MAINTENANCE
Adjusting the drive belt
•The drive belt is fully enclosed and well protected from dust, dirt and mechanical effects during the cutting process.
•To tension the drive belt, slightly loosen the nuts (A), which secure the cutting head and belt guard.
•Turn the tensioning screw so that the nut (B) is located directly under the arrow on the cover. Shake the head to ensure the spring can tension the belt. The belt now automatically has the right tension.
•Tighten the nuts that hold the cutting head.
A |
B |
B |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! A new drive belt should be tensioned after using one or two tanks of fuel.
Changing the drive belt
•Loosen the two nuts (A).
•Turn the tensioning screws
(B)until the tension has been released.
•Remove the two nuts (A).
•Remove the front belt cover
•Remove the belt from the pulley.
•Dismantle the cutting head.
•Remove the two nuts (D), and the screws that are straight under these (E) and lift off the cutting arm.
•Replace the drive belt.
•To assemble reverse the procedure for dismantling.
•Check the cutting disc’s disc guard for signs of cracking or other damage. Replace it if damaged.
| A |
| C |
| B |
D | E |
!WARNING! Never use a power cutter without a disc guard over the cutting disc.
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