1. Remove the air fil-
ter cover by pushing
down on the latch
with
your
thumb
while gently pulling
on the cover.
2. Remove the filter,
clean it in warm soapy
water.
Rinse and let dry completely. For best perfor-
mance, replace annually.
3. Install the filter, align tabs, push in, and
make sure the latches are locked into place.
TRANSPORTING
Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank
and secure the unit from moving before trans-
porting.
STORAGE
STORAGE (LESS THAN 1 MONTH)
1. Clean all foreign material from the trimmer.
Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inac-
cessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing
salts.
2. Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the
safe storage and handling of gasoline. Excess
fuel should be used up in other 2-cycle engine
powered equipment.
STORAGE (1 MONTH OR LONGER)
1. Drain all fuel from tank into a container ap-
proved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops.
2. Clean all foreign material from the trimmer.
Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inac-
cessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing
salts.
3. Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the
safe storage and handling of gasoline. Excess
fuel should be used up in other 2-cycle engine
powered equipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start
No spark. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Re-
attach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on
metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch
for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark,
repeat test with a new spark plug.
Air
filter
E N G L I S H
No fuel. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of
fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery
system is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If
primer bulb fills, engine may be flooded (see
next item).
Flooded engine. Remove spark plug, turn trim-
mer so spark plug hole is aimed at the ground.
Move choke lever to "RUN" and pull starter
cord 10 to 15 times. This will clear excess fuel
from engine. Clean and reinstall spark plug.
Pull starter three times with choke lever at
"RUN". If engine does not start, move choke
lever to "CHOKE" and repeat normal starting
procedure. If engine still fails to start, repeat
procedure with a new spark plug.
Engine does not reach full speed and
emits excessive smoke
Check oil fuel mixture. Use fresh fuel and the
correct 2-cycle oil mix.
Air filter dirty. Clean the air filter. Refer to "Re-
placing and Cleaning the Air Filter" earlier in
this manual.
Grass wraps around driveshaft housing
and stringhead
Cutting tall grass at ground level. Cut tall grass
from the top down.
Operating trimmer at part throttle. Operate
trimmer at full throttle.
TECHNICAL DATA
DISPLACEMENT
MAX. CUTTING CAPACITY
CUTTING BLADE
NYLON CAPACITY
NYLON DIAMETER
POWER
BAR LENGHT
WEIGHT
U ser 's M anual
52 cc
17" (43,2 cm)
10" (25,4 cm)
2 m x 4 m
3/32" (2,5 mm)
2,65 HP
60" (1,52 m)
7,9 kg (17,4 lb)
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