User manual MAKITA MS252.4C

[. . . ] -3- Before starting: * Appropriate use: the hedgetrimmer purchased by you must be exclusively used to cut bushes and hedges. * Read and understand this manual before operating the unit. Follow all warnings and safety instructions. * It must only be used by adult persons, properly instructed by your seller or qualified responsible. [. . . ] In order to turn the handle pull the grip placed on the right side of the handle it self (fig. 8) and at, the same time turn and block it in the derired position loosening the grip. At this point you are in measure to start operating again in an optimal way. NOTICE 1) Do not swivel the rear handle while you are operating the engine throttle lever. 2) When swivelling the rear handle, do not operate the throttle until handle swivel operation is completed and the handle is securely locked. UTILIZZO DELL’IMPUGNATURA REGOLABILE STARTING PREPARATION Before starting the hedgetrimmer make sure it is carefully put on a flat and clean surface without obstacles. Put it in horizontal position so that the cutting blade do not touch either the ground or any other object. Make sure all screws are perfectly tightened. Make sure you have correctly mounted the guard-handle, the whole blades group and the engine. Clean the space to be cut before every work: take away all objects like stones, wires or strings that could get caught in the cutting accessory. It is not allowed to start the machine inside closed rooms or buildings: exhaust fumes breathing can cause poisoning. 14)in position CLOSE, pull the starting cord from 1-2 times till you hear the first chugs. Even if you do not hear them, take back the lever to position OPEN. 3) Pull again the starting cord till the engine starts. If after several attempts the engine still doesn’t start, it means the combustion chamber is flooded. IMPORTANT: when the engine is hot it is not necessary to carry out the above said operations. Simply pull the starting cord till starting. Never remove hands from lever and handle as long as blades keep moving (Fig. 15 The hedgetrimmer is only used to cut grass, shrubs and bushes with diameter of branches not over 10 mm. Pay attention to the use of this machine; when it is running and proper cautions such as explained in this manual have not been taken, serious injuries may be subsequent to. Always follow the controls sequence such as indicated. B) When the engine is on, let it run at the minimum speed for 2-3 minutes. [. . . ] Set the maximum: - With engine on and completely accelerated, operate on the maximum screw marked by the letter “H” taking it to about 1 turn of opening, screwing and unscrewing it till you find the point of max. By fastening this screw the carburation decreases while it increases by unscrewing it. A correct setting must be effected just with warm engine We therefore advise you to let the carburetor setting be carried out by a qualified person or by our service centre. TRANSPORT After having finished the work, clean the machine and the cutting blades of possible rests or weeds and protect blades with the relative cover in equipment so as to avoid hurting yourself or other persons during the transport (Fig. [. . . ]