Page 2 - SYMBOLS
SYMBOLS N197 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOLS NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or cauti...
Page 3 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; DANGER; CAUTION; WARNING; understand completely the operator’s manual.
SYMBOLS SERVICE Se r v i ci n g r e q u i r e s e x tr e m e ca r e a n d kn o w l e d g e and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacemen...
Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES
n F o r s a f e o p e r a t i o n , r e a d a n d u n d e r s t a n d a l l instructions before using the trimmer/brushcutter. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury. n Do not allow children or untrained individua...
Page 5 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE n Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. n Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are properly and sec...
Page 6 - SPECIFICATION
RLT0CESA RBC0SESA Weight (kg) - Without fuel, cutting attachment and guard 5.0 5.67 - Without fuel with string head 5. 5.97 - Without fuel with blade N/A 5.97 Fuel tank volume [cm or (L)] 15 or (0.15) 15 or (0.15) Cutting swath (mm) - String head 57 - Blade N/A 00 Recommended torque for blade (Nm) N...
Page 7 - FEATURES
7 FEATURES Fig. 1a THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP And ROPE fROnT HAndLE cOuPLER dRIVE SHAfT HOuSInG PRO cuT II TM STRInG HEAd cuRVEd SHAfT GRASS dEfLEcTOR PRIMER BuLB knOB REAR HAndLE TRIGGER LOck fuEL cAP On/Off SwITcH STRAP HAnGER THROTTLE TRIGGER fROnT HAndLE cOuPLER BLAdE BRuSHcuTTER GuARd PRIMER...
Page 8 - KNOW YOUR LINE TRIMMER; the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual; ERGONOMIC DESIGN; The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect; REEL EASy STRInG HEAd
8 FEATURES KNOW YOUR LINE TRIMMER See Figures 1a - 1b. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarise yourself with all operating fea...
Page 9 - Operator’s Manual; ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING This product requires assembly. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material un...
Page 10 - INSTALLING THE POWER HEAD TO THE; REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE; For removing or changing the attachment:; ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
10 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT See Figure 2. WARNING Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury. The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. n Loosen th...
Page 11 - ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE; Remove hex screw, flat washer, and wing nut from; TO ATTACH THE BRUSH CUTTER GUARD; When using the string head, the grass deflector
11 ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 4. Follow these steps to attach the front handle. n Remove the slotted Torx screws to separate the handle from the handle support. n Press the handle onto the top of the upper shaft, no less than 165mm from the edge of the trigger handle, angling the...
Page 12 - TO ATTACH THE GRASS DEFLECTOR ON THE BRUSH; See Figure 7
1 ASSEMBLY TO ATTACH THE GRASS DEFLECTOR ON THE BRUSH CUTTER GUARD See Figure 6. (RBC30SESA) n Attach the grass defl ector to the blade guard by placing the three locking tabs into the three notches. n Snap the blade guard and grass defl ector together to lock into place. WARNING Always stop the eng...
Page 14 - OPERATION; FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER; Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate
1 OPERATION WARNING Do not allow familiarity with this product t o m a k e y o u c a r e l e s s . R e m e m b e r t h a t a c a r e l e s s f r a c t i o n o f a s e c o n d i s sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operati...
Page 15 - OPERATING THE TRIMMER; Always position the unit on the operator’s right; and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip; TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE (REEL EASY; deflector will cut the line to the correct length.; To advance the cutting line manually:
15 OPERATION OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 13. WARNING Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury. WARNING To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit w...
Page 16 - CUTTING TIPS; on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance string
16 OPERATION CUTTING TIPS See Figures 14 . n Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 13.) n Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. n The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit fr...
Page 17 - first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage; OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER; and the your hand on the “J” handle. Keep a firm grip with; BLADE THRUST; in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.; BLADE; both hands when operating. Use a firm grip on both; dIREcTIOn Of ROTATIOn
17 OPERATION n Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc. n Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts, buildings or other immovable objects. n Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first inspecting it for da...
Page 18 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Lay the trimmer on a fl at, bare surface.; START
18 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 18 - 20. To start a cold engine: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs. n Lay the trimmer on a fl at, bare surface. n PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times. n SET the start lever to the START position. n PULL the rope unti...
Page 19 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; INSTALLING REEL EASY STRING HEAD; MAINTENANCE; can be inserted through the slot in the fl anged washer
19 WARNING When servicing, use only iden ti cal replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING Before inspecting...
Page 20 - INSTALLING STRING IN REEL EASY LINE
0 MAINTENANCE Fig. Fig. SPOOL RETAInER STRInG HEAd dRIVE SHAfT Fig. 5 ALIGn LInE On knOB wITH ARROwS InSERT STRInG TO cEnTER And ROTATE knOB TO wInd EyELET INSTALLING STRING IN REEL EASY LINE HEAD See Figures 23 - 24. Use 2.4mm diameter monofi lament string. n Stop the engine and disconnect the spar...
Page 21 - diameter. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string
1 MAINTENANCE INSTALLING STRING IN PRO CUT II STRING HEAD See Figure 26. Use monofilament string between .mm and .7mm diameter. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance. n Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. n Gather two of the pre-cut lengths of trimmer li...
Page 22 - CLEANING AIR FILTER SCREEN; SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT; When storing 1 month or longer:
MAINTENANCE CLEANING AIR FILTER SCREEN See Figures 28 - 29. For proper performance and long life, keep air fi lter screen clean. n Remove the air fi lter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. n Brush the air fi lter screen lightly to clean. n Replace t...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING; does not fi ll, primary fuel delivery sys tem is; IdLE SPEEd
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. 1. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual. . Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb doe...
Page 24 - PROBLEM; THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER; WARRANTY
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. 1. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace the spool retainer. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping. . Operate trimmer a...
Page 25 - LIMITED WARRANTY; This; CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
LIMITED WARRANTY TTI warrants this outdoor product to be free of defects in material or workmanship for 24 months from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, subject to the limitations below. Please keep your invoice as proof of date of purchase. This warranty is only applicable where the p...