Using Your Brushcutter; Scope Of Application; Initial Use/ Start-Up Behaviour; Correct Brushcutter Operation - Solo 128L Instructions D'emploi

Using your brushcutter

8. Using your brushcutter

8.1 Scope of Application

Only use brushcutters equipped with a nylon head
(subject to model) for cutting grass – particularly
suitable around obstacles - and for trimming light
weeds and wild growth near ground level. The
nylon head is particularly suitable for a soft cut,
e.g. for clean trimming around trees and posts.
Use brushcutters equipped with the grass cutter
blade (subject to model) only for cutting grass
away from obstacles and for cutting stronger
weeds and wild growth near ground level.
Only use brushcutters fitted with the 3-tooth brush
cutting blade (subject to model) for mowing grass,
light brush, reeds and uncultivated growth at
ground level.
Never use the brushcutter for any other purpose.

8.2 Initial use/ start-up behaviour

When switching on the engine for the first five
times prior to commencing work, first operate for a
short time in the mid-speed range without any load
until the engine has warmed up a little.

8.3 Correct brushcutter operation

Observe the relevant safety instructions when
using the brushcutter.
Approach the working area with the brushcutter
set to idle, and then switch to full throttle. Never
leave the engine running at high speed without
applying a load.
(Diagram: 3-tooth brush cutting blade)
Dip the tool from the r.h. side 2/3 into the material
to be trimmed. Then work the brushcutter like a
scythe, i.e. by moving forward step by step, whilst
cutting from right to left.
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Operate the brushcutter at full throttle to obtain an
optimum cutting result. Never operate with the
clutch in slipping range. Consequential damage
through excess loads or overheating is excluded
from our warranty.
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Due to the rotational direction of the cutting tool,
using the l.h. side (section A) of the cutting tool
(from the user's perspective) provides particularly
low recoil levels, especially when cutting tough
growth (such as medium-sized weeds and scrub).
It is therefore best to approach the growth from the
right, so the l.h. side of the cutting tool comes into
contact with the growth first. Never "jab" the front of
the cutting tool "into the growth".
Immediately stop the engine in case of noticeable
vibrations or when material has gathered around
the cutting tool or contact shield. Slow down the
cutting tool by pressing it onto the ground, until it
has come to a complete standstill. Pull the spark
plug cap from the plug, and clean the tool seat of
all grass, roots etc. Check the entire brushcutter for
perfect condition.
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8.4 Note on using the nylon line head
(available as accessory)
When using the nylon head, always ensure that
you operate only with the correct length of line.
When the contact shield is fitted, the line will
always be trimmed to the permissible length
automatically (a line trimming blade is fitted into the
shield). There is a high risk of injury, and the
engine is subjected to excessive loads leading to a
risk of damage, if nylon lines are left too long.
Important: When using the line head, never
start the brushcutter without the protective bar
and the line trimmer assembled.