades, it can lead to a backlash of the whole device or to a sudden movement forward, if solid objects (trees, branches, stones, or the like) are touched.

This backlash takes place without prior warning and can lead to loss of control over the device and the device and endanger the user and bystanders around. There are special threats in areas which are not very visible and in dense vegetation.

So you will keep the control in case of a backlash

• Always hold the device with both hands securely when working .

• Make sure you have a secure position. Keep your feet comfortably apart and always expect a possible backlash.

• Do not overestimate your abilities and maintain Balance at all times while working.

• Before you begin to cut, the cutting blade should have reached the full working speed.

While cutting brush, stones and debris can be ﬂung up and cause serious injury. Make sure that the protective hood is mounted securely.

If rotating parts (cutting blades) are incorrectly attached, this can lead to serious accidents. Before starting work, check the cutting blade that it is securely ﬁxed.

Other risks

Even if you operate this power tool as per speciﬁcations, there will still be other risks. The following risks may occur in connection with the style and design of this power tool:

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1. Health risks, which result from hand-arm vibrations, in case the device is used over a longer period of time, is not properly held or maintained.

2. Personal injury and property damage caused by tool adapters, which are ﬂung around unexpectedly due to sudden damage, wear or incorrect ﬁtting from the device.

3. For an adequate protective equipment during the use, care has to be taken as per the operating instructions. All other usages are ruled out. The user / operator is responsible for injuries resulting damage or injury due to incorrect use, and not the manufacturer. Only 3-teeth blades suitable for the machine as mentioned in the operating manual may be used.

The frequent use of vibrating devices can cause nerve damage for persons whose blood circulation is compromised (for example, smokers, diabetic patients). If you notice unusual impairments, discontinue work immediately and seek medical attention. Observe the following precautions to reduce the risks:

1. Keep your body, in particular your hands warm especially in cool weather.

2. Take regular breaks and move your hands while doing so, to promote blood circulation

3. Take up different working positions regularly, to avoid a one-sided stress to the body and to prevent damage to health.

Ensure that there is lowest possible vibration of the device by regular maintenance and solid parts at the tool.

Do not smoke while refuelling or operating the device.

Wipe off any fuel spilled immediately

Check the device for possible leaks. Do not use the device if you ﬁnd any such thing.

While the engine is running or in case of a hot engine, the fuel tank cap may not be opened and the fuel may not be reﬁlled.

Do not touch the exhaust. Risk of burns.

Use only the fuel recommended in the manual.

Keep gasoline only in containers designated for it in a

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safe place.

Turn off the device always before you put it down.

Work only in daylight or good artiﬁcial light.

Before each use,carry out a visual inspection of the device.

Check if all screws and connecting parts are tightened. Always hold the device with both hands tightly.

Check before each use of the device and its components and protective devices for damage or wear and make the necessary repairs if required. Never deactivate safety equipment. Do not use the appliance if damage or wear and tear come to light.

Keep the tools clean and operative, in order to be able to work better and safer.

Always hold the device at a sufﬁcient distance from the body when working.

Switch off the device during work breaks and change of location always completely, wait for the standstill of the chain saw and put on the chain guard.

Never leave the appliance unattended at the workplace. Store the device during work breaks in a safe place.

Do not get distracted while operating the device. Otherwise, you could lose control of the device.

Never use the device in the rain, in a damp or wet environment and do not store it outdoors.

Do not use the chain saw in the vicinity of ﬂammable liquids or gases and wet or humid environment. If this is not observed, there is danger of ﬁre or explosion.

Work only under appropriate light conditions.

You are responsible for the safety in your work area.

Caution! Some tools/cutting equipments show sharp edges and tips. Please be especially careful while dealing with them and wear protective gloves to protect yourself against injury!

Make sure you have a secure position and wear slipresistant, high closed shoes.

Protect the device against rain and moisture. In case the engine is running, hold the saw always with both your hands ﬁrmly.

Use the claw as starting point for each cut, always start to cut with the operating chain saw.

Carry out the cut so that the saw does not get stuck in the wood.

Pay particular attention to the branches found under tension.

