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Operator’s

manual

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

Please also refer to engine manufacturer’s instructions.

Contact your dealer or manufacturer if you have a

question that is not answered in this manual.

OBSERVE SAFETY REGULATIONS

Keep this manual safe for future reference.

Brushcutter

PS260S 

PS260W 

PSX260S 

PSX280W

PaiceSetter

TM

Summary of Contents for PS260S

Page 1: ...also refer to engine manufacturer s instructions Contact your dealer or manufacturer if you have a question that is not answered in this manual OBSERVE SAFETY REGULATIONS Keep this manual safe for fut...

Page 2: ...EL PSX280W SERIAL No 1002001 up to 1002500 MANUFACTURED BY MEETENS INDUSTRIAL ENGINES LTD IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS AND DIRECTIVES THE SUPPLY OF MACHINERY SAFETY REGULATIONS 1992...

Page 3: ...s CAUTION Instructions which if not followed could result in mechanical damage or failure In this manual you will find these CAUTION signal words as follows NOTE This symbol refers to an area or subje...

Page 4: ...y which could be caught in the unit or the underbrush Secure hair so that it is above shoulder length ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS NEVER allow children to operate or play with the unit Operate only where...

Page 5: ...ved marked container and in a well ventilated area CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Adjust the handle to a position for comfort and keep good balance as recommend in this manual Make sure the unit is assembled...

Page 6: ...attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of all working parts CAUTIONS DURING OPERATION If it is necessary to cut where people or cars could be hit by thrown objects cut at reduced slow...

Page 7: ...g a foreign object or if the unit vibrates abnormally stop the engine disconnect and secure the spark plug lead Inspect the unit for any damage and repair the damage Cover the blade when storing or du...

Page 8: ...machine 14 Working methods 15 Preventing kickback 16 Regular maintenance 17 Selection of rotary cutters 19 Storage 20 Trouble shooting 20 SECTION 2 ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Installation Installation of e...

Page 9: ...9 SECTION 1 OPERATION 1...

Page 10: ...mount needed for the job you are to do DO NOT use fuel mixture that has been stored longer than two months as it will cause difficult starting and poor performance 2 NEVER fill the fuel tank to the ve...

Page 11: ...lease the throttle trigger Press the priming button repeatedly in order to pump the fuel and ensure smooth starting Move the choke lever to the fully closed position Grasp the recoil starter knob and...

Page 12: ...le is submerged the fuel may leak due to the increased pressure inside the fuel tank During operation and just after stopping do not touch the engine unit especially the exhaust 12 CAUTION Since the e...

Page 13: ...on when delivered from the factory If the fuel mixture is adjusted extremely lean it may cause seizure of the engine 13 ADJUSTING THE IDLING SPEED If the engine tends to stop frequently at idle speed...

Page 14: ...the vicinity WARNING to avoid serious injury Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all times could result in serious bodily injury or death NOTE Use the hook to connect and disconnect...

Page 15: ...two thirds Working methods Since the blade rotates anti clockwise as seen from above it is more efficient to mow grass from right to left see scything diagram 15 WARNING to avoid serious injury If th...

Page 16: ...es etc with a diameter exceeding 3cm Otherwise the brushcutter will be deflected at great force with the risk of injuries Preventing kickback To avoid kickback observe the following Operating within t...

Page 17: ...Clean Apply grease 3 CLUTCH DRUM Clean AIR INLETS Visual inspection 2 Clean 2 FUEL TANK Replace filter element Clean tank AIR FILTER R Clean 2 EXHAUST INLET OUTLET Clean 4 CARBURETTOR Check idle adju...

Page 18: ...the air cleaner case 3 Applying grease Apply grease to the gear case through the grease hole every 25 hours Pull the flexible shaft out of the drive shaft and apply grease to the flexible shaft every...

Page 19: ...de 8 teeth cutting tools must only be re sharpened by an authorized facility Manual re sharpening will result in an imbalance of the cutting tool causing vibration and damage to the equipment If in do...

Page 20: ...clogged with dust etc b Check that the fuel system is not blocked by dust etc c Check that water etc is not mixed in with the fuel If the problem persists after following the above checks please consu...

Page 21: ...SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 21 2...

Page 22: ...ion of the method of fixing Paice Setter cable adjuster 1 Remove air filter cover 2 Separate the adjuster locknuts 5mm 3 Insert inner cable into carburettor throttle arm 4 Place cable adjuster between...

Page 23: ...eration and securely fasten it using the fixings supplied Attaching the safety guard Option Secure the line cutter to the safety guard Position the safety guard in a position according to the cutting...

Page 24: ...g nut with a plug box wrench counter clockwise until securely tightened Recommended torque 30 Newton Metres NYLON CUTTER 1 When fixing the nylon cutter assemble parts in the following order holder A h...

Page 25: ...25 SECTION 3 PARTS SPECIFICATIONS 3...

Page 26: ...26 PS 260 S Guard Grease points see p 17...

Page 27: ...PSX 260 S Guard Grease points see p 17 27...

Page 28: ...28 PARTS DIAGRAM MODEL PS 260 S PSX 260 S LOOP HANDLE Representation only not to scale...

Page 29: ...NEW loop handles 14 PSS 14 Shoulder Harness 15 PST 15 Tool Kit 16 PSG 16 Goggles PARTS LIST MODEL PS 260 S No Part No Part Description 1 PS26 01 Gearbox Assembly 2 PS10 02 Flange Nut 10mm L H 3 PS26 0...

Page 30: ...ntrol Throttle trigger SEE INSET FOR DETAIL THROTTLE CONTROL DETAIL Guard Grease points see p 17 Blade Throttle trigger C Safety lever B Half throttle button D Ignition cut off switch A Throttle trigg...

Page 31: ...ontrol Throttle trigger SEE INSET FOR DETAIL THROTTLE CONTROL DETAIL Guard Grease points see p 17 Blade Throttle trigger C Safety lever B Half throttle button D Ignition cut off switch A Throttle trig...

Page 32: ...32 PARTS DIAGRAM MODEL PS 260 W PSX 280 W COWHORN HANDLE Representation only not to scale...

Page 33: ...T 15 Tool Kit 16 PSG 16 Goggles 17 PSB 17 3T 4T Blade 255mm 25 4mm 18 PSB 18 Guard Flange Nut PARTS LIST MODEL PS 260 W No Part No Part Description 1 PS28 01 Gearbox Assembly 2 PS10 02 Flange Nut 10mm...

Page 34: ...34 NOTES...

Page 35: ...The following cases are not covered by this warranty a Any failure resulting from neglect of the instructions for proper operation and maintenance of the equipent as described in the operator s manua...

Page 36: ...com Manufactured and distributed by Mitsubishi TU26 TL26 TL33 TL43 TL52 Kawasaki TH23 TH26 TH34 TH43 TH48 Honda GX22 GX31 ENGINE ENGINE SERIAL No VIBRATION m s 2 Dealer date of purchase Purchaser s Na...

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