Sarlo BC-8 User's Manual
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1. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TOOL LIST Screwdriver Phillips or Standard Allen wrench 4mm 10mm wrench B INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD See page 9 for blade removal instructions 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 remove head turn clockwise B INSTALLING THE J HANDLE Install the clamp assembly on the shaft tube The top of the clamp should touch the arrow on the 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 Tighten the screws THROTTLE KILL SWITCH To accelerate unit hold down lever 3 with the palm of the RIGHT hand Then squeeze the 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 SHIELD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS een IN ORDER FOR THE U2. 2 Nose cone screws 10017 CS 16 SS 18 BC 8 1 Engine clamp assembl 10030 BC 8 1 Tap and go with diameter 0 095 10052 BC 8 SS 18 1 Hanger assembly 10053BC BC 8 1 Harness assembl 10061 BC 8 1 Pipe assembly 10064 BC 8 2 Nuts 10065 BC 8 2 Flat washers 10066 BC 8 2 Lock washers 10067 BC 8 3 Bolts for gear case hood 10068 BC 8 1 Gear case hood 10069 BC 8 1 Bolt for gear case 10070 BC 8 1 Bolt for holder guard 10071 BC 8 1 4 bearing with holder and cover 10072 BC 8 1 Holder guard 10073 BC 8 1 Guard assembly 10074 BC 8 1 PP guard for blade cutter EU model Black 10075 BC 8 1 Plate 10076 BC 8 1 Blade 10077 BC 8 2 Washers 10078 BC 8 2 Nuts 10079 BC 8 2 Tube L55 10080 BC 8 4 5 18 S bolt 10081 BC 8 1 8 blade cutter 10082 BC 8 2 action lever Starting Industries 10083 BC 8 1 Cable C 10084 BC 8 1 J handle assembly 10085 BC 8 1 J handle 10086 BC 8 1 Grip for J handle 10087 BC 8 1 On Off switch 10091 BC 8 1 Cap for J handle 10092 BC 8 1 Bracket assembl 10093 BC 8 2 Bolts for bracket 10094 BC 8 Bolts for bracket 10095 BC 8 1 Cap U for bracket 10096 BC 8 1 Bracket 10097 BC 8 1 Label 10098 BC 8 1 Cap L for bracket 10219 BC 8 1 Brush blade assembly 10293 BCs Holder A 10224 BC 8 1 Cover holder 10225 BC 8 1 Nut M10 10226 BC 8 1 Holder B Engine BC 8 1 Engine 34cc 4 cycle Briggs amp Stratton Model 21032 0119 E1 Optional Bike Handle 10300 BC 8 Bike Handle Opt 1 W handle assembl 10301 BC 8 Bike Handle Opt 1 W handle pipe 10302 BC 8 Bike Handle Op
3. the operating position Fig 5 Check for the following CAUTION Do not remove or alter the line With a slightly bent right arm the operator s hand is cutting blade assembly Excessive line length holding the shaft grip will make the clutch overheat This may lead to operator s left arm is straight the left hand holding serious personal injury or damage to the unit the D handle The unit is at waist level ss FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground contacts the grass without the need to bend over not force the cutting attachment Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting especially along walls Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine e Cut grass over 8 200 mm by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag e Cut from right to left whenever possible Cutting to the left improves the unit s cutting efficiency Clippings are thrown away from the operator Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at Fig 5 the desired height Move either in a forward backward or ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH side to side motion Cutting shorter lengths produces the The bump head cutting attachment allows you to release best results trimming line without stopping the engine To rele
4. NIT 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 THE BRACKET AND SHIELD TO THE GEAR BOX WITH THE 4 SCREWS INCLUDED TIGHTEN THE SCREWS FIRMLY WITH A 4mm ALLEN WRENCH c 9 xc 9 9 9 Fig 1 SHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR BRUSH CUTTER BLADE HIGH POSITION THE BRACKET FIG 2 MUST BE MOUNTED TO THE SHIELD WITH THE OPEN SIDE DOWN AS SHOWN SECURE THE BRACKET AND SHIELD TO THE GEAR BOX WITH THE 4 SCREWS INCLUDED THE TOP OF THE BRACKET MUST BE EVEN WITH THE TOP OF THE SHIELD TIGHTEN THE SCREWS FIRMLY WITH A 4mm 4MM ALLEN tq USING THE CUTTING BLADE WARNING Always wear eye hearing foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit WARNING not use the cutting blade for edging or as an edger Severe personal injury to yourself or others can result Before operating the unit with the cutting blade stand in the operating position Fig 3 Refer to Holding the Trimmer Cutting Blade Operating Tips To establish a rhythmic cutting proce
5. OWNERS MANUAL WEEDBOSS POWERED BY BRIGGS amp STRATTON Model BC 8 Brushcutter Shaft style Curved Shaft length 62 5 Engine 34cc 4 cycle Briggs amp Stratton Cutting width 17 w line 8 w blade Line size 095 2 4 mm Unit weight 13 7 Ibs Head type Bump feed and 8 diameter blade included Starting system Easy starting 4 cycle Handle type J type Clutch Yes Shoulder harness Yes Warranty 2 year Consumer 90 day Commercial This unit is intended for occasional use BRUSH CUTTER TRIMMER MODEL BC 8 SARLO MANUFACTURING P O BOX 1169 FORT MYERS FL 33902 PHONE 1 800 749 5296 CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ASSEMBLY SHIELD ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES STORAGE ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 e SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs e 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 e WEAR EYE AND HEARING P
6. ROTECTION 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 e 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 A 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 attach
