Contents ENGLISH TECHNICAL DATA SYMBOL MEANING [1] GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............[2] SAFETY RULES ..............[3] SAFETY USAGE ..............[4] FUEL AND OIL................. [5] SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY ..........[6] BLADE AND NYLON STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY ............ENGINE/ CLUTCH CASE ASSEMBLY [8] HANDLE GRIP/HANDLE/THROTTLE WIRE ASSEMBLY ..
SYMBOL MEANING Warning-Caution Do not use saw-blade Minimum safety distance Safety clothing: 1) Approved safety glasses of face shield 2) Approved safety helmet 3) Approved ear defender 4) Approved gloves 5) Approved safety footwear Read operating manual carefully Single handle should be locked in place marked Do not smoke while refuelling or while operating the machine Beware of thrown objects...
[2] SAFETY RULES Fig.2-1 1. Make sure all operators study this manual carefully before Fig.2-4 using the brush cutter. Do not allow children to use the brush cutter. 4. Do not carry the brush cutter while the engine is running even for short distances;...
[3] SAFETY USAGE This product must be held to the right of the operator’s body. This will exhaust fumes are directed away from the operator and will not be obstructed by the operator’s clothing. If you have not used a brush cutter before, spend some time in becoming familiar with the controls and method of usage before operation.
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Fig.3-2 Fig.3-3 2. The following accessories can be assembled to your brush 3 .BLADES: cutter. a) blade, b) nylon string head. You can cut any type of grass, bushwood or shrub. a)WHEN USING A BLADE, ENSURE THE CORRECT Operate the machine like a sickle always cutting at full GUARD IS FITTED.
1. 2-STROKE ENGINE [4] FUEL AND OIL (KAWASAKI:TJ Series , MITSUBISHI:TLE Series) This product is fitted with a 2-stroke engine and therefore requires a 2-stroke fuel and oil mix. Use a high quality 2-stroke engine oil using 2% (50:1) oil. In order to obtain a good fuel mix, put the oil into the container before the petrol.
[5] SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY Fig.5-2 2. For a safety reasons, it is imperative that the unit is used with the correct guard when fitted with a nylon head. (Fig. 5-2) Use only manufacturer’s original blades. Fig.5-1 Only use blades or nylon string heads clearly marked with a maximum R.P.M.
[6] BLADE AND NYLON STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY Assemble the correct guard to suit the kind of blade or nylon string head to be used (See section: SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY). Fig.6-3 3. Assemble nylon string head as illustrated. Model: NV Fig.6-1 a) Loosen the nylon string head NV, and leave Disc (B-1) only.
[7] ENGINE/ CLUTCH CASE ASSEMBLY [8] HANDLE GRIP/HANDLE/THROTTLE WIRE ASSEMBLY DENGER Mounting of handle grip Do not run the engine without clutch case attached, as the clutch could fly off. V262W V282W V242W Fig.7-1 1. Assemble the engine onto the clutch case. Make sure the shaft is fully and correctly up to the shank, then tighten the four screws A.
Connection of throttle wire [9] STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE MODEL: V242W V262W V282W GX Series TJ Series TLE Series Fig.9-1 Fig.9-2 Fig.9-3 Fig.8-3 1 2 mm Remove the air cleaner cover (A). Attach the throttle wire (B). The normal play is 1 or 2 mm when measured at the throttle wire end.
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ENGINE MODEL: TJ Series STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine, push the knob (A) in the “ STOP” direction (Fig. 9-4). WARNING: When the engine is switched off, the rotating part, blade or nylon string head, will keep on rotating for a few seconds.
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MODEL: V242L V262L ENGINE MODEL: TJ Series Push knob (H) in the “ START” direction (Fig. 9-9). Push the priming pump (D:Fig. 9-5) several times. Move the choke lever (E:Fig. 9-5) to the “START” position. Pull the recoil starter grip (F:Fig. 9-5) firmly and rapidly until the engine fires (Fig.
[10] HARNESS HANDLING METHOD Fig.10-3 In the case of an emergency pull up the belt (red), and the total machine can be separated from the harness. Be careful not to operate the belt carelessly except for a case of emergency. (Fig. 10-3) Fig.10-1 In normal use of the reaper, set the harness side hook on the hanger strap stem securely before starting the work.
3. SPARK PLUG [11] REGULAR MAINTENANCE From time to time make sure all brush cutter screws are electrode cap firmly secured. Replace damaged, worn, cracked or warped- blades. Always make sure nylon string head and blade have been assembled correctly (see section BLADE AND NYLON STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY) and blade fastener is tightened.
[12] FAULT FINDING TABLE Engine will not The brush Engine runs fast Engine will Start of run cutter does but loses power not start. badly. not cut well. when cutting. Check STOP switch is in the position I. Control fuel level min. 25% tank capacity.
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