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PowerBase 577159 Instruction Manual

42cm 42.7cc petrol brush cutter
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42cm 42.7cc Petrol
Brush Cutter
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best
from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help
or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 509.
53cm Self Propelled Petrol
Rotary Lawn Mower
577159
Instruction
Manual
IMPORTANT!
Please read these
instructions fully before
starting assembly.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT! 42cm 42.7cc Petrol Please read these Brush Cutter 577159 instructions fully before starting assembly. These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General safety warnings Intended use Warning symbols In the box Assembly Preparation Operation Maintenance and storage Troubleshooting Technical data Disposal Getting help Warranty...

  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    General Safety Warnings Safety warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. • Always ensure anyone intending to operate this machine is fully conversant with the contents of this instruction manual prior to assembling, maintaining or operating the machine.
  • Page 4 General safety • Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe place for reference at a later date. • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the cutter. • Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the machine.
  • Page 5 • Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or other such debris, which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line. • Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this machine.
  • Page 6 • Do not touch the area around the exhaust or cylinder of the unit; these parts get hot during operation. • Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs, except for carburettor adjustments. •...
  • Page 7 b. After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation. c. Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day. d. Keep the cutter well maintained, fasteners tightened and worn parts replaced. • If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately discontinue use and see your doctor.
  • Page 8 • Never operate the unit without the grass guard in place and in good condition. • Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep the string head below waist level. Never cut with the string head located over 76cm (30in.) above the ground.
  • Page 9 • Always carry the machine by its handle, keeping a safe distance from the blade to avoid the risk of injury. WARNING! Sharp blades! Take extra care to avoid injury by the rotating blades. • Never cross any gravel roads or paths whilst the machine is running.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    Intended Use • This machine is designed to be used as a brush cutter for trimming grass and light foliage. • For non-commercial use! Non-intended use: This machine is not designed for trimming hedges or any other task whereby the machine has to be raised over a 30° angle. Thrown-off stones or soil may lead to injuries.
  • Page 11 Warning! Hot surface - Burns to fingers or hands. Conforms to all UK and EU regulations. Guaranteed sound power level data (114dB), in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC. Beware of thrown objects. Beware of blade thrust! Maximum permitted rotational speed of the cutting blade.

  • Page 12: In The Box

    In The Box Parts Line spool with cutting line 2. Safe guard 3. Lower shaft 4. Cutting blade 4a. Blade sleeve 5. Steady grip 6. Switch On/Off Throttle lock 8. Throttle lever 9. Fuel pump 10. Choke lever 11. Starter 12.
  • Page 13 You will also need: - 2-stroke oil - Unleaded fuel - Funnel If there are any parts missing, please call the customer helpline on 01904 727 509.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    Assembly WARNING! Take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to the machine. Make sure that you have sufficient space to put the machine down. Keep your feet apart so that you have a stable position; bend at the knees and keep your back straight.
  • Page 15 2. Remove the sleeve on the lower shaft 3. Assemble the lower shaft Push the lower part of the shaft (b) right down until the stop pin (a) slots into the hole (c) in the shaft. This is easier to do if you rotate the bottom of the shaft (b) slightly in both directions.
  • Page 16 WARNING! Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. Never use the machine without the guard assembled! Assemble the Nylon cutting head Release the nuts Line up the two holes of the flange and shield.
  • Page 17 NOTE: The blade rotation direction needs be the same as the picture below. Use the screwdriver to hold the flange and tighten the nut counter-clockwise, ensure the nut is tightened sufficiently. WARNING! Make sure the cutting head has been assembled correctly before use! Fit the strap The brush cutter must be used with the harness provided.
  • Page 18 2. Hook the double belt harness into the strap support ring on the shaft tube. 3. Adjust the length until the spring hook is about a hand’s width below your right hip. NOTE: Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground. If you use a grass blade, it should balance about 10cm above the ground to prevent contact with stones and the like.

