Assembly And Adjustment - Dolmar HT-CS 1 Instrucciones De Manejo

the blades if damaged.
• If thick branches get jammed in the blades, immediately switch
off the motor, put the hedge trimmer down and then remove the
obstruction after removing the spark plug or the battery cartridge.
Check the blades for damage before using the equipment again.
• Never touch or approach the blades while they are moving.
Blades can cut your finger easily. When handling the blades
or adjusting the blade angle, stop the motor and remove the
spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
• Accelerating the motor with the blades blocked increases the load
and will damage the motor and/or clutch.
• Check the cutting blades frequently during operation for cracks or
blunt edges. Before the inspection, switch off the motor and wait
until the blades stop completely. Replace damaged or dull blades
immediately, even if they have only superficial cracks.
• If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition
before continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage
and the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there is
any damage or doubt, ask Dolmar authorized service center for
the inspection and repair.
• Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during
operation.
• Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We
recommend to take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
• When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always
switch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. The
equipment unattended with the engine running may be used by
unauthorized person and cause serious accident.
• Before cutting, pull the throttle lever fully to achieve the maximum
speed.
• Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of
the control lever and switch.
• During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry
grass or combustible materials.
Transport
• Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and
remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Always fit the
blade cover during transportation.
• When carrying the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position by
holding the shaft. Keep the hot muffler away from your body.
• When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secure
it to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to the
equipment and other baggage may result.
Maintenance
• Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the
equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the spark
plug cap or the battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.
• To reduce the risk of fire, never service the equipment in the
vicinity of fire.
• Always wear protective gloves when handling the blades.
• Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gasoline,
benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose. Discoloration,
deformation or cracks of the plastic components may result.
• After each use, tighten all screws and nuts, except for the
carburetor adjustment screws.
• Keep the cutting tool sharp. If the cutting blades have become
blunt and cutting performance is poor, ask Dolmar authorized
service center to sharpen the blades.
• Never repair bent or broken blades by straightening or welding.
It may cause parts of the blades to come off and result in serious
injury. Contact Dolmar authorized service center for Dolmar
genuine blades to replace them.
• Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this
booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Dolmar
authorized service center for such work.
• Always use Dolmar genuine spare parts and accessories only.
Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result
in the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious
injury.
• Request Dolmar authorized service center to inspect and
maintain the hedge trimmer at regular interval.
Storage
• Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and
maintenance. Fit the blade cover.
• Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of
reach of children.
• Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall.
Otherwise the hedge trimmer may fall suddenly and cause an
injury.
First aid
• Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately replace any
item taken from the first aid kit.
• When asking for help, give the following information:
- Place of the accident
- What happened
- Number of injured persons
- Nature of the injury
- Your name

Assembly and adjustment

WARNING:
• Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the
motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Otherwise blades or other parts may move and result in serious
injury.
• Before handling or working around blades, wear protective gloves
and put the blade cover onto blades. Otherwise the blades can
cut bare hands severely.
• When assembling or adjusting the equipment, always put it down.
Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
• Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter "Safety
precautions" and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Assembling the attachment (Fig. 5)
Assemble the attachment as the following steps.
1. Loosen the screw (A) and (B).
2. Insert shaft into the cover (D).
NOTE: Make sure that the shaft is completely inserted into the
cover (approx. 237 mm/ 9-3/8").
If you are having trouble inserting the shaft, manually rotate
the drive axle (C) a little and try again.
3. Make sure that the shaft is properly inserted and then tighten
screw (B) and (A).
Mounting the attachment to a power unit (Fig. 6)
To mount the attachment to a power unit, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that the lock lever (A) is not tightened.
2. Align the pin (B) with the arrow mark (C).
3. Insert the shaft into the drive shaft of the power unit until the
release button (D) pops up.
4. Tighten the lock lever (A) firmly as shown.
To remove the attachment, loosen the lock lever, press the lock
button and withdraw the shaft.
NOTICE: Do not tighten the lock lever (A) without the shaft of the
attachment inserted. Otherwise the lock lever may tighten the
entrance of the drive shaft too much and damage it.
Adjusting the cutting angle (Fig. 7)
WARNING:
- Do not operate the tool with the loose and unstable cutter unit.
You can adjust the cutting angle upwards to 45° and downwards to
90°.
1. Stop the pole hedge trimmer motor and lay the machine on the
ground.
2. To adjust the angle of the cutter unit, hold the handle (A) on
the cutter unit with one hand, and hold the angle lock (B) as
illustrated with the other hand.
3. Pull the angle lock gently, and change the angle of the cutter unit.
After adjusting the angle, return the angle lock gently.
Note:
- The cutter unit is fasten only with certain angles alongside the
groove on the unit. Make sure the cutter unit sits properly. If the
angle is not appropriate, the clutch is cut and the tool does not
operate.
- Do not adjust the cutter unit while the pole hedge trimmer is in an
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