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Axminster DGJ260 User Manual

Axminster DGJ260 User Manual

Petrol line trimmer and attachments
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DGJ260
Petrol Line Trimmer
and Attachments
Axminster Reference No: DGJ260
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  • Page 1 DGJ260 Petrol Line Trimmer and Attachments Axminster Reference No: DGJ260 w w w. a x m i n s te r. co. u k...
  • Page 2 Preface This book explains how to operate the brush cutter right in detail. Before operating the machine, please read the manual carefully and acknowledge the structure, operating method and so on. Master the method of repairing and maintenance so that you can operate it correctly and finish the task safely. In order to improve the quality, the change of some parts which are not conformed to the manual will not be informed separately.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Parts location ………………………………………………………………………… Specifications ………………………………………………………………………… 3. Warning labels on the machine ……………………………………………… 4. Symbols on the machine ………………………………………………………… 5. For safe operation ………………………………………………………………… 6. Set up ………………………………………………………………………………… 7. Fuel and chain oil ……………………………………………………………… Operation …………………………………………………………………………… Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………… Storage ………………………………………………………………………………...

  • Page 4: Parts Location

    1. Parts location DGJ260 1. Loop handle 2. Shoulder strap hanger 3. Lgnition switch 4. Throttle cable 5. Throttle level 6. Throttle set button 7. Drive shaft housing 8. Knob bolt 9. Spark arrester 10. Starter knob 11. Fuel tank 12.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    2. Specification Engine Type……………………………………………………………………Air-cooled2-stroke gasoline Model……………………………………………………………………………………… 1E34FN Displacement…………………………………………………………………………………26mm Max.output……………………………………………………0.9Hp(0.65Kw)at 7500/min-1(rpm) Idle speed ………………………………………………………………… 2800 - 200/min-1(rpm) Fuel …………………………………………………………………… Mixture(Gasoline 50:Oil 1) Spark plug………………………………………………………………………Champion RCJ6Y Fuel tank capacity …………………………………………………………………………… 0.7 L Durability period…………………………………………………………………………… 100hrs BC-EX Overall size(L×W×H) ……………………………………………………1790×250×310mm Dry weight w/o acc. ………………………………………………………………………… 5.3kg Transmission …………………………………………………Centrifugal clutch, rigid drive shaft Reduction ratio………………………………………………………………………………...

  • Page 6: Warning Labels On The Machine

    3. Warning labels on the machine Read owner’s manual before operating this machine. Wear head, eye and ear protection. Warning/Attention Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 meters away from the machine. If warning label peels off or becomes soiled and impossible to read, you should contact the dealer from which you purchased the product to order mew labels and affix them in the required location(s).

  • Page 7: Symbols On The Machine

    4. Symbols on the machine For safe operation and maintenance, symbol are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to make a mistake. The port to refuel the “MIX GASOLINE” Position: FUEL TANK CAP The direction to close the choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER The direction to open the choke...

  • Page 8: For Safe Operation

    5. For safe operation 1. Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and follow all safety and operating instructions. 2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever, if you have any questions arise .Also note, if you have any questions which cannot be answered herein, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 9 WORKI G CIRCUMSTA CE 1. Never start the engine inside a closed room or building .Exhaust gases contain dangerous carbon monoxide. 2. Never use the product, a. When the ground is slippery or when you can’t maintain a steady posture. b.
  • Page 10 2. To avoid noise complaints, in general, operate product between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Check and follow the local regulations as to sound level and hours of operations for the product. BEFORE STARTI G THE E GI E The area within a perimeter of 15 m of the person using the product should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter.
  • Page 11 POSITIO WHE STARTI G THE E GI E. 3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the cutting attachment stops rotating when the throttle is moved fully back to its original position. If it continues to rotate even after the throttle has been moved fully back, turn off the engine and take the unit to your authorized servicing dealer for repair.
  • Page 12 or checking procedures. WAR I G The metallic parts reach high temperatures immediately after stopping the engine. When replacing the cutting attachment or any other part, or when replacing the oil or any lubricant, always be sure to use only authorized dealer products.

  • Page 13: Set Up

    6. Set up MOU TI G E GI E 1. Push the drive shaft housing toward the clutch housing and rotate it by hand to check that the drive shaft is engaged with the gears. 2. Insert the drive shaft housing into the clutch housing until it bottoms, and align the positioning holes on the clutch housing and the shaft tube and install the screw.
  • Page 14 • Fasten the clamps with screws. JOI T ATTACHME T • Insert the attachment to the main shaft. • Tighten the knob bolt securely. Set up (BC-EX only) I STALLI G DEBRIS GUARD （ （ （ （ 1） ） ） ） Screw (2) Plate (3) Debris guard •Put the debris guard on the gearbox, attach it with the 2 screws and...
  • Page 15 1. Remove the screw screwed into the end of the trimming mechanism. 2. Insert the end of the trimming mechanism into the main pipe. 3. Line up the hole on the end of the trimming mechanism into which the screw is to be inserted with the hole on the main pipe, and screw the screw firmly in.

