Converting From Grass Trimmer To Brushcutter; Operation - PrimAster PMES 1000 Mode D'emploi

7. Converting from grass trimmer to brush-
cutter
Removing the string head (Fig. 6)
• Align the slot in the upper flange washer (78) with the
hole in the gear head (43). Place a holding pin through
the slot in the upper flange washer and the hole in the
gear head.
• Remove the cutting line head (42) unscrewing it in a
clockwise direction. Attention: Left-hand thread!
• Remove the upper flange washer from the gear shaft
and retain for blade installation.
• Remove the grass trimmer guard.
Note: Store the string head parts together for later use.
Installing the blade (Fig. 7)
• Place the upper flange washer (78) over the gear shaft
with the hollow side towards the blade guard.
• Centre the blade on the upper flange, making sure the
blade sits flat. Install the cupped washer (76) with the
raised centre away from the blade. Install the blade
nut (77). The blade (75) turns counter clock wise from
the operator's position.
• Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the hole in the gear head.
• Using a 19 mm wrench, turn the blade nut counter-
clockwise.
• Tighten nut securely.
• To double-check that the blade (75) is correctly posi-
tioned on the upper flange plate (78) Visually check
the blade. If the blade is centerd properly, the white
circle runs over the blade surface centerd on the
washer (fig. 8B).
• If the circle does not run centerd on the washer (fig.
8C), the blade is not centerd. In this case, loosen
the nut (77) again, position the blade correctly and
retighten the nut.
• Never use this machine with the blade incorrectly
positioned.
• Slide the safety split pin (79) through the hole in the
drive shaft
• Install the brushcutter guard.
Converting from brushcutter to grass trimmer re-
moving the blade
• Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the gear head. Turn the blade nut
clockwise to remove.
• Remove the cupped washer and the blade.
• Remove the upper flange washer from the gear shaft
and retain for the string head installation.
• Remove the brushcutter guard.
Note: Store the brushcutter parts together for later use.
Installing the string head
• Install the upper flange washer onto the gear shaft
with the hollow side towards the gear head.
• Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
Flange washer and the hole in the gear head.
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• Fit the cutting line head (42) screwing it up in an
• Install the grass trimmer guard.

8. Operation

Starting and stopping the trimmer (Fig. 1)
• To start the trimmer: press the lock button (16) and
• To stop the trimmer: Release the trigger.
This machine is equipped with a speed controller that
switches the motor to full working speed in a few seconds
after a gentle start (4000 min
Operating the trimmer
Follow these steps to operate the trimmer. Plug the trim-
mer cord into an extension cord approved for outdoor
use. Refer to"Electrical Safety Rules" earlier in this
manual.
• Put the shoulder strap (3) over your shoulder opposite
• Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the trigger
Note: Keep a firm grip with both hands during operation.
• Place the trimmer on the side of your body with the
• Press the lock button and then the trigger to start the
• The trimmer will build up speed steadily.
• Trim grass and weeds in a right-to-left motion with the
Note: To switch off the line trimmer, simply release the
trigger.
Cutting tips
• Inspect and clear the area to be trimmed for any
• Cut grass or weeds over 20 cm tall from the top to
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anticlockwise direction. Attention: Left-hand thread!
WARNING: The product may throw objects during
operation, causing injury to the operator or to by
standers. Always wear suitable eye protection,
boots, gloves and long, heavy trousers while op-
erating the product.
then press the trigger (13). Release the lock button
once the motor has started.
side to the unit. Adjust shoulder strap to most comfort-
able length.
handle and your left hand on the front handle.
motor behind and away from your body.
trimmer.
line parallel to the ground.
WARNING: After switching off, the cutting element
will continue to rotate for a few more seconds.
Maintain vigilance until the line completely stops.
rocks, broken glass or wire that could be thrown or
become entangled in the cutting line. Trim only when
grass or weeds are dry. Keep the cutting line parallel
to the ground.
the bottom in small amounts. This will prevent grass
becoming wrapped around the trimmer head assem-
bly, which may result in damage due to overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the trimmer head
assembly, stop the trimmer, unplug it and remove
the grass.
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