Makita RBC2500 User's Manual
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1. English Italiano Spanish A 7 A TILE Brush Cutter String Trimmer Decespugliatore Tagliabordi Desbrozadora Cortabordes RBC2500 RBC2510 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISTRUZIONI D USO MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES RBC2510 Important Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Brush Cutter String Trimmer into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations Preserve instruction manual carefully Importante Prima di mettere in funzione il decespugliatore tagliabordi leggere attentamente il presente manuale rispettare rigorosamente le norme di sicurezza Conservare il manuale delle istruzioni per l uso Importante Leer cuidadosamente este manual de instrucciones antes de poner en marcha la m quina y observar estrictamente las normas de seguridad Conservar este manual de instrucciones con cuidado Thank you very much for purchasing the MAKITA Brush Cutter String trimmer We are pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Brush Cutter String trimmer which is the result of a long development programme and many years of knowledge and experience Please read this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that will demonstrate its outstanding performance This will assist you to obtain the best possible result from your MAKITA Brush Cutter String trimmer Table of Contents Page Symbols iaia ia een 1 Safety instructions errereen ana Technical data Designation of p2. Diagrammatic figure Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools Operate the Brush cutter String trimmer with as little noise and contamination as possible In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor Clean the Brush cutter String trimmer at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts are well tightened Never service or store the Brush cutter String trimmer in the vicinity of naked flames Always store the Brush cutter String trimmer in locked rooms and with an emptied fuel tank Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant trade associations and by the insurance companies Do not perform any modifications on the Brush cutter String trimmer as this will endanger your safety The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those activities as described in the instruction manual All other work is to be done by an Authorized Service Agent Use only genuine spare parts and accessories released and supplied by MAKITA Use of non approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non approved cutting tools and fixing devices of cutting tools or accessories First Aid In case of accident make sure that a first aid box is available in the vicinity of the cutting operations Immediately replace any item taken from the
3. Handle models Place the handle fixing metal so that the handle with the control lever will be positioned on the right the right hand grip side as viewed from the engine side and the other handle on the left side Fit the groove of the handle fixing material to the handle end Fix provision ally the attached metal by hexagon socket bolt supplied Adjust the handle to an easy to operate position and tighten securely the four hexagon socket bolts uniformly on the right and left by Allen wrench Wrap the waist pad around the shaft so that the hanger 1 will protrude through the slit in the waist pad and the control cable and the cords 3 will aiso be wrapped under the waist pad 2 For machines with Loop Handle models Fix a barrier to the left side of the machine together with the handle for operator s protection Do not adjust position of the loop handle too close to the control grip Keep not less than 250mm distance between the handle and the grip a distance collar is provided for this purpose ADO gs RBC2500 RBC2500 to Engine RBC2510 MOUNTING OF PROTECTOR To meet the applicable safety provisions only the tool protector combinations as indicated in the table must be used Be sure to use genuine MAKITA cutter blades or nylon cutting head The cutter blade must be well polished free of cracks or breakage If the cutter blade hits against a stone during operati
4. first aid box When asking for help please give the following information Place of accident What happened Number of injured persons Kind of injuries Your name Packaging LY gR NF The MAKITA Brush cutter String trimmer will be delivered in two protective amp e cardboard boxes to prevent transport damage Cardboard is a basic raw RES Y material and is therefore consequently reusable or suitable for recycling waste paper recycling EU Conformity Declaration The undersigned Yasuhiko Kanzaki as authorized by MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD Michigan Drive Tongwell Milton Keynes Bucks MK15 8JD U K declare that the Makita Machines Type RBC2500 RBC2510 manufactured by Robin conforms to the basic safety and health requirements of the applicable EU guidelines EU Machine guideline 98 37 EG EU EMC guideline 89 336 EWG modified by 91 263 EWG 92 31 EWG and 93 68 EWG Noise Emission guideline 2000 14 EC The most important standards applied to properly meet the requirements of the above EU guidelines were EN 11806 CISPR 12 EN50082 1 DIN VDE 0879 T1 Technical Documentation Fuji Robin Industries Ltd 35 OHOKA NUMAZU CITY SHIZUOKA PREF 410 8535 JAPAN Hiroshi Hirooka General Manager Engineering Department Guaranteed Sound Power 114 dB Measured Sound Power 110 dB Milton Keynes 01 02 03 For MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD Yasuhiko Kanzaki Managing Director T
