ParkerBrand PGBC-5200 Owner's Manual
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BRUSH CUTTER
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OWNERS MANUAL
PGBC-5200
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS
This manual has been produced by Parker Products Ltd. and should be kept with the
product and referenced for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
This manual contains an overall description of the product, together with all the
necessary information for using the product correctly and safely. It is highly
recommended that this manual is read prior to any operation or maintenance of this product.
The safety precautions and warnings are to ensure your safety and protect you from harm or
damage to the product.
All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Parker Products Ltd. to help you
with the operation and maintenance of the product. The information contained in this manual
was accurate at the time of production, however Parker Products Ltd. may make modifications to
the product without notification.
GENERAL SAFETY .................................................................................. 4
SAFE OPERATION ................................................................................... 5-9
WHAT'S IN THE BOX ............................................................................. 10-11
ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................... 12-13
INSTALLING THE 3 TOOTH BLADE ............................................... 14-15
INSTALLING THE SPOOL ..................................................................... 16
WEARING THE HARNESS .................................................................... 17
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................................................ 18-21
STOPPING THE ENGINE ....................................................................... 22
OPEN & REPLACE SPOOL WIRE .................................................... 24-25
ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE & IDLING SPEED ............
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OPERATION ................................................................................................. 28-31
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................
32-35
MAINTENANCE & CARE ....................................................................... 36-38
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 40
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................. 41
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GENERAL SAFETY
• WARNING! Never allow children or anyone to fully understand the directions given in the manual to use the machine.
• ALWAYS USE safety equipment; appropriate footwear, eye protection, ear protection, head protec tion, trousers and gloves.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing , jewellery, short trousers, sandals, or go barefoot.
• NEVER start the engine inside a closed room or building.
• NEVER use the product when ground is slippery, at night, during rain storms, lightning storms, or at times of strong wind.
• DO NOT star t the engine within 3m of the fuelling point.
• REMOVE all sources of sparks and flames before mixing and pouring fuel.
• DO NOT let anyone with in 15m of the product while in operation.
• INSPECT the entire unit for loose fasteners and fuel leakages, Make sure that the cutting attachment is properly installed.
• DO NOT start cutting until you have a clear cutting area and a secure footing.
• ALW AYS use the harness supplied while operating the machine.
• NEVER smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank.
• ALW AYS keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and fuel mix ture.
• ALW AYS shut o the engine before putting the product down.
• MAKE SURE all fuel is removed before transportation.
• ALL MAINTENANCE other than that listed in this manual should be carried out by professionally trained and certified personnel.
SAFE OPERATION
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn where appropriate.
HEARING PROTECTION
Hearing protection should be worn to prevent
damage to your ears. Ensure your hearing
protection provides adequate noise reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Approved eye protection should be worn at all
times during operation.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
CLOTHING
Appropriate clothing should be worn during
operation. Ensure clothing is made of strong
fabric and is not baggy or loose.
FUEL FILLER POINT
THE DIRECTION TO CLOSE THE CHOKE
THE DIRECTION TO OPEN THE CHOKE
ON
OFF
For safe operation and maintenance symbols are moulded in relief on the machine or shown on a label.
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FOR SAFE OPERATION
FOR SAFE OPERATION
IMPORTANT
• Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can
follow all safety and operating instructions
• Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever
questions arise. Also note, if you have any questions which cannot be
answered herein, contact Parker Brand.
• Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending or other-
wise transferring ownership of this product.
• Never allow children or anyone unable to fully understand the direc-
tions given in the manual to use the machine.
WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE
• Never start the engine inside a closed room or building. Exhaust gas-
es contain dangerous carbon monoxide.
• Never use the product
1. when the ground is slippery or when you can’t maintain a
stead posture.
2. at night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when
your field of vision might be limited and it would be diicult
to gain a clear view of the working area.
3. during rain storms, during lightening storms, at times of
strong gale-force winds, or at any other time when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use the product.
WORKING PLAN
• You should never use this product when under the influence of alco-
hol, when suering from exhaustion or lack of sleep, when suering
from drowsiness as a result of taking cold medicine or at any other
time when a possibility exists that your judgment might be impairs or
that you might not be able to operate the product properly and in a
safe manner.
• When planning your work schedule, allow plenty of time to rest. Limit
the amount of time over which the product is to be used continuously to somewhere around 30-40 minutes per session, and take 10-20
minutes of rest between sessions. Also try to keep the total amount
of work performed in a single day under 2 hours.
• If you don’t observe the working time or working manner repetitive
strain injury could occur,
• If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling of your fingers or any
other part of your body, see a doctor before getting worse.
• To avoid noise complaints operate product between 9am and 5pm.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
• The area within a perimeter of 15m of the person using the product
should be considered a hazardous area into which no-one should
enter. If necessary, yellow warning rope and warning signs should
be placed around the perimeter of the area. When work is performed
simultaneously by two or more persons, care should be taken to con-
stantly look around or otherwise check for the presence and loca-
tions of other people working so as to maintain a distance between
each person suicient to ensure safety.,
• Check the condition of working area to avoid any accident by hitting
hidden obstacles such as stumps, stones, cans or broken glass.
