Operating Instructions - Cub Cadet ST426s Manual Del Operador

OPERATING THE RAPID-LINK™ SYSTEM
WARNING:
Before you begin using any attachment, read and
understand the manual that came with the attachment. Follow all
safety information contained within.
The Rapid-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons:
Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AF720
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AH720
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC720*
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720
Edger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720
Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS720
Straight Shaft Trimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720
*Do NOT use this attachment with an electric powered unit.
Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
WARNING:
To avoid serious
personal injury and damage to the
unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen
(Fig. 15).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 13).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing,
pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight
out of the Rapid-Link™ coupler (Fig. 14).
Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
CAUTION:
Add-ons are to be
used in the primary hole only. Using
the wrong hole could lead to
personal injury or damage to the unit.
NOTE: Place the unit on the ground or on a
work bench to make add-on
installation or removal easier.
1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 15).
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight
into the Rapid-Link™ coupler (Fig. 14).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the
guide recess will help installation
(Fig. 13).
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 15).
CAUTION:
Lock the release button in the primary hole and
securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.
For edging (when using the line head cutting attachment with Rapid-Link™
models), lock the release button of the cutting attachment into the 90°
edging hole (Fig. 15).
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
WARNING:
Always wear eye,
hearing, foot and body protection to
reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating
position (Fig. 16). Check for the following:
• The operator is wearing eye protection and
proper clothing
• With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator's right hand is holding the
shaft grip
• The operator's left arm is straight, the left hand holding the handle
• The unit is at waist level
• The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the
grass without the need to bend over

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Rapid-Link™
Release
Coupler
Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 13
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft
Lower Shaft
Housing
Housing
Fig. 14
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Knob
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH
The cutting head allows you to release trimming line without stopping the
engine. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground
(Fig. 17) while operating the trimmer at high speed.
NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully
extended. Line release becomes more
difficult as the cutting line becomes
shorter.
Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch
(25.4 mm) of trimming line is released. A blade
in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line
to the proper length if excess line is released.
For best results, tap the cutting head on bare
ground or hard soil. If line release is attempted in tall grass, the engine may
stall. Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes
more difficult as the cutting line becomes shorter.
NOTE: Do not rest the cutting head on the ground while the unit is running.
Some line breakage will occur from:
• Entanglement with foreign matter
• Normal line fatigue
• Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds
• Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts
TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
• For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle.
• Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.
• Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of the line to do the
cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce
cutting efficiency and may overload the engine.
• Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small
increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag.
• Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired
height. Move either in a forward-backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting
shorter lengths produces the best results.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
• The life of your cutting line is dependent upon:
• Proper adherence of explained trimming techniques
• What vegetation is cut
• Where vegetation is cut
For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation
wall as opposed to trimming around a tree.
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around
trees, posts, fences and more.
Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the
ground (Fig. 18).
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
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