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Page 1: ... OPERATOR S MANUAL B trEl EAUIPilEIIT STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMER 125 tt i r THE BRAND LEGENDS ARE MADE OF I I ...

Page 2: ... at least 15 m from the machine Tool continues to run some seconds after switching off CAUTI0N Hot machine Parts Keep your distance t f mr 7 A Read the instructions carefully Ensure you are familrar l a s i a e y precautions outlined in this document before operating the machine Stayalertandwatchwhatyouaredoingwhenoperatingtl l rotoperatethetrimmerundertheinfluence of alcohol drugs or medication o...

Page 3: ...uard Assembly Tnmmer Line Assembly Fitting Trimmer Head 08 08 09 10 11 x Opera Oil Fill Procedures 12 Fuelling Procedures 13 Starting i Stopping lnstuctions 14 16 Cutting Techniques 17 Maint i 0ir Arr Fllter Spark Plug Storage Maintenance Chart Troubleshooting Troublesho Warran 23 _i Asse I ...

Page 4: ... head before each use Ensure that the guard is properly attached Do not use the unit if it is running erratically Have it serviced promptly KeoP handles free of oil and fuel Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency Stop the engine when the unit is unattended Never leave engine running while unattended Never allow children or unauthorised persons to operate the unit o Do not leave the u...

Page 5: ...ur shoulder The cutting head can come dangerously dme to your body Keep vo T the cutting head and muffler when the unit is running Do not sfike objects that may cause harm or damage to the unit Maintenane Safety Stop fie engine and disconnect the spark plug before clearing blockages checking or working on the unit Clean carbon from ffie muffler at exhaust outlet frequently Sicor i l sconnectthespa...

Page 6: ...tart or operate the unit inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Be carefutwhen operating the unit on slippery ground or overgrown terrain Be attentive for concealed hazards Such as ditches tree stumps and roots Maintain solid footing and batance while operating the unit Cut only on ground level Never use the unit without the guard securely in place Do not touch the cutti...

Page 7: ...FEATURES DEFINITIONS 8 415 13 11 I 6 10 12 15 19 17 18 3 2 7 14 16 1 I ...

Page 8: ...tening may damage the unit Guard Assembty Fitting The Straight Shaft Guard 1 Position the guard 3 by rining up the mounting hores on guard mount 2 2 Secure the guard with two screws 1 8 1 2 3 Fig 2 2 Handle Assembty Fitting The Handte Components 2x Screws Loop Handle Clamp 1 Place Handle 1 over the shaft in the desired location 2 lnsert Ctamp 2 fromthe bottom side of the handte Fig I 3 1 i ...

Page 9: ...g 5 4 Wind the upper half of the tine tighfly CLOCKWISE onto the upper spoot Note CL0CKWISE direction when looking at the top of the spool as shown by the arrow in Fig 6 Continue winding until approximately 1Ocm remains atthe end of the line and hold line end by locking into one of the four notches on the top of the spool Repeat process with other half of the line winding inlhe SAME D RECTIIN onth...

Page 10: ...s are securely fastened and also check allthe safety devices a That engine oil is sufficient 0it Recommended Oil SAE 10W30 A Product is supptied without oit To avoid damage and engine failure filt with correct oit grade I and amount before use as specified below Before using the product for the first time add B0 mL of high quatity SAE I0W30 oit of Apt ctassification SF or higher Do not fill beyond...

Page 11: ...fire o fo not srnoke whilst refuelling or working with the machine o s nd me ttre fiimmer near inflammable liquids or gases This could result in an explosion and or fire A nty rm mfiainers designed and approved for the purp se to transport and store fuer o D0 not rce tfie timmer near inflammable liquids or gases This could result in an explosion and or fire 13 OPERATII I ...

