English – 3CONTENTSContents Note the following before starting:• Please read the operator’s manual carefully.Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission controldevices and system may be performed by any nonroadengine repair establishment or individual.This label certify that the product has been certified inaccordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 1.KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols ....................................................................... 2CONTENTSContents ...................................................................... 3Note the following before starting: ................................ 3INTRODUCTIONDear customer! ............................................................ 4WHAT IS WHAT?What is what? .............................................................. 5GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSImpor tant ...................................................................... 6Personal protective equipment ..................................... 6Machine′ s safety equipment ........................................ 7Cutting equipment ........................................................ 9ASSEMBLYFitting the loop handle ................................................. 10Assembling the cutting equipment ............................... 10Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II 1" trimmerhead ............................................................................. 10Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ............... 11FUEL HANDLINGFuel safety ................................................................... 12Fuel .............................................................................. 12Fueling ......................................................................... 13STARTING AND STOPPINGCheck before starting ................................................... 14Starting and stopping ................................................... 14WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral working instructions ....................................... 16MAINTENANCECarburetor .................................................................... 18Muffler .......................................................................... 19Cooling system ............................................................ 20Bevel gear .................................................................... 20Air filter ......................................................................... 20Spark plug .................................................................... 21Maintenance schedule ................................................. 22TECHNICAL DATATechnical data .............................................................. 23FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTYSTATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ..... 24! WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise canresult in permanent hearing impairment. Soalways use approved hearing protection.! WARNING! Under no circumstances may thedesign of the machine be modified withoutthe permission of the manufacturer. Alwaysuse genuine accessories. Non-authorizedmodifications and/or accessories can resultin serious personal injury or the death of theoperator or others.Your warranty may not cover damage orliability caused by the use of non-authorizedaccessories or replacement parts.! WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter ortrimmer can be dangerous if usedincorrectly or carelessly, and can causeserious or fatal injury to the operator orothers. It is extremely important that youread and understand the contents of thisoperator’s manual.TWC