BCR4 BCK Brushcutter Kit OPERATOR’S MANUAL IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY
INTRODUCTION TABLE of CONTENTS Thank You Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool is designed to provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL NOTE: MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • For operation with the blade, do not cut anything thicker than 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) or a violent kickback could occur. • Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating. • A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating. • Do not run the unit at high speed when not cutting.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating, maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE BRUSHCUTTER KIT INSTALL AND ADJUST THE J-HANDLE The Brush Cutter Kit consists of: Installation 1. Remove the screws, nuts and clamp pieces that were installed on the J-handle for shipping. 2. Lay the unit on its side. On the bottom of the shaft housing is a pre-drilled hole. With a flat blade or Torx T-20 screwdriver, insert the anti-rotation screw through the hole in the bottom clamp and into the hole in the shaft housing. Tighten securely. See Figure 2.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Adjustment 7. Loosen the screws so that the J-handle easily moves in the clamp assembly. Do not remove the screws or nuts. 8. Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line on the decal touches the clamp assembly. See Figure 4. INSTALL THE HARNESS WARNING: To avoid personal injury, always use the shoulder harness when using the cutting blade. 1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle. 2. Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot in the buckle.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS REMOVE THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT Cutting Attachment NOTE: To make removing or installing the cutting blade or cutting attachment easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench. WARNING: The gear housing gets hot with use and can result in injury to the operator. When the unit is turned off it remains hot for a short time. Do not touch the gear housing until it has cooled. Locking Rod Slot 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE NEW CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD MOUNT 2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the boom of the unit. See Figure 15. Install the cutting attachment shield mount on the gear housing by installing the three (3) bolts and nuts removed from the old cutting attachment shield with a 7/16 wrench. Nuts must be positioned on top for correct assembly. See Figure 13. Cutting Attachment Shield Mount FIGURE 15 3. Place the cutting blade on the output shaft bushing.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Remove the Cutting Blade WARNING: If the cutting blade is off-center, the unit will vibrate, and the blade may fly off, which can cause serious personal injury. 1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the bushing hole. See Figure 14. 2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the boom of the unit. See Figure 15. 3.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Install the cutting attachment shield when using the unit as a grass trimmer. 6. Remove the locking rod. 7. Install the cutting attachment shield. See Remove and Install Cutting Attachment Shield. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, the cutting attachment shield MUST be in place at all times during operation as a grass trimmer. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, the cutting attachment shield MUST be in place at all times during operation as a grass trimmer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING THE CUTTING BLADE WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot, body protection and the harness to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. WARNING: Do not use the cutting blade for edging or as an edger; severe personal injury to yourself or others can occur. Before operating the unit with the cutting blade, stand in the operating position See Figure 23. Refer to the previous section, Holding the Unit.
