Operation Manual

keeping the cutting device at a distance from the
operator.
• Cutting near fences/foundations (Fig. 14)
Slowly approach the cutting line head to fences,
posts, rocks, walls, etc. without hitting them hard.
If the line strikes a solid object it could break or be-
come worn; if it gets tangled in a fence it could break
abruptly.
In any case, cutting around pavements, foundations,
walls, etc. can cause greater wear than normal in
the line.
• Cutting round trees (Fig. 15)
Walk round the tree from left to right, approaching
the trunks slowly so as not to strike the tree with the
line and keeping the cutting line head tilted forward
slightly.
Remember that the nylon line could lop or damage
small shrubs and that the impact of the nylon line
against the trunk of bushes or trees with soft bark
could seriously damage the plant.
• Adjusting line length when working (Fig. 16)
This machine is tted with a “Tap & Go” head.
To release more line, tap the cutting line head against
the round with the engine at top speed: the line will
be released automatically and the knife cut o the
excess length.
END OF OPERATIONS
When you have nished your work:
– Switch o the engine as indicated above (Chap. 6).
– Wait for the cutting device to stop and t the blade
guard.
WORKING TECHNIQUES
a) 3-point blade (Fig. 11)
Start cutting above the undergrowth and then move
down with the scything blade so as to cut the brush
into small pieces.
b) 4-point blade (Fig. 12)
Proceed using the machine as a traditionalscythe,
with a circular movement of about 60-90°, thus mov
-
ing outside the undergrowth, andso on.
c) Cutting line head
WARNING!
Use ONLY nylon lines. The
use of metal lines, plasticised metal lines and/or
lines not suitable for the head can cause serious
injuries and wounds.
During use it is advisable to stop the engine peri
-
odically and remove the weeds wound round the ma-
chine, so as to prevent the drive tube from overheat-
ing due to the grass caught under the guard.
Remove the caught-up grass with a screwdriver to
allow the rod to be properly cooled.
WARNING!
Do not use the machine for
sweeping, tilting the cutting line head. The po
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wer of the engine could throw objects and small
stones 15 metres or more, causing damage and
injuries to people.
• Cutting in motion (Scything) (Fig. 13)
Proceed at a regular pace, with a circular motion
similar to a traditional scythe, without tilting the cut-
ting line head during the operation.
First try cutting at the right height in a small area, so
as to then achieve a uniform cutting height keeping
the cutting line head at a constant distance from the
ground.
For heavier cutting it can be useful to tilt the cutting
line head by about 30°.
WARNING!
Do not work in this way if
there is the possibility of causing objects to be
thrown, which could harm people and animals
and cause damage.
• Precision cutting (Trimming)
Keep the machine slightly tilted so that the lower part
of the cutting line head does not touch the ground
and the cutting line is at the required point, always
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