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My charger goes to green fully charged when the battery is not fully charged, why?
Summary of Contents for TIELBURGER tw50
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Trademark This document is a publication by Julius Tielbürger GmbH & Co. KG, Postdamm 12, D-32351 Stemwede-Oppenwehe, Germa- ny (www.tielbuerger.de). The document is up to date with the latest technology at the time of printing. Subject to technical and equipment changes. The drawings and illustrations shown may differ from the original.
6.10 Starting/switching off the engine........................... 25 6.11 Disconnecting the battery from the engine ......................26 6.12 Support roller (accessory) ............................. 27 6.13 tw50 lateral protective cover (accessory) ......................27 7 Maintenance and care ..............................28 7.1 Basic safety instructions ............................28 7.2 Refuelling ................................
Operating instructions 1 Operating instructions 1.1 General These operating instructions are intended to help users The operating instructions must be read and applied familiarise themselves with the machine and use it in by any person in charge of carrying out work with or line with its intended applications.
Operating instructions 1.2 Warnings and symbols Read the operating instructions DANGER! Indicates an immediate threat of danger. If this instruction is ignored, there is a risk of death or extremely serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If this instruction is ignored, there may be a risk of death or extremely serious injury.
Basic safety instructions 2 Basic safety instructions 2.1 Intended use The machine has been constructed using state-of-the- is considered non-compliant with the intended use. art technology and in line with the recognised technical For example, the machine must not be used to sweep safety regulations.
Basic safety instructions 3HUVRQQHOVHOHFWLRQDQGTXDOL¿FDWLRQVEDVLFREOLJDWLRQV Work on/with the machine may only be carried out by machine under the constant supervision of an expe- reliable personnel. Observe the legal minimum age. rienced person. Only use trained or instructed personnel and clearly Work on the machine's electrical equipment may only GH¿QHWKHUHVSRQVLELOLWLHVRIWKHSHUVRQQHOIRURSHUD- EHFDUULHGRXWE\DTXDOL¿HGHOHFWULFLDQRUE\WUDLQHG tion, set-up, maintenance and repair.
Scope and condition of delivery 3 Scope and condition of delivery 1) Product packaging 2) Inspect the original packaging The product is delivered in a collapsible box: 1 Weed brush 1 Accessories bag containing - Operating instructions - Operating instructions for the engine Accessories (must be ordered separately) - Impact guard - Support roller...
Installation 5 Installation IMPORTANT: 'RQRW¿OOWKHHQJLQHZLWKDQ\RLORUSHWURODWWKLVSRLQW Before you begin, acquire an overview of the installation sequence and the required parts and tools. Position the handlebar. Place the handlebar on the pipe brackets. Place the pipe brackets onto the bolts. Preassemble the handlebar with the washer and lock nut. 4x M6 4x 6.4-16-1.6 Only tighten the nuts to the point that the handlebar can still...
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Installation Undo the star grip. Adapt the height of the handlebar to the height of the op- erator. Secure the handlebar using the star grip. Install the throttle regulation lever. Position the throttle cable. Insert the hex bolt with washer. 1 x 6x65 x 20 Attach the washer.
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Installation Tighten the bolt. Install the clutch lever. Undo the hex socket bolt. IMPORTANT: Push down the lateral grip to prevent the com- pression spring jumping out. Keep the lateral grip pushed down. Position both halves of the lever on the handlebar pipe so that they can be connected to each other.
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Installation Connect the two halves of the lever. IMPORTANT: Check that the lateral grip works properly. Tighten the hex socket bolt. Correctly installed clutch lever.
Start-up 6 Start-up 6.1 Basic safety instructions for normal operation Never operate the machine in a manner that could operating instructions, observing the control displays. compromise safety. Before switching on/starting up the machine, ensure Before beginning work, familiarise yourself with the that no one can be endangered by the machine starting work environment at the location where the machine is used.
Start-up 6.3 Adjusting the height of the handlebar CAUTION: Switch off the engine. Secure the machine to prevent it from being started inadvertently. 1) Undo the star grip and select the required position. 2) Note the settings available. 3) You can fold the handlebar all the way forward and therefore reduce the amount of space required by the machine for storage purposes or when it needs to be set aside temporarily.
Start-up 6.4 Bristle pressure 1) The bristle pressure can be adjusted. This is why 2) Adjusting the height of the bristles the height of the support wheel is adjustable. The height is adjusted by rearranging the washers. 3) Remove the linchpin. Set the required height. 4) Reinsert the linchpin.
