Draper 80880 Manual Download Page 1

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80880

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KCKC0917

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BRUSH CUTTER

Summary of Contents for 80880

Page 1: ...f the product keep it for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product Read all these instructions before assembling operating or maintaining this product This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use By following all the gene...

Page 2: ... SAFETY CONTENT WARNING Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death CAUTION Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or surroundings 1 4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright Draper Tools Limited Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal and educational use only Commercial copying redistribution hiring or lending is prohibited No part of...

Page 3: ...SCRIPTION 6 1 IDENTIFICATION 8 7 UNPACKING AND CHECKING 7 1 PACKAGING 9 7 2 WHAT S IN THE BOX 9 8 ASSEMBLING THE BRUSH CUTTER 8 1 SPLIT SHAFT 10 8 2 SHOULDER STRAP 10 8 3 CHANGING THE CUTTING MEANS 11 8 4 FUEL 12 9 BRUSH CUTTER INSTRUCTIONS 9 1 COLD STARTING THE ENGINE 13 9 3 STOPPING THE ENGINE 14 9 4 BRUSH CUTTING 14 9 5 BLADE THRUST 14 9 6 GRASS TRIMMING 15 10 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 10 1 C...

Page 4: ...hen the guarantee period is 90 days from the date of purchase The guarantee is extended to 24 months for parts only This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse careless or unsafe handling alterations accidents or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper warranty repair agent Note If the tool is found not to ...

Page 5: ...must still be taken when handling and lifting Dropping this machine will have an effect on the accuracy and may also result in personal injury This machine is not a toy and must be respected The environment will have a negative result on its operation if you are not careful If the air is damp components will rust If the machine is unprotected from dust and debris components will become clogged And...

Page 6: ...gement or coordination Never use a machine that has been modified from its original specification Always carry a basic first aid kit containing large wound dressings Keep bystanders a minimum of 15m away and all access points into the work area marked accordingly Never stand on anything other than the ground Check cutting attachment is correctly fitted to the machine before attempting to start the...

Page 7: ... refuel in close proximity to naked flames sparks or other sources of ignition e g a cigarette Allow engine to cool before refuelling Ensure the correct ratio of fuel and oil are used Do not set down a hot brush cutter on or near easily combustible material e g dry leaves or grass Move away from the refuelling area before restarting the brush cutter Store fuel for short periods only and avoid mixi...

Page 8: ...RE THE REMEDY REQUIRES THE ENGINE TO BE RUNNING 6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 6 1 IDENTIFICATION Flexible cutting element filament line Shaft tube Split shaft connection Harness suspension point Handle Cutting attachment guard filament line Filament line length trimming blade Throttle trigger Engine stopping device Throttle lock Throttle trigger lockout Fuel tank cap Primer Air filter cover Choke Spark ...

Page 9: ...when the brush cutter has problems starting Unscrew and remove the spark plug cover to revel the spark plug Carefully pull off the spark plug HT lead Using the box spanner supplied unscrew the plug anti clockwise Note Ensure the spark plug has the correct heat range for this machine If the electrodes are excessively soiled or are very worn replace with a suitable equivalent plug Excessive soiling ...

Page 10: ...ade grass is cut using sweeping sideways movements keeping the line parallel to the ground however cutting of vegetation can be achieved around the entire trimming head circumference Note The most effective cutting area shown in figure 13 Be careful not to strike the ground with the trimming head or line as this can cause excessive wear and damage the lawn surface This can also lead to unintention...

Page 11: ...Warning The cutting means will continue to rotate for a period after the throttle has been released the engine stopped WORKING TECHNIQUES 9 4 BRUSH CUTTING This brush cutter blade is intended to cut coarse grass weed brush or similar vegetation Note The cutting blade should not be used on woody stems with a diameter greater than 2cm Begin cutting at full throttle The brush is cut down using sweepi...

Page 12: ...e brush cutter on a clear stable piece of ground making sure that the cutting means is free and not touching any objects Ensure that the stop switch is in the on position Grip the handle covering the throttle trigger lockout with the palm of your hand Pull the throttle trigger Depress throttle lock button and release throttle trigger The trigger will be locked in a partially advance position for s...