5. of the Brush Cutter String trimmer Users insufficiently informed will risk danger to themselves as well as others due to improper handling It is recommended only to lend the Brush Cutter String trimmer to people who have proven to be experienced with Brush Cutter String trimmers Always hand over the instruction manual First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to familiarize oneself with the handling of an engine powered cutter Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be allowed to operate the Brush Cutter String trimmer Persons over the age of 16 years may however use the device for the purpose of being trained only whilst under supervision of a qualified trainer Use Brush Cutter String trimmers with the utmost care and attention Operate the Brush Cutter String trimmer only if you are in good physical condition Perform all work calmly and carefully The user has to accept liability for others Never use the Brush Cutter String trimmer after consumption of alcohol or drugs or if feeling tired or ill Intended use of the machine The Brush Cutter String trimmer is only intended for cutter grass weeds Bushes undergrowth it should not be used for any other purpose such as Edging or hedge cutting as this may cause injury Personal protective equipment The clothing worn should be functional and appropriate i e it should be tight fitting but not cause hindrance Do not wear ei
6. ECHNICAL DATA RBC2500 RBC2510 RBC2500 RBC2510 U handle Loop handle Dimensions length x width x height without cutting blade mm 1770x620x410 1770x340x220 pure ae Bea LP ax awe zu Maximum engine performance kw 0 73 at 7000 min 8800 1 6000 Idling speed min 2600 Clutch engagement speed min 3600 Ignition system type Solid state ignition Spark plug type NGK BM7A Electrode gap mm 0 6 0 7 i 3 0 4 6 Right handle 9 di se Y s Rear grip Ar Racing or W O T m s 7 7 Vibration per ISO 7916 idli 82 3 1 2 5 Left handle ns a i Front grip Racing or W O T m s 12 6 4 6 b 107 0 Fuel Mixed gas gasoline Makita Genuine Two stroke Engine Oil 50 1 Engine speed at recommended max spindle speed min Maximum spindle speed corresponding min Sound power level average to ISO 10884 d Gear ratio 14 19 DESIGNATION OF PARTS 11 RBC2500 U Handle Type RBC2510 Loop Handle Type 14 DESIGNATION OF PARTS Fuel Tank Rewind Starter Air Cleaner I O Switch on off Spark Plug Exhaust Muffler Clutch Case Rear Grip Hanger Handle Control Lever Control Cable Shaft Protector Gear Case Handle Holder Cutter Blade Nylon Cutting Head Fuel Filler Cap Starter Knob Primmer Pump Choke Button Exhaust Pipe Waist Pad ON OAR WN ASSEMBLY OF ENGINE AND SHAFT CAUTION Before doing any work on the brush cutter always switch off the motor and pull the spark plug connector off the
7. arter not engaging Broken starter spring broken parts inside of the engine Warm start problems Tank filled ignition spark Carburetor contaminated must be cleaned existing Engine starts but dies Fuel supply Tank filled Incorrect idling adjustment carburetor contaminated Fuel tank vent defective fuel supply line interrupted cable or I O switch faulty Insufficient performance Several systems Engine idling poor Air filter contaminated carburetor contaminated muffler may simultaneously clogged exhaust duct in the cylinder clogged be affected 18
8. arts Assembly of engine and shaft 8 Mounting of handle Mounting of protector Mounting of cutter blade or nylon cutting head 11 Fuels Refuelling Correct handling of machine Forbidden Points in operation and how to stop 13 Resharpening the cutting tool we 14 Servicing instructions i 16 Storage ante 18 SYMBOLS You will note the following symbols when reading the instructions manual 5 Wear eye and ear protection Read instruction Manual for String trimmer only aay Wear protective helmet eye and ear A Take Particular care and Attention we protection for Brush Cutter only VS 15m 50 Keep distance N Flying object hazard No Smoking No open flame Protective gloves must be worn amp amp O a gt Keep the area of operation clear of all persons and pets Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles Steeltoed safety boots are recommended N i Do not use metal blades for String trimmer only ii Engine Manual start ron Emergency stop RS w Kickback T RE Recycling O OFF STOP sosm n Top permissible tool speed Fuel and oil mixture First Aid ON START SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions To ensure correct operation user has to read this instruction manual to make himself familiar with the handling