  • Page 16: Fuel And Chain Oil

    3. Place the blade between the cutter holders (A) and (B) while locking the gear shaft by putting the bar, one of the tools provided, through the key holes on the holder (A) and the gear case. Use the socket and the screwdriver as shown in the picture below to tighten the blade mounting bolt.
  • Page 17 • Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum octane number of 89RON (USA/Canda:87AL). • If you use a gasoline of a lower octane value than prescribed, there is a danger that the engine temperature may rise and an engine problem such as piston seizing may consequently occur.

  • Page 18: Operation

    2. GASOHOL-It can cause deterioration of rubber and/or plastic parts and disruption of engine lubrication. 3. OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE –It can cause spark plug fouling, exhaust port blocking, or piston ring sticking. 4. Mixed fuels which have been left unused for a period of one month or more may clog the carburettor and result in the engine failing to operate properly.
  • Page 19 WAR I G ever adjust wheel height with the engine running. WAR I G The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine. 1. Feel fuel into the fuel tank and tighten the cap securely. (PS-EX only) Feed the chain oil into the oil tank and tighten the cap securely, too.
  • Page 20 WAR I G The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so the cutting attachment begins to rotate as soon as the engine is started by putting the throttle into the start position. When starting the engine, place the product onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place so as to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the throttle come into contact with any obstacle when the engine starts.
  • Page 21 adjusting screw counter-clockwise. • Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling speed. Operation (BC-EX only) CUTTI G WORK (LI E HEAD USAGE) WAR I G 1. Always wear eye protection such as safety goggles. Never lean over the rotating cutting head. Rocks or other debris could be thrown into eyes and face and cause serious personal injury.
  • Page 22 When the line becomes short, lightly tap the head on the ground while running the engine at full throttle. • Each time the head is bumped, the line advances about 1 inch(25.4mm). For better effect, tap the head on bear ground or hard soil. Avoid bumping in thick, tall grass as the engine may stall by overload.
  • Page 23 CUTTI G METHOD a) Use the front left side cutting. b) Guide the blade from your right to left with it tilted slightly to your left. c) When mowing a wide area, start working from from your left end to avoid interference of cut grass.
  • Page 24 the operator. • • • • Make sure that the blade is not bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged. • • • • if you find any error to the blade, discard it and replace with a new one, which is certified. By using the shoulder strap, hang the unit on your right side.
  • Page 25 g. Keep your path of advance clear of material that has been cut and other debris. 3. How you can maintain the best control: a. Keep a good, firm grip on the unit with both hands. A firm grip can help neutralize bounce.
  • Page 26 improperly these blades can be extremely dangerous and improper handing can cause accidents, which may in turn lead to serious injury or death. For this reason, you should always be careful to follow the following instructions when using your trimmer. •...
  • Page 27 at medium speed and see if chain oil has scattered off, as shown in the figure. The oil reservoir has a capacity sufficient to provide about 40minutes of cutting time (when set to deliver the minimum flow rate, or about as long as you’ll get from a tank of fuel).
  • Page 28 3. With a screwdriver, push in on the oil flow rate adjusting screw and turn in the desired direction (there are three incremental settings): (a) Clockwise-decrease lubrication (b) Counter clockwise-increase lubrication (c) Middle WAR I G • • • • Always wear work gloves made of leather or some other sturdy material when using the polesaw.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    • • • • Do not use the HE-EX to make a new groove into the ground. Such usage will not be covered by our company warranty. 9. Maintenance WAR I G · · · · Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine.
  • Page 30 IMPORTA T · Note that using any spark plug other than those designated may result in the engine failing to operate properly or in the engine becoming overheated and damaged. · To install the spark plug, first turn the plug until it is finger tight, then tighten it a quarter turn more with a socket wrench.
  • Page 31 free of wood chips, leaves, and other waste before use. · Check the intake air cooling vent and the area around the cylinder cooling fins after every 25 hours of use for blockage, and remove any waste which has attached itself to the brushcutter. Note that it is necessary to remove the engine cover shown in order to be able to view the upper part of the cylinder.
  • Page 32 3. Take out the spool and pull off the old line. Put one end of new line through the spool holes and pull it until the length is equal between each part of the line. 4. Wind up the line in the correct direction as indicated on the spool. 5.
  • Page 33 3. While holding onto the screw to keep it in position, tighten the lock nut. 4. Check to make sure that the flat washer (C)is loose enough so that it may be turned by pressing on it with a finger. Screwing in the screw too tightly may make it impossible for the blades to move.
  • Page 34 SPROCKET Check for extensive wear, and replace it when the teeth are worn over 0.3mm SAW CHAIN WAR I G It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always sharp. Your cutters need to be sharpened when: •...
  • Page 35 WAR I G Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or tie-starp breakage. Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as illustrated. GEAR CASE The reduction gears are lubricated by multipurpose, lithium-based grease in the gearcase.

  • Page 36: Storage

    • The reduction gears are lubricated by multipurpose, lithium-based grease in the gear case. At every 20 hours of use, supply the gear case with new grease. • Remove the cutter holders before installing new grease to arrange for old grease to exit.
  • Page 38 Axminster Reference No: DGJ260 Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK FREEPHONE 0800 371822 www.axminster.co.uk...

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