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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
Description of Symbols.................................................3
Specifications.............................................................3
Unpacking......................................................3
Carton Contents.................................................4
Safety Instructions.................................................5
Effects of Vibration.................................................6
Thrown Debris.......................................................7
Assembly.............................................................8
Starting Checklist.................................................10
Maintenance............................................................11
Troubleshooting .................................................15
Parts List.............................................................16
Warranty..............................................................17
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS SPECIFICATIONS
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These
represent important information about the product or Engine Displacement 33cc
instructions on its use.
Bore & Stroke 36mm x 32mm
Conforms to relevant safety standards
Maximum Engine
1.0KW@ 6500 rpm
Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear Power
head protection. Maximum Engine
7000 rpm
Speed
Read these instructions for use carefully. Failure to
follow operating instructions and safety precautions Air Cooled, Single Cylinder,
Engine Type
can result in serious injury. 2 Stroke Cycle, Full Crank
Warning - Safety alert. Indicates danger, warning or Sound Power Level 113dB(A)
caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious
personal injury.
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CARTON CONTENTS
Assembly Tools:
• Sparkplug Wrench I Screwdriver
• Allan Key (x2)
• Spanner
• Backing Plates (x2)
• Screws I Washers
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3) Power Tool Use And Care
Save these instructions.
a) Check condition of multi-tool before use. The multi-tool
should be assembled as per manufacturer's instructions. Do
1) Work Area not attach any blade to a product without proper installation of
all required parts. Failure to use the proper parts can cause
the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator and/or
a) Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
bystanders. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked,
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string etc.
broken or damaged in any way.
that can be thrown or become entangles in the cutting
attachment.
b) Never start or run the product inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause illness or
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
death.
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
c) Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there are no sparks
fumes.
or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping the
engine. Do not smoke while fuelling or mixing fuel. Wipe
c) Take extra care in dangerous environments. To avoid
spilled fuel from the product immediately. Move at least 9m
falling, do not use the product in damp or wet locations.
from the fuelling source and site before starting engine.
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common e) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power for your application. The correct power tool will do the job
tool while you are tired, ill or under the influence of drugs, better and safer at the rate for which it was designed, taking
alcohol, or medication. Operate unit only if you are physically into account the working conditions and the work to be
and mentally well. A moment of inattention while operating performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
power tools may result in serious personal injury. intended could result in a hazardous situation.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. f) Beware of blade thrust. Blade thrust may occur when the
Safety equipment such as non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or spinning blade contacts an object that it does not immediately
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce cut. A blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the product
personal injuries. Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to and/or operator to be propelled in any direction and possibly
improve your grip on the handle. Gloves also reduce the lase control of the product. Blade thrust can occur if the blade
transmission of machine vibration to your hands. snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas
where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
c) Always wear protective clothing - long heavy pants,
boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery, g) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not tum it
short pants, open toed shoes or go barefoot. Secure hair so on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
that it is above shoulder level to avoid entanglement in switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
moving parts.
h) Tum tool off completely before making any
d) Choose the right time of day. Heavy protective clothing adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke. tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon starting the power tool accidentally.
hours when temperatures are cooler.
i) Stopping the multi-tool. A coasting blade can cause injury
e) Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or the
times. This enables better control of the power tool in throttle is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has
unexpected situations. completely stopped rotating.
f) Keep pets, children, and bystanders outside a 15m j) Taking care with adjustments. During carburetor
radius. adjustments the cutting attachment may spin. Therefore you
should wear protective equipment and observe all safety
instructions when adjusting the carburetor.
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k) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and Protecting your Body from Vibration
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools The following precautions are strongly recommended, because
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. the minimum exposure, which may trigger the ailment is
unknown.
l) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of 1. Always use the right tool for each job (to do the job more
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the quickly and expose you to less hand-arm vibration).