Start-up 6.5 Brush drive DANGER! Wearing clothing with loose sleeves runs the risk of the handlebar grip becoming caught in the sleeve. This can prevent the gear lever disengaging. Wear appropriate clothing. It may help to set the handlebar to a lower position. WARNING: Ensure that no persons or property are located in the danger zone, as otherwise this could result in injury or material damage.
Start-up 6.6 tw50s steerable freewheel WARNING: Switch off the engine. Secure the machine to prevent it from being started inadvertently. 7KHZHHGEUXVKLV¿WWHGZLWKDVWHHUDEOHIUHHZKHHO7KLVPDNHVLWHDVLHUWRWXUQWKHZHHGEUXVK 1. Engage the steerable freewheel: Insert the linchpin 2) Disengage the steerable freewheel: Insert the linch- through the axle only. pin through the axle and the hub (e.g.
Start-up 6.7 Starting/switching off the engine (quick guide) Read the operating instructions provided by the engine manufacturer. DANGER! 1HYHUDOORZWKHHQJLQHWRUXQLQFORVHGRUFRQ¿QHGVSDFHV7KHH[KDXVWJDVHVFRQWDLQSRLVRQRXV carbon monoxide gas. Ensure that the travel drive and brush drive are switched off. The handlebar must be securely locked at the required height. IMPORTANT: %HIRUHVWDUWLQJWKHHQJLQHSOHDVHFKHFNWRHQVXUHWKDWWKHHQJLQHFUDQNFDVHLV¿OOHGZLWKDVXI¿FLHQW TXDQWLW\RIRLO)RUUHDVRQVUHODWLQJWRWUDQVSRUWWKHHQJLQHLVQRWVXSSOLHG¿OOHGZLWKHQJLQHRLOZKHQ...
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Start-up 2. Controlling the engine speed Briggs & Stratton Honda Slow = Move the throttle regulation lever to Fast = Move the throttle regulation lever to IMPORTANT: Once the engine has warmed up, the throttle regulation lever must be taken out of the choke position. The choke must not be used when the engine is warm or when the air temperature is high.
Start-up 6.8 Charging the B&S InStart battery WARNING: ,QFRUUHFWXVHRIWKHEDWWHU\DQGFKDUJHUFDQUHVXOWLQHOHFWULFVKRFNRU¿UH When charging the battery immediately. - Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to a - Only use the Briggs & Stratton battery charger heavy impact, has been dropped or has been other- to charge the Briggs &...
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Start-up 1. Connect the battery charger to the power supply – the supply voltage and the operating voltage of the charger must match. Only operate the charger in closed, dry rooms with ambient temperatures of +5 °C to +40 °C. WARNING: The battery and battery charger must be kept dry.
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Start-up If the battery has been fully charged, the charger auto- matically switches off. The red LED goes out and the green LED on the right lights up. 5HPRYHWKHEDWWHU\IURPWKHFKDUJHURQFHLWKDV¿Q- ished charging. Battery charge indicator To check the available charge, press the battery charge indicator button. The indicator lights show the approximate charge remaining in the battery.
Start-up 6.9 Connecting the battery to the engine Read the operating instructions provided by the engine manufacturer. WARNING: Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. The machine must be secured to prevent it from being started inadvertently. IMPORTANT: The battery is not fully charged on delivery.
Start-up 6.10 Starting/switching off the engine Read the operating instructions provided by the engine manufacturer. DANGER! 1HYHUDOORZWKHHQJLQHWRUXQLQFORVHGRUFRQ¿QHGVSDFHV7KHH[KDXVWJDVHVFRQWDLQSRLVRQRXV carbon monoxide gas. Ensure that the travel drive and brush drive are switched off. The handlebar must be securely locked at the required height. IMPORTANT: %HIRUHVWDUWLQJWKHHQJLQHSOHDVHFKHFNWRHQVXUHWKDWWKHHQJLQHFUDQNFDVHLV¿OOHGZLWKDVXI¿FLHQW TXDQWLW\RIRLO)RUUHDVRQVUHODWLQJWRWUDQVSRUWWKHHQJLQHLVQRWVXSSOLHG¿OOHGZLWKHQJLQHRLOZKHQ...
Start-up 6.11 Disconnecting the battery from the engine The connection to the engine is now disconnected. Push both locking levers down at the same time and remove the battery from the housing. IMPORTANT: The battery must then be connected to the charger – see the section entitled "Charging the battery" DANGER! Never leave the weed brush unattended with the battery inserted.
