Fitting Screen And Handle; Switch From Trimmer To Brushcutter - Texas BC 335-4 User Manual

4. Fitting Screen and Handle

Fit screen using screws supplied. Check screen is secure.
See figure 3.
Fit handle and ensure machine is balanced. Also make sure the machine is comfortable to
use for the user.
See figure 4.

5. Switch from Trimmer to Brushcutter

Removing trimmer head - figures 10, 11, 12
Insert the Allen key provided into trimmer gear hole and bushing to secure the shaft.
Unscrew twine head clockwise.
Screw off the adaptor, figure 11a.
Note! Keep trimmer head parts together for later use.
Fitting blade – figures 7, 8, 9
1. Insert the Allen key provided into trimmer gear hole and bushing to secure the shaft.
2. Mount the blade on the bushing, making sure that the projection on the bushing fits
in the blade's fitting hole.
3. Fit the washer and cup against the blade, and finish by fitting the lock washer and
bolt.
Make sure the washer and cup are facing the proper direction; see figures 8, 9.
Always ensure blade is secure. If in doubt, contact your nearest dealer.
Using the blade
1. Keep blade in dense grass or weeds when stopping engine until rotation has
ceased.
2. Always hold machine securely in both hands.
3. Do not use if screen is incorrectly fitted and in poor condition.
4. Always stop engine before removing any materials stuck in blade.
5. Never attempt to touch or stop blade while it is rotating.
6. A rotating blade can cause injury, as it will continue to rotate after the engine is
stopped or gas regulator activated. Always maintain control over the machine until
blade stops completely.
7. Always ensure blade is correctly fitted before use.
8. Always use a sharp blade. Replace damaged or worn blades.
9. Use original spare parts only.
10. Use blade only for weeds, grass and the like.
11. Kickback is a reaction that can occur when a rotating blade comes into contact with
something it cannot cut. This can cause the blade to stop for a moment, causing the
machine to recoil from the object it hit. This reaction can be so violent that control
over the machine can be lost. Kickback can occur without warning if the blade gets
stuck, loses speed or is impaired. This is more likely to occur in areas where it can
be hard to see the material to be cut.
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