SHINDAIWA GRASS TRIMMER TO BRUSHCUTTER CONVERSION KIT FOR T254 GRASS TRIMMER MODEL: BCK-11 WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read the Owner's/Operator's manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating your unit.
Introduction These are instructions to convert a grass trimmer to a blade capable unit. This is not an Owner's/Operator's manual. Information on how to operate and maintain the unit can be found in the Owner's/Operator's manual for the unit you are converting. IMPORTANT! The information contained in these instructions describes the product available at the time of publication. Echo, Inc.
Safety Labels IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. A new label is provided in this kit and additional labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Prior to installing the new label, Remove old label and clean the outer tube with rubbing alcohol or similar cleaner.
Assembly Install Metal Shield Parts Required: Metal Shield, Shield Bracket, 3 - 5 x 10 mm screws w/captivated flat and lock- washer, (metal shield to gear housing). 2 - 5 x 8 mm screws, 2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lock- washers, (bracket to shield). 2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lockwashers (bracket to gear housing) 1. C A If installed, remove nylon line head, adapter plate, shield plate, and plastic shield: a. Align locking hole in adapter plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert locking tool (A).
Remove Handle Assembly 1. Remove handle assembly. Retain all parts for future use. Disconnect Throttle Cable-Ignition Wires 1. Loosen air cleaner cover knobs and remove air cleaner cover. 2. Remove wire end of throttle linkage cable (I) from carburetor throttle swivel hole. 3. Disconnect 2 ignition stop switch leads(J). 4. Unscrew throttle cable adjustment fixture (K) from carburetor bracket (L). K L I J K Remove Power Head 1. Loosen drive shaft clamping bolt (M). 2.
Install Harness Hanger 1. Remove handle shim (P). P 2. Slide harness hanger (Q) on to outer drive shaft tube (R) and loosely attach with 5 mm x 12 mm screw. Q Install Power Head 1. Slide outer drive shaft assembly into power head clamp, and align power head with gear case. 2. Secure drive shaft assembly with clamping bolt. R Install Handlebar Bracket and Handlebar 1.
Install Blade Parts Required: Adapter plate w/25 mm diameter pilot, lower blade mounting plate, 10 mm hex nut w/L.H. thread, 2 mm x 25 mm cotter pin, blade w/25 mm arbor diameter. 1. Install adapter plate (X) on splined PTO shaft, pilot side down. Blade installation requires Adapter Plate (X) with 25 mm pilot. 2. Install Blade (Y) on adapter plate pilot.
Shoulder Strap Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the off-side shoulder and the cutting path of the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground. Tighten hanger screw. WARNING! Always wear a shoulder strap when operating this unit with a blade. A shoulder strap is also recommended when using trimmer line. NOTE: Using a shoulder strap with a brush-cutter allows you to maintain proper control of the unit and reduces fatigue during extended operation.
Using A Brushcutter Blade WARNING! Before working with a blade-equipped unit, always inspect and clean the area of objects that could interfere with or damage the blade. Never use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts, buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage. Never use a blade for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Whenever you strike a hard object with a blade, always stop the brushcutter and carefully inspect the blade for damage.
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Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation or maintenance of this product you may call the Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support Department at 1-877-986-7783 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit. ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www.shindaiwa.
