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BCR4
4-Cycle Petrol Trimmer
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY
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INTRODUCTION TABLE of CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Thank You Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 modern outdoor power tool is designed to provide Know your unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving d
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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 MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning or caution. Special attenti
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION •Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not • Do not operate unit without both trimming lines wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or extended, and the proper line installed. go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level. • Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length • The string guard must be in place at all times while of the guard as specified in this manual. operating the unit. Failure to use the string guard • If you strike or become entang
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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 and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING •SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. •WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Failure to follow operating instructions and s
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SYMBOL MEANING •THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate without plastic string guard in place. Keep away from rotating cutting head. IGNITION SWITCH ON / START / RUN •IGNITION SWITCH OFF or STOP •HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation and remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off. •SHARP BLADE WARNING: Sharp blade on string guar
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT Spark Plug APPLICATIONS As a trimmer: • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Primer Bulb Air Filter Cover Shaft Grip Throttle Choke Lever Control Shoulder Strap Loop Fuel Cap Starter Rope Grip Oil Fill Plug / Dipstick D-Handle On/Off Stop Control Shaft Housing Gear Housing Cutting Attachment Shield Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment 7
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE D-HANDLE The D-handle may be pre-installed one some units. In this case, all that is required is the loosening of screws and D-handle adjustment. Tailor the handle to the operator. Go to step 4 for adjusting the D-handle if it is pre-installed. Shaft Grip (4) Screws Shaft Housing Minimum 15.24 cm (6 inches) FIGURE 2 D-Handle Bottom Clamp 4. If the D-handle was pre-installed, loosen its screws just enough so that the handle slides and moves FIGURE 1 easily. 5.
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OIL & FUEL INFORMATION RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE It is extremely important to use the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase. Check the oil before each use and change the oil regularly. The use of incorrect or dirty oil can cause premature engine wear and failure. FIGURE 3 Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH. ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. To avoid damaging the unit, put oil in the cr
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OIL & FUEL INFORMATION 1. Remove the fuel cap and. DEFINITION OF BLENDED FUELS Today's fuels are often a blend of petrol and NOTE: Fill or add fuel to the tank only when the oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE trimmer is in a horizontal position. (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel form acids when WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid stored. When using alcohol-blended fuel, use fresh injury from petrol spray. fuel that is les
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide Start/On exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope, as shown in Stop/Off Figure 9. To avoid serious injury, the On/Off Stop Control operator and unit must also be in a stable position while starting. FIGURE 6 Cold Start: First Start of the Day or P
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Engine Re-Start: Warm Engine With Fuel NOTE: Four-stroke engines, like cars, are able to start in the idle position. As an alternate 1. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START method, you may want to start your unit in position. See Figure 6. the idle position when the unit is warm. With 2. Move the choke lever to the PARTIAL (B) the On/Off Stop Control in the START position. See Figure 7. position and the choke lever in the RUN (C) 3. Squeeze the throttle contro
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH The Bump Head™ allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting head on the ground while operating the trimmer at high speed. See Figure 10. FIGURE 11 TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS FIGURE 10 1. The correct angle for the cutting head is parallel to the ground. NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head™ on the ground. extended. Line release becomes mo
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the table. These procedures should establishment, individual or authorized also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. service dealer. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require In order to assure peak performance of your engine, special to
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Always use the correct line length when Winding the Inner Reel With New Line installing trimming line on the unit. The line 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew may not release properly if it is too long. the Bump Knob clockwise. Inspect the bolt inside the Bump Knob to make sure it moves freely. For Use with For Use with Membrane Replace the Bump Knob if damaged. Single Line ONLY Line or Single Line 2. Remove the inner reel from the outer spo
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Membrane Line Installation 8. Take approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) of new trimming line. Insert one end of the line through Spring one of the two holes in the inner reel. Pull the line through the inner reel until only about 4 inches is left out. See Figure 17. 9. Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as small as possible. See Figure 17. FIGURE 19 NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner ree
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn off your trimmer and allow it to cool before you clean or maintain it. Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the air filter will VOID the warranty. 1. Remove the air filter cover by pulling up the two tabs on the bottom back of the cover, then pull out and up. See Figure 20. 2. Remove the air filter. FIGURE
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL CHANGING THE OIL For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 CAUTION: To prevent extensive engine wear hours of operation. Change the oil while the engine is and damage to the unit, always maintain the still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away proper oil level in the crankcase. Never more impurities. operate the unit with the oil level below the bottom of the dipstick. CAUTION: Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CARBURETOR SETTING Idle Speed Screw The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover. See Figure 26. NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments. Check Fuel Mixture Old or dirty fuel is usually the reason for improper unit performance. Drain and refill the tank with fresh FIGURE 26 fuel prior to making any adjustments. Refer to Oil and Fuel Information.
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 1. Loosen the four (4) screws shown in Figure 27. 7. Pull the starter rope slowly to bring the piston to the top of its travel, (known as top dead center). Check that: Engine Cover • While looking in the spark plug hole, the piston is at the top of its travel. See Figure 29. • Both rocker arms move freely, and both valves are Remove closed. Screws If not, repeat this step. Loosen Screws 8. Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the valve return sprin
