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PETROL BRUSH CUTTER LK PBT3446 AUTO MULTITOOLS Model PBT3446TP Translation of the original instructions for use WARNING: Read the instructions before using the product Before initial start-up, please read through these operating instructions carefully prior to using the machine. Keep the instructions safe and pass them on to any subsequent user so that the information is always available.
CONTENTS Contents Intended use Safety information Symbols General description Assembly Operation Maintenance and service Troubleshooting Storage Disposal / environmental protection Guarantee Technical specifications...
INTENDED USE When the nylon head is used, the brush cutter is suitable for cutting grass in the garden, along border edges and around trees or fence posts. When the metal cutting blade is used, the equipment cuts grass, weeds or light plant growth. The equipment is intended exclusively for private use.
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General Safety Information 1. Observe the surrounding conditions under which you are working. The motorized equipment produces toxic fumes as soon as the engine is running. These gases may be odourless and invisible. Therefore, never work with the equipment in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces. Ensure adequate ventilation when working.
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• Always switch off the engine before filling. Always open the filler cap with care, so any excess pressure present can be relieved slowly and no fuel sprays out. The work with the equipment causes high temperatures on the housing. The equipment must therefore be allowed to cool before filling.
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Caution! A certain residual risk, which cannot be eliminated, always remains even in the case of proper use of the tool. The following potential hazards can be derived from the type and design of the tool: • Contact with the unprotected cutting head (cuts). •...
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12. The greatest care is required when extending the cutting thread. Risk of injury from cuts. After executing these processes, reassume the correct working position before switching on the equipment. 13. Do not use metallic cutting reels or saw blades. Note that the equipment remains in operation for a few seconds after the switch is released.
SYMBOLS Symbols in the Instructions Warning signs with details for the prevention of personal and property damage. Command signs with details for the prevention of damage. Information signs with information for better handling of the equipment. Symbols on the Equipment On the equipment, there are information symbols.
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7. Beware of blade thrust! 8. Caution! Hot surfaces – risk of burns! 9. Symbol on the fuel pump: Press the fuel pump 10x before starting 10. Specification of the guaranteed sound power level LWA in dB. 11. Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle. 9,000 12.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 Engine housing 2 Fuel tank 3 Starter handle with starter cable 4 Auto-choke knob 5 Air filter cover 6 Ignition cable 7 Muffler 8 Accelerator cable 9 Rear handel 10 Switch ON/OFF 11 Front Handle Protective bar 13 Shaft tube 14 Line cutter 15 Nylon Head Guard...
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Safety Functions • On/off switch The on/off switch switches off the engine. It must be in position in order to restart the engine. • Throttle lock (picture 2, no. 23) Prevents accidental acceleration of the engine. The throttle can be operated only when the throttle lock is depressed.
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The equipment has an automatic double thread reel as the cutter as well as a metal cutting blade, which can be fitted optionally. In the cutting process, two nylon lines or four metal blades rotate about an axis vertical to the cutting level.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING OF SPLIT SHAFT 1. Unscrew the coupling knob. 2. Insert the lower transmission tube by sliding it inside the upper transmission one. 3. As per the insertion, slightly rotate the lower tube on the right and on the left until the internal transmission shaft snaps into place.
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Installing/Removing the Metal Cutting Blade Wear protective gloves when handling the metal cutting blade. Dismantling the Nylon Head is described in the section on « Installing/Removing the Nylon Head ». Installing the Metal Blade Guard (picture 5): 1. If applicable, unscrew the top (29b) and bottom (29c) flanges mounted on gear housing (19). 2.
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Removing the metal cutting blade (picture 6): 5. To lock the axle, push maintenance locking pin (25) sideways into the hole provided on the gear housing (19) and on the bottom flange (29c). 6. Unscrew the fixing nut clockwise with the aid of the Maintenance Socket Spanner (26) and remove the top flange (29b) and the metal cutting blade (18).
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Installing/Removing the Nylon Head (Picture 7): Dismantling the metal cutting blade is described in the section on “Installing/Removing the Metal Cutting Blade”. Installing the Guard: 1. Screw the Guard (15) onto the Metal Blade Guard (20) using the 3 screws and nuts (31) enclosed.
