FXA NQE-11SPK-320B User manual

FXA NQE-11SPK-320B
Instruction manual (Original instructions) GB pg 6-16
Käyttöohje (Alkuperäisten ohjeiden käännös) FI pg 17-27
Bruksanvisning (Översättning av originalinstruktionerna) SE pg 28-38
Руководство пользователя (Перевод исходных инструкций) RU pg 39-51
Kasutusjuhend (Tõlgitud originaal juhendist) EE pg 52-62
Instrukcijas (Tulkojums no oriģinālvalodas) LV pg 63-74

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Introduction
Thankyou for purchasing this product which has
passed through our extensive quality assurance
process. Every care has been taken to ensure that it
reaches you in perfect condition.
Safety first
Before attempting to operate this power tool the
following basic safety precautions should always be
taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury. It is important to read the instruction
manual to understand the application, limitations and
potential hazards associated with this tool.
Certificate of guarantee
This product is guaranteed for a period of 2 Years,
with effect from the date of purchase and applies only
to the original purchaser. This guarantee only applies
to defects arising from, defective materials and or
faulty workmanship that become evident during the
guarantee period only and does not include
consumable items. The manufacturer will repair or
replace the product at their discretion subject to the
following. That the product has been used in
accordance with the guide lines as detailed in the
product manual and that it has not been
subjected to misuse, abuse or used for a purpose for
which it was not intended. That it has not been taken
apart or tampered with in any way whatsoever or has
been serviced by unauthorised persons or has been
used for hire purposes. Transit damage is excluded
from this guarantee, for such damage the transport
company is responsible. Claims made under this
guarantee must be made in the first instance, directly
to the retailer within the guarantee period. Only under
exceptional circumstances should the product be
returned to the manufacturer. In these case it shall be
the consumer’s responsibility to return the product at
their cost ensuring that the product is adequately
packed to prevent transit damage and must be
accompanied with a brief description of the fault and
a copy of the receipt or other proof of purchase. The
manufacturer shall not be liable for any special,
exemplary, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential
loss or damage under this guarantee. This guarantee
is in addition to and does not affect any rights, which
the consumer may have by virtue of the Sale of Goods
Act 1973 as amended 1975 and 1999.
Statutory rights
This guarantee is in addition to and in no way affects
your statutory rights.
Product disposal
When this product reaches the end of it’s life or is
disposed of for any other reason, it must not be
disposed of in household waste. In order to preserve
natural resources, and to minimise adverse
environmental impact, please recycle or dispose of
this product in an environmentally friendly way. It
should be taken to your local waste recycling centre
or other authorised collection and disposal facility.
If in doubt consult your local waste authority for
information regarding available recycling and / or
disposal options.
Specific Safety Instructions
Read the instructions with due care. Familiarize
yourself with the settings and proper operation of the
machine.
Never allow children or other persons who are not
familiar with the operating instructions to use the
machine.
Never use in the direct vicinity of persons - especially
children - or animals.
Warning! Maintain a safety distance of 15m. If
approached, switch off the appliance immediately.
Always keep in mind that the machine operator or
user is responsible for accidents involving other
persons and/or their property.
Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long
trousers when operating the machine. Never operate
the machine barefoot or in sandals.
Check the grounds on which the machine will be used
and remove all objects that could be caught up and
violently flung out.
Warning! Petrol is highly flammable!
Only store petrol in containers designed to hold
petroleum-based liquids.
Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke during
the refueling process.
Always refuel before starting the engine. Do not open
fuel tank cap and do not refuel when the engine is
running or when the brush cutter is hot.
If petrol has overflowed, do not under any
circumstances attempt to start the engine. Instead,
remove the machine from the affected area. Avoid
starting the engine until the petrol fumes have
completely evaporated.
For safety reasons, the petrol tank and other tank
closures must be replaced if they are damaged.
Replace defective exhausts.
Before using the petrol brush cutter, visually inspect it
to ensure that the mounting bolts and the entire
cutting apparatus are in good working order (i.e. not
worn out or damaged).
To prevent any imbalance, replace worn out blades or
damaged mounting bolts as a set only (if applicable).
Handling
Wear close fitting, tough work clothing that will
provide protection, such as long slacks or trousers,
protective footware, heavy duty work gloves, hard hat,
a safety face shield, or safety glasses for eye
protection and a good grade of ear defenders or other
sound barriers for hearing protection.
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Store in a safe place. Open fuel cap slowly to release
any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank. To
prevent a fire hazard, move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from fueling area before starting.
Turn unit off before setting it down.
Always hold unit firmly with both hands, the thumb
and fingers encircling the handles.
Keep all screws and fasteners tight. Never operate
your equipment when it is improperly adjusted or not
completely and securely assembled.
Keep handles dry, clean and free of fuel mixture.
Keep the cutting head as close to ground as practical.