Pull out the device only with the operating saw chain from the wood.

Never work with the device above shoulder height or with one-hand.

Stand always outside the direction of falling. Stand on slopes above the falling tree. Carry out sawing work on a tree, which is standing on a slope always sidewise, never from above or from below.

Always be aware of the direction of the fall of the part to be cut off.

Never position yourself with the rail tip for cutting and never cut with the bar tip.

- Danger of backlash! There is always danger of backlash if the bar tip comes in contact with wood or other objects. The chain saw becomes uncontrollable through this and can be pushed with great force in the direction of the operator.

Always saw through just one branch all at once. Please pay attention while cutting to length on the adjacent trunk.

Do not use the device as lever to move objects.

During transport and while storing, always use the chain guard.

Secure the device during transport to avoid lost of fuel, damage or injury.

Warning!

Keep passers-by away from the running device, never work alone however.

Keep yourself within earshot of other person, in case you need assistance.

Stop the engine immediately, if someone approaches you.

Ensure that the saw chain does not come in contact with foreign objects such as stones, fences, nails, etc... These objects could be ﬂung away and injure the the user or passers-by or damage the saw chain.

National regulations can restrict the use of the device.

Do not use the machine in any position from which it can come within a radius of 10 m to high-voltage power.

For an adequate protective equipment during the use, care has to be taken as per the operating instructions. All other usages are ruled out. The user / operator is responsible for injuries resulting damage or injury due to incorrect use and not the manufacturer. Only 3-teeth blades suitable for the machine as mentioned in the operating manual may be used.

Pull out the spark plug connector before any work is carried out on the device itself (e.g. transport, construction, conversion, cleaning and maintenance work) !!!!

3.1 Usage according to the intended purpose Brush Cutter, Grass trimmer

The Petrol-brush cutter is dependent on the mounted cutting tool intended for trimming lawn or grass, for cutting scrub, shrubs, bushes and young trees in the private area.

The device must not be used for other purposes.

The manufacturer does not assume any liability in case of improper use as well as changes to the machine. Please also take note of the safety instructions, the installation and operating instructions as well as the other generally applicable accident prevention regulations.

High Button

The Petrol-pruner is built as per the state of the art and the recognized technical safety regulations. However, in the event of improper use or usage not according the intended purpose there may be a hazard to life and limb of the user or third parties or damage to the device itself and/or other material assets.

The Petrol-pruner is a portable, hand-held device, which is ﬁtted with a cutting equipment, which is ﬁxed to a shaft. This pruner is designed only for cutting trees and/ or other wood from the ground. The cutting equipment used is a saw chain with guide rail.

This appliance is only designed for private use or for use in the home and must not be used in continuous operation for commercial purposes. Any other use is the responsibility of the the user.

The observance of the operating and installation manual as well as the adherence of the maintenance conditions are part of the usage as per intended use.

4. Technical data

Motor:

Motor type: 2-stroke engine, air-cooled; chrome cylinder engine Power (max): 0.75 kW Displacement: 26 cm Max. engine speed: 12500 min Volume (fuel tank): 400 cm3 (0.4 l) Start system: Rewind starter Speed range in idle speed: 3000 min Speed at coupling: 4430 min-1 Carburettor: Ruixing H142A-30H-00-00

Huayi MC1359BE

Spark plug: TORCH L8RTC

CHAMPION RCJ6Y

Mixing ratio: 40:1

Pruner

Length of cut: 10" Chain spacing: 3/8" Chain thickness: 0.050" Chain type: 91PJ040X, pitch:3/8'' Sound pressure level LpA: 80.4 dB(A) Sound power level LWA: 100.4 dB(A)

Uncertainty K: 3 dB(A)

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Uncertainty K: 3 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level LWA: 114 dB(A) Vibration 10.220m/s Uncertainty K: 1.5 m/s

Brush cutter and grass trimmer

Cutting diameter: 230 mm (brush

Cutter blade: Cutting threads/thread spool: 6m x ø2 mm The rotation speed of the cutting accessories at maximum motor speed:

Sound pressurel(Brush cutter) L Sound pressurel(Brush cutter) L Uncertainty K: 3 dB(A)

