Operators Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Safety
- Assembly
- Introduction
- To attach the throttle handle
- To assemble the handlebar
- To set the handlebar in transport position
- To assemble the cutting equipment
- To attach the grass blade guard/combination guard and the grass blade (555FX, 555FXT)
- To attach the saw blade guard (555FX, 555FXT)
- To attach the saw blade guard (555RXT, 555FRM)
- To attach the saw blade
- To attach the shredder blade guard and the shredder blade (555RXT, 555FRM)
- To attach the trimmer guard or combination guard for trimmer head and plastic blades
- To attach a trimmer head or plastic blade
- To adjust the Balance XT harness
- Operation
- Introduction
- To do before you operate the product
- Fuel
- Work position
- Correct balance of the product
- To start a cold engine
- To start a warm engine
- To stop the engine
- Heated handles (555FXT)
- Blade thrust
- General work instructions
- Forestry clearing with a saw blade
- Brush cutting with a saw blade
- Grass clearing with a grass blade
- Grass trimming with a trimmer head
- Shredding with a shredder blade
- Maintenance
- Introduction
- Maintenance schedule
- Carburetor
- To adjust the start throttle speed (555RXT, 555FRM)
- To clean the muffler
- To clean the cooling system
- Air filter
- Bevel gear
- Drive shaft
- To attach and remove the locknut
- To sharpen the grass knife and grass blade
- To sharpen the saw blade
- To examine the spark plug
- To adjust the product for cold environments
- To lubricate the wire (555FXT)
- Troubleshooting
- Transportation and storage
- Technical data
- Accessories
- EC Declaration of Conformity
3. Tilt the saw blade and push it with force diagonally
down to the right. At the same time, push the tree
with the blade guard.
To fell a tree to the right
To fell to the right, push the bottom of the tree to the left.
1. Apply full throttle.
2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the
picture.
3. Tilt the saw blade and push it with force diagonally
up and to the right. At the same time, push the tree
with the blade guard.
To fell a tree forward
To fell forward, push the bottom of the tree rearward.
1. Apply full throttle.
2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the
picture.
3. Pull the saw blade forward with a fast movement.
To fell large trees
Large trees must be cut from 2 sides.
1. Examine in which direction the tree will fall.
2. Apply full throttle.
3. Do the first cut on the side of the tree to which it will
fall.
4. Cut through the tree from the other side.
CAUTION: If the saw blade becomes
blocked, do not pull the product with a
sudden movement. That can cause damage
to the saw blade, bevel gear, shaft or
handlebar. Release the handles, hold the
shaft with 2 hands and carefully pull the
product.
Note: Use more cutting pressure fo fell small trees. Use
less cutting pressure to fell large trees.
Brush cutting with a saw blade
To fell to the left, push the bottom of the tree to the right.
• Cut down thin trees and brush.
• Move the product from side to side.
• Cut many trees in one movement.
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