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PN 249340 REV. 03 (05/04) A 23 17 16 10 7 9 27 29 26 4 25 15 11 28 14 1 30 13 24 D 2 Strokes Engine totally sintetyc oil or Partner oil McCulloch oil 50:1 40:1 2 6 18 22 3 32 33 31 1 ltr 5 10 15 20 2% 20 cm3 100 200 300 400 1 ltr 4 5 10 20 2,5% 25 cm3 100 125 250 500 E1 20 19 5 21 A B E2 12 8 B 5 10 E3 11 11 11 E4 c 36 m m 12 13 14 c 11 E5 42cc-46cc E6 A F1 A F2 B F3 D I1 I2 I3 H F I 52cc B F4 B C 0,095" 2,4 mm 3,0 mm 42/46/52cc 197" 5000 mm L C F5 538249344 538248960 STOP A L G A G 4T 9" 230 mm 538026134 538248960 C B L E E7 8T 9" 230 mm D 4T 10" 255 mm 538026135 538248960 538036711 538248960 a b c d e f a b c 8T 10" 255 mm 538036713 538248960 E9 d e f g H1 H2 H3 24T 9" 230 mm E8 538040998 538240936 538240553 A H A H 80T H4 H5 9" 230 mm 538040953 538240936 538240553 A. General Description 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) ENGINE SHAFT THROTTLE TRIGGER REAR CONTROL GRIP BLADE NYLON STRING HEAD STOP SWITCH FUEL ENRICHMENT LEVER STARTER HANDLE HARNESS RING SPARK PLUG AIR FILTER COVER FUEL TANK CAP MUFFLER SHIELD FLEXIBLE SHAFT DELTA HANDLE SAFETY LEVER 18) SAFETY POLE GUARD 19) STRING CUTTER BLADE 20) NYLON STRING HEAD GUARD EXTENSION 21) BLADE GUARD 22) RING 23) SHOULDER STRAPS 24) SHOULDER STRAP BUCKLE 25) LOAD ADJUSTMENT BUCKLE 26) BELT 27) BELT BUCKLE 28) STARTER KNOB SUPPORT 29) SHAFT FASTENER 30) ANTIVIBRATION DEVICE 31) FRAME 32) PADDING 33) BACKPACK LEGEND: 1) Guaranteed noise level according to directive 2000/14/EC 2) Manufacturersnameandaddress' 3) Year of manufacture (last two figures; e.g. 03=2003) 4) Product code 5) Serial no. 6) Model/type 7) CE marking of conformity Example of identification B. Safety precautions Meaning of symbols Safety apparel: Approved boots. Warning. Safety apparel: Approved protective goggles or visor, approved hard hat and hearing protection. Read the instructions for the user carefully and make sure you understand how all the controls work. Do not smoke when refueling or using the machine. Fuel enrichment (starting aid). Danger of flying debris. Safety apparel: Approved gloves. ENGLISH - 1 15 m Minimum safety distance 15m. Danger of kickback. The blade is capable of amputating arms and legs. CAUTION! Danger of serious leg injuries. Take scrupulous care to follow the instructions in the manual. CAUTION! The cutting parts and muffler may get very hot and cause burns. Wait a few minutes before touching them. · Do not use the machine if you are tired, in poor health or under the effects of alcohol or medication that could affect your reactions. · Make sure you know how to stop the engine and blade if necessary (see section entitled "Starting and stopping the engine"). Inspect the machine carefully before every use, in case of violent impact or signs of malfunction. Make sure the machine is correctly assembled, and all its parts are working properly. Make sure the screws are all in place and securely tightened. Check operation of the accelerator control block and make sure there is no leakage of fuel. Check that the cutting tool does not move with the motor running at idle speed. Make sure the transmission pipe is properly fastened to the motor joint and the line cutter head or blade are correctly fastened with the screw fastening the blade fully tightened. Check the backpack and make sure the motor is securely fastened to its housing. Emergency stop. Maximum shaft speed. Use of the manual · Anyone who uses the machine should have read the entire manual with extreme care. · All users should be familiar with the operations for use of the machine under absolutely safe conditions as described in this manual, and should be instructed in the proper cutting techniques to use, possibly by practical demonstration. · Do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with these instructions and are not sufficiently trained to use the brush cutter. Local regulations may specify an age limit for users. · Keep this manual with the machine when selling or lending it, to enable the future users to familiarize themselves with the product and instructions for safe use. · All parts of the manual are equally important for the purpose of preventing injury to the operator or damage to the machine. To facilitate your reading, section B is divided into parts that can be called up in the rest of the manual, marked with the "CAUTION" symbol followed by the number of the corresponding paragraph, to concentrate your attention on the main safety procedures related to a particular situation. Prior to use · Respect of the procedures described in this manual does not eliminate the risks of accidents but does reduce the probability of their occurring or the effect of the damage. · If you have never used a brush cutter before, practice using it for a while before actually starting to work with it. · The operator or user is responsible for any damages to third parties or their property, and for any dangers to which they may be subject. · Do not use this machine for any other purpose than that for which it was designed, using the proper cutting devices as indicated in the instructions. 2 - ENGLISH 1 Replace any accessories (blades, nylon string heads, guards) which show damage or cracks or appear excessively worn. Have your Authorized Service Center replace any damaged parts. For nylon string heads, use only strings made of flexible material recommended by the manufacturer. For example, you should never use metal wire because it could cause serious injuries to people, property and animals. An unsuitable string could break and turn into a very dangerous missile. In mounting the cutting utensils follow the instructions in the chapter entitled "Usable cutting tools and their installation on the machine". ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE THE BRUSH CUTTER IF THE SPECIFIC SAFETY GUARD FOR THE CUTTING DEVICE IN USE IS NOT SECURELY FASTENED (see chapter "Assembly/ disassembly"). Failure to follow this rule can expose you to serious danger such as: · possible contact with rotating and cutting parts; 2 · possible contact with flying debris. Never use a brush cutter without its safety pole guard correctly in place. Only use blades or nylon string heads clearly marked with a maximum speed of at least 10,500 min-1. Use only original or approved accessories and spare parts, which you can purchase from our official distributors. The use of other accessories and spare parts increases the danger of injury and in this case the manufacturer has no liability for damage to persons or property. Never attempt to use the machine if it is incomplete, defective or has been altered by anyone other than an Authorized Service Center. The risk of accidents increases considerably if maintenance is not carried our regularly in a professional way. In case of doubt contact an authorized service center. can also help to protect you further from the risk of noise and vibration. Avoid contact of the eyes and skin with any oil or fuel. Do not inhale the gasoline fumes as they are toxic. Do not start or run the motor in closed or poorly ventilated places. The exhaust fumes are poisonous to breathe and can be asphyxiating and even fatal. 7 3 All operations of maintenance, assembly, disassembly and fueling should be done with the machine on a flat, solid surface so that the motor cannot turn over, in a stable position with the motor off, the switch turned to O/STOP, the cutting tool stopped and wearing adequate protective gloves. 4 Work zone work 8 Examine the (such area and be careful of any hazards as roads, driveways, power lines, hanging tree limbs, etc.). Take special care when working on sloping terrain. Before use, remove any rubbish from the work area such as rocks, broken glass, ropes, metal parts, cans, bottles and any foreign body that could become entangled with rotating parts or be projected dangerously at a distance. Take account of possible hazards that may not be perceived because of the noise of the machine. Make sure there is someone in the vicinity within safe calling distance in case of accident. During use 9 During use and for a few minutes after and switching off the machine, the gearbox zone near the shaft on which the cutting device is fastened are very hot. The muffler and its guard are very hot during use and after the engine has been switched off, even with the engine running at minimum speed. Contact can cause burns. Do not touch these parts if they are still hot. or grass may between the safety 10 Twigs and the bladejamnylon string head. guard or Never try to remove this material with the engine running and the blade rotating. Watch out for the rotating parts and hot surfaces of the machine. Contact between the blades and any extraneous objects could cause serious injury to the operator or other people or animals in the vicinity, and could also damage the machine. Cut only the material recommended for each accessory and take care not to let the blades come into contact with rocks, metal parts, etc. The blade is sharp, so be very careful when handling it even with the engine off. any other persons or animals away 11 Keepthe work zone (minimum distance 15 from meters). Since there is a danger when you are working that the blade or nylon string head could throw out grass, dirt, rocks or foreign bodies, when someone approaches switch the engine off or stop the blade or rotating head (see section entitled "Starting and stopping the engine"). Fasten your hair above shoulder length. Start the machine in a flat place, in a stable position, making sure the cutting tool does not touch any ENGLISH - 3 Apparel 5 Dress suitably for the job; wear approved personal protection gear: · Closely fitting protective clothing (do not wear shorts or loose clothing). Do not wear jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine. · Safety boots with non-slip sole, crush-resistant toe cap and protection against cuts (do not wear sandals or work barefoot). · Sturdy gloves resistant to cuts and vibrations. · Safety visor or protective goggles. Remove the protective film if any. · Hearing protection. · Hard hat (if there is any risk of falling objects). Health precautions 6 Avoid prolonged use. Noise and vibrations may be dangerous. Prolonged use of the machine or other equipment expose the operator to vibrations that can cause the White Finger Syndrome (Syndrome of Raynaud). This could reduce the sensitivity of the hands in distinguishing different temperatures and cause a general numbness. The operator should therefore check the conditions of the hands and fingers if the machine is used continuously or regularly. If one of the symptoms should appear, consult a doctor immediately. Prolonged use of the machine or other equipment can cause discomfort, stress, fatigue, hearing damage. Wear suitable hearing protection when using the machine. Correct and scrupulous maintenance obstacles. Use the machine holding it to the right of your body so that the exhaust fumes can escape freely without obstruction from your clothing. While working, grip the brush cutter firmly with both hands. Stand in a stable position on your feet. Keep the grips clean and dry. Do not use the brush cutter while standing on a ladder or other unstable support. You should always be able to control your balance. Never use the machine under extreme weather conditions or in bad weather (very low temperatures, very hot, humid climate, fog, rain, wind, etc.). Keep all parts of your body and clothing away from the blades during startup or when the engine is running. During use, keep the work zone in front of you. Never cut walking backwards as you cannot see possible hazards. Do not put the machine down with the engine running. Never leave the machine alone. Never raise the brush cutter above knee level during cutting. clean by removing any grass cuttings, leaves, excess oil to reduce the fire hazard. Engine exhaust fumes can get very hot and may contain sparks. Do not use the machine near i ...