Avoid hitting small objects with the line spool. When
cutting on a slope, stand below stringhead. NEVER
cut or trim on a hill or slope, etc. if there is the
slightest chance of slipping, sliding or losing firm
footing.
Check the area you will be trimming for debris that
may be struck or thrown during operation.
Keep all parts of your body and clothing away from
the cutting head when starting or running engine.
Before starting the engine, make sure the cutting head
will not come in contact with any obstructions.
Stop the engine before examining cutting line.
Store equipment away from possible flammable
materials, such as gas-powered water heaters,
clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable heaters,
etc.
Always keep the safety guard, the cutting head, and
engine free of debris build-up.
Operation of equipment should always be restricted to
mature and properly instructed individuals.
If unfamiliar with trimming techniques, practice the
procedures with engine in “OFF” position.
Always clear work area of debris such as cans,
bottles, rocks, etc. Striking objects can cause serious
injury to the operator or bystanders and also damage
equipment. If an object is hit accidentally, turn the
engine off immediately and examine the equipment.
Never operate unit with damaged or defective
equipment.
Always trim or cut at high engine speeds. Do not run
engine slowly at start or during trimming operations.
Do not use equipment for purposes other than
trimming or mowing weeds.
Never raise the cutting head above knee height during
operation.
Do not operate unit with other people or animals in
the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum of 50 feet (15
meters) between operator and other people and
animals when trimming or mowing. Allow a distance of
100 feet (30 meters) between operator and other
people and animals when operating the petrol grass
trimmer.
If operating on a slope, stand below the cutting
attachment. Do not operate on a slope or hilly incline
if there is the slightest chance of slipping or losing
your footing.
Additional Instructions
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL other than that
recommended in your manual. Always follow
instructions in the Fuel and Oil section of this manual.
Never use petrol unless it is properly mixed with 2-
stroke engine oil. Permanent damage to engine will
result, voiding manufacturer’s warranty.
DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating
equipment.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT AN EXHAUST
and properly installed exhaust shield.
DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in
contact with the exhaust. Hold unit with thumbs and
fingers encircling the handles.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSITIONS,
off balance, outstretched arms, or one-handed.
Always use two hands when operating unit with
thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
DO NOT RAISE THE LINE SPOOL above ground level
while unit is operating. Injury to operator could result.
DO NOT USE UNIT FOR ANY PURPOSES OTHER
than trimming lawn or garden areas.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED
PERIODS. Rest periodically.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS SAFETY GUARD IS
INSTALLED AND IN GOOD CONDITION.
DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY
COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so could
cause personal injury and/or damage the unit voiding
the warranty.
DO NOT operate your unit near or around flammable
liquidsorgaseswhetherinoroutofdoors.An
explosion and/or fire may result.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CUTTING TOOLS. For
your own safety only use the accessories and
additional equipment specified in the operating
manual. The use of tools or accessories other than
those recommended in this operating manual may
place you in danger of personal injury.

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General Safety Rules
WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all
of the warnings listed below refers to your mains
operated (corded) power tool or battery operated
(cordless) power tool.
Save These Instructions
1) Work area
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
2) Electrical Safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3) Personal Safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off position before plugging in. Carrying power
tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in
power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part
of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of these
devices can reduce dust related hazards.
4) Power Tool Use and Care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from intended could
result in a hazardous situation.

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5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Components & Controls (Fig 1)
Unpacking
Caution! This packaging contains sharp objects. Take
care when unpacking. Remove the machine, together
with the accessories supplied, from the packaging.
Check carefully to ensure that the machine is in good
condition and account for all the accessories listed in
this manual. Also make sure that all the accessories
are complete. If any parts are found to be missing, the
machine and its accessories should be returned
together in their original packaging to the retailer.
Do not throw the packaging away, keep it safe
throughout the guarantee period, then recycle if
possible, otherwise dispose of it by the proper means.
Do not let children play with empty plastic bags due to
the risk of suffocation.
Assembly Instructions
Installing The Lower Shaft (Fig 2)
Warning! Never install, remove, or adjust any
attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop
the engine can cause serious personal injury.
Slacken the star grip screw knob Fig. 2 on the
connecting piece on the upper shaft. Carefully slide the
lower shaft into the connecting piece on the upper
shaft.
When doing so, take care to ensure that the drive
shafts on the insides of the shafts slide into each other
(turn the spool head gently, if required) and that the
lock on the lower shaft latches securely in the
connecting piece.
Now retighten the star grip screw knob. To dismantle,
proceed in reverse order.
Installing The Handles
Unscrew the four bolts on the mounting bracket using
a hex key (Fig 3).
Remove the top half of the mounting bracket and
install the handle and starter into the lower half of the
mounting bracket.
Replace the top half of the mounting bracket and
tighten the four bolts. Do not fully tighten the bolts until
you have set the perfect working position with the
carrying strap.
