Husqvarna BG 245, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...BG 245 BG 375 BG 475 EN Operator s manual 2 28 ...

Page 2: ...19 18 21 20 1 Throttle control 2 Blade adjustment knob 3 Clutch control 4 Clutch holder 5 Type plate 6 V belt cover 7 Protection ring 8 Blade 9 Support frame for maintenance position 10 Lifting eye 11 Lever to lock the handle 12 Muffler 13 Fuel tank cap 14 Fuel tank 15 Starter rope handle 16 Air filter cover 17 Spark plug 18 Oil tank cap and dipstick 19 Drain plug for engine oil 20 Engine ON OFF s...

Page 3: ...4 stroke combustion engine The model BG 245 is applicable for operation near walls edges and in small spaces The protection ring rotates which prevents scratches on the wall The models BG 245 and BG 375 can be used with the optional accessory floating disc Intended use The product is for professional operation only The product is used to give a smooth surface on wet concrete surfaces and floors Th...

Page 4: ...e product in maintenance position Refer to To set the product in maintenance position on page 15 Product liability As referred to in the product liability laws we are not liable for damages that our product causes if the product is incorrectly repaired the product is repaired with parts that are not from the manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer the product has an accessory that is not ...

Page 5: ...oduct Make sure that you know how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency The operator must have the physical strength that is necessary to operate the product safely Do not operate the product without all protective covers installed Use personal protective equipment Refer to Personal protective equipment on page 6 Make sure that only approved persons are in the work area Keep the work area cle...

Page 6: ...and that regular maintenance is done Use approved respiratory protection Make sure that the respiratory protection is applicable for the dangerous materials in the work area Make sure that the airflow is sufficient in the work area If it is possible point the exhaust of the product where it cannot cause dust to go into the air Exhaust fumes safety WARNING Read the warning instructions that follow ...

Page 7: ...h the clutch control against the handle The blades start to rotate 3 Release the clutch control A The blades stop A Note The illustration shows the clutch control on model BG 245 and BG 375 H5 BC The models BG 475 and BG 375 H6 BC H9 BC have a longer clutch control but the function is the same Refer to Product overview BG 375 BG 475 on page 3 and To start the product on page 9 Fuel safety WARNING ...

Page 8: ...park plug cap before you do the maintenance The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can contain sparks Do not operate the product in indoor areas or near flammable material Do not change the product Modifications that are not approved by the manufacturer can cause serious injury or death Always use original accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts that are not approved by the ...

Page 9: ... center of the blade assembly with the center of the floating disc 4 Turn the floating disc until the blades engage in the brackets on the floating disc CAUTION Make sure that the floating disc is correctly installed before you operate the product An incorrectly installed floating disc does not give a smooth result To start the product 1 Open the fuel valve 2 Set the throttle control to idle speed...

Page 10: ... BG 475 and BG 375 H6 BC H9 BC have a longer clutch control and a clutch holder is not necessary Working techniques The floating operation removes dents on the concrete surface The concrete surface must be sufficiently hard before the floating operation The concrete surface is sufficiently hard when a shoe gives only a small recess on the concrete surface When the floating operation is completed t...

Page 11: ...amage to the surface b Adjust the blade adjustment knob as necessary during operation 4 Stop the product and remove it from the concrete surface 5 Wait until the concrete is sufficiently set 6 Do the procedure again and again until the concrete surface has a satisfactory finish and is fully set Note The period of time between troweling operations is calculated from how quickly the concrete sets To...

Page 12: ...nd understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product For all servicing and repair work on the product special training is necessary We guarantee that professional repairs and servicing is available If your dealer is not a service agent speak to them for information about the nearest service agent For spare parts speak to your Husqvarna dealer or service agent Maintenance sched...

Page 13: ...ilter O Clean and adjust the carburetor O To clean the product Remove concrete from the surfaces of the product after each operation before the concrete becomes hard Use a high pressure washer to clean the product CAUTION Do not point the water directly at the fuel tank cap electrical components or the engine Use solvent to clean mechanical parts Remove grease and oil from the handle To do a check...

