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546628.A.0 - BC 230E/B Line Trimmer Owner’s Manual - March ‘20
avoid serious injury.
Operation
Read the operation manual and follow all warnings and
safety instructions.
Wear eye protection and ear protection.
Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at
least 15m from the operating area.
FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
• Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
• Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and names.
Do not inhale fuel vapors.
• Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
• Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil comes
in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately with clean
water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor Immediately.
• Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
MIXING THE FUEL
• This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and requires
pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix unleaded petrol and
2-stroke engine oil in a clean container approved for petrol.
• This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol intended
for automotive use with an octane rating of 90 {[R + M] / 2) or
higher.
• Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol from fuel service
stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol oil intended for use
in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
• Use synthetic 2-stroke oil only. Do not use automotive oil or
2-stroke outboard oil.
• Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke oil into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio.
• Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before fueling.
• Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than usable
in a 30 day period. Synthetic 2-stroke oil containing a fuel
stabilizer is recommended.
FILLING THE TANK
• Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
• Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel
from escaping around the cap.
• Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.
• Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.
• Immediately replace fuel cap end hand lighten.
• Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9m away from refuelling site
before starting engine.
NOTE
: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a
machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 9m
from refuelling site before starling engine. Do not smoke!
STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated
area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
To start a cold engine:
• Lay the trimmer on a level surface.
• Check the engine switch to be on “RUN” position.
• PRIME
- press the primer bulb 10 times slowly.
• SET
the choke lever to the “
START
” position.
• Left hand
SQUEEZING
the throttle trigger.
• Right hand
PULL
the starter rope with a quick firm and
consistent upward motion
until the engine fires or starts and
runs
.
Note
: If difficulties with starting are experienced (this may occur in
colder conditions) refer to troubleshooting section in this manual.
• Move the choke lever to “RUN” position.
• Allow engine to warm up for 5-20 seconds.
To start a warm engine:
With the engine switch on “
RUN
” position, PULL the starter rope
with a quick firm and consistent upward motion until the engine
starts.
To slop the engine:
Press and hold the switch on “
STOP
” position for 2 seconds until
the engine stops
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in
operation. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with
the rear handle about hip height.
Always operate trimmer at full throttle
. Cut tall grass from
the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the
shaft housing and bump head which may cause damage from
overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the bump head,
stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and
remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will
result in oil dripping from the silencer.
Maintenance
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories
and attachments. Failure to do so can cause possible injury, poor
performance and may void your warranty.
• You may make adjustments and repairs described here. For
other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorised
service agent.
• Consequences of improper maintenance may include excess
carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance and discharge
of black oily residue dripping from the muffler.
• Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are
properly and securely attached to avoid the risk of personal
injury.
