Axminster DGJ260 User manual

951677
DGJ260
Petrol Line Trimmer
and Attachments
Axminster Reference No: DGJ260
User Manual
www.axminster.co.uk

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Preface
This book explains how to operate the brush cutter right in detail. Before
operating the machine, please read the manual carefully and acknowledge the
structure, operating method and so on. Master the method of repairing and
maintenance so that you can operate it correctly and finish the task safely.
In order to impro e the quality, the change of some parts which are not
conformed to the manual will not be informed separately. Please understand
accordingly.
SAFTY FIRST
Instructions contained in warning within this manual marked with a symbol
concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to pre ent
possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all
such instructions carefully and follow them without fail.
WARIG I THE MAUAL
This mark indicates instructions, which must be followed in order to pre ent
accidents, which could lead to serious bodily injury or death.
IMPORTAT
This mark indicates instructions, which must be followed, or it leads to
mechanical failure, breakdown, or damage.
OTE
This mark indicates hints or directions useful in the use of the product.

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Contents
1. Parts location …………………………………………………………………………3
2. Specifications
…………………………………………………………………………4
3. Warning labels on the machine ………………………………………………5
4. Symbols on the machine …………………………………………………………6
5. For safe operation ………………………………………………………………… 7
6. Set up
…………………………………………………………………………………12
7. Fuel and chain oil
……………………………………………………………… 15
8. Operation
……………………………………………………………………………17
9. Maintenance
………………………………………………………………………28
10. Storage
………………………………………………………………………………35
11. Troubleshooting guide
………………………………………………………35

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1. Parts location
DGJ260
1. Loop handle
2. Shoulder strap hanger
3. Lgnition switch
4. Throttle cable
5. Throttle le el
6. Throttle set button
7. Dri e shaft housing
8. Knob bolt
9. Spark arrester
10. Starter knob
11. Fuel tank
12. Primer pump
13. Choke le el
14. Air cleaner co er
15. Debris guard
16. Gear case
17. Cutting head
18. Blade
19. Gear case
20. Guide bar
21. Saw chain
22. Chain co er
23. Gear case
24. Wheel
25. Blade guard
26. Blade

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. Specification
Engine
Type……………………………………………………………………Air-cooled2-stroke gasoline
Model……………………………………………………………………………………… 1E34FN
Displacement…………………………………………………………………………………26mm3
Max.output……………………………………………………0.9Hp(0.65Kw)at 7500/min-1(rpm)
Idle speed ………………………………………………………………… 2800 +
-200/min-1(rpm)
Fuel …………………………………………………………………… Mixture(Gasoline 50:Oil 1)
Spark plug………………………………………………………………………Champion RCJ6Y
Fuel tank capacity …………………………………………………………………………… 0.7 L
Durability period…………………………………………………………………………… 100hrs
BC-EX
O erall size(L×W×H) ……………………………………………………1790×250×310mm
Dry weight w/o acc. ………………………………………………………………………… 5.3kg
Transmission …………………………………………………Centrifugal clutch, rigid dri e shaft
Reduction ratio……………………………………………………………………………… 1.357
Cutting head rotating direction………………………………Counter-clockwise(Operator iew )
LRT-EX
O erall size(L×W×H) ……………………………………………………2300×250×310mm
Dry weight w/o acc. ………………………………………………………………………… 6.1kg
Transmission …………………………………………………Centrifugal clutch, rigid dri e shaft
Reduction ratio………………………………………………………………………………… 4.0
Cutting head
Type ……………………………………………………………… reciprocating Double blade
Tooth ………………………………………………………………………………… 28teeth
Pitch …………………………………………………………………………………… 30mm
Effecti e cut width……………………………………………………………………… 40mm
Angle adjust range …………………………… 90(45 from cutting head postion aligned shaft)
PS-EX
O erall size(L×W×H) ……………………………………………………2100×250×310mm
Dry weight w/o acc. ……………………………………………………………………… 5.05kg
Transmission …………………………………………………Centrifugal clutch, rigid dri e shaft
Reduction ratio……………………………………………………………………………… 0.94
Cutting head
Sprocket…………………………………………………………………………………… 7T
Oil pump………………………………………………………………………… Plunger type
HE-EX
O erall size(L×W×H) ……………………………………………………1810×250×310mm
Dry weight w/o acc. ………………………………………………………………………… 7.2kg
Transmission …………………………………………………Centrifugal clutch, rigid dri e shaft
Reduction ratio……………………………………………………………………………… 2.538
Blade length ………………………………………………………………………………200mm
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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3. Warning labels on the machine
Read owner’s manual before operating this
machine.