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools. 2. Check tools before using them to make sure they have been
properly maintained and repaired to avoid increased
m) Inspect the product before each use. Replace damaged vibration caused by faults or general wear.
parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts that are 3. Make sure cutting tools are kept sharp so that they remain
cracked chipped or damaged in any way. Make sure the efficient.
cutting attachment guard is properly installed and in the
position recommended by the manufacturer. NEVER use wire 4. Reduce the amount of time you use a tool in one go, by
or wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous doing other jobs in between. Try to fill each day with jobs
projectile. where operating the unit or other hand-held power
equipment is not required.
n) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind 5. Avoid gripping or forcing a tool or workpiece more than you
and are easier to control. have to.
o) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the 6. Store tools so that they do not have very cold handles when
tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating next used.
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
7. If you experience discomfort, redness, swelling of the fingers
followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your
physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
4) Service 8. Maintain good blood circulation by:
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair • Keeping your body warm, especially the head, neck,
personnel using only identical replacement parts. This will feet, ankles, hands and wrists.
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. • Giving up or cutting down on smoking because
smoking reduces blood flow
• Performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent
work breaks.
EFFECTS OF VIBRATION
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To reduce the risks of RSI/ CTS do the following:
• Immediately stop using all your power equipment and Gravel, loose stones, etc. can be picked up by the nylon
consult a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness or pain cutting lines or blade and thrown many feet with enough force
in the fingers, hands, wrists or arms. The sooner RSI/ to cause serious personal injury and/or property damage.
CTS is diagnosed, the more likely permanent muscle Before crossing graveled areas, release the throttle trigger to
damage can be prevented. stop the cutting line head or blade.
• Keep away from the cutting lines or blade whenever BLADE THRUST (KICKBACK)
the engine is running.
Blade thrust (kickback) is the sudden, forceful, and
• Always stop the engine, and be sure the cutting line un-controlled movement of a blade-equipped multi-tool that
head has stopped turning, before inspecting or may occur if the blade binds in the cut or strikes a solid object.
handling the cutting lines or blade. It throws the multi-tool in the direction opposite blade rotation
at the point of contact, and the
jolt received by the operator
can result in further loss
THROWN DEBRIS of control.
The multi-tool will throw debris in the direction of blade
movement at the point of contact.The cutting line head or
blade on the Qualcut multi-tool rotates anti-clockwise as
viewed from the operator's position, so tilting the cutting line
head to the right will throw debris away from you, and tilting to
the left will throw debris towards you.
• Replace or re-sharpen dull blades. Dull blades are Main Engine/ Shaft Assembly
more likely to bind in the cut and cause blade thrust.
1. Fit the shoulder strap (8)
• Watch out for hidden obstacles, such as rocks, stumps, to the main shaft (1).
roots, etc., that could cause the blade to kick back if
struck. Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas 2. Attach the main shaft
where it is difficult to see what is being cut. handle (7) to the shaft (1)
by removing the attaching
• Understand the reaction forces of the blade. the clamp around the shaft
and tightening the bolts.
• When using a brush blade to saw through heavy brush
and small saplings, saw with the side of the brush
blade that is moving toward you and tends to pull the Line Trimmer/ Brush Cutter
multi-tool away from you. Attachment Assembly
• Blades on Qualcut multi-tools rotate counterclockwise, 1. Assemble the safety guard
as viewed from the operator's position. Therefore, the (8) to the lint trimmer/ brush
left side of the blade is moving toward you. Sawing cutter attachment.
with the left side of a brush blade will give you better
control and less risk of kickback, though it will throw the 2. Release the nut. Line up
sawdust toward you. the two holes of flange and
shield. Use screwdriver to
• Cut from the side of saplings that will cause them to fall hold the flange and turn the
away from the multi-tool. This will help prevent the socket wrench clockwise
blade from binding in the cut and kicking back. (G). The nut will be released.
2. Slide the attachment shaft into the attachment shaft, 5. Store fuel only in a clean, safe, approved container for
ensuring the main shaft locating pin lines up with the hole in petrol - DO NOT store fuel in the fuel mixing bottle
the attachment shaft. Check the drive spline on the motor provided.
drive shaft has located correctly into the attachment drive
shaft. This may require the attachment head or the engine
to be rotated slightly. ! WARNING! Always stop the engine before filling the
tank. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
3. Replace the locking catch into place and tighten the shaft engine.
coupling handle.
