Sarlo BC-8 User Manual
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OWNERS MANUAL
BRUSH CUTTER/ TRIMMER
MODEL BC-8
SARLO MANUFACTURING
POWERED BY
P.O. BOX 1169 FORT MYERS, FL 33902
PHONE: 1-800-749-5296
CONTENTS PAGE
SAFETY RULES 1-2
ASSEMBLY 3
SHIELD ASSEMBLY 4
OPERATION 5-6
MAINTENANCE 7
Model BC-8 Brushcutter
Shaft style Curved
Shaft length
Engine 34cc 4-cycle
Cutting width 17" w/line 8" w/blade
Line siz
Unit weight 13.7 lbs
Head type Bump feed and
Starting system Easy starting 4-cycle
Handle type J-type
Clutch Yes*
Shoulder harness Yes
Warranty 2 year Consumer
62.5"
Briggs & Stratton
.095"/2.4 mm
e
8" diameter b
90 day Commercial
lade included
SERVICE/ADJUSTMENTS 8-9
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
NOTES 10
STORAGE 11
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 12-13
WARRANTY INFORMATION 14
This unit is intended for occasional use. P/N 10004 12/03
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator’s manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that
appear on this product. Read the operator’s manual for complete safety, assembly, operating,
maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings and
safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe
eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI
Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit.
Use a full face shield when needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets,
at least 50 feet (15m) from the operating area.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment
shield in place. Keep all from the rotating cutting attachment.
• BEWARE OF BLADE THRUST OR KICK BACK
WARNING: Blade thrust and kick back can be sudden and
forceful. See owners manual for specific operating
precautions.
SAFETY RULES
• Do not allow a person to use this unit unless instructions are read and understood. Never
allow children to operate or play with the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves, and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
• Inspect unit before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all
fasteners are in place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged in any way. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and
securely fastened. Be sure the cutting attachment shield is properly attached, and in the
position recommended by the manufacturer. Use only flexible, non-metallic line
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use, for example, wire or wire-rope which can
break off and become a dangerous projectile.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach. Keep cutting attachment below waist
level. Keep all parts of your body away from the rotating cutting attachment and hot
surfaces.
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Pour fuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only
after stopping the engine. Do not smoke while fueling. Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move
at least 10 ft. (3 m) away from the fueling source and site before starting engine.
• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass,
nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment.
Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders
and pets outside a 50 ft. (15 m) radius; outside the 50 ft. zone, there is still a risk of injury
to bystanders from being struck with the moving blade in the event of a blade thrust or
other unexpected reaction of the saw.
• Warn the operator of the danger of blade thrust.
• Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not
immediately cut.
• A blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the unit and/or operator to be
propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control of the unit.
• Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds.
• Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material
being cut.
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SAFETY RULES
• The handles and shield must be mounted according to the instructions. Do not attach any
blade to a unit without proper installation of all required parts. Failure to use the proper
parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator and/or bystanders.
Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any way. Use a sharp
blade. A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust.
• The cutting attachment may be spinning during carburetor adjustments. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. Be sure the cutting attachment
stops turning when the engine idles. When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is set down. A coasting blade can cause injury
while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped when throttle trigger is released.
Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
WARNING: IT IS UNSAFE TO USE ANY AFTER MARKET HEAD, ATTACHMENT, ACCESSORY
OR BLADE ON THIS UNIT. USE ONLY HEADS, ATTACHMENTS, BLADES AND ACCESSORIES
MANUFACTURED BY SARLO AND INTENDED FOR THIS SPECIFIC MODEL.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
■ TOOL LIST
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• Screwdriver (Phillips or Standard)
• Allen wrench 4mm
• 10mm wrench
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■ INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD
• See page 9 for blade removal instructions.
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• Make sure debris shield with line cut off is
properly installed. See next page.
• Lock gear box (3) by inserting a 1/8 in. (4 mm)
allen wrench or pin thru hole and finding
corresponding notch.
• Install splined washer (2) flat side out.
• To install head (1), turn counterclockwise. Handtighten head securely.
• To remove head, turn clockwise
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■ INSTALLING THE “J” HANDLE
• Install the clamp assembly on the shaft tube. The
top of the clamp should touch the arrow on the
2
tube. Leave the screws and nuts slightly loose.
• Place J handle in clamp as shown- The J shape
goes on right side of unit. Position the handle
until the arrow on the handle touches the edge of
the clamp.
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• Tighten the screws.
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■ THROTTLE–KILL SWITCH
• To accelerate unit hold down lever (3) with the
palm of the RIGHT hand. Then squeeze the
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trigger (2).
• To return to idle. Release trigger (2).
• To stop the unit push switch (1) forward.
• To start the unit pull switch (1) back.
■ SHOULDER HARNESS
• Place the strap over your left shoulder and attach
clip to clamp eye on shaft tube.
• Loosen clamp screw and slide clamp up or down
until unit balances with head just touching the
ground.
• Tighten screw.
• Notice quick release feature.
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