Attaching The Debris Shield (Fig 4)
Warning!
The cut-off knife on the debris shield is sharp. Avoid
contact with the knife. Failure to avoid contact can
result in serious personal injury.
Line up the two holes on the debris shield with the two
holes on the attachment bracket and attach together
using the 2 bolts, 2 washers and 2 nuts (Fig 4).
Fitting The Line Spool (Fig 5)
Place the mounting disc (3) on the shaft.
Insert the 4 mm Allen key (1) through the winding guard
and the mounting disc (3) into the opening on the angle
gear (blocks the angle gear). If necessary turn the
mounting disc (3) slightly.
Screw the line spool (2) onto the shaft by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Now tighten the trimmer head by hand.
Remove the Allen key and check for freedom of motion
of the line spool.
Fitting The Blade
Unscrew the locknut (7) from the shaft by turning it
clockwise.
Remove the floating disc (6) and washer (5).
Insert the 4mm allen key (1) through the winding guard
and the locking disc into the opening in the angular
gear. If necessary turn the mounting disc (3) slightly.
Position the blade (4), washer (5) and the floating disc
(6) as shown in Fig 6.
Screw down the locknut (7) and tighten it by turning the
allen key counter clockwise.
Remove Allen key and check for freedom of motion of
the blade.
Attaching The Shoulder Harness (Fig 7)
1. Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the
strap hanger.
2. Adjust the strap to a comfortable position.
1. 3-tooth blade
2. Nylon cutter head
3. Debris shield
4. Cut-off knife
5. Drive shaft assembly
6. Ignition switch
7. Safety lever
8. Throttle trigger
9. Handle
10. Starter handle
11. Choke
12. Air filter cover
13. Primer bulb
14. Fuel tank lid
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Operating Instructions
Fueling And Refueling
Fuel Mixture
This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix
unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in the container
provided.
Fill petrol to the level marked ‘500 gas’ and add oil to
the level marked ‘25:1 oil’ when the weather is very
cold, ‘30:1 oil’ when the weather is cold and ‘40:1 oil’
when the weather is normal.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate
on unleaded petrol intended for automotive use.
Mix a high quality 2-stroke engine oil at 20ml. per 1
litre.
Do not use automotive oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day
period.
Filling The Fuel Tank (Fig 8)
1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
2. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean
surface, Fig. 8.
3. Carefully pour the mixed fuel into the tank. Avoid
spillage.
4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect
the gasket.
5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten.
Wipe up any fuel spillage.
Note: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine after first use.
Warning!
Always shut off the engine before fueling. Never add
fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at
least 30 ft. (9 m) from refueling site before starting
engine. Do not smoke!
Operation
Warning!
Always position the brush cutter on the operator's right
side. The use of the brush cutter on the operator's left
side will expose the operator to hot surfaces and can
result in possible burn injury.
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit
with the bottom of the engine above waist level.
Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
The brush cutter should be held at a comfortable
position with the handle about hip height.
Always operate the brush cutter at full throttle. Cut tall
grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from
wrapping around the lower shaft and line head which
may cause damage from overheating. If grass
becomes wrapped around the line head, STOP THE
ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, Fig. 9, and
remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle
will result in oil dripping from the muffler.
Expanding The Cutting Line
The length of the cutting line is controlled by tapping
the line head on grass while running engine at full
throttle.
1. Run engine at full throttle.
2. Tap the spool retainer on ground to make the
cutting line longer. The line advances each time the
spool retainer is tapped. Do not hold the spool
retainer on the ground.
Note: The line trimming cut-off blade on the grass
deflector will cut the line to the correct length.
Note: If the line is too short you may not be able to
advance the cutting line by tapping it on the ground. If
so, stop the engine, and manually advance the line.
To Advance The Cutting Line Manually
Push the spool retainer down while pulling on cutting
lines to manually advance the string.
If the cutting line has receeded into the spool you will
have to remove the spool and feed the line through the
spool holes. Make sure the engine is off and remove
the spark plug wire then unscrew the spool retaining
knob in a anticlockwise direction. Make sure the two
lines are captured in the slots opposite each other on
the spool and each line is extended approximately 152
mm beyond each slot.
Thread the strings into the spool holes in the line head.
Carefully push the spool into the line head (gently pull
the lines to the outside if necessary). When the spool is
positioned in line string head, grasp the strings and pull
sharply to release them from the slots in the spool.
Screw on the spool retaining knob in a clockwise
direction making sure it is securely fastened.
Cutting Tips
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this
is the best cutting area.
The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to
left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Use the tip of line to do the cutting; do not force the
line head into uncut grass. Wire and wooden fences
cause extra line wear, even breakage. Stone and brick
walls, curbs, and wood may wear the string rapidly.
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings,
siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the
string.