9. crew will reduce the engine speed RESHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOL CAUTION The cutting tools mentioned below must only be resharpened by an authorized facility Manual resharpening will result in imbalances of the cutting tool causing vibrations and damage to the equipment cutter blade star blade 4 teeth eddy blade 8 teeth An expert resharpening and balancing service is provided by Authorized Service Agents NOTE To increase the service life of the cutter blade star blade eddy blade it may be turned over once until both cutting edges have become blunt 14 NYLON CUTTING HEAD The nylon cutting head is a dual string trimmer head capable of both automatic and bump amp feed mechanisms The nylon cutting head will automatically feed out the proper length of nylon cord by the changes in centrifugal force caused by increasing or decreasing rpms However to cut soft grass more efficiently bump the nylon cutting head against the ground to feed out extra cord as indicated under operation section Most effective cutting area Operation Increase the nylon cutting head speed to approx 6 000 min Low speed under 4 800 min is not suitable the nylon cord will not feed out properly at low speed The most effective cutting area is shown by the shaded area Idle speed Full speed If the nylon cord does not feed out automatically proceed as follows 1 Release the throttle lever to run t
10. equivalent to the gear case through the grease hole every 30 hours Genuine MAKITA grease may be purchased from your MAKITA dealer Suction head in the fuel tank The fuel filler 5 of the suction head is used to filler the fuel required by the carburetor A periodical visual inspection of the fuel filter is to be conducted For that purpose open the tank cap use a wire hook and pull out the suction head through the tank opening Filters found to have hardened been polluted or clogged up are to be replaced Insufficient fuel supply can result in the admissible maximum speed being exceeded It is therefore important to replace the fuel filter at least quarterly to ensure satisfactory fuel supply to the carburetor Cleaning of muffler exhaust port Check of muffler exhaust port 6 regularly If it is clogged by carbon deposits carefully scratch the deposits out with a suitable tool Any maintenance of adjustment work that is not included and described in this manual is only to be performed by Authorized Service Agents 17 STORAGE When the machine is in storage for a long time drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor as follows Drain all fuel from the fuel tank Dispose of properly and in accordance with all local laws Remove the spark plug and a few drops of oil into the spark plug hole Then pull the starter gently so that oil covers the engine inside and tighten CP the
11. f the brush cutter is a high efficiency two stroke engine It is run with a mixture of fuel and two stroke engine oil The engine is designed for unleaded regular fuel with a min octane value of 91 RON In case no such fuel is available you can use fuel with a higher octane value This will not affect the engine but may cause poor operating behaviour A similar situation will arise from the use of leaded fuel To obtain optimum engine operation and to protect your health and the environment only unleaded fuel should be used For lubricating the engine use a two stroke engine oil quality grade TC 3 which is added to the fuel The engine has been designed to use specified two stroke engine oil at mixture ratio of 50 1 to protect the environment In addition a long service life and a reliable operation with a minimum emission of exhaust gases is guaranteed It is absolutely essential to observe a mixture ratio of 50 1 specified 2 stroke engine oil as otherwise reliable function of the brush cutter cannot be guaranteed The correct mixture ratio Gasoline Specified two stroke engine oil 50 1 or Gasoline Other manufacturer s two stroke engine oil 25 1 recommended Note For preparing the fuel oil mixture first mix the entire oil quantity with half of the fuel required then add the remaining fuel Thoroughly shake the mixture before filling it into the brush cutter tank It is not wise to add more engine oil than specified to e
12. force with the risk of injuries Kickback prevention To avoid kickbacks observe the following Operation within a blade segment between 12 and 2 o clock presents positive hazards especially when using metal cutting tools Cutting operations within a blade segment between 11 and 12 o clock and between 2 and 5 o clock must only be performed by trained and experi enced operators and then only at their own risk Easy cutting with almost no kickback is possible within a blade segment between 8 and 11 o clock Cutting Tools Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in hand RBC2500 with cutter blade Star Blade 4 teeth Eddy Blade 8 teeth RBC2510 with Nylon cutting head For cutting thick materials such as weed high grass bushes shrubs underwood thicket etc max 2 cm dia thickness Perform this cutting work by swinging the brush cutter evenly in half circles from right to left similar to using a scythe Maintenance instructions The condition of the cutter in particular of the cutting tool of the protective devices and also of the shoulder strap must be checked before commencing work Particular attention is to be paid to the cutting blades which must be correctly sharpened Turn off the engine and remove spark plug connector when replacing or sharpening cutting tools and also when cleaning the cutter or cutting tool Caution Kickback Diagrammatic figure
