Electrolux D250, 95390024300, 95390024400, 95390044500, 262, 251, 290, 95390042300 Cutting techniques

illustrated; mower gauge,spring and locking nut (tighten in an anti-clockwise direction).

Replacement of entire string reel

If the reel becomes excessively worn, replace it with a whole new reel.

Replacement of the complete nylon string head

If upon visual inspection (and in any case after a violent bump) the casing on the nylon string head appears damaged, it should be replaced. For this operation see “Usable cutting tools and their installation on the machine”.

N. Cutting techniques

￿CAUTION! Before using the machine read the following chapters carefully: “Safety Precautions” and “Description of safety devices”.

￿CAUTION! Always wear the recommended personal protection gear.

￿CAUTION! Before using the machine, make sure all the parts are properly assembled.

￿CAUTION! In mounting the cutting utensils follow the instructions in the chapter entitled “Usable cutting tools and their installation on the machine”. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE THE BRUSH CUTTER IF THE SPECIFIC SAFETY GUARD FOR THE CUTTING DEVICE IN USE IS NOT SECURELY FASTENED (see chapter “Assembly of safety guards”). Failure to follow this rule can expose you to serious danger such as:

a)possible contact with rotating and cutting parts

b)possible contact with flying debris.

￿CAUTION!devices. Do not use worn or damaged cutting

￿CAUTION! Try to limit contact and impact of the cutting devices against the ground and other objects as much as possible. Hold the cutting device away from your body.

￿CAUTION! Twigs or grass may jam between the safety guard and the blade or nylon string head. Never try to remove this material with the engine running and the blade rotating. Always stop the engine before performing any operations of cleaning, and wait for the cutting device to stop in order to prevent injury.

￿CAUTION! During use and for a few minutes after switching off the machine, the gearbox and zone near the shaft on which the cutting device is fastened are very hot. Contact can cause burns. Do not touch these parts if they are still hot.

￿CAUTION! The muffler and its guard are very hot during use and after the engine has been switched off, even with the engine running at minimum speed. Contact can cause burns. Do not touch these parts if they are still hot.

The machine is ideal to complete the work of the lawnmover. In fact, it can reach places where a normal lawnmower is unable to go.

During the cutting operations, keep the engine running at high speed. After every cutting stage, decelerate the

engine to minimum speed as running it at top speed without a load can damage the engine severely. Never raise the brush cutter above knee level during cutting.

Wait until the engine is running at minimum speed before moving the machine from one section to another.

Stop the engine when you change workplace.

Before you start cutting again, make sure your position is correct and stable.

Cutting and trimming grass borders with the nylon string head

￿CAUTION! For nylon string heads, use only strings made of flexible material recommended by the manufacturer. For example, you should never use metal wire because it could cause serious injuries to people, property and animals. An unsuitable string could break and turn into a very dangerous missile.

Cutting with the nylon string head is suitable for light jobs like trimming borders and cutting the grass around trees.

Mowing

To prevent damage to your lawn or the cutting mechanism, keep the string parallel to the ground but avoid contact with the terrain.

Trimming borders

Angle the nylon string head keeping it a short distance from the ground. Cut using the end of the string. Do not press the string against the material to be cut.

Drawing out the string

As you cut, the nylon string wears down naturally (see paragraph entitled “String head”).

Thinning grass with the grass cutter blade

￿CAUTION! Always work with a sharp blade. A blade with worn teeth can create problems in cutting and can cause KICKBACK, that is, a violent thrust on the front of the machine caused by the impact of the blade against wood or solid foreign bodies. This kickback can cause loss of control of the machine. Never sharpen a damaged blade: replace with a new one.

￿N1. CAUTION! Do not let the blade cut in the risk sector to prevent kickback (see paragraph “Safety precautions”).

Cutting with the blade is recommended for thinning the grass, especially when tall and sturdy.

N2. The grass is cut with swinging motions from side to side, maintaining the blade parallel to the ground. During the right to left swing the grass is cut, while the backswing

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