McCulloch B43 BT Návod na obsluhu

B43BT

EN Operator's manual 11-22

DE Bedienungsanweisung 23-36

FR Manuel d'utilisation 37-50

ES Manual de usuario 51-64

IT Manuale dell'operatore 65-78

NL Gebruiksaanwijzing 79-91

SV Bruksanvisning 92-103

NO Bruksanvisning 104-115

DA Brugsanvisning 116-127

FI Käyttöohje 128-139

PT Manual do utilizador 140-152

EL Οδηγίες χρήσης 153-166

CS Návod k použití 167-178

HR Priručnik za korištenje 179-190

SL Navodila za uporabo 191-202

PL Instrukcja obsługi 203-216

SK Návod na obsluhu 217-229

HU Használati utasítás 230-242

RU Руководство по эксплуатации 243-256

ET Kasutusjuhend 257-268

LT Operatoriaus vadovas 269-281

LV Lietošanas pamācība 282-294

BG Ръководство за експлоатация 295-308

RO Instrucţiuni de utilizare 309-321

TR Kullanım kılavuzu 322-333

UK Посібник користувача 334-347

SR Priručnik za rukovaoca 348-360

BS Korisnički priručnik 361-373

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Contents

INTRODUCTION.......................................................... 11

SAFETY........................................................................12

ASSEMBLY.................................................................. 16

OPERATION.................................................................16

MAINTENANCE............................................................19

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE......................... 21

TECHNICAL DATA.......................................................21

ACCESSORIES............................................................22

INTRODUCTION

Operator's manual

The initial language of this operator's manual is English.

Operator's manuals in other languages are translations

from English.

Overview

(Fig. 1 )

1. Blade

2. Grease filler cap, bevel gear

3. Bevel gear

4. Cutting attachment guard

5. Shaft

6. Start throttle button

7. Stop switch

8. Throttle trigger

9. Throttle lockout

10. Suspension ring

11. Cylinder cover

12. Starter rope handle

13. Fuel tank

14. Choke control

15. Air filter cover

16. Nut

17. Support flange

18. Support cup

19. Protective guard

20. Handlebar clamp

21. Operator's manual

22. Transport guard

23. Socket Wrench

24. Hex wrench

25. Harness

26. Trimmer head

27. Air purge

28. Washer

29. Retainer pin

30. Hex wrench

31. Zip tie

Symbols on the product

(Fig. 2 )

WARNING! This product is dangerous.

Injury or death can occur to the operator or

bystanders if the product is not used

carefully and correctly. To prevent injury to

the operator or bystanders, read and obey

all safety instructions in the operator's

manual.

(Fig. 3 )

Please read the operator's manual carefully

and make sure that you understand the

instructions before use.

(Fig. 4 )

Use a protective helmet in locations where

objects can fall on you. Use approved

hearing protection. Use approved eye

protection.

(Fig. 5 ) Use approved protective gloves.

(Fig. 6 ) Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots.

(Fig. 7 )

The product can cause objects to eject,

which can cause injury.

(Fig. 8 ) Maximum speed of the output shaft.

(Fig. 9 )

Keep a minimum of 15 m (50 ft) distance to

persons and animals during operation of the

product.

(Fig. 10 )

Risk of blade thrust if the cutting equipment

touches an object that it does not

immediately cut. The product can cut off

body parts. Keep a minimum of 15 m (50 ft)

distance to persons and animals during

operation of the product.

(Fig. 11 ) Air purge bulb.

(Fig. 12 )

Choke: Set the choke control in the choke

position.

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(Fig. 13 )

Keep all parts of your body away from the

hot surfaces.

(Fig. 14 )

Noise emission to the environment refer to

the European Community's Directive. The

emission of the product is specified in the

Technical data chapter and on the label.

(Fig. 15 )

The product agrees with the applicable EC

directives.

Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to

certification requirements for other commercial areas.

Product liability

As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not

liable for damages that our product causes if:

• the product is incorrectly repaired.

