
Most effective
cutting
area
8. ASSEMBLING THE BRUSH CUTTER
8.1 SPLIT
SHAFT
Before attempting to join the two part shaft, ensure locking
knob
is loose.
Depress lever
and insert the lower shaft into coupler
.
Note:
Ensure the lower shaft is correctly originated prior to
insertion to aid alignment. Release lever
. Only when
lever
springs outward has the shaft correctly located.
Tighten knob
securely.
To separate the shaft loosen lock knob
, depress lever
and pull the sections apart.
Note:
Never attempt to separate the shaft until the engine
and cutting means have stopped.
8.2 SHOULDER
STRAP
Fit the shoulder strap across the chest from left shoulder
down to right hip. Adjust the metal buckle to suit. Mount
the brush cutter to the harness by attaching the harness
clip
onto the harness point
.
It may be prudent to further adjust the strap at this point to
ensure a comfortable fit.
Adjust the harness straps so that the brush cutter blade is
parallel to the ground. The harness point is fixed during
manufacture and should provide excellent machine
balance. With a cutting blade fitted the machine should
balance with the blade approximately 10cm from the
ground to prevent contact with stones etc.
9. BRUSH CUTTER INSTRUCTIONS
9.6 GRASS
TRIMMING
The nylon filament line head is intended to cut grass or
similar soft vegetation only. Line can easily wear due to
contact with trees, stones, walls, fences etc.
As with the metal blade, grass is cut using sweeping
sideways movements keeping the line parallel to the
ground, however cutting of vegetation can be achieved
around the entire trimming head circumference.
Note:
The most effective cutting area shown in figure 13.
Be careful not to strike the ground with the trimming head
or line as this can cause excessive wear, and damage the
lawn surface. This can also lead to unintentional release of
nylon line due to the ‘Tap n ’Go mechanism. Check the
nylon line regularly and adjust if necessary.
This machine is fitted with a tap‘n’go cutting spool. To
release more line, while the head is rotating gently tap
button
on solid ground. The line will automatically be
advanced and the diameter trimmed to give an even cut.
Note:
Care should be taken not to release too much line
as wastage and possible guard damage can occur. Small
amounts of excess line will be removed by the blade
fitted to the underside of the guard. Should the line not be
correctly released, manual adjustment should be made.
Note:
Ensure the engine is switched off and the cutting
means stopped before attempting to carry out this
adjustment. To remove the spool from the machine, press
the sides of the spool body
as indicated to release
the spool cap
. If more line is required, simply pull
both protruding ends
.
If there is excess line, turn the tap’n’go button clockwise to
retract as required. As a guide, the max. line length is
approx.15cm.
Note:
Ensure the function of the tap’n’go spool is correct
before restarting the machine.
The cutting means are affected by general wear and tear
and as such are considered consumable items.
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