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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Cutting Head Assembly

Always ensure the line cutting blade on the guard is covered

with the blade protector when fitting, changing or removing the

trimmer head. Always disconnect the spark plug lead before

and work is done on the trimmer. Never operate the machine

without a cutting head fitted.

Never fit an alternative cutting head that has not been

recommended by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES

Text

STRAIGHT SHAFT CUTTING HEAD

1. Replace blade protector.
2. Align hole in Mounting Washer and

Gearbox slot.

3. Insert Allen Key through hole in Gearbox

Flange, through hole in Mounting Washer

and into gearbox slot. Firmly support

Allen key to lock shaft rotation.

4. Grip the head & rotate

clockwise

remove.

5. Refit preferred head in reverse order

& firmly tighten.

NOTE: Not firmly supporting

alignment locking of shaft with the

Allen Key may cause damage to the

Gearbox or Mounting Washer.

It is important to note the direction of

rotation to tighten/remove heads & to

avoid over-tightening or damage to the

Gearbox, Spindle or mounting thread.

Always ensure the line cutting blade on the guard

is covered with the blade protector when fitting,

changing or removing the trimmer head.

Always disconnect the spark plug lead before

and work is done on the trimmer.

Never operate the machine without a cutting head

fitted.

Never fit an alternative cutting head that has not

been recommended by the manufacturer.

BENT/CURVED SHAFT CUTTING HEAD

1. Replace blade protector.
2. Align hole in Mounting Washer & slot in

spindle.

3. Insert Allen Key into hole & firmly

support to lock shaft rotation.

4. Grip the head & rotate

anti-clockwise

to remove.

5. Refit preferred head in reverse order

& firmly tighten.

Cutting Head Assembly

Line

cutting

blade

Blade

protector

3. Allen Key

Mounting Washer

Spindle

2. Align spindle

slot with Mounting

Washer Hole

Gearbox Flange

Mounting Washer

Gearbox

Bump Head

3. Allen Key

2. Align gearbox slot

with Mounting Washer

Hole

HEAD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

Bump Head

Head Removal & Replacement

Straight Shaft Cutting Head
1.

Replace blade protector.

Align hole in Mounting Washer and Gearbox slot.

Insert Allen Key through hole in Gearbox Flange, through hole

in Mounting Washer and into gearbox slot. Firmly support
Allen key to lock shaft rotation.

Grip the head & rotate

clockwise

to remove.

Refit preferred head in reverse order & firmly tighten.

Note: Not firmly supporting alignment locking of shaft with the

Allen Key may cause damage to theGearbox or Mounting Washer.

ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES

Text

STRAIGHT SHAFT CUTTING HEAD

1. Replace blade protector.
2. Align hole in Mounting Washer and

Gearbox slot.

3. Insert Allen Key through hole in Gearbox

Flange, through hole in Mounting Washer

and into gearbox slot. Firmly support

Allen key to lock shaft rotation.

4. Grip the head & rotate

clockwise

remove.

5. Refit preferred head in reverse order

& firmly tighten.

NOTE: Not firmly supporting

alignment locking of shaft with the

Allen Key may cause damage to the

Gearbox or Mounting Washer.

It is important to note the direction of

rotation to tighten/remove heads & to

avoid over-tightening or damage to the

Gearbox, Spindle or mounting thread.

Always ensure the line cutting blade on the guard

is covered with the blade protector when fitting,

changing or removing the trimmer head.

Always disconnect the spark plug lead before

and work is done on the trimmer.

Never operate the machine without a cutting head

fitted.

Never fit an alternative cutting head that has not

been recommended by the manufacturer.

BENT/CURVED SHAFT CUTTING HEAD

1. Replace blade protector.
2. Align hole in Mounting Washer & slot in

spindle.

3. Insert Allen Key into hole & firmly

support to lock shaft rotation.

4. Grip the head & rotate

anti-clockwise

to remove.

5. Refit preferred head in reverse order

& firmly tighten.