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IMPORTANT: Do not start the unit until it has been Starting the product depends on whether the engine is cold or
completely assembled. Before switching on the unit, always warm.
check the oil.
! WARNING! The recoil starter can be damaged by
Check Machine before Use abuse.
- Never pull the starter cord to its full length.
Check the safety condition of the device: - Always engage the starter before cranking the engine.
1. Check the machine for leaks. - Always rewind the starter cord slowly.
2. Check the machine for visual defects.
3. Check that all parts of the machine have been securely Once the machine has been correctly assembled and setup for
fitted. operation, start the engine as follows:
4. Check that all safety devices are in proper condition. 1. Press the fuel primer bulb (6) 8 times or until no air bubbles
are flowing through the primer bulb.
! WARNING! Do not operate this machine if you have
found any faults. To operate this machine with faults 2. Turn the engine switch (9) in the on position
could result in serious injury. Make sure to replace 3. Move the carburettor choke lever (2) to the ‘on’ position.
faulty parts before using the machine again.
4. Pull the recoil starter handle (4) slowly until it engages, then
pull briskly. Repeat this step until the engine fires and starts
Adjusting the Harness running.
5. Once the engine is warmed up after a few seconds, adjust
Check the safety condition of the device:
the choke lever (2) back to the ‘off’ position.
1. Check the machine for leaks.
6. To control the engine speed, hold down the safety catch
2. Check the machine for visual defects. (10) on the shaft handle (11) and pull the throttle trigger (12).
3. Check that all parts of the machine have been securely
When re-starting a warm engine (that has already been
fitted.
running), choke activation is not required.
4. Check that all safety devices are in proper condition.
Single-strap
Shoulder Harness
Quick-release
Latch
OPERATING THE MULTI-TOOL Failure caused by lack of, or incorrect, care and maintenance
is not covered under warranty. Some basic tips are outlined in
Follow these steps to operate the multi-tool: the following section. It is recommended that unless the
1. Remove blade guard from the blade. operator is experienced and skilled in the maintenance and
repair of outdoor power equipment, maintenance and servic-
2. Start the multi-tool. ing is carried out by an authorised Qualcut Service Agent.
3. Hold the multi-tool at waist level with your right hand (arm
extended) on the trigger handle and your left hand on the Service Agents also have access to the full range of genuine
front handle. parts and accessories available for the product. Please
contact the Euroquip support office for details of your nearest
4. Place the product on the right side service agent.
of your body with the engine
behind and away from your body. WARNING! Before performing any maintenance on
!
5. Brushcut weeds and vines in a this machine, stop the engine and disconnect the
right-to-left motion with the blade sparkplug.
parallel to the ground.
Before Each Use:
Refer to pages 7 and 8 for more • Inspect the engine, tank and hoses for possible fuel
information. leaks and repair as necessary.
• Inspect the engine cooling fins for accumulation of
debris and clean as necessary.
• Inspect the entire machine for damage, loose and
missing components or fasteners and repair as
necessary.
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Service Procedure
Fuel Tank Assembly (includes Fuel Lines,
Fuel Cap and Fuel Filter): Inspect before each use
Clean Air Filter: Every 10 - 15 hours or yearly
Replace Spark Plug: Every 10 - 15 hours or yearly
4. Remove the spark plug. 13. Tighten the air filter cover by turning the knob clockwise.
5. Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise. Do 14. Replace the spark plug boot.
not over tighten.
CAUTION: Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. ! WARNING! Keeping air intake vents free of grass and
Cross threading will seriously damage the product. debris prevents motor overheating and possible failure.
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THE LINE TRIMMER HEAD 5. Wind the line firmly with one strand on either side of the
center divider according to the directional arrow indicated
on the spool (Fig 3).
! WARNING! Read and understand these operating
instructions, as well as the information supplied with 6. Hook the line strands to the line holding notches on one
your machine, and follow all warnings and safety of the outer flanges of the spool. This will help to hold the
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury line in place while the spool is installed in the body of the
to the operator and/or bystanders. head (Fig 4). Leave 4 - 6 inches of the lines protruding
from the notches.
