ST BC 25 H Manuel D'utilisation page 158

2. 3-4 and 8 point blades:
metallic disc cutting means.
3. Saw blade (if allowed): circular
metallic disc cutting means with
peripheral cutting teeth.
E. Cutting means guard: it is a safety
device which prevents objects
drawn up by the blade from being
hurled away from the machine.
F. Front hand grip: semi-circular shaped,
it is used to handle the machine and
is equipped with a leg guard.
G. Rear hand grip: used to handle the
machine and equipped with the main
on/off/acceleration control buttons.
H. Leg guard barrier: a safety guard
that prevents accidental contact with
the cutting means during use.
Handle bar: "bull horn" shaped handle bar
I.
placed crosswise and asymmetrically to
the shaft; used to handle the machine and
equipped with the main on/off/acceleration
control buttons on the right hand side.
J. Connection point (of the harness): where
the harness is connected to the machine.
K. Harness: device made up of a
fabric belt which, placed over the
shoulders, help to support the weight
of the machine during work.
1. Single belt
2. Double belt
L. Blade protection (for machine
transport and handling): protects against
accidental contact with the cutting
means that can cause serious injuries.
4. ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT The safety regulations
to follow are described in chap. 2. Strictly
comply with these instructions to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
For storage and transport purposes, some
components of the machine are not installed
in the factory and have to be assembled after
unpacking. Follow the instructions below.
Unpacking and completing the
assembly should be done on a flat and
stable surface, with enough space for
moving the machine and its packaging,
always making use of suitable equipment.
Do not use the machine until all the
instructions provided in the "ASSEMBLY"
section have been carried out.
4.1 ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
The packaging includes assembly components.
4.1.1 Unpacking
1. Carefully open the packaging, paying
attention not to lose components.
2. Consult the documentation in the
box, including these instructions.
3. Remove all the unassembled
parts from the box.
4. Remove the brush cutter from the box.
5. Dispose of the box and packaging in
compliance with local regulations.
4.2 HANDLE ASSEMBLY
4.2.1 Assembly of the front hand grip
1. Place the cap (Fig. 3.A) by inserting
the pin (Fig. 3.A.1) in one of the
three holes on the drive tube.
2. Assemble front hand grip equipped with
the leg guard (Fig. 3.B) using the screws
(Fig. 3.C) being careful to maintain the anti-
vibration half pads in position (Fig. 3.D)
3. Fully tighten the screws (Fig. 3.C).
4.2.2 Assembly of the handlebar
1. Unscrew the central knob (Fig. 4.A)
and remove the cap (Fig. 4.B).
2. Insert the handlebar (Fig. 4.C), making
sure that the controls are on the right.
3. Set the handle bar in the most comfortable
working position and lock it using the
cap (Fig. 4.B), and the knob (Fig. 4.A).
4. Fasten the casing of the controls
(Fig. 4.D) to its cable fastener (Fig. 4.E).
NOTE Loosen the knob (Fig. 4.A) to rotate
the handle to reduce clearance for storage .
4.3 CHOOSING CUTTING MEANS
AND SPECIFIC GUARD
Every cutting means must
be fitted with a specific guard, as
indicated by the following directions
in the Technical Data table.
Choose the most suitable cutting means for the
job to be done, according to these general in-
structions:
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