Wear head, eye and ear protection.
Warning/Attention
Keep all children, bystanders
and helpers 15 meters away
from the machine.
If warning label peels off or becomes soiled and impossible to
read, you should contact the dealer from which you purchased
the product to order mew labels and affix them in the required
location(s).
ever modify your machine.
We won’t warrant the machine, if you use the remodelled
brushcutter or if you don’t observe the proper usage written
in the manual.

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4. Symbols on the machine
For safe operation and maintenance, symbol are car ed in relief on the
machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to make a
mistake.
The port to refuel the “MIX GASOLINE”
Position: FUEL TANK CAP
The direction to close the choke
Position: AIR CLEANER COVER
The direction to open the choke
Position: AIR CLEANER COVER
(PS-EX Only) If you turn the rod by screwdri er follow the
MIN MAX arrow to the “MAX” position ,the chain oil
flow more, and if you turn to the “MIN”
position, less.
Position: Bottom of the GEAR CASE

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5. For safe operation
1. Read this manual carefully until you completely understand
and follow all safety and operating instructions.
2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whene er, if you
ha e any questions arise .Also note, if you ha e any questions which
cannot be answered herein, contact the dealer from whom you purchased
the product.
3. Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise
transferring the ownership or this product.
4. Ne er allow children or anyone unable to fully understand the directions
gi en in the manual to use the machine.
WORKIG CODITIO
1. When using the product, you should wear proper clothing and protecti e
equipment.
(1) Helmet
( ) Ear protectors
(3) Protection goggles or face protector
(4)Thick work gloves
(5) on-slip-sole work boots
2. And you should carry with you.
(1) Attached tools
(2) Properly reser ed fuel
(3) Spare blade
(4)Things to notify your working area (rope, warning signs)
(5) Whistle (for collaboration or emergency)
( 6) Hatchet or saw (for remo al of obstacles)
3. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, shorttrousers, sandals, or go
barefoot. Do not wear anything which might be caught be a mo ing part
of the unit. Secure hair so it is abo e shoulder length.

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WORKIG CIRCUMSTACE
1. Ne er start the engine inside a closed room or
building .Exhaust gases contain dangerous
carbon monoxide.
2. Ne er use the product,
a. When the ground is slippery or when you can’t maintain a steady
posture.
b. At night, at times of hea y fog, or at any other times when your field
of ision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear
iew of the working area.
c. During rain storms, during lighting storms, at times of strong or
gale-force winds, or at any other times when weather conditions
might make it unsafe to use the product.
WORKING PLAN
1. You should ne er use the product when under the influence of alcohol,
when suffering from exhaustion or lack of sleep, when suffering from
drowsiness as a result of ha ing taken cold medicine or at any other
time when a possibility exists that your judgment might be impaired or
that you might not be able to operate the product properly and in a safe
manner.
2. When planning your work schedule, allow plenty of time to rent.
Limited the amount of time o er which the product is to be used
continuously to somewhere around 30¬40 minutes per session, and
taken 10¬20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Also try to keep
the total amount of work performed in a single day under 2 hours or
less.
1. If you don’t obser e the working time, or working manner (See
“USING THE PRODUCT ”), Repetiti e Stress Injury (RSI) could
occur.
If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling of your fingers or any
other part of your body, see a doctor before getting worse.
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2. To a oid noise complaints, in general, operate product between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
OTE
Check and follow the local regulations as to sound le el and hours of
operations for the product.
BEFORE STARTIG THE EGIE
1. The area within a perimeter of 15 m of the person using the product
should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter.
If necessary, yellow warning rope, warning signs should be placed
around the perimeter of the area. When work is to be performed
simultaneously by two or more persons, care should also be taken to
constantly look around or otherwise check for the presence and
locations of other people working so as to maintain a distance
between each person sufficient to ensure safety.
2. Check the condition of working area to a oid any accident by hitting
hidden obstacles such as stumps, stones, cans, or broken glass.
IMPORTAT
Remo e any obstacle be fore beginning work.
3. Inspect the entire unit for loose fasteners and fuel leakage. Make sure
that the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened.