13. h Cutter String trimmer only with the shoulder strap attached which is to be suitably adjusted before putting the Brush Cutter String trimmer into operation It is essential to adjust the shoulder strap according to the user s size to prevent fatigue occurring during use Never hold the cutter with one hand during use During operation always hold the Brush Cutter String trimmer with both hands Always ensure a safe footing Operate the Brush Cutter String trimmer in such a manner as to avoid inhalation of the exhaust gases Never run the engine in enclosed rooms risk of gas poisoning Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas Switch off the engine when resting and when leaving the Brush Cutter String trimmer unattended and place it in a safe location to prevent danger to others or damage to the machine Never put the hot Brush Cutter String trimmer onto dry grass or onto any combustible materials The cutting tool has to be equipped with it s appropriate guard Never run the cutter without this guard All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine must be used during operation Never operate the engine with faulty exhaust muffler Shut off the engine during transport During transport over long distances the tool protection included with the equipment must always be used Ensure safe position of the Brush Cutter String trimmer during car transpor tation to avoid fuel leakage W
14. he engine idle and then squeeze the throttle lever fully Repeat this procedure until the nylon cord feeds out to the proper length Va ip WG 2 If the nylon cord is too short to feed out automatically with the above Y procedure bump the knob of the nylon cutting head against the ground to Knob feed out the nylon cord 3 If the nylon cord does not feed out with procedure 2 rewind replace the nylon cord by following the procedures described under Replacing the nylon cord Replacing the nylon cord First stop the engine Press on the housing latches inward to lift off the cover then remove the O7 Cover spool lt gt Latches Press gt Ke Press S E Hook the center of new nylon cord into the notch in the center of the spool poo 80mm 3 1 8 with one end of the cord extending about 80mm 3 1 8 more than the other Then wind both ends firmly around the spool in the direction of the head rotation left hand direction indicated by LH and right hand direction by RH on the side of the spool Wind all but about 100mm 3 15 16 of the cords leaving the ends tempo rarily hooked through a notch on the side of the spool I 100mm 3 15 16 Notches Mount the spool in the housing so that the grooves and protrusions on the spool match up with those in the housing Keep the side with letters on the spool visible on the top Now unhook the ends of the cord from the
15. he working vicinity Before use always check that the Brush Cutter String trimmer is safe for operation Check the security of the cutting tool the control lever for easy action and check for proper functioning of the control lever lock Rotation of the cutting tool during idling speed is not allowed Check with your dealer for adjustment if in doubt Check for clean and dry handles and test the function of the start stop switch 5 15m 5 On Start the Brush Cutter String trimmer only in accordance with the instructions Do not use any other methods for starting the engine Use the Brush Cutter String trimmer and the tools only for such applications as specified Only start the Brush Cutter String trimmer engine after the entire assembly is done Operation of the device is only permitted after all the appropriate accessories are attached Before starting make sure that the cutting tool has no contact with hard objects such as branches stones etc as the cutting tool will revolve when starting The engine is to be switched off immediately in case of any engine problems Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard objects immediately switch off the engine and inspect the cutting tool Inspect the cutting tool at short regular intervals for damage detection of hairline cracks by means of tapping noise test Operate the Brus
16. hen transporting the Brush Cutter String trimmer ensure that the fuel tank is completely empty When unloading the Brush Cutter String trimmer from the truck never drop the Engine to the ground or this may severely damage the fuel tank Except in case of emergency never drop or cast the Brush Cutter String trimmer to the ground or this may severely damage the Brush Cutter String trimmer Remember to lift the entire equipment from the ground when moving the equipment Dragging the fuel tank is highly dangerous and will cause damage and leakage of fuel possibly causing fire Refuelling Shut off the engine during refuelling keep away from open flames and do not smoke Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products Do not inhale fuel vapor Always wear protective gloves during refuelling Change and clean protective clothing at regular intervals Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil contamination environmental protection Clean the Brush Cutter String trimmer immedi ately after fuel has been spilt Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing Change your clothing instantly if fuel has been spilt on it to prevent clothing catching fire Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it can be securely fastened and does not leak Carefully tighten the fuel tank cap Change location to start the engine at least 3 meters away from the place of refuelling Ne