Page 13: ...e brush cutter on a clear stable piece of ground making sure that the cutting means is free and not touching any objects Ensure that the stop switch is in the on position Grip the handle covering the throttle trigger lockout with the palm of your hand Pull the throttle trigger Depress throttle lock button and release throttle trigger The trigger will be locked in a partially advance position for s...

Page 14: ...Warning The cutting means will continue to rotate for a period after the throttle has been released the engine stopped WORKING TECHNIQUES 9 4 BRUSH CUTTING This brush cutter blade is intended to cut coarse grass weed brush or similar vegetation Note The cutting blade should not be used on woody stems with a diameter greater than 2cm Begin cutting at full throttle The brush is cut down using sweepi...

Page 15: ...ade grass is cut using sweeping sideways movements keeping the line parallel to the ground however cutting of vegetation can be achieved around the entire trimming head circumference Note The most effective cutting area shown in figure 13 Be careful not to strike the ground with the trimming head or line as this can cause excessive wear and damage the lawn surface This can also lead to unintention...

Page 16: ...when the brush cutter has problems starting Unscrew and remove the spark plug cover to revel the spark plug Carefully pull off the spark plug HT lead Using the box spanner supplied unscrew the plug anti clockwise Note Ensure the spark plug has the correct heat range for this machine If the electrodes are excessively soiled or are very worn replace with a suitable equivalent plug Excessive soiling ...

Page 17: ...RE THE REMEDY REQUIRES THE ENGINE TO BE RUNNING 6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 6 1 IDENTIFICATION Flexible cutting element filament line Shaft tube Split shaft connection Harness suspension point Handle Cutting attachment guard filament line Filament line length trimming blade Throttle trigger Engine stopping device Throttle lock Throttle trigger lockout Fuel tank cap Primer Air filter cover Choke Spark ...

Page 18: ... refuel in close proximity to naked flames sparks or other sources of ignition e g a cigarette Allow engine to cool before refuelling Ensure the correct ratio of fuel and oil are used Do not set down a hot brush cutter on or near easily combustible material e g dry leaves or grass Move away from the refuelling area before restarting the brush cutter Store fuel for short periods only and avoid mixi...

Page 19: ...gement or coordination Never use a machine that has been modified from its original specification Always carry a basic first aid kit containing large wound dressings Keep bystanders a minimum of 15m away and all access points into the work area marked accordingly Never stand on anything other than the ground Check cutting attachment is correctly fitted to the machine before attempting to start the...

Page 20: ...must still be taken when handling and lifting Dropping this machine will have an effect on the accuracy and may also result in personal injury This machine is not a toy and must be respected The environment will have a negative result on its operation if you are not careful If the air is damp components will rust If the machine is unprotected from dust and debris components will become clogged And...

Page 21: ...hen the guarantee period is 90 days from the date of purchase The guarantee is extended to 24 months for parts only This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse careless or unsafe handling alterations accidents or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper warranty repair agent Note If the tool is found not to ...

Page 22: ...SCRIPTION 6 1 IDENTIFICATION 8 7 UNPACKING AND CHECKING 7 1 PACKAGING 9 7 2 WHAT S IN THE BOX 9 8 ASSEMBLING THE BRUSH CUTTER 8 1 SPLIT SHAFT 10 8 2 SHOULDER STRAP 10 8 3 CHANGING THE CUTTING MEANS 11 8 4 FUEL 12 9 BRUSH CUTTER INSTRUCTIONS 9 1 COLD STARTING THE ENGINE 13 9 3 STOPPING THE ENGINE 14 9 4 BRUSH CUTTING 14 9 5 BLADE THRUST 14 9 6 GRASS TRIMMING 15 10 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 10 1 C...

Page 23: ... SAFETY CONTENT WARNING Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death CAUTION Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or surroundings 1 4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright Draper Tools Limited Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal and educational use only Commercial copying redistribution hiring or lending is prohibited No part of...

Page 24: ...f the product keep it for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product Read all these instructions before assembling operating or maintaining this product This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use By following all the gene...

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