Briggs & Stratton 1696899 User manual

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Safety information about hazards that
can result in personal injury.
Read the directions for use of brush
cutter before operating the machine.
Thrown objects hazard - Wear eye
protection.
Noise hazard - Wear ear protection.
Wear safety gloves and boots.
Protect the machine from rain and
damp environments.
Blade thrust hazard - Risk of a loss of
control of the unit if the blade contacts
a solid object it can not cut.
Cutting hazard from the blade - Keep
hands and feet away from the blade.
Thrown objects hazard - The blade
can throw objects if it contacts them.
All bystanders must be kept at least
50 ft (15m) away from machine.
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The illustrations in this document are representative.The
unit may vary from the images displayed. LEFT and RIGHT
are referenced from the operator’s position.
exceptions, or alternatives to the procedures given.
All language translations of this document are derived from
This
manual contains safety information to make you aware of
the hazards and risks associated with the product and how
to avoid them. It also contains important instructions that
should be followed during the initial set-up, operation, and
maintenance of the product.
It is important that you read and understand these instructions
before attempting to start or operate this equipment.
The safety alert symbol
about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal
word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the
alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential
severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used
to represent the type of hazard.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates an action that could result in damage to
the product.
This product can expose you to chemicals including
lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Do not operate the brush cutter attachment before reading
all Safety and Handling sections.
• Stay alert.Watch what you are doing when operating a
power tool. Do not operate the brush cutter under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication or when you
are tired or sick.
• Do not operate the brush cutter for any other purpose
except that for which it is intended.
• Use only manufacturer’s genuine recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
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The operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses with side
shield. Always wear nonslip safety shoes, ear muffs and
gloves.
• Know the brush cutter controls and learn how to stop
operating the unit quickly in an emergency by releasing
the “ON / OFF” switch.
• Before using the brush cutter, make sure that the blade
assembly is not worn or damaged.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry or
long hair which can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools can create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. Never
operate in bad weather, especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
• Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Bystanders must be kept at least 50 ft (15 m) away from
cutting head during operation.
• Stop the machine immediatedly if approached.
• Be careful when turning or swinging the unit.
• Look before turning or changing direction.
• Walk with the brush cutter. Never run.
• To maintain full control of the brush cutter, keep a proper
footing at all times with your weight evenly balanced
over both feet and never over reach. Use both hands
when operating the brush cutter.
• Always keep the handle dry and free from oil and
grease.
• Do not force the brush cutter. Always use the correct
tool for your application.
• Do not use the brush cutter if the switch does not turn it
ON and OFF.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children.
Do not allow persons unfamilar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool.
• Keep all body parts, especially hands away from moving
parts when the brush cutter is running.
• Always stop the brush cutter and remove battery if the
following conditions apply:
- before clearing any blockage.
- before assemblying, checking, cleaning or working on
the unit.
- whenever leaving the brush cutter unattended.
- If the unit becomes jammed.
This tool is capable of throwing objects that could result in
serious injury.
• Inspect the work area and remove stones, pieces of
metal or other objects that could be thrown.
Blade Thrust is a sudden movement of the cutting head
when it contacts an object , it can not cut through. Blade
Thrust can lead to a loss of control of the tool which could
result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
• Use caution when cutting near solid objects such as
rocks, trees or posts.
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1Insert brush cutter pole into pole on power head.
2Press button on pole to allow power head pole to lock
into place.
Tighten knob on power head pole.
When transporting or storing the brush cutter, always
remove the battery. Proper handling of the brush cutter will
reduce the risk of personal injury from the cutter blades.
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ABrush cutter attachment
BDebris guard
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1. Remove the existing auxiliary handle from the pole.
2. Slide clamp () over rubber sleeve ().
3. Slide pole through the auxiliary handle ().
4. Slide washer (F) over the pole.
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Insert two screws (C) through holes in handle extension ()
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6. Line up holes in handle extension () with holes in
auxiliary handle and holes in clamp . Attach
handle extension to auxiliary handle and the pole using
screws (C) and nuts on the clamp, with the distance no
less than 15cm from the coupling.Tighten with a wrench.
Make sure the direction of the auxiliary handle is opposite
to the blade.
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Periodically check the brush cutter for misalignment,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the brush cutter operation. If
damaged, have the unit repaired before use.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
All maintenance, repair and inspection work should be
performed by an authorized service center.
Refer to the following table for routine maintenance.
start
Visual inspection
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Inspect and
check assembly
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Check •
Retighten • •
The following chart lists problems, causes and corrective
actions if your brush cutter does not operate properly. If
these do not correct the problem, contact an authorized
service center.
Drive cables not engaged. Disconnect the poles; make sure the drive cables engage
as poles are connected.
Dull cutting blades. Replace the blade assembly.
Loose fasteners. Tighten fasteners.
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