4. Be sure the debris guard is firmly attached in place.
5. Always use the shoulder strap. Adjust the strap for comfort before
starting the engine. The strap should be adjusted so the left hand can
comfortably hold the handlebar grip approximately waist high.
STARTIG THE EGIE
1. Keep bystanders and animals at least 15 m away form the operating point.
If you are approached immediately stop the engine.
2. The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so the
cutting attachment begins to rotate as soon as the engine is started by
putting the throttle into the start position. When starting the engine, place
the product onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place
so as to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the throttle come into
contact with any obstacle when the engine starts.
EVER PLACE THE THROTTLE ITO THE HIGH-SPEED
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POSITIO WHE STARTIG THE EGIE.
3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the cutting attachment
stops rotating when the throttle is mo ed fully back to its original
position. If it continues to rotate e en after the throttle has been mo ed
fully back, turn off the engine and take the unit to your authorized
ser icing dealer for repair.
USIG THE PRODUCT
IMPORTAT
Cut only materials recommended by the manufacturer. And use only for
tasks explained in the manual.
1. Grip the handles firmly with both hands using your whole hand. Place
your feet slightly apart (slightly further apart than the width of your
shoulders) so that your weight is distributed e enly across both legs,
and always be sure to maintain a steady, e en posture while working.
2. Keep cutting attachment below waist le el.
3. Maintain the speed of the engine at the le el required to perform
cutting work, and ne er raise the speed of the engine abo e the le el
necessary.
4. If the unit starts to shake or ibrate, turn off the engine and check the
whole unit. Do not use it until the trouble has been properly corrected.
5. Keep all parts of your body away from
rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces.
6. Ne er touch the muffler, spark plug, or other metallic parts of the
engine while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting
down the engine. Doing so could result in serious burns or electrical
shock.
·
··
·IF SOMEONE COMES
IF SOMEONE COMESIF SOMEONE COMES
IF SOMEONE COMES
1. Guard against hazardous situations at all times. Warn adults to keep pets
and children away from the area. Be careful if you are approached.
Injury may result from flying debris.
2. If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you while working, always be
sure to turn off the engine before turning around.
MAITEACE
1. In order to maintain your product in proper working order, perform the
maintenance and checking operations described in the manual at regular
inter als.
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or checking procedures.
The metallic parts reach high temperatures immediately after
stopping the engine.
3. When replacing the cutting attachment or any other part, or when
replacing the oil or any lubricant, always be sure to use only authorized
dealer products.
4. In the e ent that any part must be replaced or any maintenance or repair
work not described in this manual must be performed, please contact a
representati e from the store nearest authorized ser icing dealer for
assistance.
5. Do not use any accessory or attachment other than those bearing the
company mark and recommended for the unit.
6. Under no circumstances should you e er take apart the product or alter
it in any way. Doing so might result in the product becoming damaged
during operation or the product becoming unable to operation properly.
HADLIG FUEL
1. The engine of product is designed to run on a mixed fuel, which
contains highly flammable gasoline. Ne er store cans of fuel or refill
the tank or the unit in anyplace where there is a boiler, sto e, wood fire,
electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire
which might ignite the fuel.
2. Ne er smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel
tank.
3. When refilling the tank, always turn off the engine and
allow it to cool down. Take a careful look around to
make sure that there are mo sparks or open flames
anywhere nearby before refuelling.
4. Wipe spilled fuel completely using a dry rag if any fuel spillage occurs
during refuelling.
5. After refuelling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and
then carry the unit to a spot 3m or more away from where it was
refuelled before turning on the engine.
TRASPORTATIO
1. When hand-carrying the product, co er o er the cutting part if necessary,
lift up the product and carry it paying attention to the blade.
2. Ne er transport the product o er rough roads o er long distances by
ehicle without remo ing all fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel
might leak from the tank during transport.
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6. Set up
MOUTIG EGIE
1. Push the dri e shaft housing toward the clutch housing and rotate it by
hand to check that the dri e shaft is engaged with the gears.
2. Insert the dri e shaft housing into the clutch housing until it bottoms, and
align the positioning holes on the clutch housing and the shaft tube and
install the screw. When difficult to engage, twist the engine slightly.
3. Fasten the clamp securely with two screw.
IMPORTAT
Tighten the screws gradually by turns.
COECTIG SWITCH WIRES
•Connect the switch wires between the engine and the main until. Pair the
wires of the same color.