• the product is repaired with parts that are not from

the manufacturer or not approved by the

manufacturer.

• the product has an accessory that is not from the

manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.

• the product is not repaired at an approved service

center or by an approved authority.

SAFETY

Safety definitions

The definitions below give the level of severity for each

signal word.

WARNING: Injury to persons.

CAUTION: Damage to the product.

Note: This information makes the product easier to use.

General safety instructions

• Use the product correctly. Injury or death is a

possible result of incorrect use. Only use the product

for the tasks found in this manual. Do not use the

product for other tasks.

• Obey the instructions in this manual. Obey the safety

symbols and the safety instructions. If the operator

does not obey the instructions and the symbols,

injury, damage or death is a possible result.

• Do not discard this manual. Use the instructions to

assemble, to operate and to keep your product in

good condition. Use the instructions for correct

installation of attachments and accessories. Only

use approved attachments and accessories.

• Do not use a damaged product. Obey the

maintenance schedule. Only do the maintenance

work that you find an instruction about in this

manual. An approved service center must do all

other maintenance work.

• This manual cannot include all situations that can

occur when you use the product. Be careful and use

your common sense. Do not operate the product or

do maintenance to the product if you are not sure

about of the situation. Speak to a product expert,

your dealer, service agent or approved service

center for information.

• Disconnect the spark plug cable before you

assemble the product, put the product into storage or

do maintenance.

• Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial

specification. Do not change a part of the product

without approval from the manufacturer. Only use

parts that are approved by the manufacturer. Injury

or death is a possible result of incorrect

maintenance.

• Do not breathe in the fumes from the engine. Long

term inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes is a

health risk.

• Do not start the product indoors or near flammable

material. The exhaust fumes are hot and can contain

a spark which can start a fire. Not sufficient airflow

can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or

carbon monoxide.

• When you use this product the engine makes an

electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field can

cause damage to medical implants. Speak to your

physician and medical implant manufacturer before

you operate the product.

• Do not let a child operate the product. Do not let a

person, without knowledge of the instructions

operate the product.

• Make sure that you always monitor a person, with

decreased physical capacity or mental capacity, that

uses the product. A responsible adult must be there

at all times.

• Lock the product in an area that children and

unapproved persons cannot access.

• The product can eject objects and cause injuries.

Obey the safety instructions to decrease the risk of

injury or death.

• Do not go away from the product when the engine is

on.

• The operator of the product is responsible if an

accident occurs.

• Make sure that parts are not damaged before you

use the product.

• Make sure that you are at a minimum 15 m (50 ft)

away from other persons or animals before you use

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the product. Make sure that a person in adjacent

area knows that you will use the product.

• Refer to national or local laws. They can prevent or

decrease the operation of the product in some

conditions.

• Do not use the product if you are fatigued or influced

by alcohol, drugs or medicine. They can have effects

on your vision, alertness, coordination or judgment.

Safety instructions for operation

• Make sure the product is fully assembled before you

use it.

• Before a start, move the product 3 m (10 ft) away

from the position where you filled the fuel tank. Put

the product on a flat surface. Make sure that the

cutting attachment does not touch the ground or

other objects.

• The product can cause objects to eject, which can

cause damage to the eyes. Always use an approved

eye protection when you operate the product.

• Be careful, a child can come near the product

without your knowledge during operation.

• Do not operate the product if there are persons in

the work area. Stop the product if a person goes into

the work area.

• Make sure that you are always in control of the

product.

• Do not use the product if you cannot receive aid if an

accident occurs. Always make sure others know you

will operate the product before you start to operate

the product.

• Do not turn with the product before you make sure

that no persons or animals are in the safety area.

• Remove all unwanted materials from the work area

before you start. If the cutting attachment hits an

object, the object can eject and cause injury or

damage. Unwanted material can wind around the

cutting attachment and cause damage.

• Do not use the product in bad weather (fog, rain,

strong winds, risk of lightning or other weather

conditions.). Dangerous conditions (such as slippery

surfaces) can occur because of bad weather.

