ASK-MW23 Power Rotary Scissors

Product Information

Specifications:

• Brand: ASK-MW23
• Model: Power Rotary Scissors
• Manufacturer: SEAGO INTERNATIONAL INC
• Address: 229 9th ST NW, HICKORY NC 28601
• Contact: PH: 800-780-9889
• Website: www.seagointernational.com

Product Usage Instructions:

Check the Brushcutter:

Ensure the Power Rotary Scissors can be attached to the brush
cutter as per the instructions provided on page 45 of the
manual.

Safety Precautions:

Before using the product, carefully read and adhere to the
safety precautions outlined in the manual to prevent accidents or
injuries. Make sure to follow all safety symbols and guidelines
provided.

Usage Guidelines:

• Always wear eye protection to shield your eyes from debris and
  stones.

• Avoid direct contact with the sharp blades to prevent serious
  injuries.

• Use ear protection to prevent hearing impairment.

• Keep bystanders at least 15 meters away from the working
  area.

• Wear protective gloves, clothing, and sturdy boots with nonslip
  soles for added safety.

• Do not operate the Power Rotary Scissors under the influence of
  alcohol, drugs, fatigue, or illness.

• Allow the product to cool down after use before handling it due
  to high operating temperatures.

• In case of blade obstruction, stop the engine before attempting
  to remove the object for safety.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

Q: Can I use the Power Rotary Scissors without wearing

protective gear?

A: No, it is highly recommended to wear all necessary protective
gear including eye protection, gloves, helmet, and sturdy boots
with nonslip soles to ensure safety during operation.

Q: How far should bystanders be kept away from the working

area?

A: Bystanders should be kept at a minimum distance of 15 meters
from the working area to prevent any potential accidents or
injuries.

Q: What should I do if I encounter a blade obstruction while

using the Power Rotary Scissors?

A: Stop the engine immediately, remove the obstruction
carefully, and if the blade rotation is still not smooth, refer to
the Maintenance section of the manual for further troubleshooting
steps.

NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTOR
SEAGO INTERNATIONAL INC
229 9th ST NW, HICKORY NC 28601 PH:800-780-9889
WWW.SEAGOINTERNATIONAL.COM
ASK-MW23 Installation and Operation Instructions
Read and understand this manual before using this product. Original instruction
Translation of the original instructions

Check the brushcutter

Power Rotary Scissors can attached to the brush cutter in the table on the right
(See pages 45)

(A)Outer tube Drive shuft shape
diameter(mm) Diameter No. of teeth Teeth shape

Spline Spline Serration Spline Square

Safety Precautions

Read the safety Precautions before use. The precautions listed here are intended to prevent accidents or injury to the users of product or other people and ensure safe and proper use of the product.

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

This symbol calls attentions to an act or a condition which will lead to serious personal injury or death of operators and bystanders.
This symbol calls attentions to an act or a condition which can lead to serious personal injury or death of operators and bystanders.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in minor or moderate injury.

The item of CAUTION even has the potential which lead to serious result. These are important for safety, so make sure these are strictly obeyed.

Symbols

Symbol shape

Symbol description

Symbol shape

Symbol description

Carefully read the operators manual.

Wear eye protection to protect the eye from flying debris and stones.

Be careful not to touch the blades. The blades are sharp and may cause serious injury.

Wear ears protection to avoid hearing impairment.

Beware of high-temperature areas.

Wear protective helmet to protect the head from falling object.

Warning, Thrown objects!

Protective gloves must be worn.

Keep bystanders away 15m.
15

Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel toed safety boots are recommended.

1

DANGER!
Be careful not to touch the blades. The blades are sharp and may cause serious injury. Read the manual of the brushcutter in advance.
WARNING!

Wear safety glasses while using the Power Rotary Scissors.

Wear gloves when handling the Power Rotary Scissors. Be very careful of the blades.
Wear protective clothing for grass cutting work.

Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Be sure to attach the protector in the brushcutter.

Never use the Power Rotary Scissors after consumption of alcohol or drugs, or if feeling tired or ill.

Danger!

Allow the Power Rotary Scissors to cool sufficiently after operation, before you touch it. The Power Rotary Scissors heats up during operation due to the friction of the blade.

Very Hot!

If a foreign object, such as a piece of wire becomes tangled in the Power Rotary Scissors stopping blade rotation, stop the engine first before removing the object. If blade rotation is still not smooth after removing the object, see the “Maintenance” section of this manual (Page 8) for further troublesooting information.

Please make sure that there are no children or other people within a working range of 15 meters, also pay attention to any animals in the working vicinity.

This product can reduce a flying stones. It does not mean not to fly at all. Make sure the safety confirmation to the surroundings and wear safety glasses while using.

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Protector
Stop the engine first

ATTENTION!

Use only for lawn and grass cutting. To avoid malfunction or injury do not modify your Power Rotary Scissors. Shield the blades with the protective cover when not in use.

Blades off the ground for starting!

The blades must be free and not touch anything while starting the brushcutter engine.

protective cover

The Power Rotary Scissors is water resistant. However, if it is used in a wet area, wipe the blades and lubricate after each use. Do not completely submerge the Power Rotary Scissors and the brushcutter in water.
Sharpen the blades if grass cutting efficiency drops. See sharpening (page 6), maintenance (page 8).