7. ase more line only when grass and weeds are dry lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground Fig 6 while The life of your cutting line is dependent upon operating the trimmer at high speed Following the trimming techniques What vegetation is being cut Where vegetation is cut For example the line will wear faster when trimming against foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees posts fences and more Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at 30 angle to the ground Fig 7 NOTE Always keep the trimming line fully extended Line release becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter a Fig 6 Each time the head is bumped about 1 in 25 4 mm of trimming line releases A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if any excess line is released For best results tap the bump knob on bare ground or hard Soil If you attempt a line release in tall grass the engine may stall Always keep the trimming line fully extended Line release becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter MAINTENANCE Refer to your BRIGGS amp STRATTON owners manual for engine information 1 Adding oil to a new unit 2 Adding fuel 3 Starting a NEW engine 4 Starting and Stopping Starting a warm engine Engine Maintena
8. bilizer ENGINE Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of HD30 wt engine oil through the spark plug opening Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range Clean air filter Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replace any damaged broken or worn parts At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust When removing the unit from storage only use fresh gasoline Perform the routine operation checks as spelled out in the manual before any start 11 Engine Motor Moteur 10014 10017 10053BC 10061 10003BC 10000 10097 10010 10084 10094 10093 iiit keJ 10098 10095 10096 10226 1 A 10079 L 29 10224 o 10077 10078 10223 10225 10305 10309 10304 du S9 10307 10308 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST SEE FIG BRUSH CUTTER BC 8 Part Number ModelUsed On Quantity Description 10003BC BC 8 1 Pipe sub assembl 10008 BC 8 1 Decal for J handle 10010 BC 8 SS 18 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
9. 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 unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your unit is to be stored for a period of time Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into the proper receptacles for storage Press purge bulb 15 times to remove all fuel from carburetor and fuel lines Drain this fuel into proper receptacles If fuel is to be disposed please refer to local rules for proper disposal Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal surfaces This trimmer may be stored in a variety of positions If possible it is preferred to store the trimmer in a horizontal position with the spark plug up The trimmer should not be stored or transported with the spark plug down Storing or transporting the trimmer with the spark plug down may result in white smoke coming from the muffler or difficulty starting FUEL SYSTEM Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding sta
10. 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 6 Check the head for deflection or abnormal noise by rotating the head by hand Deflection or abnormal noise may cause vibrations which will cause the cutting line to weld together It is also potentially dangerous REFILLING TRIMMING LINE 1 For replacement line use a diameter of 095 in 2 4 mm The spool is capable for a line up to 20 ft 6 m on the 4 in head Avoid using a larger line as it may cut down the trimming performance 2 Pinch the slotted area on the both sides of the spool housing to unhook the bottom cap 3 Take out the spool and pull off the old line Put one end of new line through the spool holes and pull it until the length is equal between each part of the line 4 Wind up the line in the correct direction as indicated on the spool 5 Hook each end of the line in the slot on the edge of the spool and then put the ends through the eyelets on the housing Make sure that the spring and the washers are in place 6 While holding the spool against the housing pull the
11. dure Plant feet firmly comfortably apart Bring the engine to full throttle before entering the material to be cut At full throttle the blade has maximum cutting power and is less likely to bind stall or cause blade thrust which can result in serious personal injury to the operator or others WARNING Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not immediately cut 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 This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut e Cut while swinging the upper part of your body from right to left e Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting When you are finished always unsnap the unit from the harness before taking off the harness e Watch out for hidden obstacles such as rocks stumps roots etc that could cause the blade to kick back e Make sure the J Handle Shield and Shoulder Strap installed per assembly instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The blade continues to spin after the engine is turned off The coasting blade can seriously cut you if accidentally touched Swing the unit in the same direction as the blade spins which increases th
12. e cutting action e After the return swing move forward to the next area to be cut and plant your feet again The cutting blade is designed with a second cutting edge You can use it by removing the blade turning it upside down and reinstalling it WARNING Do not sharpen the cutting blade Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use This can result in severe personal injury to yourself or others Replace the blade WARNING Always wear gloves when working with blade To reduce the chance of material wrapping around the blade follow these steps e Cut at full throttle e Swing the unit into material to be cut from your right to your left Fig 4 e Avoid the material just cut as you make the return swing WARNING Do not clear away any cut material with the engine running or blade turning To avoid serious personal injury turn off the engine Allow the blade to stop before removing materials wrapped around the blade shaft 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 e Attempting to cut thick stalky weeds Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts Before operating the unit stand in