17. ir temporary position and feed the cords through the eyelets to come out of the housing 15 Align the protrusion on the underside of the cover with the slots of the eyelets Then push cover firmly onto the housing to secure it N q DI c il Ag over nr Protrusion gt Slot of eyelet SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Before doing any work on the Brush cutter always switch off the motor and pull the plug cap off the spark plug see checking the spark plug Always wear protective gloves CAUTION Never remove the recoil starter for yourself which may cause an accident It should be asked to the Authorized Service Agent To ensure a long service life and to avoid any damage to the equipment the following servicing operations should be performed at regular intervals Daily checkup and maintenance Before operation check the machine for loose screws or missing parts Pay particular attention to the tightness of the cutter blade or nylon cutting head Before operation always check for clogging of the cooling air passage and the cylinder fins Clean them if necessary Perform the following work daily after use Clean the Brush cutter externally and inspect for damage Clean the air filter When working under extremely dusty conditions clean the filter the severall times a day Check the blade or the nylon cutting head for damage and make sure it is firmly moun
18. n serious bodily injury or DEATH POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOP Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations EA qe Starting NI Move at least 3m away from the place of refuelling Place the brush cutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool does not come into contact with the ground or any other objects Cold start For machine with U Handle or Loop Handle Push the I O switch 1 in the direction shown by the arrow First place the machine on the ground Give a gentle push on the primer pump 2 repeatedly 7 10 times until fuel comes into the primer pump Push the choke button 3 to the position 4 Firmly hold the clutch case by your left hand as illustrated Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt and continue with a smart pull Do not pull out the starter rope to its full extent and do not allow the starter handle to be retracted without control but ensure that it is retracted slowly Repeat the starting operation until initial ignitions are heard When the engine start return the choke button to Please note that the choke button will return to 4 position automatically when the throttle lever is operated and the throttle is opened 13 Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed before applying full throttle Note If the starter handle is pulled re
19. nsure safe operation This will only result in a higher production of combustion residues which will pollute the environment and clog the exhaust channel in the cylinder as well as the muffler In addition the fuel consumption will rise and the performance will decrease Refuelling The engine must be switched off Thoroughly clean the area around the fuel filler cap 2 to prevent dirt from getting into the fuel tank 1 Unscrew the fuel filler cap 2 and fill the tank with fuel Tightly screw on the fuel filler cap 2 Clean screw fuel filler cap 2 and tank after refueling Storage of Fuel Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time Purchase only the quantity required for a 4 week operating period Only use approved fuel storage containers 12 9008 Observe the Safety Instructions on page 3 Gasoline 1000 cm 1 liter 5000 cm 5 liter 100 mL 10000 cm 200 mL CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE Attachment of shoulder strap Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be kept parallel with the ground Detachment In an emergency push the notches 1 at both sides and you can detach the machine from you Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time Do not allow the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity WARNING Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could result i
