Silverline Brush Cutter Petrol 43cc - Manual (Page 7)

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Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Fully familiarise yourself with all
its features and functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If
any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before
attempting to use this tool
Assembling Your Brush Cutter
• Ensure that all parts of your brush cutter are present and in good
condition. If any part is missing, or damaged, have such parts replaced
before attempting to use this tool
Connect the shaft
1. Loosen the coupler fastening knob
2. Slide the shaft into the Coupler (1) and ensure that the
patterned shaft has fully engaged
3. Tighten the coupler fastening knob and check that the shaft is
correctly engaged and cannot fall out
Fitting the blade guard
• Attach the Blade Guard (12) to the shaft using the supplied bolts
Fitting the bull handle
• Attach the Bull Handle (5) to the brush cutter using the supplied bolts
Fitting the spool
NOTE: The spool is a left-handed screw-fit onto the spindle
1. Remove the blade bush and locking nut
2. Secure the spindle by putting a hex key through the locking hole
located on the spindle housing
3. Tighten the spool by hand - do not over-tighten
NOTE: The spool does not need to be tightened by a tool
Fitting the blade
1. Secure the spindle by putting a hex key through the lockinghole
located on the spindle housing
2. Loosen the locking nut by rotating it clockwise (left-handed nut)
3. Locate the blade onto the spindle bush ensuring that the blade rotation
matches the direction of the shaft rotation
4. Tighten the securing nut by rotating it anti-clockwise
Before Use
WARNING: Make sure a suitable fire extinguisher is available and nearby
when filling and operating this tool. Also there may be highly flammable
materials you may encounter in use like dry vegetation.
Fuelling
• Always refuel in a safe place, well away from the work area and any
source of heat or ignition. Avoid contact with the fuel. DO NOT SMOKE
• Only add fuel when the engine is stationary, and has cooled completely
• Fuel should always be pre mixed, do not mix fuel in the petrol tank. Only
mix as much fuel as you intend to use. Use 40 parts unleaded petrol to
every 1 part 2-stroke oil. Always use 2-stroke oil
Note: It is recommended to use a 25:1 fuel/oil mix for the first 5-10 fills as
you run in the engine.
• Remove the Fuel Cap (9). Fill the tank with fuel mixture to the level of the
filler hole, and then replace the fuel cap
• Make sure that any fuel spillage is completely cleaned up and disposed
of according to local laws and regulations
• Move the brush cutter well away from the fuelling area before starting
engine
• Keep extra fuel well away from the work area
Note: Petrol octane reduces over time which leads to poor starting and
possible damage to the engine. Do not store fuel for longer than 2 months.
Starting the engine
WARNING: This brush cutter will produce toxic fumes as soon as it is
running. DO NOT attempt to start the engine indoors, or in any kind of
enclosed space. Always wear appropriate safety protection - see Brush
Cutter & Line Trimmer Safety.
1. Place the brush cutter onto the ground, ensuring that the spool is not
in contact with any object
2. Squeeze the priming bulb until it is filled with fuel. (The priming bulb is
located just above the fuel tank on the underside of the choke housing)
3. Set the Choke Lever (10) to the 'OFF' position (if the engine is already
warm, set the choke lever to the 'ON' position)
4. Set the Ignition Switch (3) to the 'I' position
5. Press down on the Main Handle (7) to steady the brush cutter. Grip the
Recoil Starter (8), and pull gently to remove slack
6. Pull the recoil starter firmly to start the engine. Do not wrap the
starter cord around your hand, always guide the cord back into the
casing
7. The engine should start after a few pulls. Squeeze the Trigger Throttle
(2) to accelerate the engine
8. As the engine warms, move the Choke Lever (10) to the 'ON' position.
The engine will warm up quickly due to its size, therefore the choke
will not need to be left on for long
NOTE: If the engine sounds like it may stall, move the choke into the 'ON'
position and squeeze the trigger throttle to its half way position.
NOTE: If you are having difficulty starting the engine, hold the trigger throttle
down into the halfway position whilst pulling on the recoil starter.
Stopping the engine
1. Release the Trigger Throttle (2) and allow the engine to idle
2. Move the Ignition Switch (3) to the '0' position. The engine will stop
WARNING: Be aware that the spool or blade may continue to spin for a few
moments after the engine has stopped. Do not attempt to stop the blade;
allow it to slow down gradually
Engine adjustments
• When adjusted properly, the engine should idle smoothly and accelerate
without hesitation. The blade or spool should not move when the engine
is idling
• To make the engine idle at a higher speed, rotate the Idle Adjustment
Screw (11) clockwise
• To make the engine idle at a lower speed, rotate the idle adjustment
screw anti-clockwise
Product Familiarisation
1 Split Shaft Coupler
2 Trigger Throttle
3 Ignition Switch
4 Safety Switch
5 Bull Handle
6 Shoulder Strap
7 Main Handle
8 Recoil Starter
9 Fuel Cap
10 Choke Lever
11 Idle Adjustment Screws
12 Blade Guard
13 Spindle
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