Bushranger MT261, MC-PS, MC-PX, MC-HT, MC-PL Owner's/operator's Manual

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MT261

(Multi-Cutter Power Unit)

MC-PX/PS/PL

(Pruner Attachment)

MC-S

(Straight Shaft Attachment)

MC-HT

(Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

MC-HTS

(Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

MC-E

(Edger Attachment)

MC-T

(Cultivator Attachment)

Owner’s/ Operator’s Manual

Completely read and understand this manual before using this product.

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Foreword

This Owner’s/ Operator’s Manual is designed to familiarize the operator with the various features and component parts of the equipment and to assist you with the assembly, operation and maintenance of your new Multi-cutter. It is essential that any operator of this Multi-cutter reads and understands the contents this manual before using the Multi-cutter. For additional assistance, contact any local authorized BUSHRANGER dealer.

Important Notice

The benets to the consumer given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services to which this warranty relates. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian consumer law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any reasonable foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Contents

Page

Foreword ......................................................... 1

Contents .......................................................... 1

Safety Instructions ........................................... 2

Operator safety ............................................ 2

Multi-cutter safety ........................................ 2

Fuel safety ................................................... 3

Multi-cutter Operating Safety ....................... 3

Safety and Instruction Decals ..................... 4

Product Description… ..................................... 6

Assembly ......................................................... 7

Loop Handle Installation ............................ 7

MC-S (Straight Shaft Attachment) .............. 7

MC-E (Edger Attachment) ......................... 9

MC-HTS(Hedge Trimmer Attachment) ....... 9

MC-PX/PS/PL (Pruner Attachment) ......... 10

MC-T (Cultivator Attachment) .................. 11

Attaching Shoulder Strap .......................... 12

Connecting the Tool Attachment

to the Power Unit ..... 12

Before Operation ........................................... 13

Chain Oil (Pruner Attachment) .................. 13

Engine Oil and Fuel ………………………..14

Mixing Petrol and Oil ................................. 15

Starting and Stopping ............................... 16

Idle Speed Adjustment .............................. 17

Page

Operation ...................................................... 18

MC-S (Straight Shaft Attachment) ............ 18

MC-E (Edger Attachment) ....................... 21

MC-HT/MC-HTS

(Hedge Trimmer Attachment) ............... 22

MC-PX/PS/PL (Pruner Attachment) ......... 24

MC-T (Cultivator Attachment) .................. 26

Maintenance ................................................. 27

Air Filter ................................................... 27

Fuel Filter .................................................. 27

Spark Plug ............................................... 28

Cylinder Cooling Fins................................ 28

Spark Arrester .......................................... 28

MC-S (Straight Shaft Attachment) ............ 29

MC-E (Edger Attachment) ....................... 29

MC-HT/MC-HTS

(Hedge Trimmer Attachment) ............... 30

MC-PX/PS/PL (Pruner Attachment) ......... 31

MC-T (Cultivator Attachment) ................... 33

General Cleaning and Tightening ................. 33

Storage .......................................................... 33

Troubleshooting ............................................. 34

Specifications ................................................ 34

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Operator safety

1. Read and understand this Manual before using the Multi-cutter.

Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this Multi-cutter.

2. Always wear eye protection and hearing protection.

3. Always wear heavy long pants, a long sleeved shirt, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.

4. Never operate this Multi-cutter when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

5. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause death.

6. Keep the grip of handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.

Multi-cutter safety

1. Make sure the Multi-cutter is assembled correctly and that the tool attachment is correctly installed and securely fastened as instructed in the Assembly section beginning on page 7.

2. Inspect the Multi-cutter before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and tightened securely. Follow the Maintenance instructions beginning on page 27.

3. Shut off the engine and be certain the attached tool has completely stopped moving before inverting the Multi-cutter, performing maintenance on or working on the machine.

4. Make sure the attached tool does not move at engine idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment, page 17.

5. Inspect the tool attachment and replace any parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged before using the Multi-cutter.

6. Never use a tool attachment or replacement parts that are not approved by BUSHRANGER.

7. Maintain the Multi-cutter according to the recommended maintenance intervals and procedures in the Maintenance section beginning on page 27.

8. If running problems or excessive vibration occur, stop immediately and inspect the unit for the cause. If the cause cannot be determined or is beyond your ability to correct, return the Multi-cutter to your servicing BUSHRANGER dealer for repair.

Safety Instructions

The warning system in This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.

　　　　 , 　　 and 　　　　are signal words to identify the level of hazard.

: signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended

precautions are not followed.

: signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precau-

tions are not followed.

: signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precau-

tions are not followed. Two other words are also used to highlight information. “Important” calls attention to special mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

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Fuel safety

1. Petrol is highly flammable and must be handled and stored carefully. Use a container approved for fuel for storing petrol and/or fuel/oil mixture.

2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames.

3. Do not smoke near fuel or Multi-cutter, or while using the Multi-cutter.

4. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 10mm from the top of the tank.

5. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

6. Move the Multi-cutter at least 3m (10ft.) away from the fueling location before starting the engine.

7. Do not remove the Multi-cutter fuel tank cap immediately after stopping the engine.

8. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.

9. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit.

10. Store fuel and Multi-cutter away from open flame, sparks and excessive heat. Make sure fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, furnaces, electric motors, etc.

Multi-cutter Operating safety

1. THIS MULTI-CUTTER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with all controls and the proper use of the Multi-cutter.

2. Never allow children to operate the Multi-cutter. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the unit without first reading this Operator’s Manual.

3. Avoid using the Multi-cutter near rocks, gravel, stones and similar material that would cause harmful missiles.

4. Keep children, bystanders and animals outside a 15m (50ft.) radius from the operator and Multi-cutter.

5. If you are approached while operating the Multi-cutter, stop the engine and attached tool moving.

6. Use the Multi-cutter only in daylight or good artificial light.

7. Never operate the Multi-cutter without proper guards in place.

8. Do not put hands or feet near or under any moving parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all parts of your body away from the moving tool attachment and hot surfaces such as the muffler.

9. Keep a firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.

10. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the Multi-cutter for any job that is not recommended by BUSHRANGER.

15m (50ft.) Minimum

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Safety and Instruction Decals

ON SHAFT

（Part No. 221501）

ON SHAFT

（Part No. 221502）

ON SHAFT

（Part No. 221502）

ON BLADE GUARD

（Part No. 221528）

ON SHAFT

（Part No. 221501）

MT261 (Multi-Cutter Power Unit)

MC-S (Straight Shaft Attachment)

MC-E (Edger Attachment)

MC-HT (Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

ON GEARCASE

（Part No. 223925）

ON BLADE GUIDE PLATE

（Part No. 591450）

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of

potential danger. Replace any that are damaged or lost.

Add grease to gearcase every 10 hours of use.

