Homelite F-3045 Manuel D'utilisation page 24

Trimmer/Brushcutter-17 lgs
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F D E
OPERATION
ADVANCING THE STRING
ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP
ADVANCE SYSTEM
String advance is controlled by tapping string head on
grass while running engine at full throttle.
1. Run engine at full throttle.
2. Tap string head on ground to advance string. String
advances each time the head is tapped.
3. Several taps may be required until string strikes the
cutoff blade.
4. Resume trimming.
NOTE: If the string is worn too short you may not be able
to advance the string by tapping it on the ground. If so,
STOP THE ENGINE, and manually advance the string.
ADVANCING THE STRING MANUALLY
Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to
manually advance the string.
CUTTING TIPS (Fig. 12)
Keep the trimmer tilted towards the area being cut;
this is the best cutting area (B).
Do not cut in dangerous cutting area (A).
Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass.
Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, kerbs and wood
may wear string rapidly.
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings,
cladding and fence posts can easily be damaged by
the string.
The trimmer rotating direction (D) is anti-clockwise.
GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUTOFF
BLADE (Fig. 13)
This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off
blade on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance
string until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade.
Advance string whenever you hear the engine running
faster than normal.
This will maintain best performance and keep string long
enough to advance properly.
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OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER (Fig. 14 & 15)
Hold the brushcutter with the right hand on the trigger
handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm
grip with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should
be held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle
about hip height. Maintain your grip and balance on both
feet. Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off
balance by the kick-back reaction of the cutting blade.
Adjust the shoulder strap to position the brushcutter at a
comfortable operating position and to assure that the
shoulder strap will reduce the risk of operator contact
with the blade.
Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this
unit. Blade thrust is the reaction which may occur when the
spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut. This contact
may cause the blade to stop for an instant, and suddenly
"thrust" the unit away from the object that was hit.
This reaction can be violent enough to cause the
operator to lose control of the unit. Blade thrust may
occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds.
This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to
see the material being cut. For cutting ease and safety,
approach the weeds being cut from the right to the left.
In the event that an unexpected object or woody stock is
encountered, this could minimise the blade thrust reaction.
TRI-ARC BLADE
The TRI-ARC blade is suited only for pulpy weeds and
vines. When the blade becomes dull, it can be turned
over to extend the life of the blade. Do not sharpen the
TRI-ARC blade.
CUTTING TECHNIQUE - BLADE
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WARNING
Extreme care must be taken when using blades
to ensure safe operation. Read the safety
information for safe operation using the blade,
refer to "Specific Safety Rules for Brushcutter
and Blade Use" earlier in this manual.
Always hold brushcutter with both hands when
operating. Use a firm grip on both handles.
Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by
the kick-back reaction of the cutting blade.
Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as
glass, stones, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc.
Never use blades near footpaths, fencing, posts,
buildings or other immovable objects.
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