Sound pressurel(Grass trimmer) L Sound pressurel(Grass trimmer) L Uncertainty K: 3 dB(A) Vibration level (Brush cutter) a Uncertainty K: 1.5 m/s Vibration level (Grass trimmer) Uncertainty K: 1.5 m/s

Pole hedge trimmer:

Sound pressurel(Hedge trimmer)L Sound pressurel(Hedge trimmer) L

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Uncertainty K: 3 dB(A) Vibration level (Hedge trimmer) a Uncertainty K: 1.5 m/s Blade for hedge shears: Blade spacing:

Angle range

The angle of the hedge shears can be at 80° set up to

-90° with regard to the shaft tube.

: 94.8 dB(A)

pAav

: 110.8 dB(A)

wAav

: 93.5 dB(A)

pAav

: 107.8 dB(A)

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: 10.220 m/s

hv,eq

: 8.712 m/s

ahv,eq

: 80.4 dB(A)

pAav

hv,eq:

Max. cutting length

cutter );

430 mm (grass

trimmer)

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230x1.6-4T

8500 min-1(brush

cutter);

8500 min-1 (grass

trimmer)

100.4 dB(A)

10.220 m/s

24mm;

365 mm.

Take measures to protect against the stress of vibration. Take into account of the whole workﬂow, also points

in time at which the tool functions without load or is

switched off. Among other things, appropriate measures include a regular maintenance and care of the device and the insertion tools, keeping the hands warm, regular breaks and a good planning of the work processes.

Note: The vibration value stated is ascertained as per the standardized test procedures and can be used to compare different devices with one another.

Wear hearing protection to prevent hearing impairment.

In addition, this value is suitable to be able to estimate loads for the user, which happen through vibrations, in advance.

Warning! Depending on how you use the device, the actual vibration values can deviate from the speciﬁed values.

5. Assembly and commissioning

Note: Before afﬁxing cutting equipment, ﬁrst remove the transport protection. When replacing thread spool or the blade, the cutting guard (15) should not be removed.

To reduce the risk of unintentional start-up, pull out the spark plug connector.

5.1 Brush cutter-grass trimmer-pruner--hedge shear- combination device: Handle

Module 1 Mounting

Secure the handle (1)

with the 4 mounting bolts and the nuts of the protective device (18) to the drive unit.

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5.2 Brush cutter-grass trimmer-pruner--hedge shear- combination device: Grass trimmer

Risk of injury ATTENTION: For all work performed on and for cutting tools, always wear protective gloves.

Module 2 Mounting

To use the device as grass trimmer, the cutting

guard (15) and thread spool (19) are ﬁtted.

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- Attach the cutting guard (15) with the 4 screws on the retaining device on the shank (if not already ﬁtted). In addition, the protective cover must be ﬁtted with the blade at the cutting guard.

- Lock the shaft of the brush cutter at the required position with a screwdriver or with the Allen key (28).

- Loose with the spark plug wrench (29) the

locknut for the blade (14), by turning in a clockwise direction (if already installed).

- Remove the hexagon nut (14), the clamping ﬂange (13) and the retaining plate (16) for the thicket of knives. Keep these parts sage.

- Leave the support ﬂange (17) on the shaft.

- Lock the shaft of the brush cutter at the required position with a screwdriver or with the supplied Hex Key (28).

- Rotate the thread spool (19) against the clockwise on the shaft. ATTENTION: Left hand thread

Connect the drive unit and assembly:

Put the ends of the modules to be connected into one another. While doing so, make sure that the lock pin (26) is snapped in place. Check by a pulling apart by way of trial. Fold down the (26a) cover and secure the modules by tightening the locking screw (10).

Release of the drive unit and assembly:

Release the locking screw (10). The cover (26a) jumps back. Hold the locking pin (26)found below the cover pressed down and and at the same time release the modules from one another by carefully pull apart.

26a

5.3 Brush cutter-grass trimmer-pruner-hedge cutter combination device: Brush cutter

RISK OF INJURY ATTENTION: For all work performed on and for cutting tools, always wear gloves.

