Silverline 550475 User manual

Users Manual
22cc Petrol Hedge Trimmer
Product Code 580475
© December 2006
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Introduction
This manual is an integral part of the hedge trimmer and should be
kept with it at all times. If the hedge trimmer is re-sold this manual
should be included in the sale.
Safety Messages
A safety message is to alert you to potential dangers that could hurt
you or others. Each safety message is preceded by one of three
words DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
These words mean
DANGER: YOU WILL BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF
YOU FAIL TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: YOU CAN BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF
YOU FAIL TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: YOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU FAIL TO
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can
happen and what you can do to avoid and reduce injury.
There are other important messages preceded with the word
NOTICE.
NOTICE: MEANS YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER OR OTHER
PROPERTY COULD BE DAMAGED IF YOU FAIL TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to you,
your hedge trimmer, other property and the environment.
General Safety Instructions
Even when used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all
residual risk factors. Use with caution.
Keep guards in position
• Always keep guards in position, in good working order, correctly
adjusted and aligned. Never attempt to use a tool without any guard
supplied with it.
Remove adjusting keys
• Always check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before turning on.
Clean work area
• Accidents occur where benches and work areas are cluttered or
dirty, oors must be kept clear, avoid working where the oor
is slippery.
Dangerous environment
• Provide adequate surrounding work space and keep area well lit.
Do not use tools where there is a risk of explosion or re
from combustible material, ammable liquids, ammable gases
or dust of an explosive nature.
Children & Pets
• Children and pets should always be kept at a safe distance
from your work. Make your workshop child-proof. Lock tools
away where children can’t get access to them.
Use the correct tool
• Don’t force, or attempt to use a tool for a purpose it was not
designed for. Do not use a small tool to do the job of a heavy
duty tool.
Wear correct clothing and footwear
• Don’t wear loose clothing, neckties or jewellry or other items which
may get caught in moving parts. Wear non-slip footwear, cover or
tie back long hair. Use safety footwear if necessary.
Protect your head
• Wear safety goggles at all times, every day glasses are not
sufcient for eye protection, as lenses are not impact resistant and
could shatter. Use an approved face or dust mask when operation
creates dust. Ensure dust extraction equipment is functioning
and correctly used. Hearing protection should be used if the sound
intensity level for the operator could exceed 85dB(A). Use a hard
hat where there is a risk of falling objects or striking your head on
low level obstructions.
Protect yourself from vibration
• Hand held tools may produce vibration. Vibration can cause
disease. Gloves to keep the operator warm and dry and therefore
maintain good blood circulation in the ngers may help. This tool
has not been designed for extended or industrial operation.
Secure work
• Always secure work. Where pr actical use a clamp or vice, it will
allow you to use both hands to operate your tool.
Keep your balance
• Don’t over reach, keep proper footing at all times to ensure
correct balance.
Maintain your tool
• Keep your tool in good working order, keep tools sharp and clean
for best and safest performance. Ensure ventilation holes are kept
clean and unrestricted at all times.
Accessories
• The use of any attachment or accessory other than those
mentioned in this manual could result in damage or injury. The use
of improper accessories could be dangerous.
Never stand on your power tool
• Standing on your tool could cause serious injury if the tool is tipped
or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials
above or near the tool so that it is necessary to stand on the tool or
its stand to reach them.
Check for damaged or missing parts.
• Before each use check if any part of the power tool is damaged or
missing, check carefully that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check alignment of moving parts
for binding. Any guard or other part that is damaged should be
correctly repaired or replaced. Do not use if the power switch
does not turn the power on and off. Check any other condition
that may affect the safety of the power tool.
DO NOT USE IF DEFECTIVE.
Direction of feed
• Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of
the blade or cutter only.
Don’t leave the tool running unattended
• Always wait until your power tool has come to a complete stop
before leaving it.
GENERAL WARNINGS
Wear close tting, durable work clothing that will provide
adequate protection. Long trousers, Jacket, safety work shoes,
heavy duty work gloves, hard hat, safety face shield or safety glasses
for eye protection and a good grade of ear protection.
Turn unit off before, setting down, or checking ttings.
Hold unit rmly, hold with both hands, the thumb and ngers
encircling both handles.
Keep all screws and fastener tightened, never operate machinery
improperly adjusted or unsecurely assembled.
Keep handles dry, keep clean and free of fuel mixture.
Do not use any other fuel, always use recommended fuel. Follow
instructions in the fuel and lubrication section of the user guide.
Failure to do this will result in permanent engine damage voiding
manufacturer’s warranty.
Do not smoke while refuelling or operating unit.
Do not touch or let hands or body come into contact with the units
mufer. Hold unit with both hands, thumb and ngers encircling both
the handles.
Never allow children to operate the unit.
