Zenoah eHT600D User manual

eHT750S
eHT600D
T4521-93110(205)
• Before using our products,
please read this manual
carefully to understand the
proper use of your unit.
• Keep this manual handy.
CAUTION
OWNER’S MANUAL
HEDGE-TRIMMERS

SAFETY FIRST
Instructions contained in warnings
within this manual marked with a
symbol concern critical points
which must be taken into
consideration to prevent possible
serious bodily injury, and for this
reason you are requested to read
all such instructions carefully and
follow them without fail.
■NOTES ON TYPES OF
WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL
This mark indicates instructions
which must be followed in order to
prevent accidents which could lead to
serious bodily injury or death.
This mark indicates instructions
which must be followed, or it leads to
mechanical failure, breakdown, or
damage.
This mark indicates hints or
directions useful in the use of the
product.
NOTE
IMPORTANT
WARNING
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Contents
1. PARTS LOCATION ………………………4
2. SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE …………6
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ………………8
4. FUEL………………………………………22
5. OPERATION ……………………………24
6. MAINTENANCE …………………………28
7. SPECIFICATIONS ………………………38
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1. Plate receive
2. Right handle
3. Starter
4. Fuel cap
5. Left handle
6. Engine Stop switch
7. Throttle lever
8. Fuel tank
9. Muffler
10. Blade
11. Air cleaner
12. Spark plug
13. Gear case
14. Throttle cable
15. Choke lever
16. Front handle
17. Engine switch
18. Safty lock lever
19. Rear handle
20. Lock lever
21. Grease nipple
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1. PARTS LOCATION
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For safe operation and maintenance,
symbols are carved in relief on the
machine. According to these
indications, please be careful not to
take a mistake.
(a).The port to refuel the "MIX
GASOLINE"
POSITION: FUEL TANK CAP
(b).The direction to close the choke
POSITION: AIR CLEANER COVER
(c).The direction to open the choke
POSITION: AIR CLEANER COVER
2. SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE
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■BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
a. Read this owner's manual
carefully to understand how to
operate this unit properly.
b. This product has been designed
for use in trimming leaves and
branches from trees and hedges,
and it should never be used for
any other purpose since doing so
could result in unforeseen
accidents and injuries occurring.
c. You should never use this hedge-
trimmer when under the influence
of alcohol, when suffering from
exhaustion or lack of sleep, when
suffering from drowsiness as a
result of having 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 hedge-trimmer
properly and in a safe manner.
d. Avoid running the engine indoors.
The exhaust gases contain
harmful carbon monoxide.
e. Never use your hedge-trimmer
under circumstances like those
described below:
1. When the ground is slippery or
when other conditions exist
which might make it not
possible to maintain a steady
posture while using the hedge-
trimmer.
2. At night, at times of heavy fog,
or at any other times when your
field of vision might be limited
and it would be difficult to gain a
clear view of the area.
3. During rain storms, during
lightning storms, at times of
strong or gale-force winds, or at
any other times when weather
conditions might make it unsafe
to use this product.
f. When using this product for the
first time, before beginning actual
work, learn to handling the hedge-
trimmer from skilled worker.
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g. Lack of sleep, tiredness, or
physical exhaustion results in
lower attention spans, and this in
turn leads to accidents and injury.
Limit the amount of time over
which the hedge-trimmer is to be
used continuously to somewhere
around 30~40 minutes per
session, and take 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.
h. Be sure to keep this manual
handy so that you may refer to it
later whenever any questions
arise.
i. Always be sure to include this
manual when selling, lending, or
otherwise transferring the
ownership of this product.
j. Never allow children or anyone
unable to fully understand the
directions given in this manual to
use this hedge-trimmer.
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WORKING GEAR AND CLOTHING
a. When using your hedge-trimmer,
you should wear proper clothing
and protective equipment as
follows.
(1) Helmet
(2) Protection goggles or face
protector
(3) Thick work gloves
(4) Non-slip-sole work boots
(5) Ear protectors
b. And you should carry with you
things as follows.
1. Attached tools and files
2. Properly reserved 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 removal of
obstacles)
c. Never use your hedge-trimmer
when wearing pants with loose
cuffs, when wearing sandals, or
when barefoot.
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■WARNING CONSIDERING
HANDLING OF FUEL
a. The engine of this product is
designed to run on a mixed fuel
which contains highly flammable
gasoline. You should never store
cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in
any place where there is a boiler,
stove, wood fire, electrical sparks,
welding sparks, or any other
source of heat or fire which might
ignite the fuel.
b. Smoking while operating the
hedge-trimmer or refilling its fuel
tank is extremely dangerous.
Always be sure to keep lit
cigarettes away from the hedge-
trimmer at all times.
c. When refilling the tank always turn
off the engine first and take a
careful look around to make sure
that there are no sparks or open
flames anywhere nearby before
refueling.
d. If any fuel spillage occurs during
refueling, use a dry rag to wipe up
spills before turning the engine
back on again.
e. After refueling, screw the fuel cap
back tightly onto the fuel tank and
then carry the hedge-trimmer to a
spot 3m or more away from where
it was refueled before turning on
the engine.
■THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE
USING YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER
a. Before beginning work, look
around carefully to get a feel for
the shape of the land, or grass to
be trimmed, and whether or not
there are any obstacles which
might get in the way while
working, and remove any
obstacles which can be cleared
away.
b. The area within a perimeter of
15m of the person using the
hedge-trimmer should be
considered a hazardous area into
which no one should enter while
the hedge-trimmer is in use, and
when necessary yellow warning
rope, warning signs should be
placed around the work area.
When work is to be performed
simultaneously by two or more
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persons, always check the
presence and locations of others
so as to maintain a distance each
person sufficient to ensure safety.
c. Make sure that there are no loose
screws or bolts, fuel leaks,
ruptures, dents, or any other
problems which might interfere
with safe operation. Be especially
careful to check that there is
nothing wrong with the blades or
with the joints by which the blades
are attached to the hedge-
trimmer.
d. Never use blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken or
damaged in any way.
e. Keep the blade always sharp.
f. Filing the cutting edges, keep the
end corner sharp and round the
root of the edge.
g. Check the bolt to fasten the blade
and be sure the blade turns
smoothly without abnormal noise.
■NOTES ON STARTING THE
ENGINE
1. Take a careful look around to
make sure that no obstacles exist
within a perimeter of 15m or less
around hedge-trimmer.
2. Place the body of the hedge-
trimmer onto the ground in a flat
clear area and hold it firmly in
place so as to ensure that neither
the blades nor the throttle come
into contact with any obstacles
when the engine starts up.
3. Place the throttle into the idling
position when starting the engine.
4. After starting up the engine, if the
blades continue to rotate even
after the throttle has been moved
fully back, turn off the engine and
check the throttle wire and other
parts.
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■ KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Adangerous reaction may occur
when the spinning blade contacts
a solid object in the critical area.
It is called Kick back. As a result,
the operator can lose control of
the unit which can cause serious
or fatal injury.
Avoid kickback, observe the
safety precautions below strictly.
1. Keep the cutting blades clear of
fances, posts, wires, and rocks to
prevent kickback and damage to
the blades.
2. When using your hedge-trimmer,
do not grip other parts except the
handles.
3. When using your hedge-trimmer,
never take your eyes off. If you
need to, place the throttle into the
idling position.
4. When using your hedge-trimmer,
do not let the unit get closer to
your feet nor raise the unit above
your waist.
■NOTES ON TRANSPORTATION
a. Make sure the appropriate blade
cover is in place.
b. When transporting by car, fix the
unit firmly using a rope. Do not
transport by bicycle or motorbike
because it is dangerous.
c. Never transport the hedge-
trimmer over rough roads over
long distances without first
removing all fuel from the fuel
tank, as doing so might cause fuel
to leak from the tank.
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OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
a. Grip the handles of the hedge-
trimmer firmly with both hands. If
you suspend the work, place the
throttle into the idling position.
b. Always be sure to maintain a
steady, even posture while
working.
c. Maintain the speed of the engine
at the level required to perform
cutting work, and never raise the
speed of the engine above the
level necessary.
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d. If the grass gets caught in the
blade during operation, or if you
need to check the unit or refuel
the tank, always be sure to turn off
the engine.
e. If the blade touches a hard object
like a stone, immediately stop the
engine and check if something is
wrong with the blade. If so,
replace the blade by new one.
f. If someone calls out while working
,always be sure to turn off the
engine before turning around.
g. Never touch the spark plug or plug
cord while the engine is in
operation. Doing so may result in
being subjected to an electrical
shock.
h. Never 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 may result in serious burns.
i. When you finish cutting in one
location and wish to continue work
in another spot, turn off the engine
and turn the unit as the blade
faces away from your body.
■MAINTENANCE SAFETY
PRECAUTION
a. Perform the maintenance and
checking operations described in
this manual at regular intervals. If
any parts must be replaced or any
maintenance or repair work not
described in this manual must be
performed, please contact a
representative from the store
nearest KOMATSU ZENOAH
authorized servicing dealer for
assistance.
b. Under no circumstances should
you ever take apart the hedge-
trimmer or alter it in any way.
Doing so might result in the
hedge-trimmer becoming
damaged during operation or the
hedge-trimmer becoming unable
to operate properly.
c. Always be sure to turn off the
engine before performing any
maintenance or checking
procedures.
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d. When sharpening, removing, or
reattaching the blade, be sure to
wear thick, sturdy gloves and use
only proper tools and equipment
to prevent injury.
e. When replacing blade or any other
parts or when replacing the oil or
any lubricants, always be sure to
use only KOMATSU ZENOAH
products or products which have
been certified by KOMATSU
ZENOAH for use with the hedge-
trimmer.
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