INTRODUCTION CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY .................. SAFE OPERATION ................... WHAT'S IN THE BOX ................10-11 This manual has been produced by Parker Products Ltd. and should be kept with the ASSEMBLY ....................12-13 product and referenced for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. 14-15 INSTALLING THE 3 TOOTH BLADE ..........
GENERAL SAFETY SAFE OPERATION For safe operation and maintenance symbols are moulded in relief on the machine or shown on a label. • WARNING! Never allow children or anyone to fully understand the directions given in the manual to use the machine. GLOVES •...
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FOR SAFE OPERATION FOR SAFE OPERATION IMPORTANT WORKING PLAN BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE • Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can • You should never use this product when under the influence of alco- •...
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FOR SAFE OPERATION FOR SAFE OPERATION USING THE PRODUCT BE CAREFUL OF SURROUNDING PEOPLE HANDLING FUEL TRANSPORTATION • • • • Grip the handles firmly with both hands using your whole hand. Place Guard against hazardous situations at all times. Warn adults to keep The engine of our product is designed to run on a mixed fuel, which When hand-carrying the product, cover over the cutting attachment your feet slightly apart (slightly further apart than shoulder width) so...
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ATTACH THE LOWER GUARD ATTACH THE HANDLE JOIN THE SHAFTS INSTALL THE COLLAR Loosen the four screws on the upper cap and Insert the locking knob into the shaft Attach the guard to the lower shaft using the 1.
INSTALLING THE 3 TOOTH BLADE INSTALLING THE 3 TOOTH BLADE INSTALL LOWER WASHER ATTACH THE BLADE SECURE UPPER WASHER TIGHTEN LOCKING NUT SECURE THE NUT Install washer “A” as illustrated above. Align the Place the three tooth blade so the centre hole sits Install washer “B”...
INSTALLING THE SPOOL WEARING THE HARNESS INSTALL LOWER WASHER ATTACH SPOOL HOUSING PLACE OVER HEAD ADJUST THE HARNESS Your harness is designed to be worn with the Adjust the harness so it is secured against your Install washer “A” as illustrated above. Align the Lock the axle by placing the allen key inside the brush cutter hung on the right hand side.
STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE FILL THE TANK PRIME THE CARBURETTOR CLOSE CHOKE (COLD START) OPEN CHOKE (WARM START) For cold engine starts close the choke by sliding For warm engine starts open the choke by sliding Remove the fuel cap and fill the tank to no more Prime the carburettor by repeatedly pressing the than 80% capacity.
STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE SWITCH ON TENSION THE RECOIL START THE ENGINE (COLD START) START THE ENGINE (WARM START) Make sure that the choke is CLOSED 1. Make sure that the choke is OPEN Enable power to the spark plug by placing the on/ Place the unit on the ground and using your left off switch to position “I”...
STOPPING THE ENGINE PREPARE TO STOP SWITCH OFF THIS PAGE HAS INTENTIONALLY BEEN LEFT BLANK Release the throttle trigger and let the engine idle Turn the engine off by placing the on/off switch to for 30 seconds. position “O” as illustrated above. This allows the engine to cool down and return to When restarting the engine after immediately optimum operating temperature.
OPEN & REPLACE SPOOL WIRE OPEN & REPLACE SPOOL WIRE OPEN THE SPOOL PREPARE WINDINGS REPEAT STEP 2 & 3 SECURE WINDING Open the spool by pressing one of the two clips The cartridge consists of two windings which Secure the winding inside one of the two lugs to Repeat steps 2 &...
ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE & IDLING SPEED ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED THIS PAGE HAS INTENTIONALLY BEEN LEFT BLANK Your throttle cable may become slack after When the engine tends to stop frequently prolonged use and adjustment may be required. at idling mode, turn the idle speed adjuster clockwise.
OPERATION OPERATION TRIMMING GRASS AND WEEDS CUTTING METHOD CHOOSE THE BLADE ADJUSTING THE LINE LENGTH 1. Hold the unit so the head is off the ground and is 1. Use the front left side for optimal cutting. Choose the suitable recommended cutting attach- Your brush cutter is equipped with a semi-auto tilted about 20 degrees toward the sweep ment according to the object to be cut...
OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION TRANSPORTING THE UNIT CONTROLLING BLADE THRUST How you can reduce the chance of blade thrust: 1. Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure • When you finish cutting in one location and wish Blade thrust can cause serious personal injury. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION To check for spark: Disconnect the spark plug wire. Reattach the spark Engine starts but will plug wire and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and only run at high speed Carburetor requires adjustment Contact Parker Brand...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION String welded to itself Lubricate with silicone spray Spool retainer hard to Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, Screw threads dirty or damaged. turn replace spool retainer Spool will not unwind Install more string.
MAINTENANCE & CARE MAINTENANCE & CARE Check idle adjustment – the cutting attachment must not rotate Clean Carburetor Air Filter Adjust idle speed Replace Readjust electrode gap Check Spark Plug Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Replace after every 100 operating hours Have repaired by servicing dealer Visual inspection Check...
MAINTENANCE & CARE Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Complete machine Clean THIS PAGE HAS INTENTIONALLY BEEN LEFT BLANK Visual inspection Cutting Attachment Replace Check tightness Cutting Attachment Guard Attach Control Handle Check operation Metal Cutting Attachment Sharpen All accessible screws and nuts Re-tighten Anti-vibration Elements Check...
52cc Petrol Brush Cutter Engine: 10mm Model/Type: ☑ EN ISO 11681 - 1:2011 Model 1E44F-5 PGBC-5200 ☑ EN ISO 14982 - 2009 Displacement 52,0cm3 ☑ EN ISO 3744 - 1995 Manufacturing Date/Serial Number: Fuel Mixture (Gasoline 40: Oil 1) ☑...
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