1. Ignition switch
2. Choke lever
3. Injector
4. Safety switch
5. Throttle switch
6. Cord for start pull
7. Hand grip
8. Spark plug
9. Stirrup handle / Rocker switch
10.Air lter
11.Petrol tank
12.Hand guard
13.Blade
Product Familiarisation
22cc Petrol Hedge Trimmer
3
6
9
Hard hat
Face shield
Ear protection
Leather gloves
Leg protection
Safety boots
11
10
12
13
1
4
8
5
7
2
SPECIFICATION
Type of engine: Air-cooled two stroke
Cubic capacity: 22cm2
Performance: 600Watt
Volume of tank: 600ml
Cutting length: 600mm
Blade tooth gap: 20mm
Fuel mix: 40:1
Ignition: Electronic with petrol pilot
Injection: Quick start
Spark plug: TORCH L6 RTC
Weight: 5.5kg (empty)
Sound pressure: 83.2dB
Sound power: 103.2dB
Weighted vibration: 8m/s2

SAFETY GUIDELINES
This manual contains information that is very important to know
and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and
to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this
information, observe the following symbols.
DANGER! Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING! Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! Caution indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE! Notice indicates important information that if not followed,
MAY cause damage to equipment.
Unpacking
After unpacking the unit, inspect carefully for any damage that may
have occurred during transit. Make sure to tighten ttings, bolts, etc,
before putting unit into service.
WARNING! Do not operate unit if damaged during shipping,
handling or use. Damage may result in the tank bursting and cause
injury or property damage.
General safety information
1.Read all manuals included with this product carefully. Ensure
you are thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment.
2.Follow all local electrical and safety codes
3.Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation
should be allowed to use the hedge trimmer.
4.Keep visitors away and NEVER allow children in the work area.
5.Wear safety glasses and use hearing protection when operating
the unit.
6.Before each use, inspect unit for signs of damage,deterioration,
weakness or leakage, Repair or replace defective items
before using.
7.Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
WARNING! Motors, electrical equipment and controls can cause
electrical arcs that will ignite a ammable gas or vapor, never operate
or repair in or near a ammable gas or vapor, never store ammable
liquids or gases in the vicinity of the hedge trimmer.
CAUTION! Unit parts may be hot even if the unit is stopped.
8.Keep ngers away from a running unit, fast moving and hot
parts will cause injury and/or burns.
9.If the equipment should start to abnormally vibrate, STOP the
engine/motor and check immediately for the cause, vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
10.To reduce re hazard, keep engine/motor exterior free of oil,
solvent, or excessive grease.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
•Switch the device off whenever danger of any kind arise. Switch
off trimmer immediately if the cutting blade becomes blocked e.g. by
thick branches. Then eliminate the cause of the block.
•Using a pair of suitable secateurs or shears, remove thick branches
in the hedge before cutting.
•Before starting up for the rst time, familiarise yourself with the
blade stop function using the 2 handed safety switch.
•Only use the fuel recommended in the instructions.
•Keep petrol in the containers intended for it.
•Fill the fuel tank outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
•Do Not Smoke when lling up or operating the device.
•NEVER take off the fuel cap during operation or when the device
is still hot.
•Do not top up with fuel during operation or when the device is hot
•Do not use the device without an exhaust and correctly installed
exhaust shield.
CAUTION: Do not touch the exhaust! Very Hot! Can cause burns!
•The trimmer can cause serious injury
•Never allow children or people not familiar with the trimmer
to operate the device.
•Do not operate in rain or on wet hedges.
BEFORE USE
Attach the hand guard (12) using the screws supplied.
FUEL: Petrol:
•Only use a mixture of lead-free normal petrol and special two-stroke
motor oil in a ratio of 40:1
PLEASE NOTE: Do not use any other mixing ratio
and no pure petrol.
•Do not use any fuel more than 2-3 months old.
•If the device has not been used for a long time, empty the tank and
rell before use.
Petrol mix:
You need 5 litres of petrol and 200ml of two stroke oil (petrol station)
•Pour 5 litres of petrol onto 200ml of 2 stroke oil in a fuel tank and
mix them both my shaking well.
Pouring in the petrol:
•Always unscrew the cap of the fuel tank (11) slowly so that any
pressure and fuel fumes can escape without causing any danger.
•Use a funnel to pour in the 2-stroke mixture 40:1 and screw the cap
tightly shut.
OPERATION
Start up with a cold engine:
•Place the device on rm ground so that you can use the starter
safely and with a rm hand. ( See g 1 )
•Leave the ignition switch (1) on.
•Put the choke lever (2) up: (See Fig 2)
•Press the injector (3) 8-10 times. This injects fuel into
the carburetter.
•Put one foot on the grip plate. Put one hand on the stirrup handle (9)
and press down the rocker switch (9)
•Pull the start cord (6) out until you feel slight resistance
(approx. 10cm) and pull it 4 times quickly and rmly until the end
of the cord is reached (See Fig 1)
•Pressing down the throttle control (5) quickly and rmly pull the start
cord (6) 4 times again until the end of the cord is reached.
•When the motor starts, after 10 seconds push the choke
lever (2) up.
•If the motor doesn’t start repeat the start procedure.