CAUTION : Extremely sharp blades. Do not touch

ON SHAFT

（Part No. 217879）

ON ENGINE

（Part No. 279811）

ON ENGINE

（Part No. 272083）

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MC-HTS (Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

MC-PX/PS/PL (Pruner Attachment)

MC-T (Cultivator Attachment)

ON SHAFT

（Part No. 221501）

ON SHAFT

（Part No. 231896）

ON SHAFT

（Part No. 221501）

ON SHAFT

（Part No. 221502）

ON GEARCASE

（Part No. 407349）

ON SHAFT

（Part No. 217879）

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Product Description

1. Shaft connector

2. Loop Handle

3. Shaft Assembly

Attachment Ring for Shoulder strap

5. Shaft Grip

6. Clutch Drum Housing

7. Engine

8. Air Filter

9. Fuel Tank

10.

Throttle Cable and Stop Switch Wires

11. Throttle Trigger and Stop Switch

12. Safety Decal

13. Shoulder strap

14. Model Name

1. Gearcase

2. Shaft Assembly

3. Safety Decal

4. Guard

1. Cutting Blades

2. Gearcase

3. Angle Drive

4. Shaft Assembly

5. Safety Decal

6. Blade Sheath

1. Saw chain

2. Guide bar

3. Regulating screw

4. Oil tank cap

5. Chain cover

6. Gearcase

7. Shaft Assembly

8. Safety Decal

1. Guard

2. Shaft Assembly

3. Wheel

4. Gearcase

5. Edger Blade

6. Safety Decal

1. Cutting Blades

2. Gearcase

3. Angle Drive

4. Shaft Assembly

5. Safety Decal

6. Blade Sheath

1. Cultivator Tine

2. Gearcase

3. Shaft Assembly

4. Guard

5. Safety Decal

MT261

(Multi-Cutter Power Unit)

MC-S

(Straight Shaft Attachment)

MC-E

(Edger Attachment)

MC-HT

(Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

MC-HTS

(Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

MC-PX/PS/PL (Pruner Attachment)

MC-T (Cultivator Attachment)

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Assembly

Loop Handle Installation

1. Place the loop handle and the bottom clamp on the shaft approximately 28cm (11 inches) from the end of the stop switch/ throttle trigger assembly.

2. Install the four screws and nuts. Tighten the screws evenly.

3. Reposition the loop handle up or down the shaft assembly to the most comfortable position, but no closer than 23 cm (9 inches) from the end of the stop switch/ throttle trigger assembly.

4. Tighten the screws and nuts.

MC-S (Straight Shaft Attachment)

Installing Guard

1. Fasten the string cutoff blade to the guard with M5×12 screws as shown.

2. Attach the guard to the shaft assembly with the two M5x30 screws and plate as shown.

Installing Trimmer Head

1. Remove the blade bolt, the stabilizer and the clamping washer from the attaching shaft out of the gearcase. (Keep the blade bolt , the stabilizer and the clamping washer.)

Note: The blade bolt has left-hand thread.

2. Align the hole in the boss adapter with the guide slot in the gearcase.

M5X30 Screw(2)

Gearcase

Hex Nut

Plate

String Cutoff Blade

M5X12 Screw(2)

Shaft Assembly

Guard

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ Foreign objects can be thrown by Multi-cutter.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Never operate the Multi-cutter without the blade guard.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ If the cutting attachment is not adequately tightened, it

can come loose from the Straight Shaft Attachment during use.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・

This may cause damage to property or personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Make sure the cutting attachment head is securely fas-

tened to the attaching shaft in the gearcase.

Bottom Clamp

Nut (4)

Loop Handle

Screw（4）

Trimmer Head Adapter

Left-hand thread

Trimmer Head

Attaching Shaft

Boss Adapter

Gearcase

Hex Wrench (3mm)

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3. Insert the 3mm hex Wrench into the hole in the boss adapter and the guide slot in the gearcase to lock the attaching shaft.

4. Thread the trimmer head adapter into the attaching shaft, then tighten the trimmer head by hand.

Note: The trimmer head adapter has left-hand thread.

5. Remove the 3mm hex Wrench from the boss adapter and gearcase.

Brushcutter Blade

1. Remove the blade bolt, stabilizer and clamping washer from the attaching shaft out of the gearcase.

Note: The blade bolt has left-hand thread.

2. Install the brushcutter blade onto the boss adapter, then reinstall the clamping washer, stabilizer and blade bolt.

3. Align the hole in the boss adapter with the guide slot in the gearcase.

4. Insert the 3mm hex Wrench into the hole in the boss adapter and the guide slot in the gearcase to lock the attaching shaft.

5. Tighten the blade bolt.

6. Remove the 3mm hex Wrench from the boss adapter and gearcase.

Clamping Washer

Hex Wrench (3mm)

Boss Adapter

Gearcase

Blade Bolt

Stabilizer

Brushcutter Blade

Left-hand thread

CAUTION

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ Brushcutter blade is sharp.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ Contact with sharp blade can cause personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Wear gloves when you handle the blade.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ If the Brushcutter Blade is not adequately tightened, it can come loose from the Straight Shaft

Attachment during use.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ This may cause damage to property or personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Make sure the Brushcutter Blade is securely fastened to the attaching shaft in the gearcase.

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MC-E (Edger Attachment) Installing Guard

1. Install the collar onto the plate stud.

2. Install the Guard onto the plate stud, making sure the Guard stud ts into the matching slot in the plate.

3. Install the at washer, lock washer and hex nut onto the plate stud.

4. Install the at washer and knob onto the Guard.

Installing Edger Blade

1. Install the boss adapter onto the attaching shaft out of the

gearcase.

2. Install the edger blade, clamping washer and blade bolt.

Note: The blade bolt has left-hand thread.

3. Align the hole in the boss adapter with the guide slot in the

gearcase.

4. Insert the 3mm hex Wrench into the hole in the boss

adapter and the guide slot in the gearcase to lock the attaching shaft.

5. Tighten the blade bolt to 11.3 Nm (100 in·lbs.).

6. Remove the 3mm hex Wrench from the boss adapter and

gearcase.

MC-HTS (Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

Installing Shaft Assembly and Angle drive

Attach the shaft assembly to the Hedge Trimmer angle drive assembly.

Note:

Carefully inspect both ends of the drive shaft protruding from the drive shaft tube. The squared end of the drive shaft positions toward the connector of the power unit. The splined end of the drive shaft connects to the angle drive assembly while rotating the drive shaft to engage the splines. Align the locating hole and install the locating screw through the side of the angle drive. Then tighten the clamp

ing screw. If properly installed, rotating the square end of the drive shaft will cause the trimmer blades to move.

