of Schiller-Pfeiffer Inc. All Rights Reserved. © 2006 Mantis, Division de Schiller Pfeiffer Inc. Tous droits reserves. © 2006 Mantis, Division von Schiller Pfeiffer Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Table of contents Important information Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Special safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety and warnings Safety labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 General safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22. Work only in daylight or in good artificial light. 23. Keep all guards attached at all times when unit is operated. 24. Always use the shoulder strap. Adjust the strap for comfort before starting the motor. 25. Secure unit during transport to prevent damage or injury. 26. Machine should not be used in any position that causes any part to come within 3 metres of overhead electrical lines. Always be aware of overhead power lines. 27. Always keep a firm grip on both handles when motor is runnin

This can be adjusted to the operator’s preference by simply loosening the screws and sliding the handle up or down the shaft. Make sure to retighten the screws before operating hedge trimmer. Trimming Adjusting the blade angle WARNING DANGER BLADES COAST AFTER RELEASING THROTTLE OR STOPPING MOTOR. KEEP A FIRM GRIP WITH BOTH HANDS WHILE BLADES ARE MOVING AND/OR MOTOR IS RUNNING. KEEP A SURE FOOTING. DO NOT OVERREACH. IF YOUR TRIMMER BECOMES JAMMED, RELEASE SWITCH AND STOP MOTOR. MAKE SURE BLADES

5. Squeeze and hold trigger through all remaining steps. 6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. 7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE. 8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times.

ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de securite. Tout defaut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves. Operator’s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L’utilisateur ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS 530086312 4/23/02 Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no

A blade with worn teeth can create problems in cutting and cause the blade to kickback. . CAUTION! Do not sharpen a damaged or worn blade. Replace it with a new one. . CAUTION! We recommend the use of original accessories and replacements, which can be purchased from authorized distributors. The use of other accessories and replacements increases the danger of accidents and in this case the manufacturer has no liability for damages to persons and/or property. C. Description of the safety devices

Do not inhale the gasoline fumes as they are toxic. Do not start or run the motor in closed or poorly ventilated places. The exhaust fumes are poisonous to breathe and can be asphyxiating and even fatal. Work zone 8 Examine the work area and be careful of any hazards (such as roads, driveways, power lines, hang ing tree limbs, etc.). Take special care when working on sloping terrain. Before use, remove any rubbish from the work area such as rocks, broken glass, ropes, metal parts, cans, bottles

WARNING: IF A METAL 24-80 TOOTH BLADE (A SAW TOOTH BLADE) IS USED A DOUBLE SHOULDER HARNESS AND A SAFETY GUARD (PROTECTION) MUST ALSO BE USED AS MARKED IN THE SUMMARY CHART (SEE CLOTHES SECTION IN SAFETY CHAPTER: ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET). ALWAYS USE GENUINE ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE FROM AUTHORISED SERVICING DEALERS. THE USE OF ENGLISH - 3 NON-ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES AND SPARE LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO PEOPLE AND/OR PARTS INCREASES THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS THINGS. AND IN SUCH A CASE THE COMPANY IS

Replace the blade attachment bolt if damaged in any way. 3) Make sure that the blade bore opening fits perfectly around the centering collar on the upper cap. Tighten counterclockwise. While tightening, the blade assembly can be held fast by inserting the wrench or the screwdriver supplied into the cap and gearcase holes. ENGLISH - 4 To do this, rotate the cap intil the two holes 5) While tightening, the head assembly can be coincide. held fast by inserting the wrench or the screwdriver supplied

M. Regular maintenance From time to time ensure all screws are tight. Replace damaged, worn, cracked or warped blades. Always make sure nylon string head or blade have been assembled correctly (see sections NYLON STRING HEAD and BLADE ASSEMBLY) and blade fastener is tightened. 1) AIR FILTER CLEANING (at least every 25 working hours). A dust clogged air filter may cause carburetor problems. This may prevent the engine from reaching its maximum speed and cause high fuel consumption and/or difficul