OK!

Periodically lubricate the Power Rotary Scissors to ensure proper performance (See page 9).

No!

Obstacles like plastic bags and steel wires in the grass should be removed before cutting the grass to prevent them from becoming entangled in the blades.
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No!

Cracking of the blade

Damage of the drive pinion gear

Deformation of the blade Damage of the bottom disk fixing parts
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Parts List

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1 2
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4 5 6 7 8 9 9-1 9-2 9-3 9-4 9-5 9-6 9-7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22-1 22-2 22-3 22-4 22-5 22-6 22-7 22-8 23

SKVW-26 SKVW-27 SK-1815NW SK-2118VW SKNW-19 SKN-22 SKM-06AJ SKAN-21 SKR-12 V-11 SKR-27 SKV-28 SKV-31 SKRA-32 SKV-33 SKRA-34 SKV-35 SKR-36 SKAN-04 SKAN-05 SKR-07 SKR-10 SKR-38 SKR-13 SKAN-14 SKR-15 SKAN-02 SKAN-01 SKAN-03 TKWA-01 TKA-01 TKA-02 TKA-03 TKA-04 TKA-05 TKS-24 TKS-25 TKS-254 SKM-26

Type Label V Caution Label V Upper Blade 18/Lower Blade 15 also fits ASK-VW23 series Upper Blade 21/Lower Blade 18 also fits ASK-VW28 series
Bottom Disk Bottom Disk Fixing Bracket Gear Case AJM Blade Protection Cover Sems Cap Screw M6×10 Gear Unit V U-Nut M5 Lower Oil Case V Sun Gear V Assy Outer Gear RA Assy
Free Roller C Spacer RA Upper Oil Case V Assy Stud Screw M5×18 Spring Washer M5 Cap Screw M5×8 Stabilizer Low Head Cap Screw M6×8 Body CaseRubber Seal E-Ring 4 Drive Pinion Gear Output Shaft Spacer Cap Screw M5×25 Fit Screw M5×12
Hex Screw M5×6 Mounting Kit Adapter 6-10 Adapter 7-7 Adapter 7-13 Adapter 8-9 Adapter SQ Sleeve 24 Sleeve 25 Sleeve 25.4 Sleeve 26

Quantity
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1 1 1 1 2 1 11 1 1 1 6 11 1 5 3 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

4

MOUNTING
Check the outer tube diameter Remove the exsting gear case. Check the outer tube diameter.

Outer tube

Select the sleeve

Check the outer tube diameter.

24

Outer tube diameter
25 25.4 26

Sleeve 24

Sleeve 25

Sleeve 25.4

Sleeve 26 is already in the gear case

28
Sleeve 26 28
Remove sleeve 26 from gear case

Insert the sleeve into the gear case

For outer tube diameter 24,25,25.4

Remain sleeve 26

Slit side is upper
Insert
Sleeve 24 or 25 or 25.4
No!
Sleeve

Complete

Gear case

OK!

Adjust the direction of the sleeve hole to the bolt.

Insert the whole of sleeve. Be carefule that if the sleeve is wrong mounting, the gear case is broken.
5

Select the adapter

Drive shuft

Outer tube

Drive shuft shape

Diameter No. of teeth

Teeth shape

Spline

Spline

Serration

Spline

Square

Adapter
Adapter 6-10 Adapter 7-7 Adapter 7-13 Adapter 8-9 Adapter

Check whether the shaft fit the hole of adapter.

Mount the slected adapter to the unit
Gear case

Adapter

Insert the adapter into the serration hole of gear caseby the longnose pliers.

Serration hole of gear case
Install the Power Rotary Scissors

Adjust the position of the handle and the shoulder harness to the best position for weight balance.

Fitted with the adapter
Insert Power Rotary Scissors all the way regardless the hole position of Fit screw on the outer tube.

Tighten the bolt by the allen wrench for 4mm.
After installing, ensure that make a trial run. Make sure that there is no abnormal noise and no shaking of Power Rotary Scissors.
6

BLADE SHARPENING
Sharpen the blades when grass tends to stick to them.
WARNING
Stop the engine before sharpening the blades.Wear gloves to help prevent injury.

Blade sharpening
1. First remove the upper and lower blades. (See pages 9 through 11 for removal and installation)
2. Sharpen the edge of the both upper and lower blades. (See illustration) with a file.
– Take care not to heat the blade enough to change the color. This may decrease blade hardness.
– Sharpen the blade edge at 45 degrees.
Side view

Sharpen the blade edge

Timing for Blade Replacement and Blade Sharpening
1. It is suggested to sharpen the blades in every 8 to 10 hours of operation as a reference in case of cutting soft grasses or lawn.
2. It is also suggested to replace the blades in every 30 to 40 hours of operation including 3 to 4 times of blade sharpening.
3. Replace the blades if either upper or lower blade thickness has been worn to 2.7mm or less.
– Referenced operating hours for blade sharpening differs depending on the type grasses, or cutting environments including obstacles like soil and sand.
– Some grasses could be rolled up in the blades. If this happens, first remove the blades then remove completely the rolled grasses, as it could seriously affect the life of blades and main body.

