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ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS
Reversible cutting head
The machine is fitted with a reversible cutting head allowing
cutting close to a wall or at ground level, restricted only by the
thickness of the blade guard.
There is an increased risk for kickback when cutting with the
cutting head reversed. The cutting blade is further away for
the centre of the machine which means the handle and the
cutting blade are no longer in alignment. It is more difficult to
restrain the machine if the blade gets jammed or stuck in its
kickback danger zone. See under the "Kickback" heading in
the "Operating" section for additional information.
Some of the machine's good ergonomic features may also be
jeopardised. Cutting with the cutting head reversed should
only occur with cuts that are not possible in a standard
manner.
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First release the two bolts and then the adjuster screw to
release the belt tension.
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Now unscrew the bolts and dismantle the belt guard.
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Disconnect the water hose from the blade guard.
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Remove the belt from the belt pulley.
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The cutting head is now loose and can be removed from
the machine.
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Remove the cutting head and attach it to the other side of
the cutting arm.
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Fit the belt guard to the reversed cutting head.
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Tighten the drive belt. See instructions in the section
"Maintenance".
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A longer water hose has to be fitted to the machine if wet
cutting is carried out.
