8. Using your brushcutter. Solo 142, 154

Using your brushcutter

8. Using your brushcutter

8.1 Scope of Application

Only use brushcutters fitted with the 3-tooth brush cutting blade for mowing grass, light brush, reeds and uncultivated growth at ground level.

Never use the brushcutter for any other purpose.

Using the cutting tools, which are available as accessories and which are specified for certain tasks, enable the brushcutter to be used for those purposes specifically mentioned in the accessory instructions. Also observe the safety instructions in those accessory instructions.

Generally, use only the cutting tools authorised for use with this brushcutter. Always fit the contact shield specified for this brushcutter and cutting tool. If in doubt, contact your local SOLO dealer.

8.2 Dual carrying shoulder strap

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The brushcutter has to be balanced after the hook

(Fig.1, pos. 12) is placed in the strap hanger. To balance the brushcutter the hook is hung in one of the various fastening holes. Release the strap on the respective hook.

When using the chisel-tooth circular saw blade, the shoulder strap should be adjusted so that the cutting attachment hangs freely, approx. 30 cm (12 in.) above the ground.

All other cutting units should lay flat on the ground without touching the brushcutter.

Notes on the double shoulder belt Î refer to the last two inside pages of this operating manual (after the

Dutch section).

8.3 Correct brushcutter operation

Observe the relevant safety instructions when using the brushcutter.

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The rotational direction of the cutting tool makes the operation on the l.h. side of the cutting tool (from the operator's viewpoint, subject to the brushcutter being held correctly – section A) particularly free from kicking. Therefore, always approach the area to be cut from the right. This brings the l.h. side of the cutting tool into contact with the material to be trimmed first. Particularly when cutting tougher growth (such as medium sized weeds and wild growth), ensure that you do not "stab" the front of the brushcutter into the material to be trimmed.

Approach the working area with the brushcutter set to idle, and then switch to full throttle. Never leave the engine running at high speed without applying a load.

Dip the tool from the r.h. side 2/3 into the material to be trimmed. Then work the brushcutter lie a scythe, i.e. by moving forward step by step, whilst cutting from right to left.

Operate the brushcutter at full throttle to obtain an optimum cutting result. Never operate with the clutch in slipping range. Consequential damage through excess loads or overheating is excluded from our warranty.

Immediately stop the engine in case of noticeable vibrations or when material has gathered around the cutting tool or contact shield. Slow down the cutting tool by pressing it onto the ground, until it has come to a complete standstill. Pull the spark plug cap from the plug, and clean the tool seat of all grass, roots etc. Check the entire brushcutter for perfect condition.

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8.4 Sharpening instruction for brush blade

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When dull, the cutter blade’s edges can be re-sharpened on both sides with a flat file at an angle of 30°.

All cutting edges need to be filed back equally, if the wear and tear is substantial, or if there are broken-off cutting edges. It is necessary to check for imbalance and if necessary, to make corrections by additional filing. The sharpening angle is 30°.

8.5 Information regarding the line head

(available as accessory)

When using the nylon head, always ensure that you operate only with the correct length of line. When the contact shield is fitted, the line will always be trimmed to the permissible length automatically (a line trimming blade is fitted into the shield). There is a high risk of injury, and the engine is subjected to excessive loads leading to a risk of damage, if nylon lines are left too long.

Therefore, when converting the cutting tool from grass cutter blade to nylon head, always fit the standard contact shield together with the protective bar and fitted line trimming blade.

Adjusting the cutting line

When using a semi-automatic nylon head:

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(schematic diagram)

Whilst the brushcutter is running without load, but with rotating nylon head, lightly push the nylon head several times onto ground with growth cover. The cutting line will be dispensed in stages. With each action, approx. 30 mm line will be dispensed. The line trimming blade will correct any excess length.

When the cutting line is fully spent, you can replace it with line available Ø 2,4 mm under part no. 6900942 or Ø 3,0 mm part no. 6900974 (accessory).

Using your brushcutter

8.6 Information regarding the chisel tooth blade (available as accessory)

The circular saw blade is only to be used together with the metal guard, Part No. 6012841. The blade is used for cutting bushes and trees up to 5 cm (2 inches) branch/trunk diameter.

For optimum cutting, the engine is accelerated to full throttle prior to making contact with the brush or tree.

The cutting is done evenly without angling the cutting blade.

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Work with the left stop edge (sector A).

Increased risk of accident and kickback exists in sector C. Solid material should not be cut in this sector.

There are work techniques for tree chopping which allow using sectors B and D. These are only to be utilized by professional operators since there is a potential for kick-back.

Sharpening instructions for Chisel-tooth circular saw blade

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A dull circular saw blade can be sharpened with a 6.3 mm / 1/4" round file in a filing guide. Sharpening angle is 20° and clamping angle is 5°-10°. If the circular saw blade becomes worn, it is necessary to have it sharpened at a Service Center.