Blade thickness

Blade thickness (common to the upper and lower blade)
7

BLADE REPLACEMENT

WARNING
Make sure the engine is stopped before replacing the blades. Wear gloves to handle the blades.
*To replace the blade, exclusive long nose pliers or snap ring pliers is required.

1. emove the bottom disc fixing bracket. Be careful not to jump out the bottom disc fixing bracket while mounting it.
2. emove the bottom disc.

Bottom disc fixing pins (5)

Bevel

Clean up main body and bottom disc before mounting new blade

3. emove the upper and the lower blades.

4. Clean up the body with a brush to remove grass and dirt and wash it with water.
5. Wipe the body and dry it. Then wipe it with an oily cloth before installing the blades.
6. Mount the upper and the lower blades.
7. Mount the bottom disc. 8. Mount the bottom disc fixing bracket.

8

MAINTENANCE
Make sure the engine is stopped before replacing the blades. Wear safety glass and gloves to handle the blades.
Lower Blade 1. Clean the blades and bottom disc with a brush, to remove grass or dirt stuck to them.
See Maintenance points below for details.
2. Wipe the blades and bottom disc and dry them. Then, wipe them gently with an oily cloth. To install the blade, first position the blade holes on fixing pins, then turn the blade counterclockwise.
· Take care not to install the blade upside down. · Make sure all the fixing pins are in place when the blade is installed.
Maintenance points
Lower Blade

Fixing pin Side view

Contact face of bottom disc and blade

Upper Blade 1. Clean the blades and bottom disc with a brush, to remove grass or dirt stuck to them.
See Maintenance points below for more details
2. Wipe the blades and bottom disc , and dry them. Then, wipe them gently with an oily cloth. 3. Mount the blade by aligning the blade holes and fixing pins, then by turning the blade
counterclockwise.
· Take care not to install the blade upside down. · Make sure all the fixing pins are in place when the blade is installed.
Maintenance points
Upper Blade

Blade Fixing pin Side view

Contact face of upper and lower blade

9

Lubrication
1 Remove the two screws to allow grease to be injected (see illustration), and inject grease into both screw holes. Inject about 20cc per every 10 hours of operation as a reference.
Injection hole

2 Insert the two screws and tighten securely.
3 Remove hex screw (M5 6) in the gear case, and inject about 10cc of grease into the hole every 25 hours of operation as a reference.

Grease injection hole
4 Insert the hex screw(M5 6) and tighten it securely.
This completes lubrication
Lubricate the Power Rotary Scissors and oil the blades if it is to be stored for more than 30 days.
First aid relating to grease Eye Contact:
Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes.Get medical attention. Skin Contact:
Thoroughly remove with cloth or paper and wash carefully with soap and water. Inhalation:
Remove the victim from the contamination to fresh air. Cover the victim in a blanket to keep warm and quiet. Consult a physician.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Immediate consult a physician.
Notes to Physicians: Supportive care. Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response to reactions of the patient.

Diameter
kg
Max engine speed min-1
Max engine performance

ASK-MW23
258×230×101 230 1.8 10,000 2.0
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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING Stop the engine before handling the unit. Wear gloves to handle the blades.

Abnormal noise or Abnormal vibration

Blade does not turn or does not turn properly

Status

Where to check
Is the unit properly mounted?
Any cracks or bends on the blades? Any foreign objects caught in the blades? Is the product properly lubricated? Does the brushcutter engine function properly? Any foreign objects caught in the blades? Any cracks or bends on the blades? Are the upper and lower blade properly mounted? Is the product properly lubricated? Is the product properly mounted to the brushcutter? Is the brushcutter drive shaft bent? Any cracks or bends on the blades?
Blade wear? Is the engine speed correct?

Solution

See Page

Mount the unit properly.

Replace the blade or blades.

Remove the objects.

Inject grease periodically.

Check all engine functions.

Remove the objects.

Replace the blade or blades.

Check the blade mounting.

Inject grease periodically.

Check the mounting.

Check the brushcutter .

Replace the blade or blades.

Sharpen the blade.

Adjust the engine speed properly.

Dull blade cutting

For European countries only

EC Declaration of Conformity

We, IDECH CORPORATION declare in our sole responsibility that the following product conforms to all the relevant provisions.

Product Name : Power Rotary Scissors Model Name : ASK-VW23 / ASK-VW28 / ASK- MW23
Council Directives : DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC

Applicable Harmonized : Machinery Directive, Standards

EN ISO 12100 : 2010 EN ISO 11806-1 : 2011

Junya Itoh President
IDECH CORPORATION 182 Kurita, Hojo-cho,
Kasai, Hyogo,Japan
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OPERATIONAL NOTES

182 Kurita, Hojo-cho, Kasai Hyogo 675-2302 Japan
TEL:+81-790-42-6688 FAX:+81-790-42-6633
URL http://www.idech.co.jp E-mail info@idech.co.jp

References

• Seago International, Inc. | Specialized Turf Equipment Distributor

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