Shaft Assembly

Squared

Locating Hole

Locating Screw

Splined

Angle Drive

Clamping Screw

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ Foreign objects can be thrown by Edger.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・

Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Never operate the Edger without the blade guard.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ If the Edger blade is not adequately tightened, it can come loose from the Edger during use.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・

This may cause damage to property or personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Make sure the Edger blade is securely fastened to the attaching shaft in the gearcase.

Edger Blade

Clamping Washer

Boss Adapter

Blade Bolt

Attaching Shaft

Gearcase

Left-hand thread

Hex Wrench (3mm)

Hex Nut

Lock Washer

Guard

Guard Stud

Plate

Flat Washer

Knob

Plate Stud

Collar

Flat Washer

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MC-PX/PS/PL (Pruner Attachment)

Guide bar and saw chain installation

1. Slot the saw chain in the groove of the guide bar, ensuring that the cutter section of the saw chain is facing the front.

2. Engage the saw chain into the sprocket.

3. Insert the groove of the guide bar into the pruner’s main unit and adjust the regulating screw to ensure that the adjuster is inserted in the circular hole of the guide bar.

4. Put the chain cover on and temporarily screw it in place using a nut, to the extent that the guide bar can be moved.

5. Lift up the leading edge of the guide bar and using a screw driver turn the regulating screw clockwise to tighten the saw chain until the saw chain slightly touches the lower side of the guide bar.

6. Securely tighten the nut on the chain cover, using the box spanner, provided as an accessory with the product.

7. Verify that the saw chain on the central section of the

guide bar can be lifted by the ngers 3 to 4 mm off the

guide bar.

CAUTION

・ In order to prevent cuts, be sure to wear gloves when handling the guide bar and saw chain. ・ Maintain the tension of the saw chain properly at all times. ・ If not enough tension is applied to the saw chain it can easily be dislodged when the saw chain

is in motion.

・ If too much tension is applied to the guide bar, saw chain and clutch may wear prematurely as

a result.

Cutting facing front

Guide bar

Circular hole on guide bar

Groove of guide bar

Sprocket

Adjuster

Regulating screw

Chain cover

Nut

Saw chain

Nut

Lifts up 3 to 4 mm when

lifted lightly by ngers

Lifts up leading edge of guide bar

Saw chain lightly touches the guide bar

Regulating screw

Loosen

Tighten

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Installing Shaft Assembly and Gearcase

Attach the shaft assembly to the pruner gearcase assembly.

Note: Carefully inspect both ends of the drive shaft protruding

from the drive shaft tube. The squared end of the drive shaft positions toward the connector of the power unit. The splined end of the drive shaft connects to the gearcase assembly while rotating the drive shaft to engage the splines. Align the locating hole and install the locating screw through the side of the gearcase. Then tighten the clamping screw. If properly installed, rotating the square end of the drive shaft will cause the chain to move.

Shaft Assembly

Squared

Locating Hole

Locating Screw

Splined

Gearcase

Clamping Screw

Installing Shaft Assembly and Gearcase

Attach the shaft assembly to the cultivator gearcase assembly.

Note: Carefully inspect both ends of the driveshaft protruding

from the driveshaft tube. The squared end of the driveshaft positions toward the connector of the power unit. The splined end of the driveshaft connects to the cultivator gearcase assembly. Insert the driveshaft tube assembly into the cultivator gearcase assembly while rotating the driveshaft to engage the splines. Align the locating hole and install the locating screw through the side of the gearcase. Then tighten the clamping screw. If properly installed, rotating the square end of the driveshaft will cause the cultivator tines to turn.

Installing shaft and guard

Place the plastic collar onto the driveshaft tube approximately 2,5cm from the cultivator gearcase, locating the ends as shown in sketch. Then place the two bracket parts onto the plastic collar and fasten securely with two 6 mm screws. Attach the guard to the bracket with four 5 mm screws.

MC-T (Cultivator Attachment)

Shaft Assembly

Squared

Locating Hole

Locating Screw

Splined

Clamping Screw

Screw 6mm(2)

Bracket

2,5cm

Plastic Collar

Bracket

Screw 5mm(4)

Guard

Bracket

Gearcase

Shaft Assembly

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Snap the Hook into the ring on the shaft assembly. To detach the Strap quickly from the multi-cutter, pull upward on the Red Band.

Attaching Shoulder Strap

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・

Without the Shoulder Strap Installed on the multi-cutter, the blade can produce side thrust which can expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ Contact with Brushcutter blade can cause severe personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Never operate the Multi-cutter without installing and using the Shoulder.

Connecting the Tool Attachment to the Power Unit

First, loosen the clamping knob so shaft assembly of the tool attachment can be inserted into the tube coupler. Pull the detent knob outward and gently rotate shaft assembly of the tool attachment back and forth while inserting to be sure the driveshafts completely in place. The spring loaded detent knob will snap into place when the shaft assembly of the tool attachment is correctly positioned. Tighten the clamping knob. When changing the tool attachment be careful not to over loosen the clamping knob to prevent it from falling.

Loose

Clamping Knob

Tube Coupler

Detent Knob

Shaft Assembly of Tool Attachment

Red Band

Shoulder Strap

Hook

Ring

Pull

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Before Operation

Chain Oil (Pruner Attachment)

1) Adding oil

1. Remove the oil tank cap and pour the chain oil (SAE #10W-30) into the oil tank.

2. Once the oil has been poured into the oil tank, tighten the oil tank cap to securely close the tank.

2) Regulating oil discharging rate

The regulating screw has three positions, Minimum, Intermediate and Maximum, only.

The regulating screw is set to Intermediate at the time of shipping. It is recommended that the product be used with this setting for ordinary use.

• Increase the discharging rate when cutting hard branches or branches with a lot of resin (pitch), or when the viscosity of the oil is high during winter.

1. Insert a minus screw driver into the regulating screw at the bottom of the main unit.

2. When applying pressure with the minus screw driver, turn the screw to the right (clockwise) to reduce the discharging rate and to the left (counter-clockwise) to increase the discharging rate.

3. Turn the engine on and turn the saw chain, with the guide bar facing the ground or tree. Oil will attach to the ground or tree, if the oil is discharging.

DANGER

・ Ensure that the guide bar and saw chain are installed

on the pruner before verifying the discharging rate of the chain oil. The rotator will be exposed and therefore dangerous if the guide bar and the saw chain are not installed on the pruner.

WARNING

・ Using the pruner with a saw chain too loose may re-

sult in the saw chain becoming dislodged and could cause an accident. Please be sure to check the tension of the saw chain before starting any work.

CAUTION

・

It may take some time before the oil begins to discharge once the oil has been added to a new product or when oil has been added to an empty tank. Do not turn the pruner on at a high speed in such circumstances.

・ When a new chain is to be used, immerse the chain

in chain oil for some time prior to installing it on the pruner, or pour the oil directly on to the chain and the guide bar, after installing it on the pruner. If they are not properly lubricated with oil the pruner may seize.

