CONTENTSEnglish – 3Contents Note the following before starting:Please read the operator’s manual carefully.KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols ................................................................ 2CONTENTSContents ............................................................... 3Note the following before starting: ........................ 3INTRODUCTIONDear Customer, .................................................... 4WHAT IS WHAT?What is what? ....................................................... 5GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSImportant .............................................................. 6Personal protective equipment ............................. 6Machine′s safety equipment ................................. 7FUEL HANDLINGFuel safety ............................................................ 10Fuel ...................................................................... 10Fuelling ................................................................. 11STARTING AND STOPPINGCheck before starting ........................................... 12Starting and stopping ........................................... 12WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral working instructions ................................ 14MAINTENANCECarburettor ........................................................... 16Muffler .................................................................. 16Cooling system ..................................................... 16Spark plug ............................................................ 16Air filter ................................................................. 17Gear ..................................................................... 17Cutting unit ........................................................... 17Cleaning and lubrication ....................................... 17Maintenance schedule ......................................... 18TECHNICAL DATATechnical data ...................................................... 19EC-declaration of conformity ................................ 20! WARNING! Long-term exposure to noisecan result in permanent hearingimpairment. So always use approvedhearing protection.! WARNING! Under no circumstances maythe design of the machine be modifiedwithout the permission of themanufacturer. Always use genuineaccessories. Non-authorizedmodifications and/or accessories canresult in serious personal injury or thedeath of the operator or others.! WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of ahedge trimmer can turn it into adangerous tool that can cause serious oreven fatal injury. It is extremely importantthat you read and understand thecontents of this operator’s manual.H1153993-26,122HD45,60#4ACBF.fm Page 3 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 8:31 AM