Page 12: ... set to 0PEN while the engine is running o Now set the choke lever to the 0PEN position See Fig 21 Tug sharply on the starter cord as before 2 ot 3 pulls to start Your trimmer Never allow the starter cord to snap back This may damage the machine Repressing the throttle lever will release the throttle lock trom the fixed position Starting The Engine Note The starting procedure for every engine will...

Page 13: ...tent puiring or irre trig er il r r o during engine irr_rp lf the engine faits to start re Jat tnu pir from step 3 Note Adjustment of the_choke iever between 0pEN and cL sED position may be required lTilfl X iX ffi J f ffi itrilJ o r i t i ii the ens ine is lf the engine srows down or stops adjusting the choke rever towards the cLOsED position ffil Hffiili f i Jlflilil i 1 Jf ili no rever to tuil ...

Page 14: ...ver and move the stop switch to 0FF See Fig 22 Note the switch will need to be returned to the 0N position prior to restarting Feeding BumP Head Line To increise the length of nylon trimming line when using the Bump Head 1 Run the trimmer at maximum RPM while firmly bumping the spool on the ground 2 The line will come out incrementally each time head is bumpeo 3 check the length after each bumping...

Page 15: ...rass in those hard to reach areas along fences walls foundations and around trees lt can also be used for scalping to remove vegetation down to the ground for easier preparation of a garden or to clean out a particulat area Fig 23 Fence Foundation Trimming Approach trimming around chain link fences picket fences rock walls and foundations slowly to cut close without whipping string against the bar...

Page 16: ...s reduce the engine output by supply too little air to the carburettor Regular checks of the air filter is essential The air filter should be checked every 1 0 hours of operation and cleaned if necessary The air filter should be checked more frequently when used in dry and dusty environments Remove the air filter cover by squeezing the retaining clips at the top of the air filter cover Fig 25 2 Re...

Page 17: ... engine 4 Allow the engine to run at idling speed until it stops This will clean the remainder of the fuet out of the carburettor 5 Leave the machine to cool approx S minutes 6 Clean the exterior housing of the machine 7 Store the machine jn a cold dry place where it is out of the reach of ignition sources inflammable substances 8 Always store engine ripright or with trimmer shaft hanging in the d...

Page 18: ...p Head lnspect Engine Oil Check and fill Replacement All Accessible Fasteners Retighten Muffler lnspect lnspect spark arresting screen Clean or replace Always stop the engine before any maintenance is done on the unit When all parts have stqpped rotating remove the spark plug lead to begin maintenance work Never repair cutting attachments by welding straightening or custom reworking of parts This ...

Page 19: ...Engine flooded Clogged fuel line Plugged air vent in fuel tank Tighten spark plug Contact Bushranger Service Centre Refuel Contact Bushranger Service Centre Contact Bushranger Service Centre ContactBushrangero Service Centre Clean vent Contact Bushranger Service Centre Excessively thick fuel Use of incorrect fuel Excessive wear on cylinder piston rings Loose spark plug Valves not sealing No fuel i...

Page 20: ...ound wire Loose trimmer head Broken clutch spring bent main shaft Worn shaft bearings Loose gear head i Oil build up in air filter lnappropriate winding of line Line inside bump head is nearly finished 22 Xi ri i t continue ptease contact vour ctosestAuthorised Bushranser power Speed up idle Contact Bushranger Service Centre Contact Bushranger o Service Centre Clean filter Contact Bushranger Servi...

Page 21: ... excluded under the Australia consumer Law you are entifled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are atso eniitled to have the gooo repaireo or replaced if the goods til lo be of awptubre qua and the fairure does not amorni to ma 1br faiture The text above applies notwifrstanding anything else expressed or impli...

Page 22: ... Pty Lto tr s a rot be liable for technical or editorial errors oromissionscontainedherein norforincidental orconseqLre 3 esresultingfromfurnishingthismaterial The informatron is provided as is withoutwarranty of any kinC a 3 3 change without notice PLP also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any trn e rotice No part of this document may be eproduced or transmitted in any...

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