The Xtreme Power 26CC 2-Cycle Gas Hedge Trimmer, Item: 81066, is a robust and efficient tool designed for maintaining hedges and shrubs. This owner's manual provides essential safety warnings, operational instructions, and maintenance procedures to ensure safe and effective use of the product.
Function Description:
This device is a gasoline-powered hedge trimmer, specifically a 26cc 2-cycle model. Its primary function is to trim and shape hedges and bushes using its double-blade cutting attachment. The engine provides the necessary power to drive the blades, allowing for efficient cutting. The trimmer is designed for outdoor use and requires a specific fuel mixture to operate.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Net Weight: 5.8 kg
- Overall Dimensions: 1110 x 260 x 240 mm
- Shears Type: Double Blade
- Shears Teeth Number: Total 33
- Shears Distance (mm): 35
- Shears Trimmed Width: 600 mm
- Rotation Mode: Centrifugal switch
- Reduction Ratio: 5.11
- Engine Type: Air cooled-2-stroke gasoline engine
- Engine Model: IE34FN
- Engine Power: 0.7 kW / 7500 rpm
- Engine Displacement (cc): 26
- Fuel: Mixture 40:1 (gasoline to oil)
- Tank Capacity: 0.65 liters
- Ignition Mode: CDI
- Carburetor: Diaphragm
- Spark Plug: RCJ6Y
Usage Features:
The hedge trimmer is designed with several features to enhance usability and safety:
- Starting the Engine: The process involves pressing the primer pump, moving the choke lever to the closed position, placing the machine on a firm, flat ground surface, pulling the throttle quickly, and allowing the engine to warm up for 1-2 minutes. It's crucial to ensure the cutting part doesn't contact any obstacles during startup.
- Stopping the Engine: To stop, release the throttle lever to idle for 1-2 minutes, then move the stop lever to the STOP position.
- Adjustable Handle: The handle can be freed by pulling a locking lever and turned into a new position, which then locks into place, allowing for comfortable operation. However, it should not be used for trimming when the handle is pulled.
- Fuel Mixture: A precise 40:1 mixture of gasoline and oil is required. Pure gasoline will damage the engine, and mixed fuel should be used within 30 days to prevent corrosion and degradation. Water in the fuel tank will also corrode the engine and carburetor.
- Safety Precautions: The manual emphasizes wearing proper safety gear, including a helmet, protective goggles, thick work gloves, non-slip work boots, and ear protection. Loose clothing and long hair should be secured. Operators are warned against working in odd positions, on ladders, or overreaching. Maintaining footing and balance is critical.
- Work Area: Keep the work area clean, well-lit, and free of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Avoid operating in explosive atmospheres.
- Vibration Exposure: The manual addresses Raynaud's Phenomenon, advising users to keep warm, maintain good blood circulation, limit operating hours, and consult a physician if symptoms like tingling, numbness, or loss of feeling in the fingers occur.
- Attachment Compatibility: Only XtremePowerUS approved attachments should be used to prevent serious injury and ensure proper functioning.
Maintenance Features:
Regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity and safe operation of the hedge trimmer. The manual provides a detailed maintenance schedule:
- Complete Machine: Visual inspection for condition and leaks, cleaning, and replacement of damaged parts as needed.
- Control Handle: Check operation regularly.
- Air Filter: Clean the filter housing and replace the felt filter every 25 hours or as needed. A clogged or damaged filter can reduce engine performance and cause damage.
- Fuel Tank: Clean periodically.
- Manual Fuel Pump (if fitted): Have it repaired by a servicing dealer if necessary.
- Pickup Body (Filter) in Fuel Tank: Have it checked and replaced by a servicing dealer. Clean the filter from dust every 25 hours.
- Carburetor: Check idle setting to ensure blades do not move when idling, and adjust idle speed as needed.
- Spark Plug: Clean electrodes with a steel brush every 25 hours of operation, maintaining a clearance of 0.6-0.7mm. Replace every 100 operating hours.
- Cooling Air Inlet: Visual inspection and cleaning.
- Cylinder Fins: Have them cleaned by a servicing dealer.
- Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler: Check, clean, or replace.
- Spacer Molded to Shroud: Check and have it replaced by a servicing dealer if damaged.
- Exhaust Port: Have it decoked by a servicing dealer after the first 139 hours of operation, then every 150 hours.
- Screws and Nuts: Retighten all accessible screws and nuts.
- Antivibration Elements: Visual inspection and replacement by a servicing dealer if damaged.
- Cutting Blades: Visual inspection, cleaning, and sharpening every 1-2 hours. Dull, loose, or damaged blades should not be used.
- Gearbox Lubrication: Check and replenish lubrication. Add grease to the gear case from the inlet every 20 working hours.
- Safety Labels: Replace if damaged or unreadable.
- Muffler: Remove and clear inner carbon deposits with a screwdriver every 50 hours, and clean carbon from the exhaust port.
- Storage: Before storing, clean the machine, inspect for damage, empty the fuel tank, run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel, remove the spark plug, add 2-stroke oil to the engine, pull starting ropes 2-3 times, replace the plug, and apply anti-rust oil to metal parts. Store indoors in a dry atmosphere with the blade cover on.
The manual stresses the importance of saving it for future reference and contacting customer support for any questions or issues. It also clarifies that the manufacturer/distributor provides the parts list and assembly diagram as a reference only, and repairs should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians.
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