Kraissmann MS'515, User Manual

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5.1.2 Fitting the long handle (Fig. 4a-4c)
Pull the locking lever (A) and push the long handle (Fig.
4b/Item 2) carefully into the connecting piece of the long
handle. While doing so, make sure that the drive shafts on
the inside of the long handle slide into each other (turn
the spool head slightly if required). The lug of the lock
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ing lever (A) must latch into the hole (B). Now tighten the
handle screw (21) as shown in Figure 4c.
5.1.3 Fitting the blade guard hood
Important: The cutting blade guard hood must be fi tted if
you wish to work with the cutting blade. The guard hood
for the cutting blade must be installed as shown in Fig
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ures 5a – 5b.
5.1.4 Fitting/Replacing the cutting blade
The fi tting of the cutting blade is shown in Figures 6a –
6g. To dismantle, proceed in reverse order.
▶ Fit the carrier plate (22) onto the spline shaft (Fig. 6b)
▶ Securely fit the cutting blade (18) on the cover ring
(Fig. 6c)
▶ Place the pressure plate (23) over the thread of the
spline shaft (Fig. 6d).
▶ Plug on the cover of the pressure plate (24) (Fig. 6e).
▶ Look for the hole in the carrier plate, line up with the
notch underneath, lock with the supplied Allen key
(29), and tighten the nut (25) (Fig. 6f/6g).
Important: Left-hand thread
5.1.5 Fitting the cutting line guard
hood to the blade guard hood
Important: The cutting line guard hood must be addition -
ally fi tted if you want to work with the cutting line (Fig.
7a/Item 14).
The guard hood for the cutting line must be installed as
shown in Figures 7a – 7b. A blade (Fig.7a/ Item F) on the
underside of the guard hood automatically cuts the cut
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ting line to the optimum length. This is covered by a guard
(Fig. 7a/Item G).
Remove the guard before you start working and replace it
when you have fi nished working.
5.1.6 Fitting/Replacing the line spool
The fitting of the line spool is shown on Figures 7c-7d. To
dismantle, proceed in reverse order.
Look for the hole in the carrier plate, line up with the
notch beneath it, lock with the supplied Allen key (29), and
screw the line spool onto the thread.
Important: Left-hand thread
5.2. Adjusting the cutting height
▶ Fit the carrying strap as shown in Figures 8a8c.
▶ Hook the equipment to the carrying belt (Fig.8d).
▶ Adjust to the perfect working and cutting position us -
ing the various strap adjusters on the carrying strap
(Fig. 8e).
▶ In order to establish the optimum length of the carry -
ing strap, you should then make a few swinging move -
ments without starting the engine (Fig. 9a).
The carrying strap is fi tted with a quick-release mech -
anism. Pull the red strap section (Fig. 8f) if you need to
remove the strap quickly.
Warning! Always use the strap when working with
the equipment. Attach the strap as soon as you
have started the engine and it is running in idle
mode. Switch off the engine before you take off
the carrying strap.
6. BEFORE STARTING THE
EQUIPMENT
Check the equipment for the following each time before
use:
▶ That there are no leaks in the fuel system.
▶ That the equipment is in perfect condition and that the
safety devices and cutting devices are complete.
▶ That all screws are securely fastened.
▶ That all moving parts move smoothly.
6.1 Fuel and oil
Recommended fuels.
Use only a mixture of unleaded petrol and special
2-stroke engine oil. Mix the fuel mixture as indicated on
the fuel mixing table.
Important: Do not use a fuel mixture which has
been stored for longer than 90 days.
Important: Never use 2-stroke oil with a recom
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mended mixing ratio of 100:1. The manufacturer’s
warranty will be voided in case of engine damage
due to inadequate lubrication.
Important: Only use containers designed and ap
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proved for the purpose to transport and store
fuel. Pour the correct quantities of petrol and