Cutting Head Assembly

Line

cutting

blade

Blade

protector

3. Allen Key

Mounting Washer

Spindle

2. Align spindle

slot with Mounting

Washer Hole

Gearbox Flange

Mounting Washer

Gearbox

Bump Head

3. Allen Key

2. Align gearbox slot

with Mounting Washer

Hole

HEAD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

Bump Head

It is important to note the direction of rotation to tighten/remove heads & to avoid

over-tightening or damage to the Gearbox, Spindle or mounting thread.

Summary of Contents for MT2601

Page 1: ...1 MULTI TOOL MT2601 OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...d saw edged All bystanders must be kept at least 15 m from the machine Tool continues to run some seconds after switching off CAUTION Hot machine parts Keep your distance Read the instructions carefully Ensure you are familiar with all controls safety precautions outlined in this document before operating the machine Stay alert and watch what you are doing when operating the machine Do not operate...

Page 3: ...ures Handle Guards Split Shaft Assembly Connection Of Attachment Trimmer Line Fitting Fitting Trimmer Head Operating Instructions Oil Fill Procedures Fuelling procedures Starting Instructions Stopping Instructions Maintenance Care Oil Air Filter Spark Plug Storage Maintenance Chart Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 08 09 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 17 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 ...

Page 4: ...utting 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 Keep 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 Do not leave t...

Page 5: ...mmediately if approached Keep the engine to the right of your body holding the unit with both hands Keep a firm footing and balance Do not over reach Keep the cutting head below waist level and do not raise the engine above your shoulder The cutting head can come dangerously close to your body Keep your body away from the cutting head and muffler when the unit is running Do not strike objects that...

Page 6: ...or operate the unit inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Be careful when 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 balance while operating the unit Cut only on ground level Never use the unit without the guard securely in place Do not touch the cutting h...

Page 7: ...Lever 10 Starter Cord 11 Fuel Cap 12 Air Filter Housing Cover 13 Fuel Tank 14 Engine Shroud Cowling 15 Fuel Pump Primer 16 Shoulder Strap 17 Spark plug Wrench 18 Allen Key 4mm 19 Allen Key 5mm 20 Trimmer Attachments 21 Polesaw Attachment Optional 22 Hedge Trimmer Attachment Optional 85002 Pole Saw Optional Accessory 85003 Hedge Trimmer Optional Accessory 9 14 12 15 7 13 11 4 16 17 18 19 21 22 20 7...

Page 8: ...of the handle 4 Insert screws 3 and washers 4 through loop handle and into threads of the clamp 5 Tighten screws to lock handle into position CAUTION Not too loose or too tight Over tightening may damage the unit Fig 1 Guard Assembly Fitting The Straight Shaft Guard 1 Position the guard 3 by lining up the mounting holes on guard mount 2 2 Secure the guard with two screws 1 Fig 2 1 3 2 1 3 4 ...

Page 9: ... drive release locating pin 2 and tighten knob 1 1 2 2 1 Loosen Lever 1 Move the blades to the desired angle and re tighten lever 1 1 1 Loosen knob 1 Pull locating pin 2 Once attachment is located in the drive release locating pin 2 and tighten knob 1 1 2 2 1 Loosen screw 1 To adjust oil flow adjust screws 2 anti clockwise to increase oil flow clockwise to decrease oil flow Once adjusted tighten s...

Page 10: ...e the cover slowly Note Retain the spring within the housing 2 Remove the remains of worn line from the spool if any remains Note Remaining line may be sufficient to rewind and reuse if has been tangled or has retracted back into the housing Note Ensure inside of housing and spool are clean and free of grass soil before refilling 3 Use 6 meters of diameter 2 4mm nylon line Fold the full length of ...

Page 11: ... Do not overfill the head spool with excessive lengths of line as it will result in ineffective spool feeding of line Nylon line will deteriorate over time and may require replacement if line breakages and cut performance is not satisfactory Do not operate the bump head with parts missing such as the spring or eyelets Do not operate the bump head if the cover is not secured by the Cover Clips Do n...

Page 12: ... Washer Hole Gearbox Flange Mounting Washer Gearbox Bump Head 3 Allen Key 2 Align gearbox slot with Mounting Washer Hole HEAD REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Bump Head Head Removal Replacement Straight Shaft Cutting Head 1 Replace blade protector 2 Align hole in Mounting Washer and Gearbox slot 3 Insert Allen Key through hole in Gearbox Flange through hole in Mounting Washer and into gearbox slot Firmly suppo...

