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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL PETROL BRUSH CUTTER 261 /331 USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND SPARE PARTS READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE WARNING: THIS SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
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Page 2: Description
DESCRIPTION L HANDLE U HANDLE BLADE 3 Point blade for grass, weed or brush cutting applications. DRIVE SHAFT Contains the drive shaft. THROTTLE TRIGGER Spring loaded to return to idle when released. IGNITION SWITCH Slide switch, forward to run, back to stop. SAFETY LEVER Prevents accidental operation of the throttle. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION ......................1 SAFETY SYMBOLS....................3 TAKING CARE OF WARNING LABELS................ 4 WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL ..................4 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE ............. 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................5 INTRODUCTION ......................5 WORK CLOTHING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT ............5 ASSEMBLY OF THE BRUSH CUTTER .............. -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS Warning: Danger, Caution Read the documentation and safety instructions which are provided in this user manual. When operating this machine, use protective equipment such as goggles, helmet and ear defenders. Wear security shoes and gloves. Beware: Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Always keep a safe distance from the cutting parts. -
Page 5: Taking Care Of Warning Labels
TAKING CARE OF WARNING LABELS • Always keep warning labels clean and free of scratches, which might make them illegible or difficult to read. If the warning labels provided with your brush cutter become damaged, peel off, or otherwise become illegible or difficult to read, order new labels from the authorised servicing dealer and replace the damaged labels. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION • Read this Owner/Operator Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this brush cutter properly before you use it. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. • Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. -
Page 7: Assembly Of The Brush Cutter
ASSEMBLY OF THE BRUSH CUTTER The blade fitted to the guard is sharp and can cause injury, always wear gloves INSTALLATION OF THE GUARD • Lay the brush cutter on its back with the gearbox shaft facing up. • Line up the 4 screw holes in the guard with the bracket on the shaft Fig 1. •... -
Page 8: Installation Of The 3 Tooth Blade
INSTALLATION OF THE 3 TOOTH BLADE Always wear gloves when touching the blade • Lay the brush cutter on its back with the gearbox shaft facing up. • Rotate the gearbox shaft until the hole in the holder A lines up with the slot in the plastic guard Fig 3. •... -
Page 9: Installation Of The U Handle
INSTALLATION OF THE U HANDLE • Remove the upper cap from the bracket by undoing the 4 screws. • Install the handle assembly into the seating support Fig 11, upper cap and secure using the 4 screws Fig 12 making sure that the controls are located on the right and adjust the handle for maximum comfort before securing. -
Page 10: Using The Brush Cutter
USING THE BRUSH CUTTER CHOOSING THE CUTTING DEVICE Choose the most suitable cutting device for the job to be done, according to these general indications: • The cutting line head can eliminate tall grass and non-woody vegetation • The 3-point blade is suitable for cutting brushwood and small shrubs up to 2 cm in diameter. CUTTING LINE HEAD •... -
Page 11: Safety And Operation
SAFETY AND OPERATION • This brush cutter is equipped with a very sharp blade, and when used incorrectly the blades can be extremely dangerous. • Improper handling can cause accidents which may in turn lead to serious injury or death. For this reason, you should always be careful to adhere to the following instructions when using your brush cutter •... -
Page 12: Two-Stroke Fuel
AVOID NOISE PROBLEMS • Check and follow the local regulations for sound levels and hours of operation for garden machinery. • In general, operate brush cutters between 8 am and 5 pm on week days and 9 am to 5 pm at weekends. •... -
Page 13: Fuel Storage
FUEL STORAGE • Mixed two-stroke fuel which has been left unused for a period of one month or more may damage the carburettor and result in the engine failing to start or operate correctly. • When storing the brush cutter for a period of more than one month, empty the fuel tank, and run the engine to empty the carburettor of fuel. -
Page 14: Stopping The Engine
Fig 16 Fig 17 • Set the ignition switch Fig 18 to the RUN ( I ) position. Fig 18 Fig 18 • Slowly pull the recoil starter handle until engagement of the paw with the flywheel is felt. • While holding the unit, pull out the starter rope firmly until engine fires (indicated by a ‘cough’... -
Page 15: Maintenance
• During the first ten hours of work, avoid running the engine at maximum speed for a prolonged period until all the components have bedded in, after the engine has been run-in, it will reach its maximum power. MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT •... - Page 16 CARBURETTOR • The carburettor mixture setting has been set at the factory and will not need adjusting. • Adjusting the idle speed Fig 23. If adjustment is necessary turn the T screw clock wise until the blades start to move, then turn the screw T anticlockwise until the blades stop. Fig 23 T screw •...
- Page 17 GEAR CASE • Remove the bolt A on the gear case Fig 25, top up the gearbox using Lithium grease and refit the bolt. Fig 25 Bolt A REPLACING THE NYLON CORD Check to see if the nylon head is damaged before replacing the cord. If you can see serious traces of wear or damage, you must replace the complete nylon head.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start, power loss. • Check that the fuel tank is not empty. Fill with mixed fuel. • The fuel does not reach the carburettor. Change the fuel filter in the fuel tank. • There is water in the fuel. Drain and clean the fuel system. •... -
Page 19: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MITOX 261 Type Air cooled 2-stroke petrol engine Engine Model IE34F-2E Displacement : ( cm 25.4 cc Max. output 0.7 (kw) in accordance with ISO 8893 –1 Idle speed: rpm (min ± 2800 –1 Max. power speed: rpm (min... -
Page 20: Conditions Of Warranty
The manufacturer undertakes to replace, any spare parts that are classified as defective by an appointed Mitox service dealer. The manufacturer will not accept liability for the replacement of the machine, either partially or wholly, and /or consequential damages and /or interest charge either directly or indirectly. - Page 21 Brand. Marque. Marca Type. N° serial + engine Type. N° de série + moteur 261, 331 or CG260-E, CG330-E N°…….Engine ref: 1E34F-2E, 1E36F-E Tipo. N° di seria + motore Tipo. N° de seria + motor are in accordance with : sont conformes à...
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