Oil tank cap

Oil tank

Regulating screw

Minimum

Intermediate

Maximum

Be sure to turn the screw while applying pressure to it with the screwdriver.

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Engine Oil and Fuel

1. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or ames.

2. Always shut off the engine before refueling. Never remove the Multi-Cutter fuel tank cap while the en-

gine is running or immediately after stopping the engine.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・Petrol contains gasses that can build up pressure inside a fuel tank.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・Fuel can be sprayed on you when removing fuel tank cap.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・Remove fuel tank cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray.

3m(10ft.) Minimum

3. Always open the fuel tank cap slowly to release any possible

pressure inside the tank.

4. Do not overll the fuel tank. Stop lling 10mm from the top of the

tank.

5. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully but rmly after relling.

6. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

7. Move the Multi-Cutter at least 3m (10ft.) away from the fueling.

DANGER

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ In certain conditions petrol is extremely ammable and highly explosive.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ A re or explosion from petrol can burn you, others and cause property damage.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Use a funnel and ll the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold.

Wipe up any petrol that spills.

・ Do not ll the fuel tank completely. Add petrol to the fuel tank until the level is 10mm below the

bottom of the ller neck. This empty space in the tank allows petrol to expand.

・ Never smoke when handling petrol, and stay away from an open ame with petrol in an ap-

proved container and keep it out of the reach of children.

・ Do not mix fuel for more than two month use.

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Fuel Mixture Chart

Mixing Instructions

IMPORTANT: Never mix petrol and oil directly in the Multi-Cutter fuel tank.

1. Always mix fuel and oil in a clean container approved for petrol.

2. Mark the container to identify it as fuel mix for the Multi-cutter.

3. Use regular unleaded petrol and ll the container with half the required amount of petrol.

4. Pour the correct amount of oil into the container then add the remaining amount of petrol.

5. Close the container tightly and shake it momentarily to evenly mix the oil and the petrol before lling the

tank on the Multi-cutter.

6. When relling the Multi-cutter fuel tank, clean around the fuel tank cap to stop dirt and debris from en-

tering the tank during cap removal.

7. Always shake the premix fuel container momentarily before lling the fuel tank.

8. Always use a spout or funnel when fueling to reduce fuel spillage.

9. Fill the tank only to within 10mm from the top of the tank. Avoid lling to the top of the tank ller neck.

Petrol

Two-stroke oil

50:1 25:1

ISO-L-EGC/ EGD ,JASO class FC/ FD,

or equivalent two-stroke oil

ISO-L-EGB , JASO class FB,

or equivalent two-stroke oil

1 litre 20 mL 40 mL 2 litres 40 mL 80 mL 5 litres 100 mL 200 mL

Recommended Oil Type

Only use a two-stroke engine oil formulated for use in high-performance, air-cooled two-stroke engines.

IMPORTANT: Do not use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard motors. This type of two-

stroke engine oil does not have the additives for air-cooled two-stroke engines and can cause engine damage.

Do not use automotive motor oil. This type of oil does not have the proper additives for air-cooled two-stroke engines and can cause engine damage.

Recommended Fuel Type

Use clean, unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 85 or higher. Use of unleaded petrol results in fewer combustion chamber deposits and longer spark plug life. Use of premium grade fuel is not necessary or recommended.

IMPORTANT: Never use gasohol or alcohol blended fuels in this engine.

Mixing Petrol and Oil

IMPORTANT: The engine used on this Multi-cutter is of a two-stroke design. The internal moving

parts of the engine, i.e., crankshaft bearings, piston pin bearings and piston to cylinder wall contact surfaces, require oil mixed with the petrol for lubrication.

Failure to add oil to the petrol or failure to mix oil with the petrol at the appropriate ratio will cause major engine damage which will void your warranty.

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Primer Bulb

Fuel Return Line

Starter Grip

Choke Lever

Open

Starting and Stopping

Before Starting the Engine

1. Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the Before Operation section

of this manual.

2. Rest the Multi-cutter on the ground.

3. Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of any broken

glass, nails, wire, rocks or other debris.

4. Keep all bystanders, children and animals away from the

working area.

Cold Starting Procedure

The carburetor on this engine is equipped with a fuel primer and a choke system.

To start a “cold” engine properly, perform the following

procedure:

1. Pump the primer bulb until fuel can be seen owing through

the fuel return line to the fuel tank. Flowing fuel should be almost clear, not foamy or full of bubbles.

2. Turn the choke lever to the Close

“ ” position.

3. With the stop switch “START” (ON), and the throttle trigger

positioned at Fast-idle start position, pull the starter grip. After the engine is started, turn the choke lever to the Open

“ ”

position. Then squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow it to return to the idle position.

If the engine stops running before you turn the choke lever to the Open “

” position :

Go ahead and open the choke, pull the starter grip with the throttle trigger positioned at Fast-idle start position.

Hot Restart

To start the engine that is already warmed up（hot restart）.

1. Pump the primer bulb until fuel can be seen owing through the fuel return line to the fuel tank. Flowing

fuel should be almost clear, not foamy or full of bubbles.

2. Turn the choke lever to the open

“ ” position, and set the stop switch to the “START” (ON) position.

3. Leave the throttle trigger in the idle position and pull the starter grip.

4. If the engine fails to start after three to four pulls, follow the instructions in the Cold Starting Procedure

section above.

If the engine fails to start after you follow the above procedures, contact an authorized BUSHRANGER dealer.

To Stop the Engine

1. Release the throttle trigger.

2. Slide the stop switch to “STOP” (OFF) position.

Stop Switch

Fast-idle Start Lock

Fast-idle Start Position

START(ON)

STOP(OFF)

Idle Position

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The attached tool may be moving during idle speed adjustment. Wear the recommended personal protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. Keep hands and body away from the attached tool.

When the throttle trigger is released, the engine should return to an idle speed. The correct speed is 2700 - 3300 min

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(or just below the clutch engagement speed ). The attached tool must not move and the engine should not stall (stop running) at engine idle speed.

To adjust the engine idle speed, rotate the idle speed adjustment screw on the carburetor.

・ Turn the idle speed screw in (clockwise) to increase the engine idle speed. ・ Turn the screw out (counter-clockwise) to decrease the engine idle speed.

If idle speed adjustment is necessary, and after adjustment the cutting attachment rotates or the engine stalls, stop using the Multi-cutter immediately!

Contact your local authorized BUSHRANGER Dealer for assistance and servicing.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ Engine must be running to make carburetor adjustments. ・ When engine is running, attached tool and other parts are moving.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ Contact with moving attached tool or other moving parts could cause serious personal injury or

death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from attached tool and other moving parts. ・ Keep all bystanders and pets away from unit while making carburetor adjustments.

