RLT30CESA / RBC30SESA STRING TRIMMER / BRUSHCUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL RLT30CESA RBC30SESA Important! N197 It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before mounting and operating this machine. Subject to technical modifications.
SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOLS NAME Safety Alert Symbol EXPLANATION Indicates danger, warning or caution. it means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOLS NAME EXPLANATION DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using the trimmer/brushcutter. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury. Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Clear the work area before each use.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE n n n n n Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are properly and securely attached. Use only the manufacturer's replacement line in the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment.
SPECIFICATION RLT30CESA RBC30SESA Weight (kg) - Without fuel, cutting attachment and guard 5.02 5.67 - Without fuel with string head 5.32 5.97 - Without fuel with blade N/A 5.97 Fuel tank volume [cm3 or (L)] 415 or (0.415) 415 or (0.415) Cutting swath (mm) - String head 432 457 - Blade N/A 200 Recommended torque for blade (Nm) N/A ≥13 Engine displacement (cm3 / cc) 30 30 Line diameter for Reel EasyTM Head (mm) 2.4 2.4 Line diameter for Pro Cut llTM Head (mm) 2.7 2.
FEATURES strap hanger STARTER GRIP and rope trigger on/off lock switch PRIMER BULB front HANDLE rear handle coupler fuel cap THROTTLE TRIGGER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING knob Curved Shaft GRASS DEFLECTOR STARTER GRIP and rope trigger on/off lock switch pRO CUT IITM STRING HEAD PRIMER BULB front HANDLE rear handle coupler fuel cap THROTTLE TRIGGER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING knob shoulder harness brushcutter guard blade Fig.
FEATURES pro cut II string head reel Easy string head Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR line TRIMMER GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figures 1a - 1b. The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarise yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. This product requires assembly. n n n n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
ASSEMBLY installING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT power head SHAFT See Figure 2. COUPLER WARNING Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury. guide recess BUTTON The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. n n n Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment. Push in the button located on the attachment shaft.
ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 4. Follow these steps to attach the front handle. n n n n n Remove the slotted Torx screws to separate the handle from the handle support. Press the handle onto the top of the upper shaft, no less than 165mm from the edge of the trigger handle, angling the handle toward the trigger handle. Place the handle along the upper shaft to a position that allows for comfortable operation.
ASSEMBLY TO ATTACH THE GRASS DEFLECTOR ON THE BRUSH CUTTER GUARD See Figure 6. (RBC30SESA) n n Attach the grass deflector to the blade guard by placing the three locking tabs into the three notches. Snap the blade guard and grass deflector together to lock into place. WARNING Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments such as changing cutting heads; this is to reduce the risk of serious personal injury. ATTACHING THE SHOULDER HARNESS Fig. 7 See Figure 7.
ASSEMBLY n n n Install the arbor. Install the string head assembly onto the gear head shaft. GEAR HEAd Refer to Installing Reel Easy String Head or Installing Pro Cut II String Head later in this manual. ARBOR SLOT CONVERTING FROM STRING TRIMMER TO BRUSH CUTTER (RBC30SESA) n fLAnGEd wASHER SLOT BOLT To convert from the string trimmer to the brush cutter, remove the string head assembly and grass deflector, install the blade. REMOVING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR AND LINE HEAD STRInG HEAd Fig.
OPERATION WARNING Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. FILLING TANK n Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination. WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
OPERATION OPERATING THE TRIMMER proper operating position See Figure 13. WARNING Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury. WARNING To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level. Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
OPERATION CUTTING TIPS DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA See Figures 14 . n Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 13.) n Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. n The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left. The straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
OPERATION OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER n See Figures 16 - 17. Hold the brushcutter with your right hand on the rear handle and the your hand on the “J” handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height. Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING IGnITIOn SwITcH See Figures 18 - 20. PRIMER BuLB To start a cold engine: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs. n Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface. n PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times. n SET the start lever to the START position. n PULL the rope until the engine starts. n Wait 6-10 seconds, then squeeze the trigger to run. NOTE: Squeezing and releasing the throttle trigger releases the start lever to the RUN position.
MAINTENANCE WARNING When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. STRAIGHT SHAfT cOVER LATcHES WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
MAINTENANCE INSTALLING STRING IN REEL EASY LINE HEAD ALIGn LInE On knOB wITH ARROwS See Figures 23 - 24. Use 2.4mm diameter monofilament string. n Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. n Cut one piece of string approximately 7.6m in length. n Rotate knob on string head until line on knob aligns with arrows on top of string head. n Insert one end of string into eyelet located on the side of the string head and push until string comes out through eyelet on the other side.
MAINTENANCE INSTALLING STRING IN PRO CUT II STRING HEAD InSERT STRInGS THROuGH SLOTS unTIL APPROX. 25MM PROTRudES fROM HOLES See Figure 26. Use monofilament string between . mm and .7mm diameter. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance. n Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. n Gather two of the pre-cut lengths of trimmer line provided or cut two pieces of trimmer line, in 8cm lengths. n Insert the strings into the slots located on the sides of the string head.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING AIR FILTER SCREEN See Figures 28 - 29. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter screen clean. n Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. n Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean. n Replace the air filter cover by inserting the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the slots on the air filter base; push the cover up until it latches securely in place.
TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM Engine will not start POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. No spark. 1. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual. . Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fi ll, primary fuel delivery sys tem is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to next item. .
TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Spool retainer hard to turn 1. Screw threads are dirty or damaged. 1. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace the spool retainer. Grass wraps around driveshaft housing and string head 1. Cutting tall grass at ground level. 2. Operating trimmer at part throttle. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping. 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY TTI warrants this outdoor product to be free of defects in material or workmanship for 24 months from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, subject to the limitations below. Please keep your invoice as proof of date of purchase. This warranty is only applicable where the product is used for personal and non-commercial purposes.
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