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Operator′s manual
240R 245R/RX 250R
252RX 265RX
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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15 m 50FT KEY TO SYMBOLS Noise emission to the environment according Symbols to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is specified in chapter WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and Technical data and on label. trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Please read the operator’s manual c
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS • Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ....................................................................... 2 • Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent CONTENTS hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing Contents ...................................................................... 3 protection. Note the following before starting: .........................
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CLOTHING Personal protective equipment Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, IMPORTANT! Whenever you use a clearing saw, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. equipment that is approved by the authorities. Personal FIRST AID KIT protective equip
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting attachment guard Quick release This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the front thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the as a safety precaution in case the engine catches fire, or in operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment. any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. See instructions under the hea
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking, maintaining and servicing WARNING! Bear in mind that: ′′ the machine′′s safety equipment ! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon IMPORTANT! monoxide, which can cause carbon All servicing and repair work on the machine requires monoxide poisoning. For this reason you special training. This is especially true of the machine′s should not start or run the machine indoors, safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks or anywhere that
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • See instructions under the heading Start. Start the Vibration damping system machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must be • Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or checked. See instructions under the heading deformation. Maintenance. • Check t
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment Locking nut This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of kickback. • When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove • Obtain maximum cutting performance. it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting • Extend the life of cutting equipment. attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand thread
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sharpening grass cutters and grass Cutting equipment blades IMPORTANT! This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: Reduce the risk of kickback. • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Obtain maximum cutting performance. Extend the life of cutting equipment. • Sharpen blades and cutters using a single-cut flat file. Only use cutting attachments with the guards we • Sharpen all edge
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuel safety General safety precautions IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass clearing and/or forestry clearing. • Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve. The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes on Technical data. before refuelling.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Switch off the engine before moving to another area. Fit General working instructions the transport guard before carrying or transporting the equipment any distance. IMPORTANT! 6 Never put the machine down with the engine running This section describes the basic safety precautions for unless you have it in clear sight. working with clearing saws and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to Adjusting the harness and clearing saw procee
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Work systematically to and fro across the area, clearing a Basic working techniques width of around 4-5 m on each pass. This exploits the full • Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working reach of the machine in both directions and gives the operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on operator a convenient and varied working area to work in. the engine can lead to serious engine damage. Terms • Forestry clearing is a general term for cutti
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • To fell to the right, the bottom of the tree should be pushed Grass clearing using a grass blade to the left. Tilt the blade and bring it diagonally up to the right. Cut with the area of the blade between 3 o’clock and 5 o’clock so that the direction of rotation of the blade pushes the bottom of the tree to the left. • Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on woody stems. • A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass. • The grass is cut down w
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sweeping Grass trimming with a trimmer head • The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro. Trimming • Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord work at its own pace. Never press the cord into the area to be cut. • When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 6 5 3 2 7 9 1 14 15 11 10 13 12 4 16 22 28 18 17 20 30 1 19 19 4 4 21 26 29 27 24 23 25 What is what on the clearing saw? (240R, 245R) 1 Blade 16 Locking screw (support cup) 2 Grease filler cap 17 Support flange 3 Bevel gear 18 Support cup 4 Cutting attachment guard 19 Drive disc 5 Shaft 20 Trimmer head 6 Handlebar 21 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 22 Operator′s manual 8 Stop switch 23 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 24 Allen key 10 Support eyes for harness 25 Carburettor screw
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 3 5 2 7 9 14 15 11 10 13 4 12 20 6 16 26 17 1 18 27 4 21 25 19 23 24 22 What is what on the clearing saw? (245RX) 1 Blade 15 Handle adjustment 2 Grease filler cap 16 Locking nut 3 Bevel gear 17 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 18 Drive disc 5 Shaft 19 Socket spanner 6 Handlebar 20 Operator′s manual 7 Throttle control 21 Transport guard 8 Stop switch 22 Allen key 9 Throttle lock 23 Carburettor screwdriver 10 Support eyes for harness 24 Locking pin 11 Cylinder cover 25 Harne
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 9 3 7 1 22 16 6 2 11 10 12 29 17 4 5 19 15 18 14 13 1 20 28 4 21 25 26 24 27 23 What is what on the clearing saw? (250R) 1 Blade 16 Handle adjustment 2 Grease filler cap 17 Locking screw (support cup) 3 Bevel gear 18 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 19 Support cup 5 Shaft 20 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 21 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 22 Operator′s manual 8 Stop switch 23 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 24 Allen key 10 Support eyes for harness 25 Carburettor screwdriver 11
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 3 1 7 9 21 5 16 11 2 10 12 4 17 6 15 18 14 13 1 27 19 20 4 24 26 25 23 22 What is what on the clearing saw? (252RX) 1 Blade 15 Fuel tank 2 Grease filler cap 16 Handle adjustment 3 Bevel gear 17 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 18 Support flange 5 Shaft 19 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 20 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 21 Operator′s manual 8 Stop switch 22 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 23 Allen key 10 Support eyes for harness 24 Carburettor screwdriver 11 Cylinder cover 25 Locki
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 11 9 15 13 7 3 14 5 1 10 12 16 4 2 6 17 18 1 22 19 4 21 20 26 24 27 25 23 What is what on the clearing saw? (265RX) 1 Blade 15 Air filter 2 Grease filler cap 16 Handle adjustment 3 Bevel gear 17 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 18 Support flange 5 Shaft 19 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 20 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 21 Operator′s manual 8 Stop switch 22 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 23 Allen key 10 Support eyes for harness 24 Carburettor screwdriver 11 Cylinder cover 25 Locki
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ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and Assembling the handlebar and throttle throttle (240R, 245R, 250R) (245RX, 252RX) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the • Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting handlebar, (see diagram). components and tighten the knob lightly. • Fit the right handle to the handlebar using the screw, washer, sleeve and nut as shown. Tighten. •