20. on stop the engine and check the blade immediately Polish or replace the cutter blade every three hours of operation If the nylon cutting head hits against a stone during operation stop the engine and check the nylon cutting head immediately AOO Star Blade CIO PART NO 6258507600 Eddy Blade PART NO 6258507700 Protector for metal blades PART NO 6258061001 Nylon cutting head Protector for cord cutter V QI Ti PART NO 6218016000 PART NO 6258060001 CAUTION The appropriate protector must always be installed for your own safety and in order to comply with accident prevention regulations Operation of the equipment without the guard being in place is not permitted Fix the protector 1 to the clamp 3 with two bolts M6 x 30 2 When using the string head fit the protector 6 into the protector 1 and tighten them with two nuts 5 and two screws 4 10 6 MOUNTING OF CUTTER BLADE OR NYLON CUTTING HEAD Turn the machine upside down and you can replace the cutter blade or the nylon cutting head easily Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear case and rotate the receiver washer 3 until it is locked with the hex wrench Loosen the nut 1 left hand thread with the socket wrench and remove the nut 1 and clamp washer 2 With the hex wrench still in place Mount the cutter blade
21. onto the shaft so that the guide of the receiver washer 3 fits in the arbor hole in the cutter blade Install the clamp washer Loosen 2 and secure the cutter blade with the nut 1 Tightening torque 13 23 N m NOTE Always wear gloves when handling the cutter blade NOTE The cutter blade fastening nut with spring washer is a consumable part If there appears any wear or deformation on the spring washer replace the nut NOTE The clamp washer 2 and nut 1 are not necessary for mounting the nylon cutting head The nylon head should go on top of the receiver washer 3 3 Screw the nylon cutting head onto the shaft Hex wrench Make sure that the blade is the left way up Rotation 11 FUELSIREFUELLING Handling fuel Utmost care is required when handling fuel Fuel may contain substances similar to solvents Refuel either in a well ventilated room or outdoors Do not inhale fuel vapors avoid any contact of fuel or oil with your skin Mineral oil products degrease your skin If your skin comes in contact with these substances repeatedly and for an extended period of time it will desiccate Various skin diseases may result In addition allergic reactions may occur Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil If oil comes into your eyes immediately wash them with clear water If your eyes are still irritated see a doctor immediately Fuel and oil mixture The engine o
22. peatedly when the choke button remains at position the engine will not start easily due to excessive fuel intake In case of excessive fuel intake remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle slowly to remove excess fuel Also dry the electrode section of the spark plug Caution during operation If the throttle lever is opened fully in a no load operation the engine rotation is increased to 10 000 min or more Never operate the engine at a higher speed than required and at an approximate speed of 6 000 8 000 min Starting the warm engine Same as adove except without moving the choke lever choke button remains in the position STOPPING Release the throttle lever 6 fully and when the engine rpm has lowered push the I O switch 1 to O position the engine will now stop Be aware that the cutting head may not stop immediately and allow it to slow down fully ADJUSTMENT OF LOW SPEED ROTATION IDLING The cutter blade or the nylon cutting head should not run when the control lever is fully released If necessary adjust the idle rpm using the idle adjusting screw Checking the Idling speed Idle speed should be set to 2 600 min If necessary correct it by means of the idle screw the blade or the nylon cutting head must not turn when the engine is on idle Screwing in the screw 1 will cause an increase in the engine speed whereas backing off the s
23. spark plug Always wear protective gloves CAUTION Start the brush cutter only after having assembled it completely Loosen the two bolts 1 and insert the main pipe 2 into the case clutch 3 Insert it up to the arrow mark position Refer to the sketch on the right If it is difficult to insert turn the spline 4 a little and re insert Tighten the two bolts 1 uniformly on the right and left by Allen wrench supplied How to mount the control cable Remove the air cleaner cover Put the control cable 5 into the adjusting cable 6 Shift the swivel 7 and put the cable into the swivel At this time be careful that the round hole in the swivel is oriented toward the fitting at the inner wire end Release the swivel and make sure that the inner wire fitting is placed in the hole Mount the air cleaner cover Connection of the switch cord Connect the switch cords to the two cords from the engine by inserting one into the other Fix the cord connector by clamp arrow mark 4 2 N ci i Im AIN 5 7 Control cable Round hole End fitting Connectors MOUNTING OF HANDLE CAUTION Before doing any work on the brush cutter always stop the engine and pull the spark plug connector off the spark plug Always wear protective gloves CAUTION Start the brush cutter only after having assembled it completely For machines with U
