Working Techniques - Alpina B 1.0 EJ Manual De Instrucciones

USING THE MACHINE
WARNING!
ately if the blade stops during sawing. Always
beware of a kickback, which could occur if a
blade encounters a solid object (logs, roots,
branches, stones, etc.). Do not touch the
ground with the blade. Kickbacks cause blade
recoils that are difficult to control, so as to
cause loss of control of the machine, com-
promise operator safety and cause damage to
the machine itself.
Before tackling a mowing job for the first time it is
advisable to gain the necessary familiarity with the
machine and the most suitable cutting techniques,
finding out how to wear the webbing correctly,
firmly gripping the machine and making the move-
ments required by the job.
• Choosing the cutting device
Choose the most suitable cutting device for the
job to be done, according to these general indica-
tions:
– the 3-point blade is suitable for cutting brush-
wood and small shrubs up to 2 cm in diameter;
– the cutting line head can eliminate tall grass
and non-woody vegetation near fences, walls,
foundations, pavements, around trees, etc. or to
completely clean a particular area of the gar-
den.
2. USING THE HARNESS (Fig. 8)
WARNING!
be used connected to the webbing worn cor-
rectly. Frequently check the efficiency of the
quick release mechanism used to quickly free
the machine from the belts in case of danger.
The webbing must be put on before connecting the
machine to the special coupling and the belts must
be adjusted to suit the operator's height and
stature.
The belt (1) must go over the left shoulder towards
the right hip.
Fasten the snap hook (2) to the provided fitting (3)
on the drive tube.

3. WORKING TECHNIQUES

a) 3-point blade (Fig. 11)
Start cutting above the undergrowth and then move
down with the scything blade so as to cut the brush
into small pieces.
Stop the engine immedi-
The machine must always
b) Cutting line head
WARNING!
use of metal lines, plasticised metal lines
and/or lines not suitable for the head can
cause serious injuries and wounds.
During use it is advisable to stop the engine peri-
odically and remove the weeds wound round the
machine, so as to prevent the drive tube from over-
heating due to the grass caught under the guard.
Remove the caught-up grass with a screwdriver to
allow the rod to be properly cooled.
WARNING!
for sweeping, tilting the cutting line head. The
power of the engine could throw objects and
small stones 15 metres or more, causing dam-
age and injuries to people.
• Cutting in motion (Scything) (Fig. 12)
Proceed at a regular pace, with a circular motion
similar to a traditional scythe, without tilting the
cutting line head during the operation.
First try cutting at the right height in a small area, so
as to then achieve a uniform cutting height keeping
the cutting line head at a constant distance from the
ground.
For heavier cutting it can be useful to tilt the cutting
line head by about 30°.
WARNING!
there is the possibility of causing objects to be
thrown, which could harm people and animals
and cause damage.
• Precision cutting (Trimming)
Keep the machine slightly tilted so that the lower
part of the cutting line head does not touch the
ground and the cutting line is at the required point,
always keeping the cutting device at a distance
from the operator.
• Cutting near fences/foundations (Fig. 13)
Slowly approach the cutting line head to fences,
posts, rocks, walls, etc. without hitting them hard.
EN
Use ONLY nylon lines. The
Do not use the machine
Do not work in this way if
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