• Make sure that you can move freely and work in a

stable position.

(Fig. 16 )

• Make sure that you cannot fall when you use the

product. Do not tilt when you operate the product.

• Always hold the product with your two hands. Hold

the product on the right side of your body.

(Fig. 17 )

• Operate the product with the cutting attachment

below your waist.

• If the choke control is in the choke position when the

engine starts, the cutting attachment starts to turn.

• Do not touch the bevel gear after the engine stops.

The bevel gear is hot after the engine stops. Hot

areas can cause injury.

• Stop the engine before you move the product.

• Do not put down the product with the engine on.

• Before you remove the unwanted materials from the

product, stop the engine and wait until the cutting

attachment stops. Let the cutting attachment stop

before you or an aid remove the cut material.

Personal protective equipment

• Always use correct personal protective equipment

when you operate the product. The personal

protective equipment does not erase the risk of

injury. The personal protective equipment decreases

the grade of injury if an accident occurs.

• Always use an approved eye protection while you

operate the product.

• Do not operate the product with bare feet or with

open shoes. Always use heavy-duty slip-resistant

boots.

• Use heavy, long pants.

• If it is necessary, use approved protective gloves.

• Use a helmet if it is possible that objects fall on your

head.

• Always use approved ear protection while you

operate the product. Noise for a long period can

cause noise-induced hearing loss.

• Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.

Protective devices on the product

• Make sure that you regularly do the maintenance to

the product.

• The life of the product increases.

• The risk of accidents decreases.

Let an approved dealer or an approved service

center regularly examine the product to do

adjustments or repairs.

• Do not use a product with damaged protective

equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to an

approved service center.

Throttle trigger lockout

The throttle trigger lockout locks the throttle trigger.

(Fig. 18 )

Push the throttle trigger lockout (A) to release the

throttle trigger (B). When you release the handle, the

throttle trigger lockout and the throttle trigger go back to

their initial positions.

1. Make sure that the throttle trigger (B) is locked at idle

when you release the throttle trigger lockout (A).

2. Push the throttle trigger lockout (A) and make sure

that it goes back to its initial position when you

release it.

3. Push the throttle trigger (B) and make sure that it

goes back to its initial position when you release it.

Start the engine, and then apply full throttle. Release the

throttle trigger and examine if the cutting attachment

stops. If the cutting attachment turns with the throttle in

the idle position, examine the idle adjustment screw of

the carburetor.

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Stop switch

Start the engine. Make sure that the engine stops when

you move the stop switch to the stop position.

(Fig. 19 )

Cutting attachment guard

The cutting attachment guard prevents a loose object to

eject in the direction of the operator. Examine the cutting

attachment guard for damage and replace if it is

damaged. Only use the approved guard for the cutting

attachment.

(Fig. 20 )

(Fig. 21 )

Vibration damping system

WARNING: Overexposure to vibration can

lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage

in people who have impaired circulation.

Contact your doctor if you experience

symptoms of overexposure to vibration.

Such symptoms include numbness, loss of

feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of

strength, changes in skin color or condition.

These symptoms normally appear in the

fingers, hands or wrists. These symptoms

may be increased in cold temperatures.

• Your product has a vibration damping system to

reduce vibration and make operation easier.

• Incorrect wound trimmer line or blunt or incorrect

cutting attachment increases the level of vibration.

(Fig. 22 )

Harness release function

WARNING:

Do not use the harness if the

release function is defective. Make sure that

the harness release function operates

correctly when you adjust the product.

The harness release function is at the front of the

product. The harness straps must always stay at the

correct position.

(Fig. 23 )

In an emergency, the harness release function helps

you to safely release from the product.

Muffler

• Do not use an engine with a damaged muffler. A

damaged muffler increases the noise level and the

risk of fire. Keep a fire extinguisher near.

• Examine regularly that the muffler is attached to the

product.

• Do not touch the engine or the muffler when then

engine is on. Do not touch the engine or the muffler

for a while after the engine stops. Hot surfaces can

cause injuries.

