North Star M191185C.6 Owner's Manual

M191185C.6

ITEM NUMBER: 191185
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Owner’s Manual

Trencher/Edger: Cuts trenches in dirt.

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Table of Contents

Hazard Signal Word Definitions………………………………......2

Important Safety Rules ................................................………..3,4

Warning Label Locations ............................................…………5

Unpacking ....................................................................……………6-7

Parts Identification .............................................…….….6

Fastener Identification .......................................…..……7

Assembly Instructions ....................................................…………. 8-9

Machine Component Identification.........................................…….10

Operation Instructions .................................................………..11-13

Work Site Preparation and Operating Zones ......……... 11

Trenching ...........................................................……….12

Changing Trench Depth & Blades.......................……… 13

Lockout Procedure, Maintenance and Storage ...........……….. 14,15

Lockout Procedure, Belt tension and Changing Blades... 14

Sheave Alignment and Storage………………......……..... 15

Specifications and Troubleshooting..................…………. 16

Parts Explosion ........................................………………..........…...17

Limited Warranty ........................................………………..........….19

Hazard Signal Word Definitions

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Important Safety Rules

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Important Safety Rules

3.) Fire hazard.

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.

You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

-Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.

-Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.

4.) Tripping hazard.

Make sure area is clear of obstacles before trenching.
Serious injury can result.
Do not trench on wet, slippery grass.

5.) Tip-over hazard.

Do not trench on hills with a slope greater than 15°.
Trencher can tip over resulting in serious injury.

6.) Entanglement.

Rotating blade can get tangled in debris left on ground
resulting in serious injury and damage to trencher. Before
trenching, make sure area is clear of debris that may wind

around blade during operation.

CAUTION

1.) Hot muffler.

You can be burned by muffler.

Do not touch.

2.) Loud noise.

Exposure to loud engine noise can cause hearing loss.

Wear ear protection.

WARNING

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Warning Label Locations

Flying objects.

Rock and dirt may fly out
while trenching.
Serious injury can occur.

-Pull trencher as you dig.
Do not push.

-Wear safety glasses.

WARNING

WARNING

Belt pinch point.

Moving belts can cut skin
and bones.
Do not operate with
guards removed.

DANGER

1.) Read safety manual completely.

Serious injury or death will result if safety
instructions are not followed.

2.) Rotating blade.

Blade will cut and crush skin and bones. Keep
hands clear. Follow lockout procedure before
servicing.

3.) Buried cables and pipes.

Call utilities before trenching.
Blade will cut through buried electrical cables and
gas pipes resulting in serious injury or death.

4.) Breathing hazard.

Poisonous fumes from engine will kill you. Do not
operate the trencher in enclosed areas even if
ventilated.

2002 K-Bar Industries 800-270-0810

Part No. 38035

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ENGINE/FRAME ASSEMBLY

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE
(4) WHEEL

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Unpacking

Closely inspect all contents in the shipping carton.

- If you have damaged components: Contact the freight company that delivered the unit and
file a claim.

- If you have missing components: Contact Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.