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OWNERS MANUAL
BRUSH CUTTER/ TRIMMER
MODEL BC-8
SARLO MANUFACTURING
P.O. BOX 1169 FORT MYERS, FL 33902
POWERED BY
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
SERVICE/ADJUSTMENTS 8-9
Shaft length 62.5"
Engine 34cc 4-cycle
Briggs & Stratton
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
Cutting width 17" w/line 8" w/blade
Line size .095"/2.4 mm
Unit weight 13.7 lbs
NOTES 10
Head type Bump feed and
8" diameter b
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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
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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 pa
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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 adjustmen
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS n TOOL LIST • Screwdriver (Phillips or Standard) 1 • Allen wrench 4mm • 10mm wrench 2 n INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD • See page 9 for blade removal instructions. 3 • 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. Hand- tighten head securely. • To
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SHIELD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! IN ORDER FOR THE UNIT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AND SAFELY THE DEBRIS SHIELD MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE GEAR BOX IN THE CORRECT POSITION. THE SHIELD CAN BE ATTACHED IN A HIGH POSITION OR A LOW POSITION. WHEN USING THE BLADE THE SHIELD MUST BE IN THE HIGH POSITION. WHEN USED AS A LINE TRIMMER THE SHIELD MUST BE IN THE LOW POSITION. SHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR LINE TRIMMER (LOW POSITION) THE BRACKET (FIG. 1) MUST BE MOUNTED TO THE SHIELD WITH THE OPEN SIDE UP AS SHOWN. SECURE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING THE CUTTING BLADE WARNING: The blade continues to spin after the engine is turned off. The coasting WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, blade can seriously cut you if accidentally foot and body protection to reduce the touched. risk of injury when operating this unit • Swing the unit in the same direction as the blade spins, which increases the cutting action. WARNING: Do not use the cutting blade • After the return swing, move forward to the next area to be for e
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER NOTE: Do not rest the bump head on the ground while the unit is running. WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, Some line breakage will occur from: foot and body protection to reduce the • Entanglement with foreign matter risk of injury when operating this unit • Normal line fatigue • Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position • Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts. (Fig. 5). Che
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MAINTENANCE Refer to your BRIGGS & STRATTON owners’ manual for engine information 1. Adding oil to a new unit 5. Starting a warm engine 2. Adding fuel 6. Engine Maintenance 3. Starting a NEW engine 7. Engine Adjustments 4. Starting and Stopping 8. Service and Storage 9. Engine Warranty Periodic Maintenance Chart WARNING: Accidental engine starting can cause injury. Always remove the spark plug before servicing the engine to prevent accidental starting. LACK OF MAINTENANCE OR IMPROPER MAINTENAN
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SERVICE/ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT SAFETY RULES 1. Shut down the trimmer to make certain the head cannot turn while working with the head. 2. Check mounting of cutting head on trimmer and tighten if it is loose 3. Inspect head for wear, chips or cracks. Replace parts or entire head if needed. 4. Always use line that is the correct diameter and type for this unit. Do not use metal reinforced or metal line. 5. Make sure the two retaining pawls spread out to the periphery of the cover windows.
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SERVICE/ADJUSTMENTS BLADE REPLACEMENT SAFETY RULES 1. Shut down the trimmer to make certain the blade cannot turn while working with the blade. 2. Make certain the correct shield is securely attached and in the correct position. 3. Always wear gloves when working with the blade. 4. Never attempt to sharpen the blade. If the blade is dull, cracked, bent or out of balance replace the blade with the replacement blade made specifically for this unit. A worn, damaged or cracked blade can beak and pi
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Case 1. Starting failure CHECK PROBABLE CAUSES ACTION Fuel tank ‘ Incorrect fuel ‘ Drain it and fill with correct fuel Fuel filter ‘ Fuel filter is clogged ‘ Clean Carburetor idle speed screw ‘ Out of normal range ‘ Adjust to normal range No spark ‘ Spark plug is fouled/wet ‘ Clean/dry ‘ Plug gap is incorrect ‘ [Correct GAP .025" (0.6~0.7 mm)] Spark plug ‘ Disconnected ‘ Retighten Case 2. Engine starts but does not keep running/Hard re-starting CHECK PROBABLE CAUSES ACTIO
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STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: • Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. • Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames form water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp objects cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children. SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare uni
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 1 SEE FIG. BRUSH CUTTER BC-8 Part Number Model Used On Quantity Description 10000 BC-8 /SS-18 /CS-16 1 Decal for pipe GB 10003BC BC-8 1 Pipe sub assembly 10008 BC-8 1 Decal for J-handle 10010 BC-8 /SS-18 1 Regular flexible shaft with stopper 10014 CS-16/SS-18/BC-8 1 Nose cone A 10015 CS-16/SS-18/BC-8 1 Nose cone B 10016 CS-16/SS-18/BC-8 2 Nose cone screws 10017 CS-16/SS-18/BC-8 1 Engine clamp assembly 10030 BC-8 1 Tap and go with diameter 0.095" 10052 BC-8 /SS-18 1 Hange
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WARRANTY SARLO MANUFACTURING, INC. hereby warrants to the original retail purchaser ALL NEW products of its own manufacture to be free from defect in material and workmanship, for a period of two (2) years form the date of the original purchase, subject to the following exceptions. Products Consumer Use Commercial/Rental Use Hand Held String Trimmers 2 Years 90 Days • No warranty is extended to any equipment, which has been misused, neglected, or damaged by accident. Sarlo shall not be responsib
