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225R/RD/RJ
232R/RD
235R
Operator's Manual (CARB, EPA)
Read through the Operator's Manual carefully and
understand the content before using the machine.
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15 m 50FT SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols • Always wear approved protective WARNING! Clearing saws, brush gloves. cutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. • Use anti-slip and stable boots. Read through the Operator‘s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine. • Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting elements, that is trimmer Always use head with trimmer cord. • A protective helmet wher
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CONTENTS Before using a new machine List of contents • Read the Operator‘s Manual carefully. SYMBOL EXPLANATION • Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting Symbols ............................................................................... 2 equipment. See page 18-19. CONTENTS • Start the machine and check the carburettor settings. See Before using a new machine ................................................. 3 page 22-24. List of contents ...........................................
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment The machine‘s safety equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION This section describes the machine‘s safety equipment, its function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to • A clearing saw, brush cutter or trimmer used ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter “What is incorrectly or carelessly can become a what“ to locate where this equipment is positioned on your dangerous tool, that can cause serious or fatal machine.) injury to the o
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Muffler 4. Anti-vibration system The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise Your machine is equipped level and to direct the with an anti-vibration engine‘s exhaust fumes away system that has been from the operator. Muffler designed to give as vibra- fitted with catalytic tion-free and comfortable converter is also designed to usage as possible. reduce harmful exhaust components. The use of incorrectly In countries that have a wound cord or blunt, warm and d
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Cutting Control, maintenance and service of attachment guard the machine‘s safety equipment • Check that the guard is IMPORTANT INFORMATION undamaged and not cracked. • All service and repairs to the machine require special training. • Replace the guard if it has • This applies especially to the machine‘s safety been exposed to impact or equipment. If the machine does not meet any of is cracked. he controls listed below you should contact your service workshop. • Always us
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Cutting equipment 7. Quick-release This section describes how through correct maintenance and • Check that the harness through using the right type of cutting equipment you can: straps are correctly • Reduce the machine‘s tendency to kickback positioned. When the • Obtain maximum cutting capacity. harness and machine are • Increase the service life of the cutting equipment. adjusted, check the harness‘ safety release catch to Four basic rules: ensure it works correctly. 1)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Filing the grass Cutting equipment blade IMPORTANT INFORMATION • See the cutting equipment’s packaging for The section describes how through correct correct filing instructions. maintenance and through using the right type of cutting equipment you can reduce the machine‘s tendency to kickback, obtain maximum clearing • The blades are sharpened capacity and increase the service life of the cutting using a single cut flat file. equipment. • Sharpen all edges equally • Only use
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuel safety General safety instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Never fill the machine while the engine is • The machine is only designed for trimming grass, brush cutting and/or forestry clearing. running. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a • The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units we few minutes before recommend in the chapter “Technical data“. refuelling. • Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have co
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4.Take great care when General working instructions cutting a tree that is subject to tension. A tree that is IMPORTANT INFORMATION under tension can spring back to its original position • This section takes up the basic safety both before and after being precautions for working with the clearing saw and trimmer. cut. Incorrect positioning on your behalf or when • If you encounter a situation where you are positioning the cut can uncertain how to proceed you should ask an res
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Adjusting the harness and clearing saw Basic clearing techniques WARNING! • Always carry out clearing and trimming at full throttle. When working with the clearing saw it ! should always be hooked in the harness. If • Always drop to idling speed after each working operation. this is not done, you cannot control the Longer periods running at full throttle without loading the clearing saw safely and this can result in injury to yourself or someone else. Never engine (that is wi
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clearing‘s ABC Forestry clearing using a saw blade A. Always use the correct equipment. B. Always have well adjusted equipment. • When applying the blade C. Follow the safety instructions. to heavier stems the risk of D. Organise the work well. kickback increases. You E. Always use full throttle when applying the blade. should therefore avoid F. Always use a sharp blade. applying the blade on the G. Avoid stones. cutting area between 12 H. Guide the direction of fall (use the
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Large stems must be cut Brush cutting from two sides. using a grass Determine in which blade direction the stem should fall. First apply • A blade is used for all the saw to the felling types of high or thick side. Then cut from the grass. other side to fell the stem. The feed pressure • The grass is cut down should be applied with with a sideways, swinging regard to the size of the movement, where the stem‘s hardness. Small movement from right-to- stems require more left i
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Trimming Grass trimming • The trimmer is ideal to using the trimmer cut grass that is difficult head to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the • Hold the trimmer head cord parallel to the just above the ground at ground when cutting. an angle. It is the end of Avoid pressing the the cord that carries out trimmer head against the the work. Let the cord ground as this can ruin work at its own pace. the lawn and damage the Do not press the cord tool. into the area to be cut.
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WHAT IS WHAT? 28 27 30 What is what on the brush cutter? 1. Blade 17. Handlebar adjustment 2. Grease filler cap 18. Locking nut 3. Angle gear 19. Support flange 4. Blade guard 20. Support cup 5. Shaft 21. Drive disc 6. Handlebars 22. Trimmer head 7. Throttle 23. J-handle (RJ) 8. Stop switch 24. Shaft coupling 9. Throttle trigger lock 25. Socket spanner 10. Suspension for clearing saw 26. Operator‘s Manual 11. Cylinder cover 27. Transport guard 12. Starter handle 28. Allen key 13. Fuel tank 30. L
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ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebars Assembling the handlebars (235R) (225R/RD/ 232R/RD) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle • Slide on the throttle handle. handle on the right-hand side of the handlebars, (see • Slide on the throttle the diagram). handle on the right-hand side of the handlebars, • Align the hole in the (see the diagram). throttle handle for the fixing screw with the hole • Align the hole in the on the handlebars. t
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ASSEMBLY Assembling the J-handlebars (225RJ) WARNING! When fitting the J-handle only grass blade ! or trimmer head may be used. Sawblades must not be used. • Unscrew the handle and plastic cover from the handlebar bracket. • Place the handlebars with the handlebar holder on the handlebar bracket. Fit the handle and plastic cover on the handlebar bracket by inserting the handle in the hole. Do not tighten too tight. • Put on the harness and hang the machine in the suspension hook. Now finely adju
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ASSEMBLY Assembly of the blade and trimmer Assembling the blade guard and head clearing blade It is extremely important • The guard (A) is fitted that the disc drive’s/support using 4 screws (L) as set flange’s guide engages out in the diagram. correctly in the cutting NOTE! Use the equipment’s centre hole L recommended blade when assembling the cutting guard. equipment. Cutting equipment assembled • Fit the drive disc (B) on incorrectly can result in the output axle. serious and/or fatal person
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ASSEMBLY Assembling the spray guard and Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head Superauto II trimmer head Trimmy SII (235R) (225R/RD/ 232R/RD) • Fit the guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer • Fit the guard (A) intended head. Secure using four for use with the trimmer bolts (L) and the support head. Secure using the 4 plate (M) as shown in the bolts (L) and the support A diagram. L B plate (M) as set out in the • Fit the driver plate (B) on diagram. K the drive shaft. • Fit the drive d
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ASSEMBLY Assembling and dismantling the Adjusting the harness and clearing two-part shaft (225RD/ 232RD) saw Assembling: WARNING! When working with the clearing saw it • Make sure the handle is should always be hooked in the harness. ! loose. If this is not done, you cannot control the clearing saw safely and this can result in • Guide the cut-out on the injury to yourself or someone else. Never use a harness with a defective quick lower section of the shaft release catch. into the coupling‘s lo