Page 13: ... That all screws are securely fastened That engine oil is sufficient Oil Recommended oil Before using the product for the first time add 70 mL of high quality SAE 10W30 oil of API classification SF or higher Do not fill beyond upper indicator on oil guage To add oil 1 Place Trimmer on flat even ground 2 Locate the oil dipstick and remove Fig 1 3 Fill oil bottle provided with 70mL of oil 4 Use the ...

Page 14: ...the possible risk of fire Do not smoke whilst refuelling or working with the machine Do not use the trimmer near inflammable liquids or gases This could result in an explosion and or fire Do not use the trimmer near inflammable liquids or gases This could result in an explosion and or fire Only use containers designed and approved for the purpose to transport and store fuel ...

Page 15: ...e set to OPEN while the engine is running Now set the choke lever to the OPEN position Tug sharply on the starter cord as before 2 or 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 from the fixed position Starting The Engine Note The starting procedure for every engine will vary slight...

Page 16: ...ntermittent pulling of the trigger may assist during engine warm up If the engine fails to start repeat the process from step 3 Note Adjustment of the choke lever between OPEN and CLOSEDposition may be required during engine warm up Engine warmup may take several minutes until the engine is running hot and engine speed is stable If the engine slows down or stops adjusting the choke lever towards t...

Page 17: ...f the throttle lever and move the stop switch to OFF See Fig 37 Note the switch will need to be returned to the ON position prior to restarting Feeding Bump Head Line To increase 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 bumped 3 Check the length a...

Page 18: ... more often depending on the job condition Refer to Fig 38 for grease points Pole Saw Attachment Gear Case When adding lubricant use a grease gun to insert lubricant into the gear box Refer to Fig 39 Oiling Port Dismount the guide bar and check the oiling port for clogging Refer to Fig 38 Guide Bar Remove sawdust in the bar groove and the oiling port Type Sprocket nose Refer to Fig 39 Grease the n...

Page 19: ...1 2 Remove the filter element 3 3 Clean the filter element by washing in soapy water and allowing it to dry 4 Soak in oil and squeeze off excess 5 Assemble in reverse order Never clean the air filter with petrol or inflammable solvent Make sure Air Filter is fitted correctly warranty will be voi is damaged due to incorrect fitment Maintenance of the air filter Always switch off the machine and pul...

Page 20: ... position Do not transport with engine upside down or on its side Fig 47 Fig 46 20 Maintenance Chart Maintenance Chart Storage Maintenance Spark Plug If you fail to follow these instructions correctly before storing the machine deposits may form on the interior of the carburettor may result in the engine being more difficult to start or the machine suffering permanent damage TORCH CMR6A Spark plug...

Page 21: ...work must be carried out by an Authorised Bushranger Power Equipment Dealer Features Requirements Before After finish Refuelling 10 Hours 20 Hours If damaged As required Trimmer Visual inspection leaks Throttle Lever Check operation Throttle Trigger interlock Check Stop Wwitch Check Fuel Tank Clean Cutting Head Assy Check clean Gearbox Grease straight shaft Air Filter Check Clean Replace Depending...

Page 22: ...shranger Service Centre Loose spark plug Tighten spark plug Valves not sealing Contact Bushranger Service Centre No fuel in carburettor with spark No fuel in tank Refuel Loose fuel line fitting Contact Bushranger Service Centre Contact Bushranger Service Centre Clogged fuel line ContactBushranger Service Centre Plugged air vent in fuel tank Clean vent Contact Bushranger Service Centre Insufficient...

Page 23: ...entre Engine is difficult to shut off Overheated engine Run at idle Overheating or electrical fault Overheated spark plug Clean and adjust gap to 0 7mm 0 25 Defective kill switch Contact Bushranger Service Centre Poor contact of ground wire Contact Bushranger Service Centre Unit main body Loose trimmer head Tighten firmly Irregular vibration or trimmer head spins with engine idling Broken clutch s...

Page 24: ...24 NOTES ...

Page 25: ...ishing this material The information is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice PLP also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time without prior notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in a retrieval system...

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