- Danger of backlash! There is always danger of backlash, if the blade tips come into contact with branches or other objects. The brush cutter becomes uncontrollable due to this and can pushed with great force in the direction of the operator.

Module 3 Mounting

To use the device as brush cutter, the cutting guard and the cutter blade have to be mounted. Do not remove

26a

the cutting guard (15), if you replace thread spool (19), or blade (11)

- Attach the cutting guard (15) with the

4 screws to the holding bracket at the shank (if not already ﬁtted). - Install blade (11) as shown in Figures 1 to 6.

- Lock the shaft of the brush cutter in the required position using a screwdriver or with the hex key (28) supplied.

- Turn the thread spool (19) in the clockwise direction from the shaft (if already installed).

- Leave the support ﬂange (17) on the shaft.

- Set the cutter blade (11) on the support ﬂange (inscription facing the user).

- Place the clamping ﬂange (13) and the retaining plate (16) (note orientation) on the cutter blade (11).

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- Lock the shaft of the brush cutter

26a

Teil C

Teil B

at the intended location with a screwdriver or with the hex key (28) supplied.

- Turn the hex nut counter-clockwise to the shaft and tighten with spark plug wrench (29). ATTENTION: Left hand thread

Connecting the drive unit and Assembly:

Plug in the ends of the connected

26a

modules together. Make sure that the locking pin (26) snaps into place. Check by pulling apart on a trial basis. Fold

down cover (26a) and secure assembly by tightening the locking screw (10).

Release of the drive unit and Assembly:

Release the locking screw (10). The cover (26a) jumps back. Hold the locking pin (26) under the cover pressed down and at the same time loosen the modules from one another simultaneously by carefully pulling apart. The blade must be polished only by suitably qualiﬁed and experienced specialists. Improperly polished blades increase the risk of breakage and cracks.

5.4 Brush cutter-grass trimmer-pruner-hedge cutter combination device: Pruner

RISK OF INJURY ATTENTION: For all work performed on and for cutting tools, always wear gloves

Module 4 Mounting

Before you begin with the tree care, it is necessary to mount the saw

chain and the blade to the device. The chain (22) has very sharp edges. When raising the chain (22) use safety gloves without fail.

1. First remove the chain guard from the blade unit.

2. Then rotate the locking screw on the cutting head (d) with the wrench (29) counter-clockwise and remove the upper housing cover.

3. Set the saw chain into the groove guide of the blade unit (23). Start as

far as possible at the blade's top edge. Pay close attention to the correct direction of the cut. On the blade unit as well as in the inner housing below the chain wheel there is a direction arrow, which must align with the direction of rotation on the blade. Place the saw chain around the chain sprocket (e) and set the blade unit on the bolt of the tension slide (f). Make sure that the bolt intervenes in

the corresponding opening on the blade. If necessary, turn the screw on the tensioner (g). So that a uniform wear of the chain blade is ensured, the the chain blade (23) should be rotated after 8 - 10 working hours. Make sure that there is always a correct tension of the chain and check

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them before each use of the device. A loose chain could get loosened from the guide groove of the blade unit and cause serious injury. Further a loose chain also increases the danger of a backlash. In addition, the blade , chain and chain sprocket get worn out faster

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Adjustment of the chain stretching

1. First turn the locking screw at the sprocket cover slightly.

2. Below the chain blade, the screw of the tensioner (g) is located on the front side of the

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head of the device. Turn this with the help of the spark plug wrench (29) supplied along with, in the corresponding direction, to increase and/ or loosen the tension of the chain. Turn in clockwise direction: Chain tension is increased. Rotate counter-clockwise: Tension of the chain is loosened. A correct chain tension can be recognized through the saw chain resting at every point of the blade unit uniformly and does not sag or is not too strongly tensed.

3. If the chain tension is correctly set, tighten the locking knob of the chain sprocket cover again. New chains stretch out. Check the new chain after a few minutes of the operation. Let the chain to cool down and then, if necessary, set the chain tension again.

Fill the oil:

The prerequisite for a proper function and a long product life cycle is a regular lubrication. You should therefore check the oil tank in this device before each start-up and ﬁll oil as required. Proceed as follows:

1. Open the cap of the oil reservoir (21). Remove oil residues and other impurities by wiping the tank cap and the oil ﬁller neck with a cloth.