Idle Speed Adjustment

This Multi-cutter is equipped with non-adjustable fuel mixture carburetor. The idle speed is the only adjustment for the operator.

Idle Speed Adjustment Screw

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Operation

MC-S (Straight Shaft Attachment)

Operating Position

Before using the Multi-Cutter with Straight Shaft Attachment, check the following:

1. The unit may be on the operator’s right side. The operator’s right

hand should be holding the shaft grip, with his or her ngers on

the throttle trigger. The right arm should be slightly bent.

2. The left hand should be holding the loop handle with the ngers

and thumb fully enclosed around the grip. The left arm should be extended. Reposition the loop handle up or down the shaft assembly if necessary for a comfortable position.

3. The Trimmer weight should be evenly distributed between the arms. The trimmer head should be near and parallel to the ground.

4. Accelerate and hold the engine at cutting speed before entering the material to be cut.

5. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.

6. Stop the engine when moving between work sites.

Shoulder Strap

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ Foreign objects can be thrown by the Multi-Cutter.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Never operate the Multi-Cutter without the blade guard in place.

CAUTION

・ Read the Safety instructions beginning on page 2 concerning proper use of the Multi-Cutter. ・ Always wear gloves and protective clothing when operating the Multi-Cutter.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ Without the shoulder strap installed, the Brushcutter blade can produce side thrust which can

expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.

・ If the Multi-Cutter is not correctly positioned on the operator’s right side, the blade can produce

side thrust which can expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ Contact with the Brushcutter blade can cause severe personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Never operate the Multi-Cutter without installing and using the shoulder strap. ・ Always operate the Multi-Cutter with the unit on your right side.

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・ If the trimmer head becomes jammed, stop the engine immediately.

・ Make certain all moving parts have stopped and disconnect the spark

plug before inspecting the equipment for damage.

・ Never use a unit that has a chipped, cracked or broken trimmer head.

・ Snap the strap hook into the ring on the drive shaft. To detach the

strap quickly from the unit, pull upward on red band.

・ The tip of the line does the cutting. The line

should stay extended while cutting.

・ Do not force the line into the material. Forcing

the line will cause it to slap against the material, increasing line usage and causing poor cutting results.

Trimming

Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 5-10cm above the ground and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make contact.

Red Band

Shoulder Strap

Hook

Ring

Pull

Trimmer Head

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ Use of improper line could cause line to break and be thrown in operator’s or bystander’s

direction.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ Use of improper line could result in serious personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Use only good quality, commercial grade, weld resistant trimmer line with a diameter of 2,4mm. ・ Do not use any type of wire or other string-like substance. Do not use metal-reinforced line.

5-10cm Above Ground

CORRECT

INCORRECT

5-10cm Above Ground

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Scaling

To remove unwanted vegetation, hold the trimmer head about 5-10cm above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground cutting the vegetation off at the surface.

Mowing

Keep the line parallel to the ground and use a gentle side-to-side motion.

When cutting heavy brush, always swing the Brushcutter from right to left. Swinging the Brushcutter from left to right can cause the blade to kick back.

Cutting Direction of Brushcutter Blade

CORRECT

Direction of Swing Direction of Swing

Kick-back Zone

No Kick-back Zone

INCORRECT

DANGER

Cutting Blades

1. Use only the correct blade (BUSHRANGER genuine part) approved for the application and model

Brushcutter.

2. Carefully check the condition of the blades before and after operation.

3. Sharpen dull blades. Replace any blade that is worn, cracked or damaged.

4. If a blade produces eccentric rotation or vibration, replace the blade and the boss adapter with

BUSHRANGER genuine parts.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ Cutting heavy brush from the wrong direction can cause the Brushcutter blade to kick back.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ Contact with the Brushcutter blade can cause severe personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Always swing the Brushcutter from right to left when cutting heavy brush as shown.

5-10cm Above Ground

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MC-E (Edger Attachment)

Operating Position

Before using the Multi-Cutter with Edger Attachment, check the following:

1. The unit should be on the operator’s right side.

2. The operator’s right hand should be holding the shaft grip, with his or her

ngers on the throttle trigger. The right arm should be slightly bent.

3. The left hand should be holding the loop handle with the ngers and

thumb fully enclosed around the grip. The left arm should be extended. Reposition the loop handle up or down the shaft assembly if necessary for a comfortable position.

4. The Edger weight should be evenly distributed between the arms.

5. Adjust the Edger to the correct cutting depth before you start the engine. (Refer to Setting Depth of Cut on this next page) Make sure the blade guard is adjusted to shield the operator from thrown debris.

6. Make sure the blade is rotating (at least half throttle) before inserting the blade into the cut. The Edger

performs best at full throttle.

7. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.

8. Stop the engine when moving between work sites.

・ If the Edger blade becomes jammed, stop the engine immediately.

・ Make certain all moving parts have stopped and disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the equip-

ment for damage.

・ Never use a unit that has chipped, cracked or broken Edger blade or blade guard.

Direction of Travel

Guard

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ Foreign objects can be thrown by Edger Attachment.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Never operate the Edger Attachment without the blade guard in place. ・ Make sure the blade guard is correctly positioned to shield operator from thrown debris.

CAUTION

・ Read the Safety instructions beginning on page 2 concerning proper use of the Multi-Cutter.

CAUTION

・ Always wear gloves and protective clothing when operating the Multi-Cutter with Edger

Attachment.

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Guard

Knob

Wheel

Increase the Depth of Cut

Decrease the Depth of Cut

Setting Depth of Cut

IMPORTANT: Set the depth of cut before you start the engine.

1. Loosen the knob holding the guard to the plate.

2. Rotate the guard as necessary to set the depth of cut.

Note that:

・ Rotating the guard to raise the wheel increases the depth of cut.

・ Rotating the guard to lower the wheel decreases the depth of cut.

3. Make sure the guard is positioned to protect the operator from

thrown debris, then tighten the knob.

Operating Position

Before using the Multi-Cutter with Hedge Trimmer Attachment, check the following:

1. The unit should be on operator’s right side.

2. The operator’s right hand should be holding the shaft grip, with his or her ngers on the throttle trigger.

The right arm should be slightly bent.

3. The left hand should be holding the loop handle with the ngers and thumb fully enclosed around the

grip. Reposition the loop handle up or down the shaft assembly if necessary for a comfortable position.

4. The Hedge Trimmer weight should be evenly distributed between the arms.

MC-HT/ MC-HTS (Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

5. Make sure the cutting blades are moving (at least half throttle ) before actual cutting begins. The Hedge Trimmer performs best at full throttle.

6. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to speed when not cutting.

7. Stop the engine when moving between work sites.

・ If the cutting blades becomes jammed, stop the engine immediately.

・ Make certain all moving parts have stopped and disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the equip-

ment for damage.

