Operation Manual

The belt (1) must go over the left shoulder towards
the right hip.
• Double belt models
The belt (2) must be worn with:
– the machine’s support and snap-hook coupling on
the right side (2.1);
– the release in front (2.2);
– the belts cross-over on the operator’s back (2.3);
– the buckle properly fastened on the left side (2.4).
The belts must be tensioned so that the load is evenly
distributed on the shoulders.
USING THE MACHINE
WARNING!
When working, the ma chine
must always be rmly held in both hands, kee
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ping the power unit on the right of the body and
the cutting group below the line of the belt.
WARNING!
Stop the engine immedia-
tely if the blade stops during sawing. Always
beware of a kickback, which could occur if a
blade encounters a solid object (logs, roots,
branches, stones, etc.). Do not touch the ground
with the blade. Kickbacks cause blade recoils
that are dicult to control, so as to cause loss
of control of the machine, compromise operator
safety and cause damage to the machine itself.
Before tackling a mowing job for the rst time it is
advisable to gain the necessary familiarity with the
machine and the most suitable cutting techniques,
nding out how to wear the webbing correctly, rmly
gripping the machine and making the movements
required by the job.
• Choosing the cutting device
Choose the most suitable cutting device for the job
to be done, according to these general indications:
– the 3-point blade is suitable for cutting brush
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wood and small shrubs up to 2 cm in diameter;
– the 4-point bladeis is suitable for cutting resistant
grass over large surfaces;
– the cutting line head can eliminate tall grass and
non-woody vegetation near fences, walls, founda
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tions, pavements, around trees, etc. or to com-
pletely clean a particular area of the garden;
To respect people and the environment:
– Try not to cause any disturbance.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations
and provisions for the disposal of waste ma
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terials after sawing.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations
and provisions for the disposal of oils, petrol,
damaged parts or any elements which have a
strong impact on the environment.
WARNING!
Prolonged exposure to vi
brations can cause injuries and neurovascular
disorders (also called “Renaud’s syndrome” or
“white hand”), especially to people suering
from circulation disorders. The symptoms can
regard the hands, wrists and ngers and are
shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor,
itching, pain and discolouring of or structural
changes to the skin. These eects can be wor
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sened by low ambient temperatures and/or by
gripping the handgrips excessively tightly. If the
symptoms occur, the length of time the machine
is used must be reduced and a doctor consulted.
WARNING!
Always wear suitable clo-
thing when using the machine. Your dealer can
provide you with all the information on the most
suitable accident-prevention devices to guaran
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tee your safety.
USING THE WEBBING (Fig. 10)
WARNING!
The machine must al ways
be used connected to the webbing worn cor
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rectly. Frequently check the eciency of the
quick release mechanism used to quickly free
the machine from the belts in case of danger.
The webbing must be put on before connecting the
machine to the special coupling and the belts must
be adjusted to suit the operator’s height and stature.
If the machine has more than one coupling hole, use
the most favourable point for keeping the machine
balanced when working.
Always use webbing suited to the weight of the ma
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chine and the cutting device used
– the single or double belt models can be used for
machines weighing less than 7.5 kg tted with
the cutting line head or 3 or 4-point blades;
– the double belt model must be used for machines
weighing more than 7.5 kg.
• Single belt “MONO” models
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7. USING THE MACHINE