2. Fill in environmentally-friendly and biodegradable chain lubricant oil in the oil reservoir (21) and plug it back subsequently. To rule out the risk of a ﬁre as much as possible, when ﬁlling, ensure that there are no oil residues are found outside the tank. Always use a

funnel to ﬁll the oil. Never use waste oil for the chain lubrication. Waste oil does not have the necessary lubrication properties, is harmful to the environment and causes skin cancer due to prolonged and repeated contact with the skin. Use only lube oil, which is a sufﬁcient resistance to aging, so that it does not resinify and forms solid deposits, which could damage the device. Always adhere to the speciﬁed oil intervals. This device must be provided with new oil after a working time of max. 15 min. Adjustment of the ﬂow of the oil Warning: An increase in the oil ﬂow accelerates the oil consumption, leading to more frequent inspections/reﬁll. In order to ensure a sufﬁcient lubrication, it may be necessary to check the oil level more frequently than in the case of ﬁlling the fuel tank. The guide rail and chain are automatically lubricated by a pump that works when the chain is turning. The pump is set at the factory, to deliver a mean ﬂow velocity. However, it can be adjusted in the ﬁeld. Temporary increase of the oil ﬂow is often desirable when cutting of hard wood and resinous wood.

Set the pump as described below:

1. Stop the engine and make sure that the stop switch is in the "STOP" position.

2. Set the product on its side with the oil tank on top. You will see the Image A10.

3. Use a screwdriver to turn the adjusting screw of the oil ﬂow in the desired direction . in a clockwise direction : Reduce lubrication . Counter clockwise: Increase lubrication:

Warning! The adjusting screw of the oil flow must be pressed slightly when rotating, otherwise the pump and screw will be damaged.

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5.5 Brush cutter-grass trimmer-pruner-hedge cutter combination device: Pruner

RISK OF INJURY ATTENTION: For all work performed on and for cutting tools, always wear gloves.

Module 5 Mounting

Remove the transport cover.

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Connection of the drive unit

and module:

Insert the ends of the modules to be connected together into one another. Make sure that the locking pin

(26) is snapped in place. Check what has been pulled apart on a trial basis. Fold down the

26a

cover (26a) and and secure the modules by tightening the set screw (10).

Release of the drive unit and module:

Teil C

Teil B

Release the locking screw (10). The cover (26a) jumps back.

Hold the locking pin (26) found under the cover pressed and

26a

simultaneously release the modules from one another by carefully pulling them apart.

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5.6 Brush cutter-grass trimmer-pruner-hedge cutter-combination device: Extension (only for high-button)

Module 6 Mounting

Remove the transport cover.

Connect the drive unit, the extension and assembly:

Insert the ends of the modules to be connected together into

one another. Make sure that the locking pin (26) is snapped in place. Check what has been pulled apart on a trial basis. Fold down

the cover (26a) and secure the modules by tightening the locking screw (10). Carry

26a

out the process for each of the drive unit and extension separately.

Release the drive unit, the extension and assembly:

Release the locking screw (10).

Teil C

Teil B

The cover (26a) jumps back. Hold the locking pin (26) found

under the cover pressed and simultaneously release the modules from one another by

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carefully pulling them apart. Carry out each process for the drive unit and extension separately.

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5.7 Mounting Trolley System

Module 7 Mounting

Checks before use:

Distance from the shoulder strap suspension up to the cutting tool min. 750mm Distance of the cutter from the ﬂoor, while using as trimmer 0-300mm and while using with cutter blade 100- 300mm. The fuel tank should be ﬁlled up to the half with the two-stroke petrol in the mixture ratio of 40:1. Keep a safe distance between yourself and the cutting tool while working. The Petrol-brush cutter/trimmer/ pruner unit must be used with the shoulder strap

(9). Balance out the machine ﬁrst at the switched-off state.

- Put on the shoulder strap (9).

- Adjust the strap length in such a way that the snap

hook (b) is located in about a hand's width below the right hip.

