5. The Pruner weight should be evenly distributed
between the arms.
6. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
7. Stop the engine when moving between work sites.
CAUTION
• Always wear gloves and protective clothing
when operating the Pruner.
• If the Pruner chain becomes jammed, stop the
engine immediately.
• Make certain all moving parts have stopped
and disconnect the spark plug before in-
specting the equipment for damage.
• Never use a Pruner that has a damaged chain
or guide bar.
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any repair
establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs
must be performed by a dealer or service center authorized
by Maruyama Manufacturing Company, Inc. The use of
parts that are not equivalent in performance and durability
to authorized parts may impair the effectiveness of the
emission control system and may have a bearing on the
outcome of a warranty claim.
Maintenance on today's low-emission engines is
even more critical for longest life and best performance.
particularly critical are air and fuel filters,
spark plug heat range, cooling air intake area and
proper gaps of coil and plug.
Engine
Idle Speed Adjustment
This Pruner is equipped with non-adjustable fuel
mixture carburetor. The engine idle speed is the only
adjustment for the operator.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・Engine must be running to make carburetor
adjustments.
・When engine is running, attached tool and
other parts is rotating/ moving and other parts are
moving.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・Contact with rotating / moving tool or other
moving parts could cause serious
personal injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
attached tool and other moving parts.
・Keep all bystanders and pets away from unit
while making carburetor adjustments.
The Attached Tool may be rotating/ moving during idle
speed adjustment. Wear the recommended personal
protective equipment and observe all safety instructions.
Keep hands and body away from the Attached
Tool.
When the throttle trigger is released, the engine should
return to an idle speed between 2700 and 3300 RPM, or
just below the clutch engagement speed. The Attached
Tool must not rotate/move and the engine should not
stall (stop running) at engine idle speed.
To adjust the engine idle speed, rotate the idle speed
adjustment screw on the carburetor.
• Turn the idle speed screw in (clockwise) to increase
the engine idle speed.
• Turn the screw out (counterclockwise) to decrease
the engine idle speed.
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