• A hot muffler can cause a fire. Be careful, if you use

the product near flammable liquids or fumes.

• Do not touch the parts in the muffler, if the muffler is

damaged. The parts can contain some carcinogenic

chemicals.

(Fig. 24 )

Cutting equipment

Choose and maintain the cutting equipment to:

• Obtain maximum cutting performance.

• Increase life span of the cutting equipment.

• Follow the checking, maintenance and service

instructions for the muffler.

• Always use the recommended guard for the cutting

equipment. See Technical data.

WARNING: Only use cutting attachments

with the guards we recommend! See the

chapter on Technical data. Refer to the

instructions for the cutting attachment to

check the correct way to load the trimmer

line and the correct trimmer line diameter.

WARNING: A faulty cutting attachment may

increase the risk of accidents.

WARNING: Always stop the engine before

doing any work on the cutting attachment.

This continues to rotate even after the

throttle has been released. Ensure that the

cutting attachment has stopped completely

and disconnect the spark plug cap before

you start to work on it.

Cutting equipment

• Use the saw blade to cut fibrous types of wood.

(Fig. 25 )

• Use the blades and grass knives to cut coarse grass.

(Fig. 26 )

• Use the trimmer head to trim grass.

(Fig. 27 )

• An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade

increases the risk of accidents. Keep the teeth of the

blade correctly sharpened. Follow the instructions

and use the recommended file gauge.

(Fig. 28 )

• An incorrectly set saw blade increases the risk of

jamming and blade thrust. This can damage the saw

blade. Keep the correct setting on the saw blade.

Follow the instructions and use the recommended

setting tool.

(Fig. 29 )

• Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks.

Replace a damaged cutting attachment.

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• Only use cutting attachments with recommended

guards. See

ACCESSORIES on page 22

.

Trimmer head

WARNING: Always make sure the trimmer

line is wound tightly and evenly around the

drum to prevent harmful vibration.

(Fig. 30 )

• Only use recommended trimmer heads and trimmer

lines.

• Only use recommended cutting attachments.

• Smaller machines requires small trimmer heads and

vice versa.

• The length of the trimmer line is important. A longer

trimmer line requires greater engine power than a

shorter trimmer line of the same diameter.

• Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is

intact. This cuts the trimmer line to the correct

length.

• Soak the trimmer line in water for a couple of days

before use to increase the life length.

Blades

• Use the product with an approved blade. Do not use

a blade without proper installation of all required

parts. Make sure that the installation is done

correctly and that the proper parts are used.

Improper installation may cause the blade to fly off

and seriously injure the operator or bystanders.

• Wear protective gloves when you handle the blade

or do maintenance.

• Use head protection when you operate a product

with a blade.

• A blade can cause injury when it spins after the

engine is stopped or the throttle trigger is released.

Make sure that the blade has completely stopped

rotating before maintenance.

• Stop the engine before you do work on the cutting

attachment. Make sure the cutting attachment fully

stops. Disconnect the lead from the spark plug.

• Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened.

(Fig. 31 )

• Do not use a damaged cutting attachment.

• Attach the transport guard to the blade when you

transport or store the product.

Blade thrust

• A blade thrust is a sudden movement of the product

to the side, forward or rearward. A blade thrust

occurs when the grass blade or saw blade hits an

object that cannot be cut. In areas where it is not

easy to see the material being cut the risk of blade

thrust increases.

• When a blade thrust occurs, there is a risk that the

product or the operator moves out of position. A

blade that moves can hit bystanders and there is a

risk of injuries.

• If a blade is bent, has cracks, is broken or damaged,

discard the blade.

• Use a sharp blade. The risk of blade thrust increases

when a blade is not sharp.

Fuel safety

• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil

on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let

the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel from the

product.

• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing

immediately.

• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If

you get fuel on your body, use a soap and water to

remove the fuel.

• Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on the

product or on your body.

• Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.

Examine the engine for leaks regularly.

• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes

are explosive and can cause injuries or death.

• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.

Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.

• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.

• Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.

• Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.

• Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.

• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and

release the pressure carefully.

• Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not

sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because

of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.

• Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can

occur.

• Move the product at a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from

the position where you filled the tank before a start.

• Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.

• Make sure that a leak cannot occur when you move

the product or fuel container.

• Do not put the product or a fuel container where

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light. Make

sure that the storage area does not contain an open

flame.

• Only use approved containers when you move the

fuel or put the fuel into storage.

• Empty the fuel tank before long-term storage. Obey

the local law on where to dispose fuel.

• Clean the product before long-term storage.

• Remove the spark plug cable before you put the

product into storage to make sure that the engine

does not start accidentally.

Safety instructions for maintenance

• If you cannot adjust the idle speed to make the

cutting attachment stop, speak to your service

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center. Do not use the product until the product is

correctly adjusted or repaired.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Read the safety chapter before

you assemble the product.

To install the handlebar

1. Attach the handlebar onto the mounting bracket as

shown. (Fig. 32 )

2. Attach the cable to the shaft with the zip ties.

To install the protective guard

• Attach the protective guard onto the shaft as shown.

(Fig. 33 )

To attach the cutting attachment guard

for the trimmer head and grass blade

• Attach the cutting attachment guard onto the shaft as

shown. (Fig. 34 )

To attach the cutting attachment guard

for the saw blade

• Attach the cutting attachment guard onto the shaft as

shown. (Fig. 35 )

To install the trimmer head

1. Attach the drive disc on the output shaft.

2. Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in the

drive disc aligns with the related hole in the gear

housing.

3. Put the hex wrench in the hole to lock the shaft.

4. Turn the trimmer head onto the shaft. (Fig. 36 )

To install the grass blade

1. Attach the drive disc on the output shaft.

2. Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in the

drive disc aligns with the related hole in the gear

housing.

3. Put the hex wrench in the hole to lock the shaft.

4. Install the blade on the shaft.

5. Attach the support flange, washer and nut on the

output shaft.

6. Tighten the nut fully with the socket wrench.

7. Install the retainer pin in the nut. (Fig. 37 )

To install the saw blade

1. Attach the drive disc on the output shaft.

2. Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in the

drive disc aligns with the related hole in the gear

housing.

3. Put the hex wrench in the hole to lock the shaft.

4. Install the blade on the shaft. Make sure the cutters

point in the correct direction.

5. Attach the support flange, washer and nut on the

output shaft.

6. Tighten the nut fully with the socket wrench.

7. Install the retainer pin in the nut. (Fig. 38 )

To adjust the harness

WARNING: The product must always be

hooked securely to the harness. Never use

a harness with a defective quick release.

WARNING: Use the harness release

function if you must release from the product

and the harness in an emergency situation.

(Fig. 39 )

1. Put on the harness.

2. Adjust the harness for the best work position.

3. Adjust the side straps until the weight is equally

distributed across your shoulders.(Fig. 40 )

4. Adjust the harness until the cutting attachment is

parallel to the ground.

5. Let the cutting attachment stay lightly on the ground.

And then adjust the harness clamp to balance the

product correctly.

Note:

If you use a grass blade, it must balance

approximately 10 cm (4 in) above the ground to keep

the grass blade from stones and so on.

To attach the transport guard

1. Attach the transport guard on the blade as shown in

the illustration.(Fig. 41 )

OPERATION

WARNING: Read and understand the safety

chapter before you operate the product.

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Fuel

To use fuel

CAUTION: This product has a two-cycle

engine. Use a mixture of gasoline and two-

cycle engine oil. Make sure to use the

correct quantity of oil in the mixture.

Incorrect ratio of gasoline and oil can cause

damage to the engine.

Gasoline

CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an

octane number less than 90 RON (87 AKI).

This can cause damage to the product.

CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with more

than 10% ethanol concentration (E10). This

can cause damage to the product.

• Always use new unleaded gasoline with a minimum

octane number of 90 RON (87 AKI) and with less

than 10% ethanol concentration (E10).