- Hang up the petrol-brush cutter at the snap hook.

- Let the machine swing. The cutting tool may just about touch the ground during normal work posture. Hang the device with the running engine to the snap hook (b) of the shoulder strap.

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Secure-fit tab on the shoulder strap ATTENTION! In the event of an emergency, the

secure-ﬁt tab (C) can be pulled out at the shoulder strap (9). The machine will then be immediately released from the shoulder strap (9) and falls to the

ﬂoor.

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5.8 Fuel

ATTENTION: Turn the device off, let it cool down and pull out the spark plug connector before you ﬁll up with fuel.

Use only a mixture of lead-free normal petrol and special 2-cycle engine oil in the mixture ratio of 40:1.

petrol. Seal the container and mix petrol and oil by vigorous shaking.

Fill petrol

- Unscrew the lid of the tank (7) slowly so that pressure and petrol vapours escape safely.

Caution: Do not use a different mixing ratio and not a pure gasoline. Do not use fuel that is older than 2 to 3 months.

For longer work breaks, drain the tank and reﬁll before starting work.

Mix petrol

Provide fuel and suitable 2-stroke engine oil in the ratio of 40:1 in the mixing tank (30), e.g. 10 ml of oil to 400 ml

- Fill the fuel mixture at best with a funnel and screw the cap back on again tightly.

6. Operation

Start the brush cutter-grass trimmer-pruner-hedge cutter combination device only if an

accessory equipment is connected! Test the corresponding transport protection and inspect the device for a good operating condition. Never use a damaged, poorly adjusted or badly maintained or not completely and safely mounted device.

Set the operating switch (3) in On-position "I".

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Set the choke lever (24) in the " " position.

OFF

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Press the primer (25) 6 times.

• Start the machine by controlled pulling on the cable (6).

• While doing so, press the device with the 2nd hand on the ﬂoor.

ATTENTION: Never set foot on the shaft or kneel on it.

Now press the release mechanism (4) and then the throttle lever (8) until the device is running smoothly and has reached the full speed.

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Start with a warm engine

- Corresponds to the procedure as with cold engine. Choke lever is always in the "ON" position.

As soon as the device is running, the choke lever (24) can be reset to the "ON" position again. Switching off:

- Start the engine to return without gas to idle speed. Set the operating switch (3) at the operating handle in the

Off-position "O".

ATTENTION: The cutting device continues to rotate after switching off the engine for a few seconds. Hold both handles tight up to complete standstill of the cutting device.

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6.2 Stop and switch off

Let go off the throttle lever (8).

- Let the engine to return without gas to the idle speed and let the device to continue to run for 10 to 15 seconds.

- Set the operating switch (3) on the operating handle to "STOP".

7. Working with the brush cutter / grass trimmer

- Familiarize yourself - if the device is switched off - ﬁrst with the operation and holding, if you are working with the Petrol- brush cutter work for the ﬁrst time.

- The Petrol-brush cutter has to be designed in such a way that they are held by the operator only on the right side of the body’s side.

- Hold the petrol-brush cutter tight always with both hands on the handles.

- Hold the operating handle with your right hand and with the left hand the handle of the hand bar.

- Always make sure that the cutting tool still continues to rotate for a short time after the throttle is released.

- Always ensure you have a good engine idle speed, so that the cutting tool does not rotate any more when the throttle is pressed.

- Work with high speed, and thus you will have the best cutting results.

- Hold the device with evenly curved movement from left to right and back again.

Then cut the next length.

Caution: Direct the device always back only again to the initial position before you cut the next length.

- If you bump into a stone or a tree while working, switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug connectors and inspect the Petrol-brush cutter for damage.

Caution: When working in difﬁcult terrain and slopes, please be especially careful. In case of high grass, cut gradually in order not to overload the device. First cut the tips, work then gradually.

Always wear safety glasses and a hearing protection and during deforestation work, a protective helmet.

7.1 Mowing with a thread head

- Use the thread cartridge to maintain a clean cut also of uneven edges, fence posts and trees.

