Use and Care Manual

Changing Cutters/Shaft

Once the cage has been removed use Allen Key and open end wrench, remove screws from cover

plate and remove from cage. With drift pin, tap rods (or, if changing cutters on edger cage) from the

drive side until free of cage. Replace cutters or shafts as required. Replace cover plate. To re-install

cutter cage in machine, reverse procedure for removal. Ensure that shaft is tight.

Removing cage for Hand Held Models

Remove thumbscrews from cover plate, remove cover. Using chuck

wrench insert in slot of

matching spline of drive unit to hold cage assembly. Insert pin

wrench in matching holes of cage

assembly. Holding both wrenches at the same time, turn pin wrench counter clockwise until cage is

free.

Changing Cutters-Hand-Held Unit

Remove cage shaft plate by removing screws. Using drift

pin, tap out rods until free of cage.

Replace cutters or shafts as required. Reposition rods and cover plate and re-install cage in unit by

reversing

procedure for removal.

Starting Procedure

Gas Operated

Important: Set the machine in an upright position and adjust the cutter cage to maximum height by

turning the height adjustment knob to its farthest position. (This will ensure clearance for the

rotating cage).

Open the fuel valve on gas tank. Place throttle lever at fast idle position. Set the choke to closed position.

Start engine, open choke to prevent flooding. Move throttle control to open or run position when engine

is warmed up. Increase throttle control to maximum operating position (3600r.p.m.), close choke.

Stop engine after two (2) minutes. Re-start engine.