Ecotech CLH Cable Layer NT 60 Manuel D'utilisation Et De Maintenance page 12

USER INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting the motor
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Make sure that the oil level is not below minimum: Unscrew the cap (fig.1 no.11), use a rag to clean the dip stick
and screw the cap back on. Unscrew the cap again and check whether the oil level falls within the minimum and
maximum levels indicated. If the oil level is below minimum, add more oil until a suitable level is reached. (ask a
trusted supplier for a suitable oil typology).
ATTENTION!!! THE MOTOR OIL DOES NOT COME SUPPLIED WITH THE MACHINE
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Make sure that all of the screws are tightened properly.
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Make sure that all of the levers are in their neutral positions (fig.1 no.6/no.9).
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Clean the air filter of any obstructions (see the motor's manual).
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Refuel the machine through its filtered fuel opening.
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Open the fuel tap (see the motor's manual).
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If the motor is cold, the gas throttle (fig.1 no.3) must be set to its START position.
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Pull the motor's starter handle (fig.1 no.2) with force. Before using the machine, wait for a few minutes in order
to allow the motor to reach its proper operating temperature.
BE SURE TO ALSO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE MOTOR'S MANUAL.
Before initiating any work activities, position the cable upon the spool, adjust the machine's cable laying depth and tie
the loose end of the cable to a peg. Make sure that there are no people, animals or foreign objects within 15 metres of
the machine. Start the motor and wait for it to reach its proper operating temperature before beginning. Bring the cutter
activation lever (fig.1 no.9) and the advancement activation lever (fig.1 no.1) to their working positions and begin
working. Use maximum caution while operating the machine. Be sure to carefully read the operation descriptions
provided below. During the summer, or whenever operating upon dry terrain, it is recommended to water the operating
area abundantly the day before the work is to be performed.
THE MACHINE MUST BE SUBJECTED TO A TRAIL STAGE! THE BELTS WILL ADJUST DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF WORK.
MAKE SURE THAT THE TENSION ADJUSTMENT SPRINGS ARE ALWAYS WORKING PROPERLY (fig.1 no.4/no.5).
POSITIONING THE CABLE UPON THE SPOOL
Given the various cable and spool typologies which are available on the market, it is recommended that the cable be
wound upon the supplied cable spool (fig.1 no.10), using the appropriate handle upon the spool itself. This will facilitate
the cable loading operations. In order to guarantee proper unwinding (fig.2), it is important that the cable be wound
upon the spool in a clockwise direction. If the user should want to use a spool with cable already wound upon it, the left
hand side of the supplied cable spool can be removed by loosening the three knobs (fig.3) and by slightly turning the side
of the spool itself. Position the new spool over the supplied spool's central cylinder, using any adaptors as required, and
reattach the side which was previously removed. Be sure to tighten the fastening knobs properly. Once the cable has
been properly positioned upon the spool, the loose end of the cable must be inserted into the appropriate tube (fig.4)
until a few centimetres of cable come out the bottom.
INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE CUTTER
The machine is equipped with a mechanism which allows for the cutter to be quickly replaced without the need for tools
(fig.5). In order to install or replace a cutter, push the support (fig.6) upwards and extract the worn cutter, if already
present upon the support (fig.7). While keeping the support pressed upwards, insert the new cutter then release the
support. A spring action mechanism will automatically reposition the support in its original position, thereby locking the
new cutter in place. If replacing a worn cutter during work activities, it may be necessary to clean any residual grass
and/or soil off of the support. Make sure that no debris enters the quick attachment mechanism while installing the new
cutter. It is nevertheless recommended to clean and lubricate the quick attachment mechanism frequently (see also
"CLEANING THE CUTTER SUPPORT").
Fig.2
Fig.5
1‐ Removable plate
2‐ Knob
Fig.3
Fig.6
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Fig.4
Fig.7