- Guide the trim line carefully past an obstacle and cut with the thread tip around the obstacle. In case the trim line comes in contact with rocks, trees and walls, the thread becomes frayed prematurely or breaks.

- Never replace the plastic thread never by a metal wire

- Risk of injury!

7.2 Mowing with a cutter blade

- Use the cutter blade to thin out scrub, uncontrolled growth, young stocks of trees (maximum 2 cm trunk diameter) and tall grass.

- While using the metal cutting tools, there is always the danger of a backlash, if the tool comes into contact with a solid obstacle (rocks, trees, branches etc.).

While doing so, the device is thrown back against the direction of rotation.

- In case of uncontrolled growth and scrub, let the cutter blad to "dive" from above. Through this, the material to be cut is chopped.

ATTENTION: Follow the procedures for this work technology with caution, because the greater the distance of the cutting tool to the ground, the greater the risk that the material to be cut and foreign objects are thrown to the side.

and not the manufacturer. Only 4-teeth blades suitable for the machine as mentioned in the operating manual may be used.

- To comb through young stocks of trees and for cutting grass, hold the device such as a string trimmer close to the ground.

ATTENTION: Incorrect use and abuse can damage the cutter blade and cause serious injury through the parts that are hurled down.

- To reduce the risk of accident due to the cutter blade, note the following points:

- Never cut shrubs or wood with more than 2 cm in diameter

- Avoid contact with the metal bodies, stones, etc.

- Check the cutter blade regularly for damage. Never use damaged cutter blade again.

- If the cutter blade is noticeably dulled, it must be sharpened by a qualiﬁed specialist, as per the speciﬁcations. In case of noticeable imbalance, the cutter blade must be replaced.

7.3 Trim-line Automatic

The Petrol-brush cutter is delivered with a full spool holder.

The thread becomes worn out during the work. So that new thread is supplied, press the shutter release at the spool holder vigorously on the ground, with the engine running.

The thread is automatically released by the centrifugal force. Through the blade at the cutting guard, the trim thread is shortened on the correct length.

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8. Working with the pruner

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8.1 Precaution measures for the sawing procedure

So that the injury or accident risk is reduced as far as possible, it is important to be sufﬁciently informed about the sawing procedures as well as about the precautionary measures for accident prevention. Therefore please read the following information carefully and note the safety instructions in Chapter 2 also during your entire operation without fail:

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- Never position yourself directly under the branch, which you want to saw. There is a very big risk that the branch falls down unexpectedly on you. In general it is recommended that the pruning saw is set at an angle of 60° to the branch.

- Hold the device well with both hands tightly during the cutting process and make sure you always pay attention to a balanced as well as a good ﬁrm position.

- Never try to operate your tool with one hand. Loss of control over your machine can cause serious or fatal injuries. Never work on a ladder, a branch of a tree or other unsafe substrates.

- Do not saw strong branches in one cut, but always in several steps.

- Put the saw chain for cutting on the branch.

- Put a little pressure for guiding the device but do not overload the engine.

- Adhere to the cutting technique speciﬁed in Chapter

8.2 to avoid injuries and so that you do not damage your tree in the long term.

Clean the working area before cutting the disruptive branches and undergrowth. Then you create a retreat area, far from the area, on which the cut branches could fall and remove all obstacles. Keep the work area free, remove the branches that have been cut off immediately. Pay attention to your position, the wind direction and the possible falling direction of the branches. Please be prepared that the fallen branches could hit back. Place all other tools and equipment in a safe distance from the branches to be cut, but not in the area of a backlash.

Always observe the condition of the tree.

Look for decay and rot in the roots and branches. If these are decayed inside, they can break off unexpectedly and fall down while cutting. Please look out also for broken and dead branches, which get loosened through shaking and could fall on you. In case of very thick or heavy branches, ﬁrst make a small cut under the branch before you work from top to bottom, to prevent a breakage.

8.2 Basic cutting technology

the trunk, which damages the tree long term. With the following technology you can reduce this risk signiﬁcantly:

1. Saw the branch ﬁrst about 10 cm from the trunk, at the branch’s lower side (see Image A20).

2. Estimate another cut from above at a distance of about 15 cm to the trunk. Saw it for so long till the branch breaks. The risk of a breach in a bark at the trunk is no longer there any more (See Image A21).

