Mitox 260LX - Page 16

260LX/UX, 330LX/UX, 430UX, 530 UX
Brushcutter
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Original Instructions Version August 13
Using the Brushcutter
Choosing the cutting device
Choose the most suitable cutting device for the job to be done, according to these general
indications:
• Thecuttinglineheadcaneliminatetallgrassandnon-woodyvegetation
• The3-pointbladeissuitableforcuttingbrushwoodandsmallshrubsupto2cmin
diameter.
Nylon Head
• Cutthegrassin1.5metrewidths,keepingthemachinewellbalanced.
• Avoidengagingstones,pilesofearth,smallpiecesofwoodoranythingthatcouldbe
hidden or dicult to see in the grass. If a large object is accidentally struck, if the cutting
head gets blocked, overloaded or stringy material gets wrapped in the cutting head,
reduce the engine speed so the engine idles. Make sure that the cutting head has
stopped rotating switch o the engine and remove the material.
• PuttheBrushcutteronthegroundandcheckthatthecuttingheadhasnotbeen
damaged. If necessary, change the cutting head. If the head is only wrapped by
vegetation, remove by hand and clean the cutting head.
• Alwayswearsafetyglovesforthisoperationandensuretheengineisswitchedoand
the head is stationary.
• Whenthe2nyloncordsbecometooshort,acceleratetheengineandbumpthenylon
head on the ground. Automatically the 2 nylon cords will feed out and be cut to the
correct length. Repeat the operation if necessary.