FITTING THE DISK (Fig. 9)
Fix the blade (R) onto the upper fl ange (F)
making sure that the rotation direction is
correct.Fix the lower fl ange (E), the cup (D)
and tighten bolt (A) anti-clockwise.Put the pin
en
provided in the appropriate hole (L) to block the
blade and allow the bolt (A) to be tightened to
2.5 kgm (25 Nm).
WARNING: Collar (see arrows C, Fig.9)
must locate in blade's mounting hole.
WARNING: Arrows on the cutting
attachment guard show the correct
direction of rotation of the cutting
tool.
WARNING: Fit the blade protection
(M) p.n. 4196086 as shown (Fig.3)
before transporting or storing the
brush cutter.
CAUTION: Never use the brush cutter
without the cup (D, Fig.9) to avoid
damages to the thread.
WARNING: Never touch or adjust
the blade while the motor is running.
The blade is very sharp, always wear
protective gloves when performing
maintenance.
WARNING: After use the bevel
gear may be very hot, always wear
protective gloves when performing
maintenance.
ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE (Fig. 2)
Fit the handle onto the shaft arm and secure
it using screws (A). The handle position is
calculated depending on the requirements of the
operator.
ASSEMBLING THE SAFETY BOOM (Fig. 9A)
When using the disc instead of nylon line head,
it is necessary to set up the "safety boom". Fix
the boom (A) under the attachment (C) of handle
(20B, Fig. 1) by means of the screws (B). Taking
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ASSEMBLY
care to verify the "safety boom" being on the left
side of the brushcutter.
ASSEMBLING THE BIKE HANDLE (Fig. 4)
- To fi x the handle, insert the spring (B) and
washer (C)
- Line up the handlebar at a right angle to the
drive tube.
- Then tighten the clamp with the screw (D)
MOUNTING THE CONTROL HANDLES (Fig. 6)
- Loosen the screw (G, Fig.6). The nut (H)
remains in the control handle (L).
- Push the control handle (L) (throttle trigger M
must point toward the gearbox) onto the bike
handle (N) so that the holes (P) line up.
- Insert screw (G) and tighten down fi rmly.
WARNING: Make sure that all
components are connected properly
and all screws tightened.
PREPARING TO WORK
HARNESS (4S, Fig. 1)
Correct adjustment of the harness permits the
brush cutter to be properly balanced and at an
appropriate height from the ground (Fig. 10).
- Put on the single harness.
- Hook the brush cutter to the harness using the
hook (A, Fig. 10).
- Position the hook (19, Fig. 1) to obtain the best
brush cutter balance.
- Position the buckle to obtain the correct
brush cutter height.
CORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF THE HARNESS
DS 3500 T model
1. Put on the double harness (4T, Fig.1).
2. Fasten the waist buckle (A, Fig.12) and
adjust by tightening the top belt strap (B) until
comfortable.
3. Fasten the chest buckle (C).
4. Adjust the shoulders by tightening the two
straps (D, Fig.13) until comfortable. With this
type of harness, the weight of the machine can
be distributed between shoulders and waist
according to the preference of the operator.
5. Adjust the chest strap (E, Fig.12).
6. Hook the brushcutter to the harness with the
snap (A, Fig.10).
7. Adjust the carrying height by shortening or
lengthening the belt straps (H-L, Fig.14).
The correct distance between the belt and
the snap can be measured as in Fig.10.
This adjustment will also help to distribute