Weed Eater BC2500LE TYPE 2, BC2500LE TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

BC2500 LE

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For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and

serious injury. A

DANGER: This power tool can be

dangerous! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the op- erator and others. The warnings and safety

instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in

using the unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this

manual and on the unit. Read the entire in- struction manual before assembling and us-

ing the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to per- sons who read, understand, and follow the

warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to operate this unit.

iNSTRUCTION SAFETY iNFORMATION MANUAL ON THE UNIT

DANGER: Blade can thrust violently

away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

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,I_ WARNING: DOnotuse trimmerhead as a fastening device for the blade.

_WARNING: The blade continues to

spin after the throttle is released or, engine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously CL_if accidentally touched. Stop the

blade by contacting the right hand side of the

coasting blade with matedal already cut.

Stop coasting blade by contact

with cut material.

DWARNING: Trimmer line can throw

objects violently. You and others can be blinded or injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protection.

ALWAYS WEAR: I -'_mJ_"

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Protection I 1";3 Objects mE

I! Leg Guards _D-°_,_ I

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a_WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown

objects. Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently. Others can be blinded or injured.

Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op- erating, or performing maintenance on your unit. (Safety glasses are available.) Eye protection should be marked Z87.

• Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

• Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards

is recommended.

• Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.

• Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing andjewelry or cloth- ing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

• Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants

thrown by spinning line/blade.

• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,

drugs, or medication. Watch what you are do- ing; use common sense.

• Wear hearing protection.

• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

• Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see

ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect

the spark plug before performing mainte- nance (except carburetor adjustments).

• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair

fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good working condition.

• Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other

way. Replace trimmer head parts that are

cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.

• Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-

ting line at the proper length.

• Use only 0.080" (2 mm) diameter Weed Eater® brand replacement line. Never use

wire, rope, string, etc.

• Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal

blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line

tnmmer use.

• Use only specified blade or trimmer head; make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened.

• Never start engine with clutch shroud re- moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se- rious injury.

• Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning

when engine idles.

• Make carburetor adjustments with the low- er end supported to prevent blade or trim-

mer line from contacting any object. Hold unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap

for support.

• Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.

• Use only recommended Weed Eater ® ac- cessories and replacement parts.

• Have all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by your

authorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

• Keep away from sparks or flames.

• Use a container approved for fuel

• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit or while using the unit.

• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

the fueling site before starting engine.

• Stop engine and allow it to cool before re- moving fuel cap.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans- porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car- buretor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.

• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from

water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Always store gasoline in a container ap- proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

_WARNING: Inspect the area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects rocks,

broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which

can be thrown or become entangled in the

blade or trimmer head.

• Keep others including children, animals, bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop engine immediately if you are approached.

• Always keep engine on the right-hand side of your body.

• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach.

• Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level Do not raise engine above your waist.

• Keep all parts of your body away from blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-

_rineis running. Keep all of your body away

om the muffler when it is hot. A hot muffler

can cause serious burns.

• Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the unit before carrying.

• Keep muffer away from your body.

• Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans- porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu- retor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.

• Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit

can be hung by the tube.

• Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

people prone to circulation disorders or abnor- mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather

has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin Color or texture, or loss of feeling

in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the

use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the

avoidance of these problems. Users who oper- ate power tools on a continual and regular basis

must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of California,

idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore- gon, and Washington require by law that

many internal combustion engines be equipped with asparkarresting screen. Ifyoo

operate ina locale where such regulations ex- ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts, Failure

to do so is a violation of the law, For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-

ing screen will not require any service.

After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your

authorized service dealer.

_WARNING: The muffler on this prod-

uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the following list:

Brushcutter Handlebar screws 2)

Blade shield screws 4) Cupped washer Large nut for installing blade Long hex wrench

Short hex wrench Bracket cover Metal shield Plastic shield

Shoulder strap with warning

4-point weed blade Trimmer head (assembled on unit)

Handlebar

Wing nut (screwed onto shield)

Container of oil

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-

connect spark plug before performing any as- sembly procedures.

_WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank. Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal

due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• 2 Hex wrenches (provided)

• Adjustable wrench or large pliers

• Phillips screwdriver ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

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aWARNING: During blade usage, the

barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown to provide a barrier be- tween operator and the spinning blade.

1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This decal includes two arrows. Position the

handlebar with the mounting bracket be-

tween these arrows.

2. Position the bracket cover over the han- dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar is

between the arrows.

3. Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be

sure the handlebar is installed correctly; then. tighten each screw securely with the short hex wrench.

Screw

et Cover

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

_WARNING: Propershoulderstrap

and handlebar adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using

unit.

1. Insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is on your back and the hook is to the right side of your waist.

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-

der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoulder.

2. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 6 inches below the waist.

3. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located between the trigger handle and the handle- bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper- ating position.

4. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation.

NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the

shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper

balancing of unit. TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP:

1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.

2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp

over the tube.

3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the tube and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes.

Upper Shoulder

Clamp

Lower Shoulder n Strap Clamp A Screws

4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.

5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ing screws with a hex wrench.

HARNESS

ADJUSTMENT

FOR BALANCE

betow 4 - 12 waist inches

30inches

above

.. "_round

blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the

screwdriver. Remove both washers and blade. To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the four mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE

METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store

all parts and instructions for future use.

ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD

WARNING: The shield must be prop-

erly installed. The shield provides partial

protection to the operator and others from the risk of thrown objects, and is equipped with a

line Iimiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on un-

derside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.

3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.

4. Tighten the wing nut securely. NOTE: Ifyour unit has a plastic cover over the

threads on the threaded shaft, remove the cov- ering to expose the threads. Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and

retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox

as shown below.

Bracket

"_.\ "_)_ Wing Nut

CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT You can configure your unit using a cutting

head for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the section for the desired configuration

and follow the instructions. ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -

TRIMMER HEAD

NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield before attaching the plastic shield and tnmmer

head. To remove blade, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by

rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from

turning while loosening the blade nut. Remove

Shield

Retaining

NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly installed as shown in the illustration before

installing the trimmer head.

5. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in

the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.

6. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned

holes. This will keep the shaft from turn- ing while tightening trimmer head.

Screwdriver

7. While holding the screwdriver in position,

thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on the decal (counter-

clockwise). Tighten until secure.

NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-

tioned with the raised section facing toward the gearbox.

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