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Filling with Fuel (Picture 8): Always ensure good ventilation when handling fuel. Do not smoke when filling with fuel and keep away from any heat sources. Never fill with fuel when the engine is running. Open the tank cap carefully, so any excess pressure present can be relieved slowly.
OPERATION Initial Operation Warning! Before initial operation of the equipment, it must be checked that the condition is safe for operation. If there is any doubt, do not start the equipment. Observe the following points in particular: • Check the cutting tools for damage and wear. •...
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pic 9 Starting the Engine (Picture 10): Start the engine at least three metres from the filling location Ensure that the protective cap on the line cutter (see picture 7, no. 14) has been removed. pic 10 1. Fuel • Level the engine before fueling. •...
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Danger! Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Do not operate the engine in enclosed areas. Provide adequate ventilation at all time. 2. Set the on/off switch (10) on the switching element (22). 3. Move the throttle lever on the equipment to START (engine idle speed) position. 4.
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6. Hold the equipment firmly with one hand on the shaft tube (13). With the other hand, pull the starter cable several times on the starter handle (3) until the engine starts. Pull the recoil starter grip slowly to engage the starter, then give a short, quick pull. Recoil starter grip Caution! Do not pull the starter cable out too far –...
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7. Warming up After starting the engine, run the engine at the idling speed (throttle lever position is fully CLOSED) for a few minutes. Notice: Allow sufficient warm-up time to prevent engine damage and run the engine smoothly. The engine should be run at idle speed for a few minutes to allow it to warm up before applying a load.
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Emergency stop Turn the engine switch to the “o” (stopping) (10) position. Working Notes • When cutting, observe the countryspecific / local regulations. • Do not cut during commonly applicable quiet periods. • Solid objects such as stones, metal pieces or similar must be removed. These can be thrown out and therefore result in personal or property damage.
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Extending the cutting line The equipment comes with a double line tap feed mechanism, i.e. both lines extend if the nylon head is tapped on the ground. 1. Hold the equipment in operation over a grassy area and lightly tap the nylon head a few times on the ground.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Have any work not described in these instructions carried out by service centre. Wear gloves when handling the metal cutting blade and thread cutter. Risk of injury. Never use metallic lines or saw blades. The use of such nonoriginal parts can cause personal injury and irreparable damage to the equipment and will result in immediate invalidation of the guarantee.
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Sharpening the line Cutter Wear protective gloves to avoid cutting injuries. 1. Unscrew the line cutter (14) from the mowing guard (15) (see picture 1). 2. Let sharpen the line cutter by an authorized service center. Do not use the equipment without a line cutter or with a defective line cutter. If the line cutter blade is damaged, contact our service centre.
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Improper element cleaning can result in engine damage. Do not use compressed air to clean or dry element. Always clean element with an approved high flash point solvent only. Never use gasoline. Do not operate engine with air filter parts removed. Fuel Filter service Never operate the equipment without a fuel filter.
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8. Fit the spark plug cap on the spark plug securely. 9. Pull up the spark plug cap lightly to make sure of the installation of the spark plug cap. 1. NGK BPMR7Y Recommended spark plug for PBT3446TP: 2. L8RTC/TORCH 3. RCJ6Y...
STORAGE General Storage Instructions • Clean the equipment and accessories carefully before storage. • Keep the equipment in a dry and dustproof place out of reach of children. • Do not wrap the equipment in plastic bags, as damp and mould may form. •...
DISPOSAL / ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Machinery does not belong in domestic waste. Do not allow used oil and petrol residues into the sewer system or drains. Dispose of used oil and petrol residues in an environmentally friendly way – take them to a disposal point.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine…………………………PBT3446TP Forced air-cooled, 2 stoke piston valve, gasoline engine. Fuel Mix......................40:1 ³ Engine capacity..................33.5 cm Max. engine power..................0.8 kW Engine tick over speed................3000 rpm Engine speed at recommended max. shaft speed........ 9000/min ³ Tank capacity..................750 cm Weight ....................
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The undersigner, Bruno VAN ELSLANDE, Managing Director, Declare that the product PETROL BRUSH CUTTER: LAWNKING models LK PBT3446 AUTO MULTITOOLS Ref DBT911255 (MODEL: PBT3446TP) Complies with the essential health and safety requirements of the following directives: - The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC - The EMC Directive 2004/108/EC - The Noise Directive 2000/14/EC &...
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