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illustrated; mower gauge,spring and locking nut (tighten
in an anti-clockwise direction).
Replacement of entire string reel
If the reel becomes excessively worn, replace it with a
whole new reel.
Replacement of the complete nylon string head
If upon visual inspection (and in any case after a violent
bump) the casing on the nylon string head appears
damaged, it should be replaced. For this operation see
“
Usable cutting tools and their installation on the
machine
”.
The machine is ideal to complete the work of the
lawnmover. In fact, it can reach places where a normal
lawnmower is unable to go.
During the cutting operations, keep the engine running at
high speed. After every cutting stage, decelerate the
engine to minimum speed as running it at top speed
without a load can damage the engine severely.
Never raise the brush cutter above knee level during
cutting.
Wait until the engine is running at minimum speed before
moving the machine from one section to another.
Stop the engine when you change workplace.
Before you start cutting again, make sure your position is
correct and stable.
Cutting and trimming grass borders with the nylon
string head
Cutting with the nylon string head is suitable for light jobs
like trimming borders and cutting the grass around trees.
Mowing
To prevent damage to your lawn or the cutting
mechanism, keep the string parallel to the ground but
avoid contact with the terrain.
Trimming borders
Angle the nylon string head keeping it a short distance
from the ground. Cut using the end of the string. Do not
press the string against the material to be cut.
Drawing out the string
As you cut, the nylon string wears down naturally (see
paragraph entitled “
String head
”).
Thinning grass with the grass cutter blade
Cutting with the blade is recommended for thinning the
grass, especially when tall and sturdy.
N2.
The grass is cut with swinging motions from side to
side, maintaining the blade parallel to the ground. During
the right to left swing the grass is cut, while the backswing
N. Cutting techniques
CAUTION!
Before using the machine read the
following chapters carefully: “
Safety Precautions
”
and “
Description of safety devices
”.
CAUTION!
Always wear the recommended
personal protection gear.
CAUTION!
Before using the machine, make sure
all the parts are properly assembled.
CAUTION!
In mounting the cutting utensils follow
the instructions in the chapter entitled “
Usable
cutting tools and their installation on the
machine
”. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE THE
BRUSH CUTTER IF THE SPECIFIC SAFETY
GUARD FOR THE CUTTING DEVICE IN USE IS
NOT SECURELY FASTENED (see chapter
“
Assembly of safety guards
”). Failure to follow this
rule can expose you to serious danger such as:
a) possible contact with rotating and cutting parts
b) possible contact with flying debris.
CAUTION!
Do not use worn or damaged cutting
devices.
CAUTION!
Try to limit contact and impact of the
cutting devices against the ground and other
objects as much as possible. Hold the cutting
device away from your body.
CAUTION!
Twigs or grass may jam between the
safety guard and the blade or nylon string head.
Never try to remove this material with the engine
running and the blade rotating. Always stop the
engine before performing any operations of
cleaning, and wait for the cutting device to stop in
order to prevent injury.
CAUTION!
During use and for a few minutes after
switching off the machine, the gearbox and zone
near the shaft on which the cutting device is
fastened are very hot. Contact can cause burns.
Do not touch these parts if they are still hot.
CAUTION!
The muffler and its guard are very hot
during use and after the engine has been
switched off, even with the engine running at
minimum speed. Contact can cause burns. Do
not touch these parts if they are still hot.
CAUTION!
For nylon string heads, use only
strings made of flexible material recommended by
the manufacturer. For example, you should never
use metal wire because it could cause serious
injuries to people, property and animals. An
unsuitable string could break and turn into a very
dangerous missile.
CAUTION!
Always work with a sharp blade. A
blade with worn teeth can create problems in
cutting and can cause KICKBACK, that is, a
violent thrust on the front of the machine caused
by the impact of the blade against wood or solid
foreign bodies. This kickback can cause loss of
control of the machine. Never sharpen a
damaged blade: replace with a new one.
N1. CAUTION!
Do not let the blade cut in the risk
sector to prevent kickback (see paragraph “
Safety
precautions
”).