・ Never use a unit that has chipped, cracked or broken blades.

IMPORTANT: The thickness of branches which may be cut using this trimmer is limited to up to

approximately 4,5mm. Never try to cut branches thicker than this, as doing so may result in damage to the trimmer.

8. When transporting the Hedge Trimmer always t the blade sheath.

CAUTION

・ Read the Safety instructions beginning on page 2 concerning proper use of the Multi-Cutter.

CAUTION

・ Do not touch the sharpened edges of the cutting blades. The cutting blades are extremely sharp

and dangerous at all times. Always wear gloves and protective clothing.

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Blade Cover

Engaged Not Engaged

Engage racks evenly

Clamp Knob

Lock Lever (Push to downward)

Gearcase

Handle

Tighten

Loosen

Up To 48°

Down To 84°

Adjusting the angle of the blades [MC-HTS]

Note: Never use the unit if blade angle is not from 48 degree upwards to 84 degree downward.

1. First stop the engine. Next attach the blade cover.

2. Turn the clamp knob counter clockwise until the clamp knob stops. Angle adjustments are not possible

without completely loosening the clamp knob.

3. Always hold the handle when adjusting the blades. The blades adjust from a 48 degree upward angle

to an 84 degree downward angle. Never push the lock lever when adjusting the angle of the blades.

4. After you have adjusted the angle of the blades tighten the clamp knob rmly and x the gearcase in

place. When tightening the clamp knob, make sure both racks engage.

Folding procedure

1. First stop the engine. Next attach the blade cover.

Turn the clamp knob counter clockwise until the clamp knob stops. Folding the unit is not possible with-

out the clamp knob completely loosened.

Hold the handle securely, and then fold the blades approximately 180 degrees while pushing the lock

lever to downward. Do not touch the lock lever except when folding the blades.

After folding the unit, tighten the clamp knob rmly and x the gearcase. When tightening the clamp

knob make sure that both racks are engaged.

CAUTION

・ Do not touch the sharpened edges of the cutting blades. The cutting blades are extremely sharp

and dangerous. Always wear gloves to help protect your hands and ngers from injury.

・ Do not hold any part other than the handle when adjusting the angle of the blades. ・ Stop the engine and set the blade cover when adjusting the angle of the blades.

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MC-PX/PS/PL (Pruner Attachment)

Working position

1. Choose a working position where the inclination of the pole remains at 60 degrees or less.

2. Start cutting from the lower branches rst so that the branches will fall off easily when cut.

3. The cut branches may fall towards the worker, so be sure to select a location that enables a stable footing and provides an easy escape in the case of an emergency.

Cutting wood

1. Turn the pruner on full throttle and press the saw chain lightly against the wood to cut.

2. The cutting capacity is reduced when the engine revolution is slowed down and the saw chain is pressed hard against the wood.

IMPORTANT:

• Pressing the saw chain hard against the wood not

only tires the operator quicker but also quickens the wear of the saw chain and guide bar.

• If wood cannot be cut without pressing the saw chain

hard against it, this indicates that the saw chain is becoming dull. In such cases, either sharpen the saw chain or replace it with a new chain.

DANGER

・ Do not stand immediately below the branch that is to be cut. The branch may fall directly below

and the branch may also bounce off other branches or the ground in an unexpected direction and cause injury to the worker.

・ Do not allow anyone to enter within a 15 meter radius. ・ The Pruner is not insulated to prevent electric shock. Keep it away from any power lines with at

least 15 meters when working, as there is threat of electrocution.

WARNING

・ Wear a hat or helmet, protective glasses, gloves and ear plugs while working.

Furthermore, wear a dust mask whenever a lot of pollen or chipping powder is expected, which may be harmful for the health.

60°

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Saw chain tension adjustments

1. Turn the nut on the chain cover once to loosen it.

2. Lift up the leading edge of the guide bar and turn the regulating screw to tighten the saw chain. Turning the screw clockwise tightens the saw chain, whereas turning it counter-clockwise looses the saw chain.

3. Securely tighten the nut on the chain cover.

4. Verify that the saw chain on the central section of the guide bar can be lifted with ngers 3 to 4 mm off

the guide bar.

Pruning thick branches

Attempting to cut a thick branch in one go often results in the guide

bar jamming in the branch or otherwise encountering difculties in

cutting. The method described below makes cutting thick branches easier:

1. First of all, cut a section slightly away and on the lower side of the desired area of the branch to be cut.

2. Then, start cutting from the upper side of the branch.

3. Hereafter, cut into the lower side where the desired area of

branch is to be cut.

4. Finally, cut through from the upper side where the branch is to be cut, cutting the branch off.

IMPORTANT: If the guide bar or saw chain jams into the

branch, do not force it. Widen the cut using a wedge to remove the pruner and try cutting it again. Forcing the pruner may damage the main unit of the pruner and cause a malfunction of the pruner.

WARNING

・ When using the pruner be sure to turn the engine off before making any inspections or any

adjustments.

・ Do not make any adjustments when the guide bar or saw chain is still hot immediately after

using the pruner. Wait until it has cooled before making any adjustments.

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③

④

②

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MC-T (Cultivator Attachment)

Operating Position

Before using the Multi-Cutter with Cultivator Attachment, check the following:

1. The unit may be on operator’s right side. The operator’s right hand should be holding the shaft grip, with

his or her ngers on the throttle trigger. The right arm should be slightly bent.

2. The left hand should be holding the loop handle with the ngers and thumb fully enclosed around the

grip. The left arm should be extended. Reposition the loop handle up or down the shaft assembly if necessary for a comfortable position.

3. Do not operate the unit in hard un-tilled soil or in rocky areas.

4. Do not operate the unit in areas with vines or tree roots.

5. Do not operate the unit in water.

6. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cultivating.

7. Stop the engine when moving between work sites.

・ The unit should be operated only while traveling forward.

Working the unit with a back-and-forth motion while traveling produces the best results. A fast or slow engine speed can be used according to soil conditions.

・ If the Cultivator tines becomes jammed, stop the engine immediately. Make certain all moving parts have

stopped and disconnect the spark plug before attempting to remove any obstruction.

・ The cultivator gearcase becomes very hot during operation. Do not touch the gearcase. ・ Make certain all moving parts have stopped and disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the equipment

for damage.

・ Never use a unit that has cracked or broken tines.

Cultivator Motion

Direction of Travel

CAUTION

・ Read the Safety instructions beginning on page 2 concerning proper use of the Multi-Cutter.

CAUTION

・ Always wear gloves and protective clothing when operating the Multi-Cutter with Cultivator

Attachment.

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Maintenance

Air Filter

Maintenance Interval

・The air filter should be cleaned daily, or more often when working

in extremely dusty conditions.

・Replace after every 100 hours of operation.

