•
Hold the file guide bar) and file according to the angles
marked on
horizontally
(at right angle to side of the
file holder. Rest the file holder on the top plate and
depth gauge.
•
Always file from the inside to the outside of the cutter.
•
The file only sharpens on the forward stroke – lift the
file off the cutter on the backstroke.
• Avoid touching the tie straps and drive links with the
file.
•
Rotate the file at regular intervals while filing to avoid
one-sided wear.
• Use a piece of hardwood to remove burrs from cut-
ting edge.
All cutters must be the same length. If the cutters are not
the same length, they will have different heights. This
makes the chain run roughly and increases the risk of
breakage of the chain.
6. POLE HEDGE TRIMMER
Main Parts
1. Blade drive gear
2. Drive tube
3. Cutting blades
4. Adjusting lever
5. Adjusting handle
6. Blade scabbard
Installation and adjustment
Installing the rod
(if supplied separately)
- Insert the rod (1) into the socket (2) so the hole (3)
lines up with the bolt (4).
- Tighten the two bolts (4) and (5). Once they are tight-
ened, the head of the bolt (4) should be flush.
Operation
Important:
You should also carefully read through the
operating instructions for the brush cutter on which the
hedge cutter attachment is to be used.
Before commencing work, check that:
- all screws and bolts on the machine and on the blades
have been tightened
- the blades are sharp and undamaged
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