  • Page 19: Preparation

    Preparation Filling with engine fuel WARNING! Always switch the engine off before fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30ft. (9m) from the refuelling site before starting the engine. Do not smoke! IMPORTANT! Keep the bottle flat while filling and use a suitable funnel.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation When working with the machine, the appropriate plastic guard hood for ‘cutting blade mode’ or ‘cutting line mode’ must be fitted to prevent objects being thrown out. The integrated blade in the cutting line guard hood automatically cuts the line to the optimum length. ATTENTION! Before operating, you must fill the machine with fuel.
  • Page 21 3. Put the choke lever in position. 4. Press the fuel pump more than 5 times. Note: If the engine is warm, move the choke lever to the position, do not press the fuel pump. 5. Press and hold the machine then pull the recoil starter handle 5-6 times to start the engine.
  • Page 22 Pull the rope until the engine starts. 8. Run the machine for 30 seconds at idle speed, press the throttle lock (7), then hold throttle level (8). 9. Adjusting line length while working: This machine is fitted with a ‘Tap & Go’ head. To release more line, tap the cutting line head against the ground with the engine at top speed;...
  • Page 23 NOTE: Always pull the starter cord out in a straight line. If it is pulled out at an angle, then friction will occur on the eyelet. As a result of this friction, the cable will become frayed and will wear away faster. Always hold the starter handle when the cable retracts.
  • Page 24 Different cutting methods When the machine is correctly assembled it will cut weeds and long grass in places which are difficult to access, e.g. along fences, walls and foundations, and trees. It can also be used for ‘mowing’ down vegetation to prepare a garden for other applications. ATTENTION: Even if it is used carefully, cutting around foundations, stone or concrete walls will result in the line suffering more than normal wear.
  • Page 25 WARNING! Take extreme care during mowing work. When doing such work, keep a distance of 30 metres between yourself and other people or animals. Mowing When mowing, you want to cut all the vegetation down to the ground. To do this, set the line spool at an angle of 30° to the right. Place the handle in the required position.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage INJURY WARNING: Always wear protective gloves when working on or around cutting equipment. When not in use, in transit or storage, always install transport protection on all cutting machine. Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, always turn off the engine and pull out the spark plug boot.
  • Page 27 If necessary: Retighten accessible fastening screws and nuts. You will avoid excessive wear and tear and damage to the machine when you follow the instructions in this manual. Replacing the line spool/cutting line Dismantle the line spool as described in the ‘Assembly’ section. Press the spool together and remove one half of the housing.
  • Page 28 5. Under tension, wind the line onto the spool counter clockwise. The spool splitter will separate the two halves of the line. 6. Hook the last 15cm of the two ends of the line onto the opposite lying line holders of the spool plate. Thread the two ends of the line through the metal eyelets in the line spool housing.
  • Page 29 The safety hood blade will become blunt over time, we therefore recommend replacing the blade with a new one or re-sharpening it at the end of every season. To re-sharpen the blade, clamp the safety hood blade securely in a vice or clamp and undo the screw which holds the blade. A flat file should be used when re-sharpening the blade, ensuring you don’t alter the angle, and file in one direction only.
  • Page 30 5. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spanner to compress the washer. Change and clean the air filter Soiled air filters reduce the engine power by supplying too little air to the carburettor. Regular checks are therefore essential. Unclip the air filter cover and remove the sponge filter element.
  • Page 31 Lubricate angle transmission Lubricate with lithium-based grease. Remove the screw and put in the grease, turning the shaft manually until grease emerges, then replace the screw. Storing the unit After cutting, clean the unit thoroughly. Store the unit in a dry room, allowing the motor to cool down beforehand.
  • Page 32 Storing the cutter If you intend to store the cutter for longer than 30 days, it must be prepared accordingly; otherwise, the fuel still remaining in the carburettor will evaporate and leave a rubbery sediment. This can cause problems when starting up the machine and may require expensive repairs.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The table below contains a list of fault symptoms and explains what you can do to remedy the problem if your cutter fails to work properly. If the problem persists after working through the list, please contact your nearest service workshop. Fault Possible Cause Solution...

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Technical Data Property Value Model no. Engine type Single-cylinder, 2-stroke Displacement (cc) 42.7cm Engine power 1.25kW Tank capacity 1200ml Idle speed 3100min Clutch engaged speed 4500min Ignition C.D.I Cutting width - grass trimmer 420mm Cutting width - brush cutter 255mm Diameter of cutting line Ø2.4mm Net weight...

  • Page 35: Disposal

    Disposal The cutter is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The cutter and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste.

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