
310003_04 | 06.2019
Eder Forestrytools
24
EN
During normal operation, the hand guard is in the position
"disengaged V-belt brake". The V-belt brake is not actuated
.
When you engage the V-belt brake, the V-belt is blocked.
The tool stops immediately.
You can actuate the V-belt brake manually or automatically.
Actuating the V-belt brake manually
>
Lightly push the front hand guard (
1
) forward with your
hand.
The V-belt brake is engaged.
Actuating the V-belt brake automatically
When the device rebounds, the inertial mass of the hand guard
triggers the V-belt brake. The brake is also triggered when the
operator's hand is not behind the hand guard.
Releasing the V-belt brake
Before accelerating or working - except during the function check -
you must release the V-belt brake.
>
Pull the hand guard backwards towards the front handle
(see Fig. 8).
Checking the V-belt brake
>
Check the V-belt brake before starting any work.
The V-belt brake is only functional if the hand guard has not
been changed.
>
Engage the V-belt brake with the engine running idle and
briefly apply full throttle (max. 3 seconds).
The tool and the V-belt must not run.
If the tool or the V-belt is running:
>
Check the V-belt brake for dirt and/or have it checked by
qualified personnel.
Switching off the engine
To switch off the engine:
> Set the stop switch (Fig.7 no.
6
) to the stop position
0
.
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