12
•
If the Brushcutter blade becomes jammed, stop
the engine immediately.
•
Make certain all moving parts have stopped and
disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the
equipment for damage.
•
Never use a Brushcutter that has chipped,
cracked or broken blade or blade shield.
IMPORTANT: To detach the strap quickly
from the Brushcutter, pull upward on the red
band (Fig. 11).
Cutting Direction
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Cutting heavy brush or small trees from the
wrong direction can cause the Brushcutter
blade to kick back.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Contact with the Brushcutter blade can
cause severe personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Always swing the Brushcutter from right to
left when cutting heavy brush or small trees
as shown in Fig. 17.
When cutting heavy brush or small trees, always
swing the Brushcutter from right to left (Fig. 17).
Swinging the Brushcutter from left to right can cause
the blade to kick back (Fig. 18).
Cutting Blades
1.
Use only the correct blade (Toro genuine part)
approved for the application and model
Brushcutter.
2.
Carefully check the condition of the blades
before and after operation.
3.
Sharpen dull blades. Replace any blade that is
worn, cracked or damaged.
4.
If a blade produces eccentric rotation or
vibration, replace the blade and the boss adapter
with genuine Toro parts (Fig. 10).
Maintenance
NOTICE:
Maintenance, replacement or repair
of the emission control devices and
systems may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment
or individual. However, to obtain no
charge repairs under the terms and
provisions of the Toro warranty
statement, any service or emission
control part repair or replacement
must be performed by an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer.
Air Filter
Maintenance Interval
•
The air filter should be cleaned daily, or more
often when working in extremely dusty
conditions.
•
Replace after every 100 hours of operation.
Air Filter Cleaning
1.
Loosen the knob and remove the air filter cover
(Fig. 19).
2.
Remove the foam ring and filter screen from the
air filter cover (Fig. 19).
3.
Clean the foam ring and filter screen with warm,
soapy water. Let the screen and ring dry
completely.
4.
Apply a light coat of SAE 30 motor oil to the
foam ring and squeeze out all excess oil.
5.
Reassemble the filter screen and foam ring to the
air filter cover (Fig. 19).
IMPORTANT: The air filter screen is
designed to fit into the air filter cover ONE
WAY ONLY. Make sure the cutouts in the
