Guarda FTR095, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...stems com 38 hensbrook Loop Forrestdale Western Australia 6112 W W W G U A R D A S Y S T E M S C O M Guarda FTR095 Powercutter Operator s Manual EPA Read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...r Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the O position before carrying out any checks or maintenance Symbols in the Operator s Manual Warning Cutting creates a lots of dust which can cause inhalation damages Use appropriate dust mask or respirator protection Avoid breathing petrol fumes and exhaust gases Provide for good ventilation Warning Sparks from the cutting blade can cause fire...

Page 3: ... Read the Operator s Manual carefully Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting blade see chapter Assembly Start the engine and check the carburetor settings See chapter Maintenance section Carburetor When adjusted correctly the cutting blade should not rotate when idling Setting the idling speed is described in the Operator s Manual Adjust the speed according to these instructions Do not u...

Page 4: ...INST SPARKS AND CUTTING FRAGMENTS ANTI SLIP BOOTS WITH STEEL TOE CAPS FIRST AID KIT SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON HAND THE POWER CUTTER S SAFETY EQUIPMENT This section describes the power cutter s safety equipment its function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to ensure that it operates correctly See the chapter What is what to locate where this equipment is positioned on your power cutter WARN...

Page 5: ...the instructions for checking maintaining and servicing the muffler are followed see the section Control maintenance and service of the machines safety equipment Control maintenance and service of the machine s safety equipment WARNING All service and repairs to the power cutter require special training This applies especially to the power cutter s safety equipment If the power cutter does not mee...

Page 6: ... this Operator s Manual Transport and storage Store the power cutter under lock and key so that it s out of reach for children and unauthorised persons Do not store or transport the power cutter with the cutting blade fitted 3 Muffler Never use a machine that has a defective muffler Check regularly that the muffler is secured to the engine body WARNING Never use a power cutter with defective safet...

Page 7: ...rk with a power cutter that is incomplete or where assembly has not been carried out in a satisfactory manner Check that the cutting blade stops rotating when the throttle is released If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability Check that no one is in the immediate vicinity when the mac...

Page 8: ...nd risk for slippage WARNING Under all circumstances avoid cutting using the side of the blade it will almost certainly be damaged break and can cause immense damage Only use the cutting section WARNING Do not lean the blade to the side this can cause the blade to jam or break with personal injury as a consequence Sharpening diamond blades Blades can become dull when the wrong feeding pressure is ...

Page 9: ...eck the speed of the drive shaft when the cutter is running at working tempera ture and at full throttle without a load The maximum speed is stated on the unit Care and storage General Guarda s power cutters are robust and durable However as they are used for high speed operations all servicing should be carried out on time and as specified so that the power cutter always works effectively and saf...

Page 10: ... that give the blade a shorter service life and greater cutting capacity are said to make the blade softer A blade with a longer service life and slower cutting capacity is a blade with a harder effect High quality cutting blades are normally more economical Lower quality cutting blades usually have an inferior cutting capacity and shorter service life which results in higher cost per processed ma...

Page 11: ...the blade runs free of the guard Plastic reducing bushes may only be used with abrasive blades Do not use reducing bushes with diamond blades or tungsten carbide tipped blades We recommend that the spindle is replaced so that it fits the blades to be used rather than using a reducing bush Contact your service workshop for details Guard Check that the guard is not cracked or shows signs of any othe...

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Page 13: ...wisted have damaged edges untrue or dirty Do not use different size flanges A B ASSEMBLY 1 2 4 3 Fitting the cutting blade The blade is placed between the flange hub A and the flange washer B The flange washer is turned so that it fits in the flange hub The cutting blade is tightened using the socket spanner The shaft can be locked using a screwdriver steel pin or the like This is slid in as far a...

Page 14: ...90 90 1 3 1 4 2 1 2 8 5 16 US gallon US fl oz ...

Page 15: ... the starter throttle catch will automatically disengage WARNING The cutting blade can rotate when the engine starts Make sure it can rotate freely Stop The engine is stopped by setting the stop switch to the o position Starting a warm engine Use the same procedure as for starting cold engine but without choke Starting a cold engine IGNITION Set the stop switch to the I position CHOKE C Pull out t...

Page 16: ...ORMATION A new drive belt should be tensioned after using one or two tanks of fuel MAINTENANCE B B C A A D Changing the drive belt Loosen the two bolts A Turn the tensioning screw B until the tension has been released Remove the two bolts A Remove the front belt cover C Remove the belt from the pulley Remove the cutting head Remove the set screws D Remove the side cover Replace the drive belt To a...

Page 17: ...ecessary to re adjust first turn the idle speed adjusting screw T clockwise until the blade starts to rotate Then turn counter clockwise until the blade stops When correctly adjusted the saw will run in any orientation There should also be a good margin between the idle speed setting and the engine speed required to start the blade rotating Recommended idling speed 2 500 rpm WARNING Do not start t...

Page 18: ...filter must be cleaned and oiled regularly to obtain a satisfactory filtering effect There is a special oil produced for this purpose Remove the filter Wash the filter carefully in tepid soapy water After cleaning rinse the filter thoroughly in clean water Squeeze out the filter and let the filter dry NOTE Compressed air at a high pressure can damage the foam Oil the filter carefully It is extreme...

Page 19: ...the starter pulley can be turned at least a further 1 2 turn when the starter cord is fully extended Replacing a broken recoil spring Lift the starter pulley see Changing a broken or worn starter cord Loosen the screws holding the spring cassette Disassemble the recoil spring by tapping the pully with its inside facing down lightly against a working bench or similar If the spring pops out when ass...

Page 20: ...read on the exhaust outlet so a GUARDA Fume Tube can be attached Never use a saw with a clogged or defective muffler Ignition system Spark plug The condition of the spark plug is affected by An incorrect carburetor setting An incorrect fuel mixture too much oil A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrode that may result in malfunction or starting difficulties If the...

Page 21: ...lutch drum drive pulley and clutch springs with regard to wear 17 Clean the outside of the carburetor 18 Check the fuel filter fuel hose change if necessary 19 Clean the inside of the fuel tank 20 Check all cables and connections Daily maintenance 1 Check that throttle components work correctly from a safety view point throttle and starter throttle catch 2 Clean the main filter 3 Check the tension...

Page 22: ... W r e r u t c a f u n a M I D C m e t s y s n o i t i n g i f o e p y T A 7 R M P B K G N g u l p k r a p S 0 2 0 5 0 h c n i m m p a g e d o r t c e l E Fuel and lubrication system o r b l a W r e r u t c a f u n a M 9 2 1 J W e p y t r o t e r u b r a C 1 2 0 1 t n i P S U e r t i l y t i c a p a c l e u F Weight Without fuel and cutting blade kg Lbs 16 9 5 2 75 1 1 m m 0 0 4 Cutting equipment ...

Page 23: ...regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call GUARDA Systems at 61893991644 or www guardasystems com WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small nonroad engine is delivered LENGTH OF COVERAGE GUARDA Systems warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free fro...

Page 24: ...the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROLWARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Intake pipe airfilter holder and carburetor bolts 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule 4 Ignition System 1Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule 2Ignition Module 5 Fuel tank line and cap 6 Muffler MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performan...

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