Little Wonder BRC-24 HYDRO, Operator'S Manual

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BRUSH CUTTER
OPERATION
MOVING THE UNIT
TO MOVE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE BLADE
RUNNING:
1. Do not engage the blade control lever.
2. Pull the Freewheel knob out to engage the
transmission.
3. Set throttle to the desired engine speed.
4. Adjust the maximum travel speed with the Speed
Adjustment Knob.
5. Disengage the Park Brake.
6. Pull or squeeze the forward / reverse lever on the
right handlebar towards the handlebar to move the
machine in a forward direction. The more the lever
is squeezed the faster the machine will go, up to its
maximum speed.
7. Push the thumb lever down to reverse. The farther
the lever is pushed down the faster the machine will
reverse, up to its maximum reverse speed.
8. Release the forward / reverse lever to stop the
machine.
TO MOVE THE UNIT WITHOUT RUNNING THE
ENGINE:
1. Push the Freewheel knob in.
2. Disengage the Park Brake.
3. Push the unit.
WARNING
CUTTING
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES,
ELECTROCUTION, EXPLOSION, SERVICE
DISRUPTION RISK
Before beginning any work, check area for
exposed utilities. Also check for anything that
could cause damage to the machine or harm the
operator. Do not operate where there is any risk
of contacting exposed utilities.
Thoroughly inspect the areas where the
equipment is to be used and remove rocks, toys,
wire and other debris that may be picked up and
thrown by the machine.
1. Move the machine to the area where it is to be
used. With the engine off, Park Brake on and the
blade disengaged, check that the cutting height is
at the desired height for the job.
2. Start the engine, then adjust the speed of
the engine to full throttle. Make sure that the
Freewheel knob is pulled out.
3. Engage the blade by holding down the blade
control lever. Pull the speed lever on the right
handle bar up to move the machine forward while
holding down the blade control lever to cut.
STOPPING OPERATION
1. Release the blade control lever to stop the
blades.
2. Drive to level ground and release the traction
drive to stop the machine.
3. Engage the park brake.
4. Stop the engine by moving the throttle control to
the “OFF” position.
TRANSPORT
Engage the parking brake when transporting the
machine on a truck or trailer. Use tie down straps to
secure the machine from moving during transport.
Close the fuel valve during transport to prevent
flooding should any dirt get under the carburetor float
needle. Leaving the valve open can allow severe
flooding which may ruin the engine by diluting the oil.
DANGER
ROTATING BLADES
– KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY.
– STOP ENGINE AND LET BLADES STOP
BEFORE REMOVING GRASS COLLEC-
TOR OR UNCLOGGING.
THROWN OBJECTS
– KEEP AREA CLEAR OF PEOPLE
AND PETS.
– REMOVE OBJECTS BLADE MAY
STRIKE AND THROW.
– STOP BLADES TO CROSS GRAVEL
AREAS
– DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT CHUTE,
MULCHER OR ENTIRE GRASS
CATCHER IN PLACE.
WARNING