We have the longest experience in the business, and every DOLMAR hedge trimmer benefits from that experience. The HT- 556 D and HT- 576 E models are especially handy and robust hedge trimmers, with plenty of performance and a good power-to-weight ratio. The ergonomic design of the grips and controls make for comfortable and untiring operation during extensive jobs. The safety features of the HT- 556 D and HT- 576 E hedge trimmers are the current state of the art and comply with all national and international safety regulations. They comprise hand protection features on the front grips and a safety cutoff. In order to ensure the proper functioning and performance of your new hedge trimmer, and to safeguard your own personal safety, it is imperative that you read this instruction manual thoroughly before operation. Be especially careful to observe all safety precautions! Failure to observe these precautions can lead to severe injury or death! EU Conformity Declaration The undersigned, Shigeharu Kominami and Rainer Bergfeld, as authorized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the DOLMAR machines, Type: Hedge trimmer HT-2556 D HT-2576 E manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenfelder Str. 38, 045 Hamburg, Germany, conforms to the basic safety and health requirements of the applicable EU guidelines: EU Machine guideline 98/37/ EG, EU EMC guideline 89/336/ EWG (modified by 91/263/ EWG, 92/31/ EWG and 93/68/ EWG), Noise emission 000/14/EG. The most important standards applied to properly meet the requirements of the above EU guidelines were: EN 774. The conformity assessment procedure 000/14/EG was performed per Annex V. HT-2556: The measured noise level (Lwa) is 107 dB(A). The guaranteed noise level (Ld) is 109 dB(A). HT-2576: The measured noise level (Lwa) is 110 dB(A). The guaranteed noise level (Ld) is 111 dB(A). Hamburg, 1.3. 006 For DOLMAR GmbH Shigeharu Kominami Rainer BergfeldManaging Director Managing Director Table of contents Page Conformity Declaration ...................................................... Packaging ............................................................................ Delivery inventory ..............................................................3 Symbols ...............................................................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General precautions .......................................................4 Protective equipment ......................................................4 Fuels / Refuelling .........................................................4-5 Putting into operation ......................................................5 Working technique ..........................................................6 Transport and storage .....................................................6 Maintenance ...................................................................6 First aid ...........................................................................6 Technical data .....................................................................7 Designation of components ..............................................7 PUTTING INTO OPERATION Fuels ...............................................................................8 The Storage of Fuel ........................................................8 Refuelling.........................................................................9 Starting position HT- 556 D ............................................9 Starting position HT- 576 E ............................................9 Cold start ......................................................................10 Warm start ....................................................................10 Stopping the engine ......................................................10 Adjusting the carburetor (idle speed) ..............................10 Tips on hedge-trimming ................................................... 11 MAINTENANCE General .........................................................................1 Adjusting the cutter slide play .......................................1 Cleaning the air filter insert ...........................................1 Replacing the spark plug ..............................................13 Checking the ignition spark ...........................................13 Checking the muffler screws / Checking the exhaust outlet .........................................13 Replacing the suction head ..........................................14 Lubricating the drive .....................................................14 Instructions for periodic maintenance ...........................14 Service, spare parts and guarantee ................................15 Trouble shooting ..............................................................16 Extract from spare parts list ............................................16 Service centres (see enclosure) Packaging Your DOLMAR hedge trimmer is delivered in a cardboard box to protect it during shipping. Cardboard is...