Cobra BCX230C, Assembly & Operating Instructions, Page: 24 / 27

English
- Always release the throttle and
reduce the engine to no load
when you are not cutting.
- Rotate the unit in the same
direction in which the blade is
cutting. This promotes cutting.
- Move one or two steps to the next
trimming area after swinging back
the unit and stand firmly again.
Follow these instructions to prevent
vegetation from wrapping itself
around the blade:
- Cut at full speed.
- Swing from right to left into
the vegetation which is to be cut
(Rg. 16).
- When swinging back, avoid
vegetation which has just been cut.
Maintenance and
cleaning
Lt.caution
Before working
on
the unit:
-
Switch off the engine.
- Wait until all moving parts have
come to standstill; the engine
must have cooled down.
-
Remove spark-plug terminal from
the engine to prevent the engine
from starting unintentionally.
Have all repairs carried out by
a repair shop only.
·At the end of the season have
the . unit inspected and serviced by
a specialist company.
Do not splash the unit with water,
otherwise electric components may
be damaged.
Clean the appliance after every use.
Failure to clean the appliance can
damage the materials and cause
malfunctions.
Installing the cutting line
(depending on model)
Always , use a replacement cutting
line with a diameter of 3,0 mm.
If using a cutting line which has
a length other than the one indicated,
the engine may overheat or misfire.
There are two methods of replacing
the cutting line:
- Winding a new line onto the spool
- Fitting a coil with a prewound line
Winding a new line onto the spool
Fig. 17
■ Press both retaining plates (1)
of the spool housing (2) and
remove the spool together with
spool cover (3).
Fig. 18
■ Clean spool housing (1), spring (2)
and spool (3) together with spool
cover (4). Use a clean cloth.
■ Check the toothing (5) for wear on
the spool housing (1 ), the spool (3)
and on the spool cover (4).
If required, replace damaged parts.
■ Take approximately 3 metres of
new trim line and fold in half.
Note
Always use the specified line length!
The line may not be released correctly
if it is too long.
Fig. 19
■ Insert the folded end of the trim line
into the retaining plate of the spool.
■ Wind the lines in tight, even layers
onto the lower and upper halves
of the spool. Observe the winding
direction indicated on the spool!
Fig. 20
■ Press the ends of the line into the
two opposing retaining slots.
Fig. 21
■ Insert the spool into the spool
cover and feed the ends of the line
thrbugh the opposing slots in the
spool cover.
Fig. 22
■ Press pre-assembled unit (3) out
of the inner spool and spool cover
into the spool housing (2) until the
retaining plates (1) engage.
Fitting a coil with a prewound line
Fig. 17
■ Press both retaining plates (1)
of the spool housing (2) and
remove the spool together with
spool cover (3).
■ Take spool out of the spool cover.
Fig. 18
■ Clean spool housing (1), spring (2)
and spool cover (4). Use a clean
cloth.
■ Check the toothing (5) for wear on
the spool housing (1) and on the
spool cover (4). If required,
replace damaged parts.
Operating manual
Fig. 21
■ Insert a new spool into the spool
cover and feed the ends of the line
through the opposing slots in the
spool cover.
Fig.22
■ Press pre-assembled unit (3) out
of the inner spool and spool cover
into the spool housing (2) until the
retaining plates (1) engage.
Cleaning the air filter
Clean and lubricate the air filter after
every ten operating hours. This is an
important part of maintenance. If the
air filter is not serviced, the warranty
will be deemed
null and void.
Fig.
23
■ Set choke lever (1) to position
3� ♦
I.
The air filter cover can be
removed in this position only.
■ Open air filter cover: Press retaining
plate (3) and remove cover (2).
■ Remove the air filter (4).
Fig. 24
■ Wash the filter with detergent
and water. Flush out the filter
thoroughly, leave to drip and
dry completely.
Fig. 25
■ Use adequately clean oil (SAE 30)
to lubricate the filter easily.
Fig. 26
■ Press on the filter to distribute
the oil and remove excess oil.
■ Install filter.
■ Attach air filter cover again,
ensuring that it engages.
W Note
If the unit is used without the air filter,
the warranty will be voided.
Adjust carburettor
Fig. 27
The idle speed can be set with the
screw (1 ). This work may be carried
out by a specialist workshop on l y .
Replace petrol filter
(depending on model)
If required - This work may be carried
out by a specialist workshop only.