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Important!

It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling,
maintaining and operating this machine.

Subject to technical modifications.

STRING TRIMMER / BRUSHCUTTER
JCB-BC26

Keep the instruction for future reference.

SO53 3LE
Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00
www.JCBdiy.com

SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of Contents for JCB-BC26

Page 1: ...fications STRING TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER JCB BC26 Keep the instruction for future reference SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09 00 to 17 00 www JCBdiy com SAFETY AND OPERATING MAN...

Page 2: ...ch can be thrown or become entangled in the string head or blade Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating this unit Wear heavy long trousers boots and gloves Do not wear loose fitting clot...

Page 3: ...it wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud s Syndrome After each period of operation exercise to increase blood circula...

Page 4: ...re before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade or before removing and installing the blade Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating A coasting blade...

Page 5: ...Never cut any material over 13 mm in diameter Always wear the shoulder strap when using the brushcutter and adjust to a comfortable operating position Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutti...

Page 6: ...SYMBOLS Indicates danger warning or caution It means Attention Your safety is involved Read the operation manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions Wear eye and ear and head protection Ke...

Page 7: ...th an octane rating of 91 R M 2 or higher Use 2 stroke oil for air cooled engines Mix the fuel mixture thoroughly each time before fueling or refueling On Off Switch I on O off Conforms with all regul...

Page 8: ...000 Engine speed rotational frequency at recommended maximum spindle min 1 12 000 Engine speed rotational frequency at idle min 1 2 800 3 800 Fuel consumption in accordance with ISO 8893 at maximum en...

Page 9: ...ration level racing Trimmer m s2 Left handle Right handle 18 0 12 5 Vibration level idling Brushcutter m s2 Left handle Right handle 7 3 5 0 Vibration level racing Brushcutter m s2 Left handle Right h...

Page 10: ...to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify the product or create accessories not recommended for use with the product Any such alteration or modific...

Page 11: ...t with your skin Keep petrol and oil away from your eyes If petrol or oil comes in contact with your eyes wash them immediately with clean water If irritation still exists see a doctor immediately Cle...

Page 12: ...inspect the gasket 5 Immediately replace and tighten the fuel cap Wipe up any fuel spillage Move 9 m away from the refueling site before starting the engine Note It is normal for smoke to emit from a...

Page 13: ...INE 1 Press the primer bulb slowly 10 times 2 Set the choke lever to Run position 3 Squeeze the throttle trigger completely and pull the starter grip until the engine starts TO STOP THE ENGINE Press a...

Page 14: ...e operating position and to ensure that the shoulder strap will reduce the risk of operator contact with the blade Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this unit Blade thrust is the reac...

Page 15: ...ntenance by a qualified technician CONVERTING FROM STRING TRIMMER TO BRUSHCUTTER See Figure 2c Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire REMOVING THE STRING HEAD See Figure 2c 1 Disassemble t...

Page 16: ...the cupped washer and the blade 3 Remove the upper flange washer from the gear shaft and retain for string head installation Note Store the brushcutter parts together for later use INSTALLING THE STRI...

Page 17: ...ips around the edges to snap over the blade and keep it in place Wear gloves and be cautious when handling the blade Note Always remove the blade protector before using the unit If not removed the bla...

Page 18: ...ly STORING THE PRODUCT FOR 1 MONTH OR LONGER Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved for petrol Run the engine until it stops Clean all foreign materials from the product Store the unit...

Page 19: ...h a new spark plug No fuel Push primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel If the bulb does not fill the primary fuel delivery system is blocked Contact a service dealer If the bulb fills the engine m...

Page 20: ...the engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug Engine does not stop when the On Off switch is off Electrical connection is loose unplugged Set the choke lever to Full choke po...

Page 21: ...rom top down Operating trimmer at part throttle Operate trimmer at full throttle Knob hard to turn Screw threads dirty or damaged Clean threads and lubricate with grease if no improvement replace knob...

Page 22: ...you register your new JCB outdoor product within 30 days of the purchase date All you need to do in order to receive this JCB service register your machine online at JCBDIY COM Our JCB service is only...

Page 23: ...whether express or implied written or oral including any warranty of MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OU...

Page 24: ...ing other EC Directives EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Noise Emission Directive 2000 14 EC amended by 2005 88 EC and Gas Emission Directive 97 68 EC amended by 2002 88 EC 2004 26 EC And furthermore we decl...