NIKKARI SSST User manual

Trimmer/Brush Cutter Attachment
SSST
Instruction Manual
Copyright (C) 2015 NIKKARI Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For Safe Use of Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Attachment
●Be sure to read this manual and the powerhead
(separately sold) manual to have a good understanding
of the contents before handling the brush cutter.
●If there is no powerhead manual, you can purchase
one from your servicing dealer.
●Keep this manual and the powerhead manual in a
readily accessible location.
Contents
Important Information ······················ 2
1. Safety ····································· 4
1.1 Warnings ······································· 4
1.2 General Precautions ························ 6
1.3
Safety Devices and Protective Guard ······ 11
1.4 Protective Equipment ····················· 12
1.5 Noise·········································· 12
1.6 Vibration······································ 12
2. Outline ···································13
2.1 Name of Parts and Their Functions ··· 13
2.2 Specication ································ 13
2.3
Attached Material ································ 14
2.4 Option (to be separately sold) ················ 14
2.5 Position of Model and Serial No.······· 15
2.6 Replaceable Items························· 15
3. Installation··································16
3.1 Installation Method ························ 16
3.2 Installation of Grass Debris Shield ···· 19
3.3 Installation of Cutting-line Head········ 20
4. Operation ·······························21
4.1 Transporting method ······················ 21
4.2 Objects to be cut ··························· 22
4.3 Pre-operation Check ······················ 23
4.4 Start and Stop ······························ 24
4.5 Precautions for Operation ··············· 24
4.6 Cutting Operation ·························· 26
4.7 Releasing Cutting Line ··················· 28
4.8 Actions after Operation··················· 28
5. Maintenance ···························29
5.1 Daily··········································· 30
5.2 Every 20 Hours····························· 30
5.3 As Necessary ······························· 31
6. Storing ···································34
7. Waste Disposal························35
8. Installation of Grass Cutting
Steel Blade (Option) ·················36
9. Troubleshooting ·······················38
10. Servicing ································39
11. Technical data ························40
How to Contact Honda ···················41
Distributor's Limited Warranty ··········42
PRODUCT REGISTRATION············43
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Important Information
Intended Purpose
This product (hereinafter referred to as an attachment) is designed to be attached to an approved
powerhead (to be purchased separately) for cutting grass, weeds and brush. (Refer to page 16 for
approved powerheads.)
Do not use the trimmer/brush cutter for any other purpose or in any other way.
Attachment series separately sold
Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Powerhead (Separately sold)
Optional Attachments
Attachment
(This product)
General
●This attachment is equipped with a cutting-line head as a standard item.
The cutting-line head can also be replaced with an optional grass cutting steel blade (purchased
separately).
●When using the grass cutting steel blade (option), use a genuine blade kit or genuine parts. Before using
the grass cutting steel blade, read the manual of the blade kit carefully and have a good understanding
of the contents.
●In this instruction manual, the word "cutting head or blade" is used as a general term for blades such as
cutting-line heads and grass cutting steel blades (option).
●Refer to the powerhead manual for further information on handling the powerhead.
●When handling the trimmer/brush cutter, observe all the applicable safety rules, standards or regulations
in the area where the trimmer/brush cutter is used.
This trimmer/brush cutter is designed and produced according to the standards and regulations applied
in the purchase country, assuming that the use is limited to the purchase country only. It will not comply
with standards and regulations of other countries. Do not export or resell the trimmer/brush cutters to
any other countries because the languages are different.
●Before use, read this instruction manual and the powerhead manual thoroughly, and have a good
understanding of the contents. Do not allow any person who does not understand the contents of this
manual to handle the trimmer/brush cutter.
●Do not take any actions other than those described in this manual and the powerhead manual.

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Important Cautions for Safe Work
●NIKKARI Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NIKKARI) cannot foresee all the risks in handling the
trimmer/brush cutter. Therefore, also give consideration to general safety measures not stated in this
manual and powerhead manual to prevent injuries when handling the trimmer/brush cutter.
●The trimmer/brush cutter is a high-speed cutting tool. To decrease risk of personal injury, special safety
precautions must be observed. If it is used carelessly or inappropriately, the cutting-line head could
make contact with hands or body, resulting in a fatal or serious injury such as amputation of hands or
ngers.
Important Cautions for Instruction Manual
●This instruction manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. This instruction manual, in whole or
part, may not be copied, translated or reproduced to any electronic medium or machine readable without
prior written consent from NIKKARI.
●The contents described in this instruction manual and powerhead manual are subject to change without
prior notice.
● Illustrationsorguresshowninthisinstructionmanualmaypartiallydifferfromyourtrimmer/brush
cutter.
●If you lend or rent the trimmer/brush cutter, be sure to provide the user with this manual and the
powerhead instruction manual. Also, advise the user that they need to have a good understanding of
the content of both manuals before starting any work.
●If this instruction manual or powerhead manual is lost or damaged, order a replacement from your
servicing dealer immediately.
●If you have any questions about descriptions in this manual or powerhead manual, contact your
servicing dealer.
●The names of companies and products described in this manual are generally trademarks or registered
trademarks of each company.

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1. Safety
California Proposition 65
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
1.1 Warnings
For appropriate use of the trimmer/brush cutter, follow the instructions in this manual. Warning labels
are attached to places where there are potential risks. The warning labels in this instruction manual are
categorized depending on the degree of risk as shown in the table below.
1.1.1 Warning Description
Signal words in this instruction manual are categorized as shown below. If the warning for each signal
word is ignored, injury or death may result.
Meanings of signal words
DANGER
Indicates an immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in mild to moderate injury.
Note It could result in property damage.
Indicates to emphasize important information or provide helpful information.
Meanings of symbols
Caution
Sign
Indicates that hazardous situation may result if you fail to follow the
instructions. The hazards are indicated by the pictogram inside the
symbol.
Prohibition
Sign
Indicates prohibition of dangerous action. Prohibited actions are
indicated by the pictogram inside or by the symbol.
Enforcement
Sign
Indicates enforcement of actions. Actions to be enforced are
indicated by the pictogram inside the symbol. This action is required
to avoid hazard.

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1.1.2 Warning Labels
Cautions for Handling
(a) This trimmer/brush cutter is provided with warning labels to indicate important cautions.
Understand the meanings of the warning labels thoroughly to work in a safe environment.
(b) Do not operate the trimmer/brush cutter until you have a good understanding of the meanings of
the warning labels. If you do not understand the meanings, contact your servicing dealer.
(c) Be sure to observe the warning labels and warning messages in the instruction manual at all
times while handling the trimmer/brush cutter.
(d) Do not remove or damage the warning labels. Also, do not clean the warning labels with solvent.
(e) Do not paint the warning labels when repainting the trimmer/brush cutter.
(f) If the warning labels become illegible, damaged or removed, purchase new ones from your
servicingdealer,andattachtheminaccordancewiththe“■WarningLabelsandAttached
Locations".
Warning Labels and Attached Locations
1 32 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Be sure to read the instruction manual and completely understand it before use.
2 Wear personal protective equipment for eyes, ears, and head during operation.
3 Wear protective shoes (sturdy boots with nonslip sole) during operation.
4 Wear gloves during operation.
5 Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a clear, odorless gas that can injure or kill you. Only use in
well ventilated locations.
6 Take care not to injure your legs with a cutting attachment.
7 Pay attention to the objects scattered by the cutting attachment. Do not use the trimmer/brush
cutter with the grass debris shield removed.
8Do not hit the cutting head or blade against something hard. The cutting head or blade will
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9 Keep people and animals out of the area within a radius of 50 ft (15 m) from the trimmer/brush
cutter during operation.