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device that holds the cable must rotate within
an arc, between upper and lower limits, deli-
mited by 2 carburettor setbacks; if necessary,
adjust the drilled screw to increase/decrease
cable tension.
8.Reassemble the filter cover.
Connecting the electric cables (Fig. E)
1.Insert the electric cable plugs into one another
respecting the male-female connections,
inde-
pendently from the cable colours
.
2.Arrange the rubber tubes so that the metal
plugs are completely protected
3.Arrange the machine cables so that they are
not exposed or become an obstruction
4.Check that everything is properly connected.
5.Using plastic electrician clamps, secure the
electrical connections and the cable duct to
the flexible transmission shaft.
Front hand grip assembly (Fig. C)
!
!
WARNING! It is mandatory that you install
the hand grip between the two retaining rings
in order to maintain a minimum distance of
250 mm with the rear hand grip, as indicated
on Fig. C.
1.Position the rubber support
(3)
, around the alu-
minium shaft in the most comfortable position.
2.Attach to the above rubber support the handle
(1)
and the bottom support
(2)
, by means of
the screws as shown in figure. Check that the
bottom support
(2) is mounted with the rod to
the left barrier.
Installing the guard (Fig. D)
WARNING! On the internal side of the guard
there is a line cutter for cutting the line in case
it is too long. Handle with caution and wear
protective gloves.
1.Install the guard
(14)
onto the support located
on the cutting head
(13).
2.Fasten the guard with the screws.
3.If the line cutter
(15)
is not assembled, it is
necessary to install it onto the guard and fasten
it with screws.
4.Remove the protective cover on the cutting
edge of the line cutter (if applicable).
Installing the semi-automatic spool with fle-
xible lines (Fig. E)
Spool with threaded hole:
1.Insert the grooved upper flange into the spline
shaft.
2.Screw the spool
(16)
with left-hand thread
stopping the rotation of the shaft using the tool
inserted into the hole; turn counter-clockwise
to tighten.
Installing the blade (optional accessory)
(Fig.E)
WARNING! Installing a disc sawtooth blade
is prohibited. Using cutting elements not au-
thorised by this manual causes very serious
danger.
WARNING! Where indicated, installing a brush
blade or a star blade is prohibited. Study figure
N to see what type of blade may be installed
onto the machine.
!
!
WARNING! The blade has sharp edges.
Wear protective gloves and handle with care.
1.Install the components in the order indicated
in
Fig.E
.
2.Pay close attention to the direction of rotation
of the blade
(28)
and the direction of the arrow
printed on the guard that indicates the rotation
of the machine.
3.Stop the rotation of the spline shaft by inserting
a tool into the hole.
4.Screw the self-locking left nut blocking the
flange on the blade; to screw turn counter-
clockwise.
Ensure that you have correctly installed all
components and tightened all screws. If in
doubt, contact your retailer or an authorised
service centre.
Remove all keys or tools used for assembly
from the machine.
WARNING! Take the following steps for the
initial start-up of the engine. Read and follow
the instructions in the next chapter.
