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Fuel
1. Petrol is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any
flame or sparks near fuel.
2. Wipe up all spills before starting the engine.
3. Stop the engine and allow it cool before refuelling the unit.
4. Keep open flames away from the area where
fuel is handled or stored.
5. Use only oil intended for 2 stroke air cooled
engine use. Other oils can cause spark plug
fouling, exhaust port blocking, or piston ring
sticking.
6. Fuel mixtures which have been left unused for an extended
period may clog the carburettor or cause hard starting. Store
unused fuel in an air-tight container in a cool place.
7. Mix a regular grade petrol (leaded or unleaded) and a good
quality two stroke engine oil for air cooled engines. Shake them
together in a clean container to ensure thorough mixing before
pouring into the fuel tank. Do not use plastic containers not
specifically designed for use with petrol.
8. When using a mineral oil:
Mixing ratio 25:1
Gasoline
litres: 1 2 3 4 5
2 cycle oil ml:
40 80 120 160 200
When using a semi-synthetic mineral oil:
Mixing ratio 40:1
Gasoline
litres: 1 2 3 4 5
2 cycle oil ml:
25 50 75 100 125
Operating
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, inspect the entire unit for loose fittings or
fuel leaks, and verify that the cutting attachment is properly installed
and securely fastened.
Place the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep
the cutting head clear of any obstructions.
1. Check that there is fuel in the tank
and that the fuel cap is screwed on
tightly.
(1) Cap
(2) Fuel tank
2. When starting a cold
engine move the choke
lever (behind the air cleaner
cover) to the closed
position.
(1) Choke lever
(2) Closed
(3) Open
3. If the engine has been running and is still warm, move the
choke lever to the open position.
4. Press the priming bulb under the carburettor repeatedly until
excess fuel can be seen returning to the tank through the clear
fuel return pipe.
5. Slide the ignition switch (2) on the trigger grip away from the
STOP position (See Diagram .C on the next column).
6. To set the throttle in the start position.
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Depress the safety lever (4)
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Squeeze the throttle lever (1) fully.Hold down the starting
button (3) while releasing the throttle lever.
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The throttle lever will be held partly open until it is squeezed
again.
(1)
Throttle lever
(2)
Ignition Switch
(3)
Starting button.
(4)
Safety Lever
BC 230B S2, BC 260 S2 and
BC 260B S2
BC 325 S2
Diagram .C
7. While holding the unit firmly, pull out the
starter rope quickly.
8. After the engine has started, open the
choke gradually.
9. Allow the engine to run for 2 to 3 minutes
to warm up before starting work.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Release the throttle lever.
2. Slide the ignition switch on the trigger grip to the STOP
position.
USING THE SHOULDER STRAP
(BC 260 S2) (Not illustrated)
The use of the shoulder strap is optional, but it helps carry the
weight of the machine and reduces operator fatigue.
1. Slip the head and right arm through the strap so that is hanging
from the left shoulder.
2. Before starting the engine, clip the hook into the hanger loop
on the main tube and adjust the strap length to achieve the
correct angle between the ground and the cutting head.
3. Unclip the hook before starting the engine.
FITTING THE HARNESS
(BC 325 S2)
The harness on the BC 325 S2 must always be used as the
machine cannot be operated safely without it.
Adjustable
Belt Clip
1. Fit the horseshoe shaped plastic shoulder pad around your
neck (open end of pad facing forward), and slide your arms
through the side loops. The small rectangular belt cushion will
be at your left side and the larger pad and hook clip will be on
your right.
2. Adjust the various belt clips as necessary and fasten the buckle
across your waist.
3. Before starting the engine for the first time, try hooking the
hook clip into the various holes in the hanger along the top of
the main tube to find out which hole gives the best machine
balance.
4. Adjust the length of the strap holding the hook clip to achieve
the correct angle between the ground and the cutting head.
Note that the entire main tube of the machine can rotate to
help achieve the correct cutting posture.
5. Unhook the clip before starting the engine.
E
FUEL
FLAMMABLE
FUEL
Diagram .B