3. Finally, remove the remaining snag with a clean cut along the top of the trunk (See Image A22).

So that the damages to the tree are kept as low as possible, we recommend seal up the cut surface in addition with tree wax seal.

8.3 Dangers caused by reactive forces

Reactive forces come during the operation of the saw chain. In this, the force, which should be used on the wood is effected on the operator. This happens when the operating chain comes in contact with a solid object such as a branch or is jammed. These forces can lead to a loss of control and injury from it. Understanding the origin of these forces can help you determine the moment of shock and to avoid the loss of control. This saw is designed in such a way that the rebound effects are not felt as in the case of conventional chain saws. Nevertheless always keep a ﬁrm grip and a good position, to have control over the tool in case of doubt.

The most common effects are:

• backlash,

• rebound,

• retraction.

Backlash

The backlash can take place if the operating saw chain at the upper area of the guide rail comes in contact with a ﬁxed object or if it is jammed.

Heavy branches will slightly break when cutting and while doing so long branch straps can tear away from

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The cutting force of the chain exerts a rotational force on the saw in the opposite direction to the movement of the chain. This leads to an upward movement of the guide rail.

Avoid backlash

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Avoid backlash

1. Be aware of the forces and situations, which could lead to the jamming of the chain at the rail's bottom part.

2. Always start with the chain running at full speed cutting for cutting.

B = Rebound

The best protection is to avoid situations that lead to backlashes.

1. Keep your eyes on the position of the upper guide rail always.

2. Let this area never come in contact with an object. Do not cut anything with it. Be especially careful in the vicinity of wire fences and when cutting small, hard branches, in which the chain can become slightly jammed.

3. Cut only one branch at a time.

A = Retraction

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The retraction takes place if the chain suddenly gets stuck at the lower side of the rail, since it is jammed or comes in contact with a foreign body in the wood. The chain then pulls the saw forward. The retraction happens often when the chain during contact with the wood is not running at full speed.

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The rebound takes place if the chain gets stuck on the top side of the rail suddenly, since it is jammed or if it comes in contact with a foreign body in the wood. The chain can press the saw jerkily against the operator. Rebounds happen often when the rail's upper side is used for cutting.

Avoid rebounds

1. Be aware of the forces and situations, which can lead to jamming of the chain at the rail's top side.

2. Do not cut more than a branch at a time.

3. Do not tilt the rail to the side when you drag it from a cutting gap, since the chain could be otherwise jammed.

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9. Cleaning, maintenance , transport and storage

if you adhere to the speciﬁcations of this instructions manual.

RISK OF INJURY ATTENTION: For all work performed on and for cutting tools, always wear protective gloves.

To reduce the risk of unintentional startup, pull out the spark plug connector.

9.1 Cleaning

Use a damp cloth for cleaning the plastic parts. Do not use detergents, solvents or sharp objects.

Depending on technical factors, during the course of the work, wet grass and weeds grow around the drive axle under the cutting guard.

Remove them, since otherwise the engine will be overheated due to high friction.

9.2 Maintenance

9.2.1 Regular checks

Please note that the following information refer to a normal usage. Under certain circumstances (longer daily work, strong dust pollution, etc.) shorten the speciﬁed intervals accordingly.

Prior to commencing work and after each tank ﬁlling: Check for loose attachments especially at the cutting equipment and shoulder strap, fuel leakage and damaged parts such as cracks in the cutting assembly (visual inspection).

Perform visual inspection also after every time the device falls down and also for other impacts, to detect signiﬁcant defects.

For all damages caused by failure to observe the instructions given in this operating manual, the user is responsible.

This also applies for non-authorized changes on the device, use of non-authorized replacement parts, attachment parts, work tools, unrelated use and usages not as per intended purpose, consequential damages due to use of defective components.

Hold the device as well as all cutting equipment and protection system always in good operating condition.

Weekly inspection: Gearbox lubrication (also as per requirement).

If required: Tighten accessible mounting bolts and nuts.

You will avoid excessive wear and damage to the device,

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