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43cc Petrol Brush Cutter
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Using Your Brush Cutter
WARNING:
Using a brush cutter correctly is a technical skill. A brush cutter
used incorrectly can be highly dangerous. The information presented below
is general guidance only. If you are not entirely confident in your ability to
use this tool safely
DO NOT USE.
Cutting
• Always maintain a secure footing; if it is not possible to reach the cutting
area from a secure position, do not cut
• Carefully assess the safest way to cut (see Avoiding Kickback section).
Every cut made using a brush cutter is unique, every cut presents its own
safety considerations. Always consider how material may move or fall
when it has been cut. Make sure that material will not fall towards you,
and that the blade will not become trapped
• Use the correct cutting tool for the job. Use the spool for cutting grass
and light brush, or for cutting against a hard edge. Use the blade for
heavy brush cutting
• When using the spool, the cutting line will gradually wear away. To
release more line, run the engine at high speed and bump the spool onto
hard ground
• Always hold the brush cutter securely. Always keep the spool or blade
close to ground level
• With the engine running at full speed, move the spool or blade through
the material to be cut. When cutting grass, move the cutter in a sweeping
arc by pivoting from side to side as you move forwards
• Allow the spool or blade to work steadily through the material. It should
not be necessary to use force to make the cut. Slow cutting indicates a
blunt blade
• Do not allow the blade to contact the ground, or any object other than
that which you intend to cut
• Be aware of the cutting position. Try to cut in such a way that waste
material is not projected towards you
• Release the Trigger Throttle (2) as soon as the cut is complete. Running
the engine at full throttle without a load will cause rapid wear to the
engine
Avoiding kickback
• Kickback is usually caused when the blade teeth 'bite' into a solid object.
The resulting reactionary force may make the brush cutter violently 'kick'
• Always use a sharp blade. Blunt blades are more likely to jam
• Always cut at full speed. At part speed the brush cutter may not be
able to drive the blade through the material, resulting in jamming and
kickback
• Check the cutting area for foreign bodies. Contacting wire, concrete,
brick, or other materials can cause sudden loss of control
• Do not attempt to make cuts through material thicker than recommended
for your blade
• For added control when cutting thicker material, use the left hand edge of
the blade. This will cause the brush cutter to pull away from you, rather
than push towards you
Trimmer Line Installation
Instructions
Maximum capacity of spool
• 2.0mm dia line: 12.2m
• 2.4mm dia line: 8.5m
• 2.7mm dia line: 7.9m
NOTE:
Operating with trimmer line of uneven length will increase vibration.
Always ensure the line is wound evenly and trimmed to equal lengths from
the Eyelets (1).
1. Depress the tabs in the housing and twist the cover to release.
Remove the cover and bump button
1) Eyelet (x2)
2) Housing
3) Arbor Bolt
4) Spring
5) Spool
6) Bump Button
7) Cover
2. Remove the spool and spring
3. Clean all components and inspect for damage. Replace any damaged
items
4. Check eyelets are in their correct position
WARNING:
Never operate the trimmer without the Eyelets (1).
5. Thread the new line through the anchor in the spool until the line
lengths are equal. Do not exceed maximum capacity of spool
6. Holding the Spool (5) with the line clamp slots uppermost, wind
the line clockwise in the spool using a finger to keep the two lines
separate
7. Lock the two ends of the line in the line clamp slots
8. Place the Spring (4) over the Arbor Bolt (3)
9. With the line clamp slots facing downwards into the housing, thread
the ends of the line through the Eyelets (1) in the housing. Do not allow
the line to become caught under the spool
10. Place the Bump Button (6) in the centre of the spool
11. Replace the Cover (7) by aligning the tabs and then twisting so that the
tabs engage with the slots in the cover
12. Pull the line free from the line clamp slots
13. Check that a maximum 100 – 125mm of line extends equally from
each eyelet. Trim line as necessary
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