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61L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Component Location PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This Brush Cutter is a 2 stroke fast running power tool and is designed to be used in a domestic application for trimming grass and light brush.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Component Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 BLADE DRIVE SHAFT THROTTLE TRIGGER IGNITION SWITCH SAFETY LEVER HANDLE HARNESS ASSEMBLY PETROL CAP PURGE BULB FUEL TANK AIR CLEANER CHOKE STARTER HANDLE DEBRIS SHIELD CUT-OFF KNIFE NYLON CUTTER HEAD FRONT HANDLE GEARBOX REAR HANDLE HARNESS FIXING POINT BLADE COVER 3 Point blade for grass, weed or brush cutting applications. Contains the drive shaft.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter 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. Hot surface: Risk of burn. Danger: Risk of intoxication. Danger: Risk of fire or explosion Directive 2000-14/CE.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter 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.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter 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. Also note that you are able to contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product for assistance.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Never use the brush cutter in conditions as described below: When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist which might make it difficult to steady posture while using the brush cutter. maintain a At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision is limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the area where the brush cutter is to be used.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Never hold the brush cutter in a way in which the cutting head is pointing towards someone else. Never allow the blades to come into contact with your body. Always turn off the engine before adjusting the brush cutter, or at any time when coming into close proximity with the cutting head. Always wear thick work gloves when adjusting the brush cutter. Safe Handling of Fuel The engine of the brush cutter is designed to run on a two stroke oil/fuel mixture.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Before Operating the Brush cutter Before beginning work, carefully check the work area and remove any obstacles. Within a perimeter of 15 metres of the work area should be considered a hazardous area into which no-one should enter while the brush cutter is being used, and when necessary this area should be marked with a warning rope, warning signs, or other forms of warning.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter 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 weekdays and 9 am to 5 pm at weekends. Avoid using the brush cutter late at night and/or early in the morning.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Two-Stroke Fuel Fuel is very flammable. Do not smoke or bring any flame or sparks near fuel. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before refuelling. Refuel outdoors on bare ground, restart engine at least 5m away from the refuelling stop. The engine is lubricated by oil mixed into petrol. Prepare a mixture of unleaded petrol and semi-synthetic two-stroke oil that meets the specifications of: API TC, ISO-L-EGC, JASO FC (Low Smoke) oil. Recommended mixing ratio is 40:1.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter 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. Two stroke fuel can cause deterioration of rubber and/or plastic components during prolonged storage.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Assembly of the Brush Cutter The blade fitted to the guard is sharp and can cause injury, always wear gloves. Installing 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. Insert 4 screws through the guard into the captive nuts in the bracket and tighten.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Installing the Loop Handle Assembly (L models) Upper Handle Fixing Screws Drive Shaft Rubber Block To Cutter Head Lower Handle • 14 Fix the loop-handle to the shaft over the rubber block provided. Adjust to a comfortable working position then tighten the fixing screws securely.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Installing the Bike Handle Assembly (U models) Fixing Screws To Right Handle & Controls To Engine Upper Cap Seating Support To Cutter Head To Left Handle • Remove the upper cap from the bracket by undoing the 4 screws. • Install the handle assembly into the seating support, upper cap and secure using the 4 screws making sure that the controls are located on the right and adjust the handle for maximum comfort before securing.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Installing the 3 Tooth Blade • Lay the brush cutter on its back with the gearbox shaft facing up. Rotate the gear box shaft until the hole in the holder lines up with the slot in the plastic guard. Place the 3 tooth blade on the holder A, centring the blade on the raised centre. Insert the Allen key into the hole in the gearbox cover and into holder A. Fit the holder B and then the washer. Screw the nut anti-clockwise (turn left) and tighten using the spanner provided.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Installing the Nylon Head • Lay the brush cutter on its back with the gearbox shaft facing up. Rotate the gear box shaft until the hole in the holder lines up with the slot in the plastic guard. Insert the Allen key into the hole in the gearbox cover and into holder. Screw the nylon head anti-clockwise (turn left) onto the threaded shaft on the end of the gearbox. Make sure that the nylon head is securely locked in position and remove the Allen key.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter 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. Nylon Head • Cut the grass in 1.5 metre widths, keeping the machine well balanced.