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Adjusting the angle of the blades
Note:
Never use the unit if blade angle is not from 48 degree
upwards to 84 degree downward.
1. First of all, stop the engine, then set the blade cover.
2. Turn the clamp knob counter clockwise until the clamp
knob stops. Angle adjusting is not possible without
complete loosen the clamp knob.
3. Always hold the handle when adjust the blades.
The blades are able to adjust the angle from 48 degree
upward to 84 degree downward.
Never push the lock lever when adjusting the angle of
the blades.
4. After you have adjusted the angle of the blades tighten
the clamp knob firmly and fix the gearcase in place.
When tightening the clamp knob, make sure both racks
engage.
Blade Cover
Engaged
Clamp Knob
Lock Lever
(Push to downward)
Gearcase
Handle
Not
Engaged
Tighten
Loosen
Up To 48°
Down To 84°
Maintenance
Air Filter
Maintenance Interval
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The air filter should be cleaned
daily
, or more often when
working in extremely dusty conditions.
・
Replace after every 100 hours of operation.
Air Filter Cleaning
1. Remove the filter cover and foam element.
2. Clean the foam element with warm, soapy water. Let the
element dry completely.
3. Apply a light coat of SAE 30 motor oil to the foam element
and squeeze out all excess oil.
4. Reassemble the foam element and filter cover.
Folding procedure
The unit is able to fold and shorten.
1. First of all, stop the engine, and then set the blade cover.
2. Turn the clamp knob counter clockwise until the clamp knob stops. Folding the unit is not possible
without complete loosen the clamp knob.
3. Hold the handle securely , then fold the blades approximately 180 degree with pushing the lock pin to
downward. Do not touch the lock lever except the blades folding.
4. After folding the unit, tighten the clamp knob firmly and fix the gearcase. When tighten the clamp knob,
make sure both racks steady engagement.
Engage racks evenly
CAUTION
・
Do not touch the sharpened edges of the cutting blades. The cutting blades are extremely sharp
and dangerous at all times. Always wear gloves to help protect your hands and fingers from
injury.
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Do not hold any other part except the handle when adjusting the angle of the blades.
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Stop the engine and set the blade cover when adjusting the angle of the blades.
Filter Cover
Knob
Foam Element