• Inspect the entire unit for loose fasteners and fuel leakage. Make
sure that the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely
fastened.
• Be sure to attach the cutting attachment guard securely in place, or
you may injure yourself.
• Always us the harness. Adjust the harness for comfort before start-
ing the engine. The harness should be adjusted so the left hand can
comfortably hold the handlebar grip approximately waist high.
STARTING THE ENGINE
• Keep bystanders and animals at least 15m (50ft) away from the oper-
ating point. If you are approached, immediately stop the engine.
• The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so the
cutting attachment begins to rotate as soon as the engine is started
by putting the throttle trigger into the start position. When starting
the engine, place the product onto the ground in a flat clear area
and hold it firmly in place so as to ensure that neither the cutting at-
tachment nor the throttle trigger come into contact with any obstacle
when the engine starts.
• After starting the engine, check to make sure that the cutting attach-
ment stops rotating when the throttle trigger is moved fully back to it’s
original position. If it continues to rotate even after the throttle trigger
has been moved fully back, turn o the engine contact Parker Brand.
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FOR SAFE OPERATION
FOR SAFE OPERATION
USING THE PRODUCT
• Grip the handles firmly with both hands using your whole hand. Place
your feet slightly apart (slightly further apart than shoulder width) so
that your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always
be sure to maintain a steady, even posture while working.
• Keep cutting attachment below waist level.
• Maintain the speed of the engine at the level required to perform cut-
ting work, and never raise the speed of the engine above the level
necessary.
• If the unit starts to shake or vibrate, turn o the engine and check the
whole unit. Do not use until the problem has been properly corrected.
• Keep all parts of your body away from rotating cutting attachment
and hot surfaces.
• Never touch the muler, spark plug, or other metallic parts of the en-
gine while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting
down the engine. Doing so could result in serious burns or electrical
shock.
BE CAREFUL OF SURROUNDING PEOPLE
• Guard against hazardous situations at all times. Warn adults to keep
pets and children away from the area. Be careful if you are ap-
proached. Injury may result from flying debris.
MAINTENANCE
• In order to maintain your product in proper working order, perform
the maintenance and checking operations described in the manual
at regular intervals.
• Always be sure to turn o the engine before performing any mainte-
nance or checking procedures.
• In the event that any part must be replaced or any maintenance or
repair work not described in this manual must be performed please
contact Parker Brand.
• Under no circumstances should you ever take apart the product or
alter it in any way. Doing so might result in the product becoming
damaged during operation or the product becoming unable to oper-
ate properly.
HANDLING FUEL
• The engine of our product is designed to run on a mixed fuel, which
contains highly flammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or refill
the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood
fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or
fire which might ignite the fuel.
• Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank.
• When refilling the tank, always turn o the engine and allow it to
cool down. Take a careful look around to make sure that there are no
sparks or open flames anywhere nearby before refuelling.
• Wipe spilled fuel completely using a dry rag if any spillage occurs
during refuelling.
• After refuelling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and
then carry the unit to a spot 3m or more away from where it was re-
fuelled before turning on the engine.
TRANSPORTATION
• When hand-carrying the product, cover over the cutting attachment
if necessary, lift up the product and carry it paying attention to the
cutting attachment.
• Never transport the product over rough roads or long distances by
vehicle without removing all fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so fuel
might leak from the tank during transport.
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OPERATION
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
MAIN ENGINE
BULL HORN HANDLE BARS
LOWER SHAFT
+ SPOOL AND BLADE HUB
+ BRACKET FOR LOWER GUARD
TOOL KIT
+ SPARK PLUG WRENCH
+ ALLEN KEY WRENCH
WASHER ‘A’
WASHER ‘B’
3 TOOTH BLADE NUT
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
SAFETY HARNESS
THREE TOOTH BLADE
LOWER GUARD
SPOOL
Washers and nut are pre-installed on the
lower shaft.
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ASSEMBLY
Attach the guard to the lower shaft using the
screws and tools provided.
Loosen the four screws on the upper cap and
place the bull horn handle inside.
Re-tighten the four screws to secure the handle in
position.
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ATTACH THE LOWER GUARD
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ATTACH THE HANDLE
Over-tightening the bolts can cause damage to the screw and/or the machine.
ASSEMBLY
1. Insert the locking knob into the shaft
connector.
2. Pull and hold the locating pin while securing
the lower shaft into the joint
3. Release the pin and rotate the lower shaft
until the joint is locked into position.
4. Secure the joint by tightening the knob.
1. Install the lower collar to the bottom of the
spool housing using the tools and screws provided.
2. Ensure the hole on the collar and spool
housing are aligned as illustrated above.
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JOIN THE SHAFTS
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INSTALL THE COLLAR
This step may already be complete.
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