User manual MTD BCR4 BCK

[. . . ] BCR4 BCK Brushcutter Kit OPERATOR’S MANUAL IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY INTRODUCTION Thank You Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool is designed to provide many hours of useful service. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the entire manual and follow all of the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. TABLE of CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation . [. . . ] NOTE: Long term exposure to the sound pressure levels specified may cause permanent loss of hearing. KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 meters (50 feet) from the trimming area. THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate without the string guard in place. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter can cause severe injury. Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) away from the cutting area. The cutting attachment shield must be used when using the trimmer cutting attachment. MEANING 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE BRUSHCUTTER KIT The Brush Cutter Kit consists of: • • • • • • • J-handle and hardware Harness New cutting attachment mount New cutting attachment shield Cutting blade Blade retainer and nut Locking Rod INSTALL AND ADJUST THE J-HANDLE Installation 1. Remove the screws, nuts and clamp pieces that were installed on the J-handle for shipping. With a flat blade or Torx T-20 screwdriver, insert the anti-rotation screw through the hole in the bottom clamp and into the hole in the shaft housing. See Figure 2. Shaft Housing Pre-drilled Hole The D-handle and old cutting attachment shield must be removed and replaced. All other kit items must be assembled before using the unit with the cutting blade. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury or damage to the unit, ALL of the items in the brush cutter kit MUST be installed when operating the unit with the cutting blade. Bottom Clamp Anti-rotation screw FIGURE 2 REMOVE THE D-HANDLE Remove the D-handle before assembling the J-handle. Remove the four (4) screws and four (4) hex nuts with a Phillips screwdriver. See Figure 3. J-Handle (4) Screws Middle Clamp Bottom Clamp Nuts FIGURE 3 D-Handle Bottom Clamp (4) Nuts FIGURE 1 4. While holding the three pieces together, install the four (4) screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp. Remove the cutting attachment shield from the gear housing by the removing the three (3) bolts and nuts with a 7/16 wrench. Keep the hardware to use while installing the new cutting attachment shield mount. See Figure 12. Nuts Cutting Attachment Shield Locking Rod Slot Locking Rod FIGURE 9 2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the boom of the unit. See Figure 10. Gear Housing Bolts FIGURE 10 FIGURE 12 3. While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft. [. . . ] Remove the cutting attachment shield from the shield mount by removing the three (3) screws with a flat blade screwdriver. See Figure 21. Gear Housing Shield Mount FIGURE 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE UNIT WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing • With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand is holding the shaft grip • The operator’s left arm is straight, and the hand is holding the D-Handle • The unit is at waist level • The cutting head is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the vegetation without the need to bend over FIGURE 23 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING THE CUTTING BLADE WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot, body protection and the harness to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. WARNING: Do not use the cutting blade for edging or as an edger; severe personal injury to yourself or others can occur. [. . . ]