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8. ASSEMBLING THE BRUSH CUTTER
Attention: Metal blade is sharp - wear gloves when
handling.
8.3 CHANGING THE CUTTING MEANS
Warning: Only use cutting means of the type and design
as specified by the manufacturer.
To remove the brush blade invert the machine and insert
the hex. key through aperture in the guard and
locate it in the corresponding aperture on the rear flange.
This prevents the blade from rotating.
Whilst holding the hex. key in position, use the box
spanner to unscrew the blade securing nut in a clockwise
direction.
Note: The spindle has a left hand thread.
Remove nut , cup , front flange , rear flange
and blade .
Note: The rear flange is a tight fit in the blade so may be
difficult to detach from the blade.
Note: The blade is reversible and can be fitted either way
up.
To fit the trimming spool, first mount the plastic guard
to mounting point . Use the hex. bolts supplied.
Refit the rear flange on to the spindle ensuring correct
orientation.
Using a hex. key to lock the spindle through the
corresponding apertures . Screw on the filament line
spool anti-clockwise. Ensure the trimmer head is tightened
securely to the spindle.
Warning: Take care against injury from any device fitted
for trimming the filament line length.
9. BRUSH CUTTER INSTRUCTIONS
9.3 STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine, slide the ‘stop’ switch upwards to the
‘off’ position.
Warning: The cutting means will continue to rotate for a
period after the throttle has been released/the engine
stopped.
WORKING TECHNIQUES
9.4 BRUSH CUTTING
This brush cutter blade is intended to cut coarse grass,
weed, brush or similar vegetation.
Note: The cutting blade should not be used on woody
stems with a diameter greater than 2cm.
Begin cutting at full throttle. The brush is cut down using
sweeping sideways movements. Clearing is done on the
right to left stroke with the left hand side of the blade
(between approx 8-12 o’clock) performing the cut.
As much as possible, try to work systematically. Stand
firmly with your feet approximately shoulder width apart.
Move forward after the return stroke and stand firmly once
again. Prevent the blade contacting the ground. To avoid
risk of material becoming wrapped around the blade,
always work at full throttle and where possible avoid
previously cut material on the return stroke.
9.5 BLADE THRUST
Definition:
Sudden and uncontrolled motion towards the operators
side or rear that may occur when the rotating blade comes
in contact with a solid object such as a tree, rock or wall.
This is particularly the case if attempting to make a cut
with the blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock. Use of
this blade segment should be avoided; failure to do so can
lead to uncontrollable kickback and possible risk of
personal injury. To avoid kickback only use the blade
segment between 8 and 12 o’clock. Performing cuts using
the blade segment between 2 and 5 o’clock should be
carried out by trained and experienced operators only.
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