Maintenance and care 7 Maintenance and care 7.1 Basic safety instructions DANGER! Clean the implement regularly, particularly in the exhaust and engine area. Otherwise, there is an LQFUHDVHGULVNRI¿UH Comply with the adjustment, maintenance and in- Always retighten screw connections that have come VSHFWLRQWDVNVDQGLQWHUYDOVVSHFL¿HGLQWKHRSHUDWLQJ loose during maintenance or repair work.
Maintenance and care 7.2 Refuelling Read the operating instructions provided by the engine manufacturer. DANGER! Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. The machine must be secured to prevent it from being started inadvertently. 3HWUROLVKLJKO\ÀDPPDEOHDQGH[SORVLYHXQGHUFHUWDLQFRQGLWLRQV Only refuel in well ventilated environments and with the engine switched off. Do not smoke and keep RSHQÀDPHVDQGVSDUNVDZD\ZKHQUHIXHOOLQJDQGLQDUHDVZKHUHIXHOLVVWRUHG 'RQRWRYHU¿OOWKHWDQN7KHUHPXVWEHQRIXHOLQWKH¿OOHUQHFN$IWHUUHIXHOOLQJHQVXUHWKDWWKHWDQN cap is properly closed.
Maintenance and care 7.2 Refuelling Read the operating instructions provided by the engine manufacturer. DANGER! Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. The machine must be secured to prevent it from being started inadvertently. 3HWUROLVKLJKO\ÀDPPDEOHDQGH[SORVLYHXQGHUFHUWDLQFRQGLWLRQV Only refuel in well ventilated environments and with the engine switched off. Do not smoke and keep RSHQÀDPHVDQGVSDUNVDZD\ZKHQUHIXHOOLQJDQGLQDUHDVZKHUHIXHOLVVWRUHG 'RQRWRYHU¿OOWKHWDQN7KHUHPXVWEHQRIXHOLQWKH¿OOHUQHFN$IWHUUHIXHOOLQJHQVXUHWKDWWKHWDQN cap is properly closed.
Maintenance and care 7.3 Checking the oil Read the operating instructions provided by the engine manufacturer. WARNING: Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. The machine must be secured to prevent it from being started inadvertently. IMPORTANT: ,IWKHHQJLQHLVRSHUDWHGZLWKDQLQVXI¿FLHQWYROXPHRIRLOWKLVFDQFDXVHVHULRXVGDPDJHWRWKHHQJLQH Only oils recommended by the manufacturer may be used.
Maintenance and care 7.4 Battery and charger WARNING: ,QFRUUHFWXVHRIWKHEDWWHU\DQGFKDUJHUFDQUHVXOWLQHOHFWULFVKRFNRU¿UH Battery and charger Detach the charger and store it in a cool, dry place when not in use. Damp environments can result in the terminals and electrical contacts corroding. Extended storage at high temperatures (50 °C) can result in permanent damage to the battery.
Maintenance and care 7.5 Replacing the twisted knot brushes WARNING: Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. The machine must be secured to prevent it from being started inadvertently. IMPORTANT: The wire bristles must be at least 5 cm long. The wire bristles must be replaced if they have been worn beyond this point.
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Maintenance and care Mount new twisted knot brushes between the upper and lower plate. Gently push the upper and lower plate apart so that the twisted knot brushes are held on the opposite side. Mount all 10 twisted knot brushes between the upper and lower plate.
Maintenance and care Correctly mounted twisted knot brushes. Incorrectly mounted twisted knot brushes. Check that the twisted knot brushes are seated correct- CAUTION! Pay attention to the stop. Firmly tighten the star grip by hand. $IWHUEULHÀ\XVLQJWKHPDFKLQHFKHFNWKDWWKHWZLVWHG knot brushes are seated correctly again. Retighten the star grip if required.
Maintenance and care 7.7 Setting and readjusting the Bowden cables WARNING: Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. The machine must be secured to prevent it from being started inadvertently. IMPORTANT: After the machine has been run for several operating hours, it may be necessary to readjust the %RZGHQFDEOHV,IWKHDGMXVWPHQWWUDFNRIWKH%RZGHQFDEOHVLVLQVXI¿FLHQWWRGRVRSOHDVHFRQWDFW your specialist dealer.
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Transport 9 Transport WARNING: Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. The machine must be secured to prevent it from being started inadvertently. Wear solid footwear. 1) Front tensioning belt guide. 7KHUHDUD[OHVHUYHVDVWKH¿[LQJSRLQW $OZD\VXVHERWK¿[LQJSRLQWV 4) The handlebar is folded all the way forward.
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