ASSEMBLY
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Place the holding pin through the upper flange
washer and the gear head. Using the 16 mm wrench
(39) supplied, turn the drive connector clockwise to
remove.
■
Remove the upper flange washer from the gear shaft
and retain for blade installation.
■
Remove the grass deflector by pushing in on the
three locking tabs while pulling on the grass deflector
to separate from the blade guard.
NOTE:
Store the string head parts together for later use.
INSTALLING THE BLADE (Fig. 7)
■
Place the upper flange washer over the gear shaft
with the hollow side towards the blade guard.
■
Centre the blade on the upper flange, making sure the
blade sits flat. Install the cupped washer (40) with
the raised centre away from the blade. Install the
blade nut (41). The blade (6) turns counterclockwise
from the operator’s position.
■
Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the hole in the gear head (7).
Using the 13 mm wrench (42) supplied, turn the blade
nut counterclockwise.
■
Tighten nut securely.
CONVERTING FROM BRUSHCUTTER TO
STRING TRIMMER
REMOVING THE BLADE (Fig. 7)
■
Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the gear head. Turn the blade nut
clockwise to remove.
■
Remove the cupped washer and the blade.
■
Remove the upper flange washer from the gear shaft
and retain for the string head installation.
■
Attach the grass deflector to the blade guard by
placing the three locking tabs into the three notches.
■
Snap the blade guard and grass deflector together to
lock into place.
NOTE
: Store the brushcutter parts together for later use.
INSTALLING THE STRING HEAD (Fig. 6)
■
Install the upper flange washer onto the gear shaft
with the hollow side towards the gear head.
■
Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the hole in the gear head. Using
the 16 mm (5/8 in) wrench supplied, turn the drive
connector anticlockwise to install. Tighten securely.
■
Place the string head on the drive connector.
■
Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the hole in the gear head. Install the
spool retainer and turn anticlockwise to tighten
securely.
OPERATION
Read the operation manual and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection and ear protection.
Keep all bystanders, especially children and
pets, at least 15 m from the operating area.
FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
■
Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
■
Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks
and flames. Do not inhale fuel vapors.
■
Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
■
Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still
present, see a doctor immediately.
■
Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
MIXING THE FUEL
■
This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix
unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in a clean
container approved for petrol.
■
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating
of 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
■
Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol / oil from fuel
service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol / oil
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
■
Use synthetic 2-stroke oil only. Do not use automotive
oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
■
Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke oil into the petrol. This is a
50:1 ratio.
■
Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
fueling.
■
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30 day period. Synthetic 2-stroke oil
containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.
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