• Use gasoline with a higher octane number if you

frequently use the product at continuously high

engine speed.

Two-cycle engine oil

• Use only high quality two-cycle engine oil. Use only

an air cooled engine oil.

• Do not use other types of oil.

• Mixture ratio 50:1 (2%)

Petrol, litre

Two-stroke oil, litre

5 0.10

10 0.20

15 0.30

20 0.40

To make the fuel mixture

Note: Always use a clean fuel container when you mix

the fuel.

Note: Do not make more than 30 days quantity of fuel

mixture.

1. Add half of the gasoline quantity.

2. Add the full quantity of oil.

3. Shake the fuel mixture to mix the contents.

4. Add the remaining gasoline quantity.

5. Shake the fuel mixture to mix the contents.

6. Fill the fuel tank.

To add fuel

• Always use a fuel container with an antispill valve.

• If there is some fuel on the container, remove the

unwanted fuel and let the container dry.

• Make sure that the area near the fuel tank cap is

clean.

• Shake the fuel container before you add the fuel

mixture to the fuel tank.

To start and stop

To examine the product before start

1. Examine the product for missing, damaged, loose or

worn parts.

2. Examine the nuts, screws and bolts.

3. Examine the blades.

4. Examine the air filter.

5. Examine the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle

control.

6. Examine the stop switch.

7. Examine the product for fuel leaks.

To start a cold engine

1. Set the stop switch to the start position.

2. Push the start throttle button.

3. Press the air purge 10 times. The bulb must not be

completely filled.(Fig. 42 )

4. Set the choke control in the choke position.(Fig. 43 )

5. Hold the body of the machine on the ground with the

left hand. Pull out the cord slowly with your right

hand until you fell some resistance. Pull the cord

quickly and powerfully. Repeat until the engine

starts.(Fig. 44 )

WARNING:

Use the starter handle. Do

not twist the starter cord around your

hand.

CAUTION: Do not pull the starter cord all

the way out. Do not let go of the starter

handle when the cord is fully extended.

6. Return the choke control to the run position.

7. Let the engine run for 10 seconds.

8. Pull the trottle trigger lightly to run at low speed for

60 seconds.

WARNING: Do not touch the cover.

Contact can result in burns to the skin.

WARNING: Do not touch the cover. If

the spark plug is damaged contact can

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result in electrical shock. Do not use a

machine with a damaged spark plug cap.

(Fig. 45 )

To start a warm engine

1. Set the stop switch to the start position.

2. Press the air purge 10 times. The bulb must not be

completely filled.(Fig. 46 )

3. Return the choke control to the run position.

4. Pull the cord quickly and powerfully. Repeat until the

engine starts.

To stop

• Switch off the ignition to stop the engine.(Fig. 47 )

To operate the grass trimmer

CAUTION: Make sure that you slow the

engine to idle speed after each operation. A

long period at full throttle without a load on

the engine can cause damage to the engine.

Note: Clean the cover of the trimmer head when you

attach a new trimmer line to prevent vibrations. Examine

other parts of the trimmer head and clean if it is

necessary.

General work instructions

WARNING: Be careful when you cut a tree

that is in tension. It can spring back to its

normal position before or after the cut and

hit you or the product, and cause injury.

• Clear an open space at one end of the work area,

and start the work from there.

• Move in a regular pattern across the work area.(Fig.

48 )

• Move the product fully to the left and right, to clear a

width of 4–5 m (13-16 ft) on each turn.

• Clear a length of 75 m (250 ft) before you turn and

go back. Move the fuel can along with you as you

continue.

• Move in a direction where you do not go across

ditches and obstacles more than necessary.

• Move in a direction where the wind makes the cut

vegetation fall in the cleared area.(Fig. 49 )

• Move along slopes, not up and down.

To forestry clear with a saw blade

1. The risk of blade thrust increases with increasing

stem size. therefore avoid cutting with the area of the

blade between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock.(Fig. 50 )

2. To fell to the left, the bottom of the tree should be

pushed to the right. Tilt the blade and bring it

diagonally down to the right, exerting firm pressure.