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter 3-Point Blade • Start cutting above the undergrowth and then move down with the blade so as to cut the brush into small pieces. • Avoid hitting stones, piles of earth, small pieces of wood or anything that could be hidden or difficult to see in the grass.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Operation - L models Keep clear of the blades as they may start moving when engine starts. Starting the Engine CAUTION do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is extended, this can damage the starter mechanism. Cold Engine Starting - L models (see page 22 for U models) Rest the unit on a flat, firm surface.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter • • • • While holding the unit, pull out the starter rope firmly until engine fires (indicated by a ‘cough’ from the engine). Move the choke lever to the open position. Pull the starter rope until the engine starts, then squeeze the throttle briefly to release the fast idle control and return the engine to idle. Allow the engine to warm up before use. When cutting, always use the brush cutter on full throttle.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Operation - U models Keep clear of the blades as they may start moving when engine starts. Starting the Engine CAUTION do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is extended, this can damage the starter mechanism. Cold Engine Starting - U models (see page 20 for U models) Rest the unit on a flat, firm surface.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter • • • • While holding the unit, pull out the starter rope firmly until engine fires (indicated by a ‘cough’ from the engine). Move the choke lever to the open position. Pull the starter rope until the engine starts, then squeeze the throttle briefly to release the fast idle control and return the engine to idle. Allow the engine to warm up before use. When cutting, always use the brush cutter on full throttle.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Running In 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. Transportation Never transport the brush cutter with the engine running. An engine that is running could be accidently accelerated causing the blade to engage. Make sure the blade safety guards are in place when transporting the brush cutter.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Spark Plug Poor starting or misfiring is often caused by a fouled or defective spark plug, clean and reset the gap to 0.65 mm, or replace the spark plug with NGK: BPRM7A as necessary. Air Filter Before using the brush cutter, check the air filter (a). Being clogged, will reduce the engine performance. Remove the air filter cover by undoing the cover screw clean the filter element in warm, soapy water, dry completely before installing.
1L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Storage • • Remove the spark plug; pour a small amount of oil into the cylinder. Rotate the crankshaft several times using the starting rope in order to distribute the oil. Put the spark plug back in. Remove the fuel from the machine. Gear Case (a) • Remove the bolt (a) on the gear case, top up the gearbox using Lithium grease and refit the bolt. Transportation • • • • 26 Never transport the Brush cutter with the engine running.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter 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. (b) (a) (d) (c) 1. Stop the engine 2. Open the nylon head by pushing on the catch, (a), and twisting the cover anti-clock wise. 3. Pull the bobbin out of the nylon head and take out the rest of the nylon cords. 4. Cut the cords, 2.4mm Ø and 5 meters long into two equal lengths. 5.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Troubleshooting Engine will not start, power loss: • • • • • • 28 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. The air filter is dirty. Clean or replace the air filter. There are carbon deposits in the exhaust muffler restricting the engine. Clean or change the muffler. Spark plug is worn. Replace spark plug.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Service Schedule Component Procedure Before use Fuel leaks / spillage Wipe up Fuel tank, filter Inspect / clean Idle adjust screw See above Spark plug BPMR7A Clean and readjust plug gap Cylinder fins, Intake air cooling vent Clean Muffler, Spark arrestor, cylinder exhaust port Clean Throttle lever, ignition switch Check operation X Air filter Clean X Screws, nuts, bolts Tighten / replace X Grease the gear box Check Every 15 Hours Every 25 Hours Every
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Specifications MODEL MITOX 261 Engine Type Air cooled 2-stroke petrol engine Model IE34F-2E Displacement : ( cm3) 25.4 cc Max. output 0.7 (kw) in accordance with ISO 8893 Idle speed: rpm (min –1) 2800±150 Max. power speed: rpm (min –1) 9800 Fuel tank capacity 0.65L Fuel Mixture (Petrol 40 : Oil 1) Carburettor Diaphragm type Spark Plug NGK-R BPMR7A Transmission Centrifugal clutch, spur gear, cam-crank Fixation hole diameter: (mm) 25.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter Specifications MODEL MITOX 261 Engine Type Air cooled 2-stroke petrol engine Model IE36F-2E Displacement : ( cm3) 32.6 cc Max. output 0.9 (kw) in accordance with ISO 8893 Idle speed: rpm (min –1) 2800±150 Max. power speed: rpm (min –1) 10200 Fuel tank capacity 1L Fuel Mixture (Petrol 40 : Oil 1) Carburettor Diaphragm type Spark Plug NGK-R BPMR7A Transmission Centrifugal clutch, spur gear, cam-crank Fixation hole diameter: (mm) 25.
261L/U , 331L/U Brushcutter CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants the product against faulty materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of first purchase. The warranty is applicable when the product is used in a “home owner” application. If products are used for commercial or professional purposes, the warranty period is for 3 months from the date of first purchase. Warranty does not extend to failure due to fair wear and tear.
