Dolmar ET-71 C - Operation

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PARTS DESCRIPTION (Fig. 1)
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking the
functions on the tool.Failuretoswitchoffandunplug
may result in serious personal injury from accidental
start-up.
Power switch action (Fig. 2)
WARNING:
• Before plugging in, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the “OFF” position when released. Do not pull the
switch trigger hard without sliding the lock-off
lever. This can cause switch breakage.Operatinga
tool witha switchthat doesnot actuateproperly can
leadtolossofcontrolandseriouspersonalinjury.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled,alock-offleverisprovided.
Tostartthetool,slidethelock-offleverforwardandthen
pulltheswitchtrigger.Releasetheswitchtriggertostop.
Nylon cutting head (Fig. 3)
NOTICE:
• Donotattempttobumpfeedtheheadwhilethetoolis
operatingatahighRPM.BumpfeedingatahighRPM
maycausedamagetothenyloncuttinghead.
• Thebumpfeedwillnotoperateproperlyiftheheadis
notrotating.
The nylon cutting head is a dual grass trimmer head
providedwithabump&feedmechanism.
Tofeedoutthenyloncord,bumpthecuttingheadagainst
thegroundwhilethecuttingheadisrotating.
NOTE:
• Ifthenyloncorddoesnotfeedoutwhilebumpingthe
head, rewind/replace the nylon cord by following the
proceduresdescribedunder“Maintenance.”
Cable holder (Fig. 4)
Makeasmallloopofpowercable,andhangitontothe
cableholder.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Failuretoswitchoffandunplugmayresultinserious
personalinjuryfromaccidentalstart-up.
• Never start the tool unless it is completely
assembled. Operation of the tool in a partially
assembledstatemayresultinseriouspersonalinjury
fromaccidentalstart-up.
Installing the handle (Fig. 5)
WARNING:
• Donotremoveorshrinkthespacer.Thespacerkeeps
a certain distance between both hands. Setting the
grip/barrier assembly close to the other grip beyond
thelengthofthespacermaycauselossofcontroland
seriouspersonalinjury.
Fitthehandleandthebarrierontotherubberpartonthe
shaft pipe.Adjust the location of the handle, and then
tightenthemwithfourbolts.
Installing the protector (Fig. 6)
WARNING:
• Never use the tool without the protector illustrated
in place.Failuretodosocancauseseriouspersonal
injury.
CAUTION:
• Takecarenottoinjureyourselfonthecutterforcutting
thenyloncord.
1. Fittheprotectorontotheshaft.
2. Align theholeof the protectoralong the slitof the
metalpartontheshaft.
3. Tightenthemwiththebolt.
Installing nylon cutting head (Fig. 7)
NOTICE:
• Besuretousegenuinenyloncuttinghead.
NOTE:
• Removethecoveronthecordcutterbeforeuse.
Turn the toolupside down sothat you canreplacethe
nyloncuttingheadeasily.
1. Fitthecupontotheaxis.
2. Putthenyloncordsthroughtheeyeletstocomeout
ofthecup.
3. Fitthespoolontheaxis.
4. Pressthespoolintothecup.
5. Holdthecupandthespool,andthentighten them
withthelockscrewbyturningitclockwise.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn the lock screw
counterclockwisewhileholdingthecup.
OPERATION
Correct handling of tool
Correct posture (Fig. 8)
WARNING:
• Always position the tool on your right-hand side
so that the barrier is always in front of your body.
Correct positioning of the tool allows for maximum
control and will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
• If during operation the nylon cutting head
accidentally impacts a rock or hard object, stop
the tool and inspect for any damage. If the nylon
cutting head is damaged, replace it immediately.
Use of adamaged nyloncutting headcould result in
seriouspersonalinjury.
Puttheshoulderharnessonyourleftshoulderbyputting
yourheadandrightarmthroughitandkeepthetoolon
yourrightsidewhilealwayskeepingthebarrierinfront
ofyourbody.