English – 3CONTENTSContents Note the following before starting:Please read the operator’s manual carefully.Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearingimpairment. So always use approved hearing protection.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 ........................................ 7ASSEMBLYFitting the hand guard and loop handle ....................... 10Fitting the handle ......................................................... 10Fitting the cutting head ................................................ 10Adjusting the harness .................................................. 10Fitting the impact guard ............................................... 11FUEL HANDLINGFuel safety ................................................................... 12Fuel .............................................................................. 12Fuelling ........................................................................ 13STARTING AND STOPPINGCheck before starting ................................................... 14Starting and stopping ................................................... 14WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral working instructions ....................................... 15Transport position ........................................................ 17MAINTENANCECarburettor ................................................................... 18Muffler .......................................................................... 19Cooling system ............................................................ 20Spark plug .................................................................... 20Air filter ......................................................................... 20Gear housing ............................................................... 21Cleaning and lubrication .............................................. 21Maintenance schedule ................................................. 22TECHNICAL DATATechnical data .............................................................. 23EC-declaration of conformity ........................................ 23! 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.! WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of ahedge trimmer can turn it into a dangeroustool that can cause serious or even fatalinjury. It is extremely important that you readand understand the contents of thisoperator’s manual.