Air Filter Cleaning

1. Remove the foam element.

2. Clean the foam element with warm, soapy water. Let the element

dry completely.

3. Apply a light coat of SAE 30 motor oil to the foam element and

squeeze out all excess oil.

4. Reassemble the foam element and filter cover.

Fuel Filter

Maintenance Interval

The fuel filter should be replaced after every 100 hours of operation.

Fuel Filter Replacement

The fuel filter is attached to the end of the fuel pick-up hose inside the tank.

To replace the fuel filter:

1. Make sure the fuel tank is empty.

2. Loosen the fuel tank cap, and pull up and remove the cap holder.

3. Using a wire hook, gently pull the fuel filter out through the fuel fill-

er opening.

4. Grasp the fuel hose next to the fuel filter fitting and remove the fil-

ter, but do not release the hose.

5. While still holding on to fuel hose, attach the new fuel filter.

6. Drop the new fuel filter back into the fuel tank.

Make sure that the fuel filter is not stuck in a corner of the tank, and

that the fuel hose is not doubled over (kinked) before refueling.

Fuel Pick-up Hose

Wire

Fuel Filter

Spark Plug

Maintenance Interval

・ The spark plug should be removed from the engine and checked

after each 25 hours of operation.

・Replace the spark plug after every 100 hours of operation.

Spark Plug Maintenance

Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug back and forth a couple of times to loosen the boot, then pull the boot off of the spark plug.

2. Remove the spark plug.

3. Clean the electrodes with a stiff brush.

4. Adjust the electrode air gap to 0,6-0,7 mm.

5. Replace the spark plug if it is oil-fouled, damaged, or if the elec-

trodes are worn down.

6. Do not over tighten the spark plug when installing. The tightening

torque is 10,7-16,6 N•m.

0,6-0,7mm

Cap Holder

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Cap

Filter Cover

Knob

Foam Element

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Cylinder Cooling Fins

Maintenance Interval

・ The cylinder cooling ns should be cleaned after every 25 hours of operation, or once a week, whichev-

er comes rst.

・ Air must ow freely around and through the cylinder cooling ns to prevent engine overheating.

Leaves, grass, dirt and debris build-up on the ns will increase the operating temperature of the engine,

which can reduce engine performance and shorten engine life.

Cooling Fin Cleaning

1. Loosen the knob and remove the filter cover.

2. Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug back and forth a couple of times to loosen the boot, then pull the boot off of the spark plug.

3. Loosen the knob and lift off the cylinder cover.

4. Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins and from around the cylinder base.

5. After cleaning, reinstall the cylinder cover, high tension lead boot and the filter cover.

Cylinder Cover

Cooling Fins

Filter Cover

High Tension Lead Boot

Knob

Maintenance Interval

・ The spark arrester should be inspected and cleaned after every 25 hours of operation.

Replace the screen if it cannot be thoroughly cleaned or if it is damage.

Spark Arrester

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・ Mufer surface becomes hot when Multi-cutter is in operation and remains hot for sometime

after the engine is shut off.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・ Contact with hot mufer surface could cause a burn

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・ Make sure the mufer is cool before inspecting and cleaning the spark arrester

Spark Arrester Maintenance

1. Remove the cylinder cover. (See section “Cylinder Cooling Fins”)

2. Remove the two socket head screws holding the spark arrester

assembly to the mufer.

3. Remove and clean the spark arrester assembly with a safety solvent and a stiff brush. If any part cannot be thoroughly cleaned, if must be replaced.

4. Reinstall the spark arrester assembly onto the mufer, then reinstall and tighten the two socket head screws.

5. Reinstall the cylinder cover.

Spark Arrester

Mufer Body

Tail

Screw(2)

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MC-S (Straight Shaft Attachment)

Gearcase

Maintenance Interval

The gearcase should be checked for lubrication after each 30 hours of use.

Gearcase Lubrication

Remove the cutting attachment and the boss adapter. Clean any dirt and debris from the area between the boss adapter and the gearcase. Remove the grease plug from the side of the gearcase.

While rotating the attaching shaft, inject lithium-base bearing lube (P/N 211337) through the plug hole until the gearcase is full.

Reinstall the boss adapter and grease plug.

Bearing Lube (P/N.211337)

Grease Plug

Plug Hole

Attaching Shaft

Boss Adapter

Gearcase

MC-E (Edger Attachment)

Bearing Lube (P/N.211337)

Gearcase

Flexible Drive Shaft

Drive shaft Tube

Screw

Flexible Drive Shaft

Maintenance Interval

The Edger Attachment uses a exible drive shaft inside the drive shaft tube. The exible drive shaft should be lubricated

after each 30 hours of use.

Flexible Drive Shaft Lubrication

1. Loosen the two screws holding the gearcase to the drive shaft tube and carefully remove the gearcase from the drive shaft tube.

2. Grip the end of the exible drive shaft and remove it from

the drive shaft tube.

3. Lubricate the exible drive shaft with a high quality #2

lithium-base bearing lube.

4. Reinstall the exible drive shaft into the drive shaft tube. Twist the exible drive shaft as you insert it into the to en-

sure that it seats into the clutch drum.

5. Reinstall the gearcase onto the drive shaft tube, then tighten the two screws.

Gearcase

Maintenance Interval

The gearcase lubricant should be inspected for after every 30 hours of use.

Gearcase Maintenance

Remove the blade and the boss adapter. Clean any dirt and debris from the area between the boss adapter and the gearcase. Remove the grease plug from the side of the gearcase. While rotating the attaching shaft, inject lithium-base bearing lube (P/N 211337) through the plug hole until the gearcase is full. Re-install the grease plug.

Bearing Lube (P/N.211337)

Gearcase

Attaching Shaft

Boss Adapter

Grease Plug

Plug Hole

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To adjust the cutting blades, refer to the illustrations and locate the tension screws. Loosen the tension screw lock nuts. Gently turn the tension screws in until sung, then turn the tension screws back out 1/4

-1/2 turn. While holding the screws in place, tighten the lock nuts. Liberally coat the cutting blades with light oil. Start the engine and operate the Multi-Cutter with Hedge Trimmer Attachment at full speed for at least one minute. Stop the engine, and when the blades are motionless, check the blades temperature carefully. The blades may be warm, but if they are too hot to touch, loosen the tension screws 1/8 turn.

Cutting Blades Maintenance

CAUTION: BLADES THAT ARE TOO TIGHT CAN CAUSE OVERLOADING WHICH MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

Maintenance Interval

Before operating the Multi-Cutter with Hedge Trimmer Attachment it is necessary to check the adjustment of the cutting blades. Blades that are too loose may vibrate, and will not provide a clean, smooth cut.

MC-HT/ MC-HTS (Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

Adjusting Cutting Blades

CAUTION

・ Do not touch the sharpened edges of the cutting blades. The cutting blades are extremely sharp

and dangerous at all times.