Start up with a warm engine:
•Leave the ignition switch (1) on
•Leave the choke lever (2) on.
•Press the rocker switch (9) down.
•Quickly and rmly pull the start cord (6) 5-6 times to the end of the
cord (See Fig 1). If the motor doesn’t start, repeat the procedure
for a cold start.
Switching off the engine:
•Let the motor return to idle without petrol.
•Press and keep the ignition switch (1) on 0
Working with the petrol hedge trimmer:
•Only operate the device when you have familiarised yourself with
all the functions. Make sure that you can switch off the machine as
quickly as possible in dangerous situations.
•The petrol hedge trimmer has been tted with a safety stirrup grip
(rocker switch) for your safety ( See Fig 3)
•When the rocker switch (9) is pressed down, the teeth on the blade
start up and stop when the switch is released.
Cutting strength (See Fig 4)
•The double-sided, double-reciprocating blades permit branches of
up to 10mm in diameter to be cut. Remove thicker branches before
trimming with a pair of suitable secateurs or a saw for branches.
Position of the hands:
•Grasp the hand grip (7) with one hand, press the ignition switch (1)
at the top of the hand grip, and activate the throttle control at the
bottom of the hand grip (7).
•Grasp the stirrup handle (9) with the other hand.
•Always work with a high number of revolutions in order to get the
best cutting results.
•Switch the engine off immediately if you come up against a stone
or other obstructions. Examine the switched off hedge trimmer blade
for any damage.
NOTE:
Always make sure you are on rm ground when working, especially
on awkward terrain , slopes and on ladders. Always wear protective
goggles and ear protection.
Fatigue-free operation:
•When cutting, hold the hedge trimmer as shown in Fig.7
•Take a break if you feel tired.
MAINTENANCE
•Use a damp cloth to clean the plastic parts. Do not use any
detergents, solvents or pointed objects.
•Regularly use either a soft brush or paintbrush to rid the ventilation
ducts and moving parts from dust that has settled there.
•Regularly lubricate the blades and blade teeth
•Only use biologically degradable lubricants.
Cleaning the air lter:
•Clean the air lter (10) after using the device for longer periods of
time. Dust and pollen block the pores of the foam lter (See Fig 5)
and impair performance
•Take the cover off and wash the lter in a mild soapy water.
NOTE: Do not use petrol or solvents.
•Carefully dry the lter before using it again.
Checking the spark plug setting:
•Check the gap between the spark plug’s electrodes if the device
regularly starts up badly. The correct distance between the ring tip
and the center electrode is 0.63mm/0.25”.
•We recommend tightening up the spark plug with a torque wrench
using a tightening torque of 12-15Nm.
•Put the spark plug connector onto the spark plug correctly.
Setting the carburetter:
•The carburetter was adjusted to perform at its best when it was still
at the factory. If it becomes necessary to improve its setting, please
contact a specialist.
STORAGE
So that the hedge trimmer will work again after a long period of non
use, you should observe the following:
•Empty the petrol tank. To do this, start the engine and let it run
until it reaches a standstill. Dispose of the remaining petrol in an
environmentally friendly way.
•Let the engine cool and then take out the spark plug.
•Pour a small spoonful of 2-stroke mixture into the spark plug
opening and slowly pull the start cord (6) right through to the end
several times.This gets rid of small deposits of rust and lubricates
the piston and cylinder.
•Check the spark plug and replace it if the ring tip has been burnt
off too much.
•Keep the blade in a dry place - out of danger of re.
Startup after longer periods of non use:
•Remove the spark plug.
•Quickly pull the start cord (6) right the way through several times in
order to remove oil and deposits in the engine compartment.
•Check spark plug, replace if necessary and screw in to position.
•Fill the petrol tank with the 2-stroke mixture 40:1.
•Start the device as described in section “Starting up
with cold engine”
•When not in use, store your hedge trimmer professionally, the
blade guard can be tted vertically on the wall.
24mm
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
Fig 5
Fig 7
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
The engine falters Carbutettor not set up properly Refer to a specialist
The device starts but the engine does
not perform well
Choke lever is not set properly
Fouled air lter
Carburettor not set up properly
Set to
Remove foam lter, clean with soapy
water and install again when dry
Refer to a specialist
The device does not start Start up procedure was not carried out
correctly
Carburettor not set up properly
Rusted spark plug
Blocked petrol lter
Follow the instructions “Start up with
cold engine” under operation
Follow the instructions “Start up with
cold engine”
Replace spark plug
Clean the spark plug, check the gap
between the electrodes or replace
spark plug
Replace petrol lter
The engine is running erratically The wrong distance between spark
plug electrodes
Burnt out spark plug
Clean spark plug, adjust gap between
electrodes (Ideally 0.25/0.63mm} or
replace spark plug
Replace spark plug
Excessive smoke emission Carburettor not set up properly
Wrong fuel mixture
Let a specialist install the carburettor
Empty the tank, ll up with the right
mixture: 2-stroke mixture 40:1
Trouble Shooting Guide