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Guarda FTR095 Powercutter Operator’s Manual (EPA) Read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. Phone: +61 8 93991644 Email: sales@guardasystems.com 38 hensbrook Loop, Forrestdale, Western Australia, 6112 W W W . G U A R D A S Y S T E M S . C O M...
SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols on the power cutter: Symbols in the Operator's Manual: WARNING! The power cutter can be Switch off the engine by moving the stop dangerous! Careless and incorrect use can switch to the " O "position before result in serious or fatal injury to the carrying out any checks or maintenance.
Transport and storage ............6 adjusted! • Let your Guarda dealer check the power cutter and carry out Fuel safety ................7 essential adjustments and repairs. General working instructions ...........
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THE POWER CUTTER’S SAFETY WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a EQUIPMENT power cutter can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It This section describes the power cutter’s safety equipment, its is extremely important that you read and function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to understand this manual.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Control, maintenance and service of 3 Muffler the machine‘s safety equipment WARNING! During use and for some time after the muffler is very hot. Do not touch the WARNING! All service and repairs to the muffler if it is hot! power cutter require special training.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Muffler GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never use a machine that has a defective muffler. IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Do not use the power cutter until you have read the entire contents of this Operator’s Manual. All servicing, in addition to the points listed in the section ”...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS Fuel safety This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working (Filling/Fuel mixture/Storage) with the power cutter. Follow these general working instructions, but never use a machine without the possibility of calling for WARNING! Exercise great care when handling help in the event of an accident.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Water cooling Over exposure to vibrations can result in blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons WARNING! Water cooling, which is only used suffering with blood circulation problems. for petrol-driven power cutters and when Seek medical attention if you experience cutting concrete, cools the cutting blade and physical symptoms that can be related to over increases its service life as well as reduce...
(To avoid this see the section General ” How to avoid kickback ” and ”Pinching/rotation” below). Guarda’s power cutters are robust and durable. However, as Pinching/rotation they are used for high speed operations all servicing should be Pinching occurs when the cut closes.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Abrasive blades CUTTING BLADES The cutting material in an abrasive blade consists of abrasive corn that is held together by an organic bonding agent. ”Reinforced blades” are made up of a fabric or fibre base that prevents total breakage at maximum working speed if the blade should be cracked or damaged.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Type of cutting blades Guard Check that the blade is Check that the guard is not approved for the same or cracked or shows signs of any higher speed according to the other damage. Clean the aproval plate of the engine. inside of the guard before Do not exceed the maximum fitting a new blade.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the cutting head Fitting the cutting blade Remove the bolts (1). Remove The blade is placed between the cover. Fit the drive belt the flange hub (A) and the over the clutch drum. Refit the washer is turned so that it fits cover and tighten the bolts.
START AND STOP Start and stop Start WARNING! Before starting observe the WARNING! The cutting blade can rotate when following: the engine starts. Make sure it can rotate freely. • Do not start the power cutter without the Take hold of the front handle cutting arm or cutting head fitted.
MAINTENANCE Belt pulley and clutch Adjusting the drive belt Never start the engine when the belt pulley and clutch are • The drive belt is fully removed for maintenance. enclosed and well protected from dust, dirt and mechanical effects during the cutting process.
MAINTENANCE Carburetor Carburetor Your Guarda product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After your unit has been run for 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance and...
MAINTENANCE Fuel filter • The fuel filter sits inside the fuel tank. • The fuel tank must be protected from contamination when filling. This reduces the risk of operating disturbances caused by blockage of the fuel filter. • The filter cannot be cleaned but must be replaced with a new filter when it is blocked.
MAINTENANCE Starter Tensioning the recoil spring WARNING! • Lift up the starter cord from • The recoil spring sits in its tensioned posi the cut out on the pulley and tion in the starter housing and can with turn the pulley approx. 2 careless handling fly out and cause personal turns clockwise.
Never use a saw with a clogged or defective muffler. The muffler has a thread on the exhaust outlet so a GUARDA Fume Tube can be attached. – English...
MAINTENANCE Below follows some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop. Daily maintenance 1. Check that throttle components work correctly from a safety view point (throttle and starter throttle catch). 2. Clean the main filter. 3.
TECHNICAL DATA Engine ∅ 56/2,2" Cylinder volume, cm inch Cylinder bore, mm/inch " 5 Recommended max. Ignition system ) " Fuel and lubrication system t i c t i l Weight Without fuel and cutting blade, kg/Lbs 16" ( ∅ Cutting equipment Cutting blade Gear ratio...
As the small nonroad engine owner, you should, however, All failures caused by abuse, neglect or improper be aware that GUARDA Systems may deny you warranty maintenance are not covered. coverage if your small nonroad engine or a part of it has...
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS Any GUARDA Systems approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.
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