ISTALLIG HADLE
(BC-EX, LRT-EX only)
• Install the handle to the shaft tube and clamp it at a location that is
comfortable to you.
(PS-EX only)
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• Fasten the clamps with screws.
JOIT ATTACHMET
• Insert the attachment to the main shaft.
• Tighten the knob bolt securely.
Set up (BC-EX only)
ISTALLIG DEBRIS GUARD
（
（（
（1）
））
）Screw
( ) Plate
(3) Debris guard
•Put the debris guard on the gearbox, attach it with the 2 screws and
hardware pro ided.
ISTALLIG CUTTIG HEAD
1. While locking the gear shaft, by inserting the supplied tool into the
upper holder on the gearbox, loose and remo e the hexagon nut
(left-handed).
2. Then screw in the cutting head to the gear shaft o er the holders.
Hand-tighten it securely.
BALACE UIT
1. Put on strap and attach unit to strap.
2. Slide clamp up or down until balances
with head just touching on the ground.
Set up (LRT-EX only)
ATTACHIG THE TRIMMIG MECHAISM
(1) Main pipe
( ) Trimming mechanism
(3) Screw hole
(4) Screw
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1. Remo e the screw screwed into the end of the trimming mechanism.
2. Insert the end of the trimming mechanism into the main pipe.
3. Line up the hole on the end of the trimming mechanism into which the
screw is to be inserted with the hole on the main pipe, and screw the screw
firmly in.
4. Using a wrench, screw in the bolt pro ided to fix the trimming mechanism
into place.
BALACE UIT
1. Put on strap and attach unit to strap.
2. Depending on the working posture, slide clamp up or down until balances
and the strap fits your body.
Set up (PS-EX only)
ATTACHIG THE PRUIG MECHAISM
(1) Main pipe
( ) Gear case
(3) Screw hole
(4) Fastening bolt
(5) Bolt
1. Remo e the cap on the end of the main pipe.
2. Remo e the screw screwed into the end of the gear case.
3. Insert the end of the trimming mechanism into the main pipe.
4. Line up the hole on the end of the gear case into which the screw is to be
inserted with the hole on the main pipe, and screw the screw firmly in.
5. Using a wrench, screw in the bolt pro ided to fix the mechanism into
place.
Set up (HE-EX only)
1. Insert the dri e shaft into the clutch drum, then attach the gearbox to the
shaft tube as aligning the positioning holes. Wipe out grease on the tube
and the inside of the gearbox. Screw in the lock screw and fasten the
clamp bolt firmly.
2. Install the blade guard to the gear case with the pro ided 3 screws, then
clamp itto the shaft tube with 2 screws.
(1) Clamp bolt
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3. Place the blade between the cutter holders (A) and (B) while locking the
gear shaft by putting the bar, one of the tools pro ided, through the key
holes on the holder (A) and the gear case. Use the socket and the
screwdri er as shown in the picture below to tighten the blade mounting
bolt. (SE3) (1) Blade mounting bolt (Left-handed)
(2) Cutter holder(B)
(3) Blade
(4) Bar
(5) Cuter holder (A)
4. Split the bracket and install the
wheel assembly to the shaft tube
and clamp at a position best for
your job.
7. Fuel and chain oil
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■FUEL
• Gasoline is ery flammable. A oid smoking or bringing any flame or
sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before
refuelling the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fuelling and mo e at
least 3 m (10ft) away from the fuelling point before starting the engine.
• The engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cool 2-xycle
gasoline engine use. If oil is not a ailable, use an anti-oxidant added
quality oil expressly labelled for air-cooled 2-cycle engine use (JASO FC
GEADE OIL or ISO EGC GEADE).
• Do not use BIA or TCW
(2-stroke water-cooling type )mixed oil.
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■ RECOMMEDED MIXIG RATIO GASOLIE 50 : OIL 1
• Exhaust emission are controlled by the fundamental engine parameters
and components ( eq., carburetion, ignition timing and port timing ),
without addition of any major hardware or the introduction of an inert
material during combustion.
• These engines are certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
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• Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum octane number of 89RON
(USA/Canda:87AL).
• If you use a gasoline of a lower octane alue than prescribed, there is a
danger that the engine temperature may rise and an engine problem such
as piston seizing may consequently occur.
• Unleaded gasoline is recommended to reduce the contamination of the sir
for the sake of your health and the en ironment.
• Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage sealing rings, fuel lines or fuel
tank of the engine.
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■ HOW TO MIX FUEL
•
••
•Pay attention to agitation.
1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to be mixed.
2. Put some of the gasoline into a clean, appro ed fuel container.
3. Pour in all of the oil and agitate well.
4. Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate again for at least one minute. As
some oils may be difficult to agitate depending on oil ingredients,
sufficient agitation is necessary for the engine to last long. Be careful that,
if the agitation is insufficient, there is an increased danger of early piston
seizing due to abnormally lean mixture.
5. Put a clear indication on the outside of the container to a oid mixing up
with gasoline or other containers.
6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy identification.
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■ FUELIG THE UIT
1. Untwist and remo e the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a dustless place.
2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity.
3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage around the unit.
1. Select flat and bare ground for fueling.
. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling point before
starting the engine.
3. Stop the engine before refuelling the unit. At that time, be sure to
sufficiently agitate the mixed gasoline in the container.
■ FOR YOUR EGIE LIFE, AVOID:
1. FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW GASOLINE)-It will cause se ere damage
to the internal engine parts ery quickly.
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2. GASOHOL-It can cause deterioration of rubber and/or plastic parts and
disruption of engine lubrication.
3. OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE –It can cause spark plug fouling,
exhaust port blocking, or piston ring sticking.
4. Mixed fuels which have been left unused for a period of one month or
more may clog the carburettor and result in the engine failing to operate
properly.
5. In the case of storing the product for a ling period of time, clean the fuel
tank after rendering it empty. Next ,acti ate the engine and empty the
carburettor of the composite fuel.
6. In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil container, scrap it inly at an
authorized repository site.
OTE
As for details of quality assurance, read the description in the section
Limited Warranty carefully. Moreo er, normal wear and change in product
with no functional influence are not co ered by the warranty, Also, be
careful that, if the usage in the instruction manual is not obser ed as to the
mixed gasoline, etc. described therein, it may not be co ered by the
warranty.
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■ CHAI OIL
Use motor oil SAE #10W-30 all year round
or SAE#30~#40 in summer and SAE #20 in winter.
OTE
Do not use wasted or regenerated oil that can cause damage to the oil pump.
8. Operation
STARTIG EGIE
(HE-EX only)
The engine stick edger is designed for edging lawn in gardens, parks,
roadsides and so on.
Before starting the engine, take the operating position and adjust the handle
position and the wheel height as necessary.
ADJUSTIG WHEEL HEIGHT
• Loosen the clamp le er and (1) Deep cut
change the wheel height to (2) Shallow cut
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ever adjust wheel height with the engine running.
The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine.
1. Feel fuel into the fuel tank
and tighten the cap securely.
(PS-EX only)
Feed the chain oil into the oil tank
and tighten the cap securely, too.
2. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head of the ground
and clear of surrounding objects, as it will start rotating upon starting of
the engine.
3. Push the primer pump se eral times
until o erflown fuel flows out
in the clear tube.
4. Mo e the choke le er to the closed position.
(1) Choke le er
(2) Close
(3) Open
5. Set the ignition switch (a) to the “I”position.
Place the unit on a flat, firm place.
Keep the cutting head clear of e erything around it.
6. While holding the unit firmly,
pull out the starter rope quickly
until engine fires.
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The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so the
cutting attachment begins to rotate as soon as the engine is started by
putting the throttle into the start position. When starting the engine,
place the product onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly
in place so as to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the throttle
come into contact with any obstacle
when the engine starts.
IMPORTAT
•A oid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob.
Such actions can cause starter failures.
7. Mo e the choke le er downward (1) Choke le er
to open the choke. (2) Close
And restart engine. (3) Open
Allow the engine to warm up for a se eral minutes before starting operation.
OTE
1. When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it, lea e the choke
open.
2. O erchoking can make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel. When
the engine failed to start after se eral attempts, open the choke and repeat
pulling the rope, or remo e the spark plug and dry it.
STOPPING ENGINE
1. Release the throttle le er and run the engine for half a minute.
2. Shift the ignition switch (a) to the STOP position.
IMPORTAT
• Except for an emergency, a oid stopping the engine while pulling the
throttle le er.
ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED
1. When the engine tends to stop frequently at idling mode, turn the
adjusting screw clockwise.
2. When the cutting head keeps rotating after releasing the trigger, turn the
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