Tension Screw

Lower Blade

Flat Washer

Upper Blade

Guide Bar

Lock nut

Lubrication

Maintenance Interval

・ The gearcase and angle drive should be inspect after each 10 to 20 hours of use. ・ Cutting blades should be lubricated at all times.

Lubrication

The gearcase and angle drive should be checked for lubrication after each 10 to 20 hours of use. Grease

ttings are installed into both components. Use #2 lithium-base bearing lubricant. Lubrication of the cutting

blades should be maintained at all times. Use a light oil (#10wt.).

Light Oil (# 10wt.)

Cutting Blades

Grease Fitting

[MC-HT]

[MC-HTS]

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Sharpening saw chain

Whenever wood chips become small and fine or the wood cannot be cut without pressing the pruner hard against it, then it may be necessary to sharpen the saw chain.

1. Tighten the saw chain slightly rmer than usual then secure the pruner’s main unit.

2. Place a le with a 4.0 mm (5/32 in.) diameter against the

cutter and extend 1/5 of it beyond the cutter.

3. Press the le against the cutter at its base in a 30-degree angle from the vertical line and move the le straight

ahead from the inner side to the outer side of the cutter.

4. Shift the le so that it remains in a 90-degree angle against

the guide bar.

5. Once one side of the cutter is sharpened, sharpen the other side of the cutter. Be sure to keep the length and angle uniform throughout.

IMPORTANT:

• The efciency of this work greatly impacts the sharp-

ness of the cutter. It is recommended that sharpening be performed often.

• Be sure to use an appropriate le for sharpening the

saw chain cutters.

Adjusting depth gauge

The depth gauge determines how deep the cutter cuts into the wood.

1. When the cutter lengths become shorter due to

sharpening, the depth gauge must also be cut back.

Cut down the depth gauge using a at le in a way that

the depth gauge is positioned 0.64 mm (0.025 in.) lower than the leading edge of the cutter.

3. Once cut back, grind the tip of the depth gauge

round.

IMPORTANT: Be sure that the depth gauge is not

cut back too far, as doing so will result in a faster deterioration of the cutter.

MC-PX/PS/PL (Pruner Attachment)

30°

90°

File

Guide bar

Sharpen shaded area

Maintain uniform lengths of cutters

Cutter Maintenance Specications

Side plate ling angle

Depth gauge setting

Depth gauge

0.64mm

Top plate cutting angle

Top plate ling angle

30°

80°

55°

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Inspection of sprocket

1. Inspect the sprocket to ensure that the screw is not loose or that it is not worn out.

2. If the sprocket is worn by 0.3 mm or more, as shown in the diagram below, replace the sprocket.

Continuing to use the pruner with the sprocket in such a condition will shorten the life of the saw chain.

Gearcase

1. Remove the gear case from the shaft assembly.

2. Remove the grease plug and prepare some lithiumtype grease.

3. Inject enough grease (about 10g) so that some of it spills out through the spline hole, to which the drive shaft is inserted.

Guide bar care

1. When work using the pruner is nished for the day, re-

move the guide bar and saw chain from the pruner.

2. Remove any wood chips or other particles attached to the groove of the guide bar or in the oil hole. Be particularly certain that no particles are clogging the oil hole.

3. Remove wood chips and other particles around the oil

discharge hole and around the sprocket on the main unit of the pruner.

IMPORTANT:

• When installing the guide bar, occasionally switch it

to the top and bottom to prevent uneven wear and to extend the life of the guide bar.

• If the oil discharge hole becomes clogged by wood

chips or other particles the pruner could seize up.

Oil discharge holes (also on the reverse side)

Worn condition

Gearcase

Grease plug

0,3 mm or more

Sprocket

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Lubrication

Maintenance Interval

The Cultivator gearcase should be inspect after each 25 hours of use.

Lubrication

The Cultivator gearcase holds 40g of lubricant. A grease fitting is located in the top of the gearcase. Lubricant should be checked at least every 25 hours of operation. Use a #2 lithium-based lubricant with Molybdenum additive.

MC-T (Cultivator Attachment)

Grease Fitting

General Cleaning and Tightening

The BUSHRANGER Multi-Cutter will provide maximum performance for many, many hours if it is maintained properly. Good maintenance includes regular checking of all fasteners for correct tightness, and cleaning the entire machine.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・When engine is running, attached tool and other parts are moving.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・Contact with moving tool or other moving parts could cause serious personal injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・Always turn off your Multi-Cutter before you clean or perform any maintenance on it.

Storage

For long term storage of the Multi-cutter:

1. Empty the fuel tank into a suitable fuel storage container.

2. Run the engine to remove any fuel that may remain in the carburetor.

3. Perform all regular maintenance procedures and any needed repairs.

4. Remove the spark plug and squirt a very small amount of engine oil into the cylinder.

5. Pull the starter grip once.

6. Slowly pull the starter grip to bring the piston to the top of the cylinder (TDC).

7. Reinstall the spark plug.

8. Store the Multi-cutter in a dry place away from excessive heat, sparks or open ame.

CAUTION

POTENTIAL HAZARD

・Oil may squirt out of the spark plug opening when you pull

the starter grip.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

・Oil can cause eye injuries.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

・Protect your eyes and keep your face away from the spark

plug opening.

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Specications

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Action

Engine will not start

・

STOP switch set to off position

・

Empty fuel tank

・

Primer bulb wasn’t pushed enough

・

Engine ooded

・Move switch to on position ・Fill fuel tank ・ Press primer bulb until fuel ows

through the fuel return line

・

Use warm engine starting procedure

Engine will not Idle

・

Idle speed set incorrectly

・

Set Idle speed

Engine lacks power or stalls when cutting

・

Throttle wire has come loose

・

Dirty air lter

・

Tighten throttle wire

・

Clean or replace air lter

If further assistance is required, contact your local authorized BUSHRANGER service dealer.

MT261 With

MC-S MC-E MC-HT MC-HTS

Weight, kg ※1

5,9 6,7 7,4 7,4

Engine Displacement, cm

25,4

Fuel Tank Capacity, litres

0,6

Carburetor Diaphragm Type

Ignition System Solid State

Spark Plug NGK BPMR8Y

Fuel Mixture

Two-stroke Oil Mix 25～50:1 Ratio

MT261 With

MC-PX MC-PS MC-PL MC-T

Weight, kg ※1

5,4 5,8 6,3 7,4

Engine Displacement, cm

25,4

Fuel Tank Capacity, litres

0,6

Carburetor Diaphragm Type

Ignition System Solid State

Spark Plug NGK BPMR8Y

Fuel Mixture

Two-stroke Oil Mix 25～50:1 Ratio

※

1. Dry weight without Cutting Attachment, strap and fuel.

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