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Changing the nylon spool
To reload the nylon spool, finger tighten the bracket
housing (16) in both slots, this will allow you to remove the
housing and the old spool.
Install the new spool allowing the ends of the nylon line
to protrude through both slots in the bracket (16). Snap
the spool and housing onto the bracket. Make sure the
mechanism works properly
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.
BRUSH CUTTER 36V L20
Harness
Warning: always wear shoulder harness when
operating unit with a blade. Attach harness to trimmer
after starting unit and engine is running at idle. Turn
engine off before disconnecting shoulder harness.
- Adjust length of shoulder strap so stringhead is parallel
to the ground as it hangs from the strap.
- A few practice swings without starting engine should be
made to determine correct balance.
NOTE: Detach the shoulder harness from the unit before
starting engine.
Trimming procedures
When properly equipped with a debris shield and
stringhead, your unit will trim unsightly weeds and tall
grass in those hard-to-reach areas - along fences, walls,
foundations and around trees. It can also be used for
scalping to remove vegetation down to the ground for
easier preparation of a garden or to clean out a particular
area.
NOTE: Even if you are careful, trimming around
foundations, brick or stone walls, curves, etc., will
result in above-normal string wear. To renew the wire,
press the lower spool knob against the ground with
rotating trimmer.
Trimming / mowing (Fig. 5)
Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side.
Do not tilt the stringhead during the procedure. Test area
to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead
at same level for even depth of cut.
Closer trimming
Position trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom
of stringhead is above ground level and string contact
occurs at proper cutting point. Always cut away from
operator. Do not pull trimmer in towards operator.
Fence / foundation trimming
Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket
fences, rock walls and foundations slowly to cut close
without whipping string against the barrier. If the string
comes in contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it
will break or fray. If string hits fencing, it will snap off.
Trimming around trees
Trim around tree trunks slowly so string does not contact
bark. Walk around the tree trimming from left to right.
Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string and tilt
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stringhead slightly forward
Scalping (Fig. 6)
WARNING: Use extreme caution when SCALPING.
Keep a distance of 30 meters (100 feet) between
operator, other people and animals during these
operations.
Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the
ground. To do this, tilt the stringhead to about a 30 degree
angle to the right. By adjusting the handle you will have
better control during this operation. Do not attempt this
procedure if there is any chance that flying debris could
injure the operator, other people, or cause damage to
property.
Do not sweep with trimmer
Sweeping refers to tilting stringhead to sweep away debris
from walkways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and
small stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet
(15 metres) or more, causing injury or damage to nearby
property such as automobiles, homes and windows.
Cutting with blades
AVOID KICKOUT
Kickout refers to the reaction of a moving blade if it contacts
a strong tree, brush or a solid object. The force that results
violently pushes the blade away in an arc. Kickout may
cause loss of control resulting in injury to the operator or
bystanders. Do not use a blade near a chain link fence,
metal stakes, landscape borders or building foundations.
Do not cut with dull, cracked or damaged metal blade.
Before cutting growth, inspect for obstructions such
as boulders, metal stakes or strands of wire from
broken fences. If an obstruction can not be removed,
mark its location so that you can avoid it with the
blade. Rocks and metal will dull or damage a blade.
Wire can catch on the blade head and flap around or
be thrown into the air.
Do not use a brush cutter for cutting trees.
Adjusting the front protector 8 (GRASS CUTTER
L20)
The tool has a front guard (8) adjustable in 3 positions to
prevent the nylon from damaging the environment while
you work. To adjust simply pull or push the guard until it
locks into one of the preset positions.
Head angle adjustment (GRASS CUTTER L20)
The tool has 2 controls to regulate the inclination and
angle of the head. By pressing button 9 you can vary the
head angle by 62.5º forward or backward.
Knob 10 allows you to tilt the head left or right when
loosening. Once the desired angle has been selected,
tighten the knob 10 again firmly.
Inverted twist (BRUSH CUTTER 36V L20)
Button 12 is used to reverse the direction of rotation of the
tool for 2 seconds. This is to clean the nylon disc or spool
of excess weeds and dirt.
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