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HEDGE TRIMMER
BRUSHCUTTER
Wearing the Harness
NOTICE
The harness has a quick-release mechanism that allows
you to immediately release the machine from the harness
in an emergency.
Attaching the side hook
NOTICE
If side hook (D) has disengaged from hook (B), engage it.
1. Insert hook (B) into side hook (D).
2. While holding hook (B) and side hook (D) in place, insert
stopper (C) into the hole on hook (B).
Adjusting the harness
1. As shown in the diagram, adjust the harness (A).
2. Before starting to work, attach the side hook (D) to the
suspension point (F) on the shaft tube. (Fig.7-3)
Quick-release mechanism
WARNING
•
In an emergency, release the throttle trigger and shut off the
engine. Support the machine with your left hand and operate
the quick-release mechanism. The hedge trimmer will fall, and
the cutting blades can cause death or severe injury while still
running.
•
Be careful not to accidentally operate the red belt (G) on the
harness. The hedge trimmer will fall, and the cutting blades can
cause death or severe injury while still running.
In an emergency, pull upward on the red belt (G) on the harness.
This quickly releases the machine from the harness.
NOTICE
Before using the machine, check that the quick release mechanism
is functioning.
8. Inspecting the cutting blades
If the cutting blades begin to wear excessively, the hedge trimmer
will exhibit poor cutting performance, will fail to trim the hedge
cleanly, and will be difficult to use.
Inspection timing - Before and after operation
Check the cutting blades for excessive wear, breakage, cracking,
deformation, and other problems. Replace the cutting blades
assembly with a new one.
NOTICE
Before attempting to replace the cutting blades, contact your dealer
for technical assistance.
9. Refilling the gearcase with grease
Although the gearcase has a mechanism to prevent grease leakage,
a certain amount of grease loss is normal.
Insufficient grease in the gearcase will accelerate gear wear.
Replenishment frequency - Every 20 hours of operation
With a grease gun, inject grease through the three grease nipples
(N).
Assembly
Attaching The Hedge Trimmer Gearbox
1. Remove the locating screw (1).
2. Using a 4mm Allen key, loosen the clamping bolt (2).
3. Slide the drive shaft (4) into the hedge trimmer gearbox (5)
until the locating hole (6) in the drive shaft is visible though the
locating hole (6) in the gearbox.
4. Insert the locating screw (1) into the gear box (5) and tighten.
5. Using a 4mm Allen key, tighten the clamping bolt (2).
NOTE
• The thickness of fresh growth (green branches), which may be cut
using this hedge trimmer, is limited to up to approximately 10mm.
Never try to cut branches thicker than this, as doing so may result in
damage to the multi-tool.
Adjusting the angle of the cutting blades
1. Stop the engine.
2. Turn the clamp bolt located on the top of the trimming
mechanism counter-clockwise to loosen it.
3. Adjust the angle of the blades to the desired angle, and then
tighten the bolt firmly back into place.
4. Always wear gloves when adjusting the blades
Blade information
•
Never cut hedges thicker than 10mm and only fresh growth.
•
If wire is caught by the blades, damage can occur which is not
covered by the warranty.
•
When sharpening, removing, or reattaching the blades, be sure
to wear thick, sturdy gloves and use only appropriate tools and
equipment to prevent injury.
•
After you have finished using the hedge trimmer, clean the
blades and apply clean light grade lubricating oil to the entire
length of the blades, including the blade bolts.
Attaching The Tools To The Drive Shaft Assembly
•
Rest the power unit/shaft assembly on a flat firm surface.
•
Ensure that the clamping wing nut (2) is loose, pull out locator
pin (1).
•
Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly (5) into coupler (3).
•
After the attachment drive shaft is in the coupler, release the
locator pin (1).
•
Turn the attachment drive shaft until the locator pin engages
with the locating hole (4) in the drive
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shaft, when this has happened it will not be possible to twist
the drive shaft.
•
Secure the drive shaft by tightening the clamping wing nut (2).
Transportation
•
Never transport the multi-tool with the engine running. An
engine that’s running could be accidently accelerated causing
the cutting blades to operate.
•
Make sure the blade cover is in place when transporting the
pruner.
•
When carrying by hand, the cutting blades should be pointing
backward.