• To advance the nylon line, bump the downward 7. The tension spring should stay in the housing hub. Put
protruding button onto the ground while maintaining the spool onto the housing, positioning it to move up and
engine speed. down freely against the spring tension.
• Do not bump the head to attempt to feed line when 8. Put the lines into the respective eyelets (Fig 5 & 6).
operating the machine above 4500 revolutions per
minute. 9. Put the cover onto the housing, aligning the locking tabs
on the cover. Make sure the tabs are fully locked into
• Optimum cutting speed is approximately 5000 place in the cover (Fig 7).
revolutions per minute.
• If the head does not properly extend nylon line, check
the head for damage and rewind cutting line. Fig 3.
Fig 1.
Fig 4.
Leave 4-6 inches of lines from the notch.
Fig 2. Leave approx.
3 inches
If you do not intend to use the product for more than one
Fig 7. month, follow these steps to store the product long term:
IMPORTANT! The latches fully spread 4. Remove the spark plug boot, and then the sparkplug.
in the windows. (Shaded area) 5. Pour approximately 5ml oil into the cylinder through the
sparkplug hole.
6. Pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times to distribute the oil over
the cylinder walls.
THE CHAINSAW PRUNING 7. Reinstall the spark plug. Follow the instructions for
ATTACHMENT sparkplug replacement.
• Ensure chain is kept well sharpened and replaced when 8. Reconnect the spark plug boot.
worn. 9. Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is
• Replace guide bar and chain drive sprocket when worn. inaccessible to children.
• Use only designated, fresh chain bar lubricant in the bar CAUTION: Keep the product away from corrosive agents
lubricating system. such as garden chemicals.
• Check and adjust chain tension every hour of operation
and following first 10 minutes of operation with a new IMPORTANT: Abide by all federal and local regulations for
chain. the safe storage, handling and disposal of petrol. Never
store this product with any fuel remaining in the tank, fuel
• Do not allow the chain to come in contact with any other lines or carburettor. Your warranty does not include
object other than wood while performing a cut, as this will coverage for damage covered by stale or contaminated
blunt/ damage the chain immediately. fuels.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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PARTS LIST
RA0043LS-V2
Please quote the above part number when ordering parts.
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WARRANTY
Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with B. ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS,
this tool, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY
tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
need the assistance of our service department.
C. This warranty does not apply to any accessory or consumable
This product is warranted for a 12 month period for home domestic
items included with the product which are subject to wear from
use from the date of the original purchase. If found to be defective in
usage; the repair or replacement of these items shall be at the
materials or workmanship, the tool or the offending faulty component
expense of the owner. These items include, but are not limited
will be replaced free of charge with another of the same item. A small
to: blades, sparkplugs, nylon heads, safety guards, etc. In
freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is essential.
addition, this warranty does not extend to any damage caused
We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot by the untimely replacement or maintenance of any of the
be verified. This warranty does not include damage or defects to the previously listed CONSUMABLE parts.
tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, alterations or
commercial or business use. It also does not cover any bonus items D. Any failure that results from accident, purchaser's abuse,
or included accessories. Only the chainsaw is covered under this neglect or failure to operate products in accordance with
warranty. instructions provided in the owner's manual(s) supplied with the
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place. Conditions product.
apply to the above warranty.
E. Pre-delivery service, i.e. assembly and adjustment.
1. DURATION: The manufacturer warrants that it will repair or
replace, at no charge for parts or labour, the QUALCUT 6. RESPONSIBILITIES OF WARRANTOR UNDER THIS
RA0043SL Multi-tool, if proven defective in material or WARRANTY: Repair or replace, at Warrantor's option,
workmanship, during the following time period(s) after date of products or components which have failed within duration of the
original retail purchase: warranty period.
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Congratulations on your new Qualcut product.
We are proud to have you as our customer
and will strive to provide you with the best
service and reliability in the industry. This
product is backed by our extensive warranty
and world-wide service network.