Using Your Brushcutter; Scope Of Application; Correct Brushcutter Operation - Solo 155 Instructions D'emploi

Using your brushcutter

8. Using your brushcutter

8.1 Scope of Application

Use brushcutters equipped with the grass cutter blade
only for cutting grass away from obstacles and for
cutting stronger weeds and wild growth near ground
level.
Only use brushcutters equipped with a nylon head
(Accessory No.: 69 00 653 6) 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.
Using the cutting tools, which are available as
accessories and which are specified for certain tasks,
enable the brushcutter to be used for those purposes
specifically mentioned in the accessory instructions.
Also observe the safety instructions in those accessory
instructions.
Generally, use only the cutting tools authorised for use
with this brushcutter. Always fit the contact shield
specified for this brushcutter and cutting tool. If in
doubt, contact your local SOLO dealer.

8.2 Correct brushcutter operation

Observe the relevant safety instructions when using the
brushcutter.
Always lead the power trimmer on the r.h. side of your
body.
The rotational direction of the cutting tool makes the
operation on the l.h. side of the cutting tool (from the
operator's viewpoint, subject to the brushcutter being
held correctly) particularly free from kicking. Therefore,
always approach the area to be cut from the right. This
brings the l.h. side of the cutting tool into contact with
the material to be trimmed first. Particularly when
cutting tougher growth (such as medium sized weeds
and wild growth) with a grass cutter blade, ensure that
you do not "stab" the front of the brushcutter into the
material to be trimmed.
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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.
Dip the tool from the r.h. side 2/3 into the material to be
trimmed. Then work the brushcutter lie a scythe, i.e. by
moving forward step by step, whilst cutting from right to
left.
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.
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.
When using the nylon head (Accessory No.:
69 00 652 6), 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.
Therefore, when converting the cutting tool from grass
cutter blade to nylon head (Accessory No.:
69 00 652 6), always fit the standard contact shield
together with the protective bar and fitted line trimming
blade.