Husqvarna BC 435L, BC 435B, BJ2009 User Manual

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For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit.Failure to follow instructions

can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your trimmer before each use.

BC 435L

BC 435B

Husqvarna AB SE-561 82 Huskvarna Sweden

WARNING • PLEASE READ

Model No.: BC 435L / BC 435B

WARNING! When using gas tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.

Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions.

Meaning of symbols marked on the product

Read the user manual before using the machine

Whenever the machine is in use, safety goggles must be worn to safeguard against flying object, as must ear protectors, such as a soundproof helmet, in order to protect the operator’s hearing. If the operator is working in an area where there is a risk of falling objects, a safety helmet must also be worn

15m(50ft)

Keep people or animals at least 15m away from the machine during operation

Warning! Cutting elements continue to rotate after the engine turned off

Warning! Hot surface

Wear gloves to protect your hands

Warning: Rotating blades

112

Beware of thrown objects

10000 min

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Acoustic power level LWA accordance with directive 2000/14/EC + 2005/88/EC

Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle for cutting head

Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle for blade

Wear feet protection

READ YOUR USER MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS (IF ANY ENCLOSED) THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1. Wear close fitting, tough work clothing that will provide protection, such as long slacks or trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves, hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety glasses for eye protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing protection.

2. Prequel in a safe place.

Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank.To prevent a fire hazard, move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling area before starting.

3. Comply with all fire prevention regulations. com-

pliance with all local, state, or federal laws in the united states is the user’s responsibility.Your unit

comes with a spark arrester screen furnished in the user kit. Replacement spark arrester screen kits are available from distributor.

4. Turn

unit off before setting it down.

5. Always hold unit firmly with both hands, the thumb and fingers encircling the handles.

6. Keep all screws and fasteners tight.Never operate your equipment when it is improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled.

7. Keep handles dry, clean and free of fuel mixture.

8. Keep stringhead as close to ground as practical. Avoid hitting small objects with stringhead.When cutting on a slope, stand below stringhead. NEVER cut or trim on a hill or slope, etc. if there is the slightest chance of slipping, sliding or losing firm footing.

9. Check area you will be trimming for debris that may be struck or thrown during operation.

10. Keep all parts of your body and clothing away from stringhead when starting or running engine. Before starting engine, make sure stringhead will not come in contact with any obstacle.

11. Stop engine before examining cutting line.

12. Store equipment away from possible ignition

ources, such as gas-powered wate

r heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable heaters, etc.

13. Always keep the debris shield, stringhead, and engine free of debris build-up.

14. Operation of equipment should always be restricted to mature and properly instructed individuals.

15. WARNING: The emission of exhaust gases is toxic.

16. Emergency Stopping Procedure. When it is necessary to stop engine immediately, DEPRESS the switch to stop.

17. This unit has a clutch, routines for checking that the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles.

WARNING: Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately.

WHAT TO DO

15m(50ft)

GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

• What to do

• Brush / grass blade safety precautions

• What not to do

GENERAL IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

• Safety features

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

• “Loop With Barrier” handle installation

• “Bullhorn” handle installation

• Cutting attachment guard installation

• Cutting head installation

• Remove and installation the blade cover

• Blade installation

• Remove and installation the blade cover

FUEL AND ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

• Refueling

• Engine oil

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

• Shoulder harness

• Starting a cold engine

• Warm engine start

• Low temperature start

• To stop engine

TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• Additional safety precautions

• Cutting head line release

• Trimming procedures

• Cutting with blades

• Using weed blades

• Using a brush blade

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

• Replacing cutter line

• Air Filter

• Fuel Filter

• Carburetor Adjustment

• Spark Plug

• Cutting attachment guard knife shapening

• Storing a unit

• Removing a unit from storage

TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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11000 min

GENERAL IDENTIFICATION

SAFETY FEATURES

3 cutting attachment guard must be installed to prevent debris from being thrown at the operator and prevent the string

from extending longer than necessary.

17 MUFFLER SHIELD helps prevent hands, body and/or combustible materials from making contact with a hot muffler.

1. CUTTING HEAD

2. FLEXIBLE LINE

3. CUTTING ATTACHMENT GUARD

4. BLADE

5. OUTPUT SHAFT

6. “LOOP WITH BARRIER”HANDLE

(BC 435L)

7. “BULLHORN” HANDLE (BC 435B)

8. THROTTLE TRIGGER

9. ON/OFF SWITCH

10. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCK OUT

11. THROTTLE LOCK

12. CHOKE LEVER

13. STARTER ROPE HOUSING

14. FUEL TANK

15. AIR FILTER COVER

16. STARTER HANDLE

17. MUFFLER SHIELD

18. PRIMER BULB

19. HARNESS

20. COUPER

21. OIL TANK

(

BC 435B

/ BC 435L )

1. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS and instructions regarding operation and blade installation.

2. BLADE CAN VIOLENTLY THRUST AWAY FROM MATERIAL IT CANNOT CUT - Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away in all directions. If blade contacts foreign objects during operation, turn off engine and allow coasting blade to stop.Then check blade for damage. Always discard blade if it is warped or cracked.

3. BLADE THROWS OBJECTS VIOLENTLY - You can be blinded or injured. Wear eye, face, and leg protection. Always clear work area of any foreign objects before using blade. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away in all directions.

4. INSPECT YOUR TRIMMER AND ATTACHMENTS BEFORE EACH USE - Never use unless all bladeattaching hardware is properly installed.

5. BLADE COASTS AFTER THROTTLE IS RELEASED

- A coasting blade can cut you or bystanders. Before per

forming any service on the blade, always turn off

engine, and be sure coasting blade has stopped.

6. 50 FEE T (15 meters) DIAMETER HAZARD ZONE Bystanders can be blinded or injured. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away in all directions.

1. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that recom-

mended in your manual. Always follow instructions in the Fuel and Engine oil section of this manual. Permanent damage to engine will result, voiding manufacturer’s warranty.

2. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating equip-

ment.

3. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A MUFFLER

and properly installed muffler shield.

4. DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in

contact with a hot muffler or spark plug wire.

5. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSI-

TIONS, off balance, outstretched arms, or one-handed. Always use two hands when operating unit with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.

6. DO NOT RAISE CUTTING HEAD ab

ove ground level

while unit is operating. Injury to operator could result.

7. DO NOT USE UNIT FOR ANY PURPOSES OTHER

than trimming lawn or garden areas.

8. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED PERI-

ODS. Rest periodically.

9. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE

INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.

10. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS CUTTING ATTACHMENT GUARD AND/OR GUARD IS INSTALLED AND IN GOOD CONDITION.

11. DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so could cause personal injury and/or damage the unit voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.

12. DO NOT operate your unit near or around flammable liquids or gases whether in or out of doors. An explosion and/or fire may result.

13. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER C

UTTING A

TTACHMENT. Use only Partner replacement parts and accessories, which are designed specifically to enhance the performance and maximize the safe operation of our products. Failure to do so may cause poor performance and possible injury. Use only the cutting head supplied with this product. Do not use any other cut- ting attachment. Use of such attachments will void your factory warranty and could result in serious bodily injury.

WHAT NOT TO DO

BRUSH / GRASS BLADE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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BC 435B

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