13. line ends to release them from the slot 7 Line up the slot on the bottom cap with the hook on the housing press the cap against the housing until it clicks 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 pieces of the damaged blade can become dangerous projectiles Although aftermarket blades may fit this unit it is potentially dangerous to put these blades on your unit Use only a new 4 point 8 inch brush blade intended for this unit REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1 Insert a 1 8 in 4 mm hex tool or equivalent fully into the gear case hole 2 Turn the blade until you feel the tool drop into the hole in cover plate spacer A Verify the blade does not turn The blade nut is a left hand thread Turn clockwise to loosen and counter clockwise to tighten Make sure the tool remains in the hole then loosen the blade nut as shown Pay attention to the order and orientation of the parts as they are removed Installation is the reverse of removal Tighten the blade nu
14. mal maintenance such as greasing gear case lubrication minor adjustment and 2 transportation of any Sarlo product to and from the place warranty work is performed Sarlo warranty WILL NOT APPLY to any products repaired or altered by anyone other than an Authorized Service Distributor or Authorized Service Dealer Sarlo reserves the right to incorporate any changes in design into its products without obligation to make changes on units previously manufactured For engine warranty please refer to the Briggs amp Stratton manual
15. ment 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 thr
16. nce Engine Adjustments Service and Storage Engine Warranty OO 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 MAINTENANCE CAN RESULT IN INJURY MODIFYING PARTS IN ANY MANNER OR REMOVING ANY PART OF THIS UNIT CAN RESULT IN INJURY USE OF NON CONFORMING PARTS OR COMPONENTS CAN RESULT IN INJURY MAINTENANCE Change oil Check and replenish fuel Check and replenish oil Check bolts nuts and screws for looseness and loss Check throttle lever operation Check engine switch operation Check guard assembly condition Clean replace in tank fuel filter Clean air filter element Tighten bolts nuts and screws Clean spark plug and adjust electrode gap Remove dust and dirt from cylinder fins Remove carbon deposits in the exhaust muffler Clean spark arrester screen Check gear case assembly lubrication Check drive shaft lubrication Check valve clearance Change engine oil after first 4 hours of use Please refer to the engine manual for more details NOTE The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide Service to be performed more frequently as necessary by operating condition These items must be performed with proper tools See your authorized dealer for service SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT SAFETY RULES 1 Shut
17. t Grip for W handle 10303 BC 8 Bike Handle Opt 1 W handle pipe with hole 10304 BC 8 Bike Handle Opt 1 Bracket assembly 10305 BC 8 Bike Handle Opt 6 Bolt for bracket 10307 BC 8 Bike Handle Opt 1 Holder A 10308 BC 8 Bike Handle Opt 1 Holder B 10309 BC 8 Bike Handle Opt 1 Holder C 10310 BC 8 Bike Handle Opt 1 Pipe handle 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 ConsumerUse Commercial Rental Use Hand Held String Trimmers 90 Days No warranty is extended to any equipment which has been misused neglected or damaged by accident Sarlo shall not be responsible for damage in transit or handling by any common carrier Under no circumstances within or without the warranty period will the company be liable for damage for loss or damage resulting from delay or any consequential damage including but not limited to any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during periods of malfunction or non use Sarlo will repair or replace free of charge any part or parts of the units found upon examination by any Factory Authorized Dealer or by the factory to be defective in materials and or workmanship for the term of the warranty The consumer is responsible for 1 nor
18. t with a torque wrench e Blade nut torque 14 ft lb 20 N M 2 0 KG M PART SEQUENCE 1 10223 Holder A 2 10081 Blade 3 10226 Holder B 5 4 10224 Cover Holder 5 10225 Nut M10 Case 1 Starting failure CHECK PROBABLE CAUSES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CIL N V V V vx ACTION Drain it and fill with correct fuel Clean Adjust to normal range Clean dry Correct GAP 025 0 6 0 7 mm Retighten Case 2 Engine starts but does not keep running Hard re starting Fuel tank gt Incorrect fuel Fuel filter gt Fuel filter is clogged Carburetor idle speed screw Out of normal range No spark gt Spark plug is fouled wet gt Plug gap is incorrect Spark plug gt Disconnected CHECK PROBABLE CAUSES Fuel tank gt Incorrect fuel or stale fuel Carburetor idle speed screw Out of normal range Muffler cylinder exhaust port gt Carbon is built up Air cleaner gt Clogged with dust Cylinder fin fan cover gt Clogged with dust V V V ACTION Drain it and fill with correct fuel Adjust to normal range Wipe away Wash Clean If your unit needs further service please consult with an authorized service dealer in your area NOTES 10 STORAGE A 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
19. ust 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 A 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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