At the same time push the stem using the blade

guard. Cut with the area of the blade between 3

o'clock and 5 o'clock. Apply full throttle before

advacing the blade. (Fig. 51 )

3. To fell to the right, the bottom of the tree should be

pushed to the left. Tilt the blade and bring it

diagonally up to the right. Cut with the areas of the

blade between 3 o'clock and 5 o'clock so that the

directions of rotations of the blade pushes the

bottom of the tree to the left.(Fig. 52 )

4. To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should

be pulled backwards. Pull the blade backwards with

a quick, firm movement. (Fig. 53 )

5. Large stems must be cut from two sides. First

determine which direction the stem will fall. Make the

first cut on the felling side. Then finish cutting the

stem from the other side. Adjust the cutting pressure

to match the size of the stem ant the hadness of the

wood. Small stems requre more pressure, while

large stems requre less pressure. (Fig. 54 )(Fig. 55 )

6. If the stems are tightly packed, adapt your walking

pace to suit.

7. If the blade jams in a stem, never jerk the machine

free. If you do this the blade, bevel gear, shaft or

handlebar may be damaged. Release the handles,

grip the shaft with both hands and gently pull the

machine free.

Brush cutting with a saw blade

To fell to the left, push the bottom of the tree to the right.

• Cut down thin trees and brush.

• Move the product from side to side.

• Cut many trees in one movement.

• For groups of thin trees:(Fig. 56 )

a) Cut the outer trees high up.

b) Cut the outer trees to the correct height.

c) Cut from the center. If you cannot get access to

the center, cut the outer trees high up and let

them fall. This decreases the risk that the saw

blade becomes blocked.

To clear grass with a grass blade

1. Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on

woody stems.

2. A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse

grass.

3. The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging

movement, where the movement from right-to-left is

the clearing stoke and the movement from left-to-

right is the return stoke. Let the left-hand side of the

blade (between 8 and 12 o'clock) do the cutting.

4. if the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass,

the grass will collect in a line, which makes it easier

to collect, e.g. by raking.

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5. Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet

apart. Move forward after the return stoke and stand

firmly again.

6. Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It

is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.

7. Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the

blade by always work at full throttle and avoid the

previously cut material during the return stoke.

8. Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the

machine on the ground before you start to collect the

cut material.

To trim the grass

1. Hold the trimmer head immediately above the

ground at an angle.(Fig. 57 ) Do not push the grass

trimmer line into the grass.

2. Decrease the length of the grass trimmer line by

10-12 cm (4-4.75 in) and decrease engine speed to

decrease the risk of damage to plants.

3. Use 80 % throttle when you cut grass near objects.

(Fig. 58 )

To cut the grass

1. Make sure that the grass trimmer line is parallel to

the ground when you cut.(Fig. 59 )

2. Do not push the trimmer head to the ground. The

ground and the product can be damaged.

3. Do not let the trimmer head touch the ground

continuously, it can cause damage to the trimmer

head.

4. Use full throttle when you move the product from

side to side to cut grass. (Fig. 60 ) Make sure that

the grass trimmer line is parallel to the ground.

To sweep the grass

The airflow from the rotating trimmer line can be used to

remove cut grass from an area.

1. Hold the trimmer head and its trimmer line parallel to

the ground and above the ground.

2. Apply full throttle.

3. Move the trimmer head from side to side and sweep

the grass.

WARNING: Clean the trimmer head cover

each time you assemble new trimmer line to

prevent unbalance and vibrations in the

handles. Also do a check of the other parts

of the trimmer head and clean it if

necessary.

To replace the trimmer line

(Fig. 61 )

(Fig. 62 )

(Fig. 63 )

(Fig. 64 )

(Fig. 65 )

(Fig. 66 )

(Fig. 67 )

(Fig. 68 )

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Read and understand the safety

chapter before you clean, repair or do

maintenance on the product.

Maintenance schedule

Make sure that you obey the maintenance schedule.

