Mitox 260L, 260U, 430U, 330U Maintance Manual

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BRUSHCUTTERS 260L/260U/ 330U/ 430U

USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

AND SPARE PARTS

 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING

THE MACHINE

WARNING:

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

1

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

Before starting please note the following:

This brushcutter should only be used for
cutting grass, bush and light shrub. Using
the product for any other use not covered in
this manual could compromise the user’s
safety and result in personal injury.

• Before using the machine, carefully read
the safety advice in this manual. Keep the
manual in a safe place for future reference.

• The brushcutter should only be used for the
purposes for which it has been designed.

• Only competent operators should use this
machine following training in its safe use
and operation. Your dealer should be able
to assist you in obtaining appropriate
instruction from a qualified trainer.

• When using the brushcutter the operator
is responsible for the safety of persons or
objects that lie within the working area.

• Keep all people, animals and vulnerable
objects at least 15 meters away from the
machine and its working area .

• NEVER use the machine when under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or any other
medication that may impair your judgment
and reaction time.

• The machine must be operated only in
conditions of good visibility and natural
daylight.

• Always wear appropriate safety clothing:

this includes safety shoes or boots with
non-slip soles and steel toe caps; safety
helmets and gloves. Always use protective
safety eye wear such as full protection
glasses, goggles or face shields. The use
of ear defenders is recommended to avoid
excessive exposure to noise.

• Always ensure that your hair is tied safely

to avoid any risk of contact with moving
parts.

• Never use cutting devices other than those

supplied by the manufacturer, and use only
original spare parts supplied by the
manufacturer. Never tamper with safety
devices; this could be compromise your
safety.

• Blades and cutting devices must be kept in
good condition. Do not use cutting parts
that are broken, worn, deformed, dented or
cracked.

• To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide

poisoning, never start or use the machine in
an enclosed area. The fuel should only be
mixed and handled in a well ventilated area
away from all sources of heat, spark or
flame. Always switch off the engine
when handling fuel. Never smoke while
refueling the tank or mixing the fuel.

• Ensure all safety devices are maintained in
goo d w or k in g cond ition. Any maintenance,
repair and component replacement must be
undertaken with the engine switched off
and all rotating cutting devices stationary
and immobilized.

• When operating the machine, avoid
prolonged exposure to vibration. Although
designed to keep vibration to a minimum, it
is recommended that short rest periods be
taken to minimize any harmful effects that
vibration may cause.

• Please be mindful that organic material from
grass and shrub can cause discomfort to hay
fever and other allergy s ufferers.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

1. Warning, Danger, Caution

2. Read the documentation and safety

instructions which are provided in
this user manual.

3. When operating this machine, use

protective equipment such as goggles,
helmet and ear defenders.

4. Wear security shoes and gloves.

5. Beware: keep hands and feet away

from moving parts. Always keep a
safe distance from the cutting parts.

6. Beware of objects being thrown from

the operating zone.

7. Warning: keep all people, animals

and vulnerable objects at least 15
metres from the working area.

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8. Directive 2000-14/CE. Guaranteed

noise levels.

9. Danger: risk of intoxication.

10. Danger: risk of fire or explosion.

11. Hot surface, risk of burn.

Safety equipment:

A) Safety helmet
B) Ear defenders
C) Safety visor
D) Harness
E) Gloves
F) Cutter guard

G) Safety shoes

H) Heavy duty work suit
I ) Anti vibrating support
L) Throttle lever with stop switch
M) Engine with overheating protection

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

MODELS Mitox 260 Mitox 330 Mitox 430
Dry weight (without cutting tools and gasoline.) 5.8 kg 6.7 kg 7.4 kg
Fuel tank capacity: (litres) 0.7 l 0.75 l 1.1l
Blade diameter: (mm) 255 255 255
Blade thickness: (mm) 1.4 1.4 1.4
Number of teeth 3 3 3
Fixation hole diameter: (mm) 25.4 25.4 25.4
Max. blade rotation speed: rpm (min –1) 9000 9000 9000
Rotation direction (as seen from above) Counter

Clockwise

Counter

Clockwise

Counter

Clockwise
Cylinder displacement: ( cm3) 25.4 32.6 42.7
Power max.: (kw) in accordance with ISO 8893 0.75 0.9 1.25
Engine speed at max. power: rpm (min –1) 7000 6500 6500
Shaft speed: rpm (min –1 ) 7000 6500 6500
Idle speed engine level: rpm (min –1) 2500 2500 2500
Specific fuel consumption at max. power
(g/kW*h) in accordance with ISO 8893

≤580 ≤650 ≤660

Acoustic pressure level (lp a av) in dB
In accordance with EN 27917

98 dBA 96 dBA 96dBA

Acoustic power level (lw a av) en dBA
In accordance with EN 10883

109dBA 107dBA 107dBA

Acoustic power level guaranteed LwA
In accordance with Directive 2000-14/CE

112dBA 110 dBA 110dBA

Vibration level at min. level ( m/s 2)
In accordance with ISO 7916

1.10

1.20

1.20

Vibration level at full load ( m/s 2 )
In accordance with ISO 7916

8.8

7.5

7.5

ASSEMBLY

Before operating, make sure that all parts
have been correctly assembled

HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (‘U’handle)

Take the right hand half handle (with the
throttle switch) and place it on the right
side of the mounting bracket. Similarly
mount the left hand half handle on the left
side. Secure the handle support bracket
with the 4 fixing screws provided and
tighten loosely. Adjust the handles on the
shaft to a comfortable working position
then tighten the fixing screws securely.

HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (Loop handle)

Fix the loop-handle to the shaft using the
rubber block provided. Adjust to a
comfortable working position then tighten
the fixing screws securely.

FITTING THE SAFETY GUARD.
(all models)

The safety guard must be secured to the
support, near the gear case, with the four
screws and two plates provided.

HARNESS :

The harness provided has foam hip
protection. It must be used with the belt on
the left shoulder and the hip protection on
the right side.

BALANCE OF THE MACHINE.

Before using the machine it is important to
adjust the harness to achieve a well
balanced operating position. Do this as
follows:
Place the belt on your left shoulder and
hook to the machine.

-Adjust the position of the fixing bracket
on the shaft of the machine to obtain an
even balance between the front and rear of
the machine.

-If you use the machine the with nylon
head, the harness must be adjusted so that
the distance between the ground and the
nylon head is between 0 and 300mm.

- If you use the 3 tooth blade, the harness
must be adjusted so that the distance
between the ground and the blade is
between 100 and 300mm.

TYPES OF CUTTING HEAD.

For safe and effective operation, make sure
you select the most appropriate cutting
head for the required application.

The 3 tooth blade and the nylon head
provided with the machine are suitable for
most applications. Use only genuine,
original spare parts that are supplied by the
manufacturer. Failure to do so could cause
injury.

Never use steel wire or other substitute
materials. Only use the parts
recommended by the manufacturer.