24. spark plug Drain fuel KYA Humidity Clear dirt or dust from the cutter blade and outside of engine wipe them with a oil immersed cloth and keep the machine in a place as dry as possible Maintenance schedule General Engine assembly screws and Visual inspection for damage and tightness nuts Check for general condition and security After each refuelling Control lever Functional check I O switch Functional check Daily Air filter To be cleaned Cooling air duct To be cleaned Cutting tool Check for damage and sharpness Idling speed Inspection cutting tool must not move Weekly Spark plug Inspection replace if necessary Muffler Check and if necessary clean the opening Quarterly Suction head To be replaced Fuel tank To be cleaned Shuting down procedure Fuel tank Empty fuel tank Carburetor Operate until engine runs out of fuel Fault location Engine not starting or with Ignition system Ignition spark O K Fault in fuel supply or compression system mechanical difficulty defect No ignition spark l O switch operated wiring fault or short circuit spark plug or connector defective ignition module faulty Fuel supply Fuel tank filled Incorrect choke position carburetor defective fuel supply line bent or blocked fuel dirty Compression No compression when Cylinder bottom gasket defective crankshaft seals pulled over damaged cylinder or piston rings defective or improper sealing of spark plug Mechanical fault St
25. ted Check that there is sufficient difference between idling and engagement speed to ensure that the cutting tool is at a standstill while the engine is idling if necessary reduce idling speed If under idling conditions the tool should still continue to run consult your nearest Authorized Service Agent Check the functioning of the I O switch the lock off lever the control lever and the look button Cleaning of air cleaner Unscrew screw 1 Remove the air cleaner cover 3 Take out the sponge element 2 wash it in lukewarm water and dry it completely a After cleaning put back the air cleaner cover 3 and fasten it with screw 1 NOTE If there is excessive dust or dirt adhering to the air cleaner clean it every day A clogged air cleaner may make it difficult or impossible to start the engine or increase the engine rotational speed 16 Checking the spark plug Only use the supplied universal wrench to remove or to install the spark plug The gap between the two electrodes of the spark plug should be 0 6 0 7mm 0 024 0 028 If the gap is too wide or too narrow adjust it If the spark plug is clogged with carton or fouled clean it thoroubhly or replace it CAUTION Never touch the spark plug connector while the engine is running danger of high voltage electric shock 0 6mm 0 7mm 0 024 0 028 Supply of grease to gear case Supply grease Shell Alvania 3 or
26. ther jewelry or clothing which could become entangled with bushes or shrubs In order to avoid either head eye hand or foot injuries as well as to protect your hearing the following protective equipment and protective clothing must be used during operation of the Brush Cutter String trimmer Always wear a helmet where there is a risk of falling objects The protec tive helmet 1 is to be checked at regular intervals for damage and is to be replaced at the latest after 5 years Use only approved protective helmets The visor 2 of the helmet or alternatively goggles protects the face from flying debris and stones During operation of the Brush Cutter String trimmer always wear goggles or a visor to prevent eye injuries Wear adequate noise protection equipment to avoid hearing impairment ear muffs 3 ear plugs etc The work overalls 4 protect against flying stones and debris We strongly recommend that the user wears work overalls Special gloves 5 made of thick leather are part of the prescribed equipment and must always be worn during operation of the Brush Cutter String trimmer When using the Brush Cutter String trimmer always wear sturdy shoes 6 with a non slip sole This protects against injuries and ensures a good footing Starting up the brush cutter Please make sure that there are no children or other people within a working range of 15 meters 49ft also pay attention to any animals in t
27. ver refuel in closed rooms Fuel vapors accumulate at ground lever risk of explosions Only transport and store fuel in approved containers Make sure the fuel stored is not accessible to children Resting e Transport e Refuelling e Maintenance e Tool Replacement Method of operation Only use the Brush cutter String trimmer in good light and visibility During the winter season beware of slippery or wet areas ice and snow risk of slipping Always ensure a safe footing Never cut above waist height Never stand on a ladder and run the Brush cutter String trimmer Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation with the Brush cutter String trimmer Never work on unstable surfaces Remove sand stones nails etc found within the working range Foreign particles may damage the cutting tool and can cause dangerous kick backs Before commencing cutting the cutting tool must have reached full working speed Kickback When operating the brush cutter uncontrolled kickback may occur This is particularly the case when attempting to cut within a blade segment between 12 and 2 o clock Never apply the brush cutter within a segment between 12 and 2 o clock Never apply this segment of the brush cutter blade to solids such as bushes and trees etc having a diameter in excess of 3 cm or the brush cutter will be deflected at great
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