The intervals are calculated from daily use of the

product. The intervals are different if you do not use the

product each day. Only do the maintenance work that is

found in this manual. Speak to an approved service

center about other maintenance work not found in this

manual.

Daily maintenance

• Clean the external surfaces.

• Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.

• Check the harness.

• Check the throttle trigger lock and the throttle

function.

• Check the handle and the handle bar.

• Check the stop switch.

• Check the guards.

• Check that the blade is correctly centered, sharp and

not damaged.

• Check the trimmer head.

• Examine the idle speed.

• Examine the locknut.

• Examine for fuel leaks.

• Examine the transport guard.

Weekly maintenance

• Examine the starter rope handle and the starter

rope.

• Examine the bevel gear grease.

• Clean the outside of the carburettor and its adjacent

areast.

• Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and

check the electrode gap. Adjust the gap or replace

the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted

with a suppressor.

Monthly maintenance

• Clean the cooling system.

• Examine the fuel filter.

• Examine the fuel hose for damage.

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• Examine all cables and connections.

• Examine the fuel filter.

To adjust the carburetor

The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing

at the factory. Adjustment must be carried out by a

trained technician.

To do a check of the muffler

WARNING: Do not use a product that has a

defective muffler. Always replace a defective

muffler.

WARNING: Mufflers with catalytic converters

get very hot during operation. Risk of burn or

fire.

WARNING: The muffler decrease the noise

level and point the exhaust gases from the

operator. The exhaust gases are hot and

can contain sparks. Risk of fire.

CAUTION: The spark arrestor spark arrester

screen must be replaced if it is damaged. Do

not use a product if the spark arrestor spark

arrester screen on the muffler is missing or

defective.

CAUTION: If the spark arrestor spark

arrester screen is blocked the product will

too hot. This will cause damage to the

cylinder and piston.

1. Make sure that the muffler is not damaged.

2. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to

the product.

3. Some mufflers have a special spark arrestor spark

arrester screen. Clean the spark arrestor spark

arrester screen minimum one a week if your product

has this type of muffler. Use a wire brush.(Fig. 69 )

To clean/do maintenance on the

cooling system

This product has a cooling system. A dirty or blocked

cooling system can make the product too hot which can

damage to the piston and cylinder. Check and clean the

cooling system with a brush one time each week or

more frequently in demanding conditions. The cooling

system consists of cooling fins on the cylinder (1) and air

intake (2).

(Fig. 70 )

To clean the air filter

1. Remove the air filter cover and remove the air filter.

(Fig. 71 )

2. Clean the air filter with warm soap water. Make sure

that the air filter is dry before you install it.

3. Replace the air filter if it is too dirty to fully clean it.

Always replace a damaged air filter.

4. If your product has a foam air filter, apply air filter oil.

Only apply air filter oil to a foam filter. Do not apply

oil to a felt filter.

Fuel filter

When the engine runs short of fuel supply, make sure

that the fuel tank cap and the fuel filter is not blocked.

(Fig. 72 )

To add grease to the bevel gear

Make sure that the bevel gear is filled 3/4 full with bevel

gear grease.

(Fig. 73 )

To examine the spark plug

CAUTION: Always use the recommended

spark plug type. Incorrect spark plug type

can cause damage to the product.

• Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on

power, is not easy to start or does not operate

correctly at idle speed.

• To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the

spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:

a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly

adjusted.

b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.

c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.

• If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure that

the electrode gap is correct, see

TECHNICAL DATA

on page 21

.(Fig. 74 )

• Replace the spark plug if it is necessary.

To sharpen the saw blade

WARNING: Stop the engine. Use protective

gloves.

• To sharpen the blade correctly, refer to the

instructions that come with the blade.

• Make sure that the product and blade has sufficient

support when you sharpen it.(Fig. 75 )

• Use a 5.5 mm (7/32 in) round file with a file holder.

(Fig. 76 )

• Hold the file at an angle of 15°.

• Sharpen one tooth of the saw blade to the right and

the next tooth to the left, see the illustration.(Fig. 77 )

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