Echo WT24 Instruction v.3 - Manual

Instruction Sheet
Instructions
PN XXXXX-XX
Rev. 050113
SUBJECT: TRIPLE BLADE BRUSH
CUTTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FITS MODELS: WT24, WT24T, WT24S
Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
shut off or disconnect power source and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete stop.
WARNING
• 14" (35.6cm) Diameter
• 3-tooth x 355mm x 4 mm thick
• JIS SKS-5 Alloy Tool Steel
• Hardness: HRX43+/-2
The Triple Blade Brush Cutter is used for cutting
weeds and brush up to 1/2" diameter.
SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is important. Valuable
safety messages are provided in these instructions. Please
carefully read and obey these messages.
1. Improper use or abuse of the Triple Blade Brush Cutter
can result in serious injury.
2. Do not install or operate a Triple Blade Brush Cutter on
the Wheeled Trimmer with any safety device or guard
removed, incorrectly installed, changed, inoperative or
in poor condition.
3. Do not use bent, fractured, dulled or damaged Triple
Blade Brush Cutters.
4. Do not operate the Wheeled Trimmer with a Triple Blade
Brush Cutter installed in the vicinity of bystanders. Keep
a minimum distance of 100 feet away from people and
pets.
5. Do not allow children or an inexperienced operator to
use the Wheeled Trimmer equipped with a Triple Blade
Brush Cutter.
6. Wear safety glasses at all times during operation.
7. Inspect the surrounding area thoroughly before use.
Remove all foreign objects before operation.
8. Do not allow a rotating Triple Blade Brush Cutter to touch
any material other than weeds and brush up to 1/2" di-
ameter. Avoid hitting stones, wire, bottles, rocks, glass,
cans, metal of any kind and any other foreign objects.
9. Do not operate the Triple Blade Brush Cutter and
Wheeled Trimmer like an axe. The Triple Blade Brush
Cutter is not intended for such use; improper use can
seriously damage both the Triple Blade Brush Cutter and
Wheeled Trimmer resulting in serious injury.
10. Always keep the Triple Blade Brush Cutter maintained
in good working condition
INSTALLATION*
1. Inspect kit to verify all items were received.
2. Use 1-1/16" box end wrench on flat spots of top spindle
spacer.
3. Use a second 1-1/16" box end wrench on hex of mower
ball. Loosen mow ball and replace Trimmer Disk with
Triple Blade Brush Cutter.
4. Replace mower ball and tighten.
* The Triple Blade Brush Cutter is reversible and cutting
edges can be sharpened with a flat file.
OPERATION
Wear safety glasses during operation. Wear proper clothing to
protect feet, legs and other exposed body parts. The intended
use of the Triple Blade Brush Cutter is for cutting weeds and
brush up to 1/2" diameter.
Keep the wheels grounded at all times to prevent undue
pressure on the trimmer head which could result in personal
injury. Do not use the Triple Blade Brush Cutter as an axe.
1. Inspect the surrounding area for foreign objects. Keep
the Triple Blade Brush Cutter away from stones, wire,
bottles, rocks, glass, cans, metal of any kind and any
other foreign objects.
2. Start the engine. Refer to trimmer owner's manual or
engine manufacturer owner's manual for specific start-
ing instructions.
3. Place the trimmer head on the ground and begin walking
slowly to begin cutting.
4. Refer to instructions in the Wheeled Trimmer owners
manual for using trimming adjustments and the Off
Center Tilt (OCT) feature. Be sure not to cut into the
ground to prevent premature blade dulling.
ECHO BEAR CAT
www.bearcatproducts.com
237 NW 12th Street, West Fargo, ND 58078-0849
Phone: 701.282.5520 • Toll Free: 888.645.4520 • Fax: 701.282.9522
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