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CAUTION!

A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains 

information that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical 

damage.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that 

possesses special significance.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information 

that is handy to know and may make your job easier.

Throughout this manual are special “attention statements”.

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” contains information that should be 

acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury.

Attention Statements

Introduction

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These are instructions to convert a grass trimmer to a blade capable unit. This is not an Owner's/Operator's manual. Infor-

mation on how to operate and maintain the unit can be found in the Owner's/Operator's manual for the unit you are convert-

ing.   

Attention Statements ........................2

Safety Labels ....................................3 

Contents

IMPORTANT!

The instructions described in this manual are intended to help 

you get the most from your Shindaiwa power tool as well as 

to protect you and others from harm. These procedures are 

guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are 

not intended to replace any safety rules and/or laws that may 

be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your 

Shindaiwa power tool, or if you do not understand something in 

these instructions, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist 

you. You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on 

the back of this instructional manual.

General Safety Instructions ..............3

Kit Contents ......................................3

Read and follow this

operators manual.

Failure to do so could

result in serious injury.

Wear eye and hearing

protection at all times

during the operation 

of this unit.

Keep bystanders

at least 50 feet (15 m)

away during operation.

Beware of thrown or 

ricocheted objects.

Do not operate this unit

with a blade unless the

unit is equipped with a

Shindaiwa-approved

handlebar or barrier.

Always wear a harness

when operating this unit

with a blade. A harness

is also recommended when 

using trimmer line.

If unit is used as a 

brushcutter, beware of

blade thrust. A jammed

blade can cause the unit

to jerk suddenly and may

cause the operator to

lose control of the unit.

Assembly ..........................................4

Shoulder Strap..................................8

Using a Brushcutter Blade ................9

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IMPORTANT!

The information contained in these instructions describes the product available at the time of publication. 

 

Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to 

units previously manufactured.

Summary of Contents for BCK-11

Page 1: ...Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read the Owner s Opera tor s manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear...

Page 2: ...ace any safety rules and or laws that may be in force in your area If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa power tool or if you do not understand something in these instructions your Shindaiwa...

Page 3: ...new one and re check WARNING ALWAYS Shut off the engine immediately if a blade binds in a cut Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the blade Beware of a coasting blade when brushcutting...

Page 4: ...turningitclockwiseuntilheadiscompletelyoffof shaft c Remove locking tool A B C C G F H d Remove three screws holding shield plate E and plastic shield C to gear housing e Retain line head B adapter pl...

Page 5: ...m carburetor throttle swivel hole 3 Disconnect 2 ignition stop switch leads J 4 Unscrew throttle cable adjustment fixture K from carburetor bracket L I K L Remove Power Head 1 Loosen drive shaft clamp...

Page 6: ...t tach with 5 mm x 12 mm screw Install Power Head 1 Slide outer drive shaft assembly into power head clamp and align power head with gear case 2 Secure drive shaft assembly with clamping bolt 1 Thread...

Page 7: ...mm diameter pilot lower blade mounting plate 10 mm hex nut w L H thread 2 mm x 25 mm cotter pin blade w 25 mm arbor diameter 1 Install adapter plate X on splined PTO shaft pilot side down Blade insta...

Page 8: ...p so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the off side shoulder and the cutting path of the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground Tighten hanger screw balance and adjust unit 1 Loosen harness...

Page 9: ...NSTANTLY ALERT FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS Handle Bar A brushcutter s handle bar helps prevent the operator from moving forward or the unit moving rearward thus preventing inadverte...

Page 10: ...10 NOTES...

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