Page 14: ...nd remove the air filter cover 2 Remove the paper filter element and the foam filter element A A 3 Clean the air filter housing with a brush 4 Examine the air filter elements for damage 5 Tap the paper filter element against a hard surface or use a vacuum cleaner to remove the particles CAUTION Do not let the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner touch the surface of the paper filter element Keep a small d...

Page 15: ...nce procedures in the blade area below the product 1 Drain the fuel from the fuel tank 2 Tilt the product forward until it is stable on the support frame CAUTION Do not tilt the product in other directions Incorrect position of the product can cause oil to go into the carburetor To lubricate the blade shafts Push grease through the grease nipples until grease comes out around the blade shafts a BG...

Page 16: ...hafts 2 Pull the blade shafts from the hub 3 Replace damaged blade shafts 4 Clean the contact surfaces on the blade shafts and the hub 5 Lubricate the contact surfaces and install the blade shafts To clean or replace the blade shafts BG 475 1 Remove the nuts and screws from the blade shafts 2 Pull the blade shafts from the hub 3 Replace damaged blade shafts 4 Clean the contact surfaces on the blad...

Page 17: ...eedle bearing B B A 5 Clean the surfaces of all parts and lubricate carefully Replace damaged parts 6 Lubricate the needle bearing with grease Refer to Technical data on page 23 for correct type of grease 7 Assemble in the opposite sequence To clean or replace the bearing for the pressure plate BG 375 BG 475 1 Remove the screw and washer 2 Remove the blade assembly Use a puller if the blade assemb...

Page 18: ... on page 15 To replace the blades BG 375 WARNING Before you replace the blades stop the product and let the engine become cool 1 Set the product in maintenance position Refer to To set the product in maintenance position on page 15 2 Loosen the blades a For blades that have quick release pull out the spring clips b For blades that do not have quick release remove the screws 3 Replace the blades a ...

Page 19: ...enter replace the oil Refer to Technical data on page 23 for recommended oil quality Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The product does not start The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank The engine ON OFF switch is in the OFF position Set the engine ON OFF switch to ON The fuel valve is closed Open the fuel valve The engine is cold Close the choke The engine is defective Refer to the engine ...

Page 20: ... clutch wire 1 or more of the blades do not move correctly in the hub Remove the blades Clean and lubri cate all contact surfaces The pressure plate does not move vertically Disassemble the blade assembly Clean and lubricate all contact surfa ces The blade adjustment control on the handlebar is defective Examine all parts of the blade adjust ment control for damage and replace if it is necessary T...

Page 21: ...f the handle rearward To lift the product WARNING Make sure that the lifting equipment has the correct dimension The type plate on the product shows the product weight WARNING Do not lift a damaged product Make sure that the lifting eye is correctly installed and not damaged WARNING Do not walk or stay below or near a lifted product Attach the lifting equipment through the lifting eye a BG 245 b B...

Page 22: ...the fuel tank cap Keep the product in a dry and frost free area Keep the product in a locked area to prevent access for children or persons that are not approved Disposal Obey the local recycling requirements and applicable regulations Discard all chemicals such as engine oil or fuel at a service center or at an applicable disposal location When the product is no longer in use send it to a Husqvar...

Page 23: ... 2 5 Gearbox oil capacity l qts 0 55 0 58 0 55 0 58 0 55 0 58 0 55 0 58 0 55 0 58 Fuel Unleaded gaso line max 10 ethanol Unleaded gaso line max 10 ethanol Unleaded gaso line max 10 ethanol Unleaded gaso line max 10 ethanol Unleaded gaso line max 10 ethanol Engine oil SAE 10W 30 API Class SJ SAE 10W 30 API Class SJ SAE 10W 30 API Class SJ SAE 10W 30 API Class SJ SAE 10W 30 API Class SJ Grease shaft...

Page 24: ...160 45 7 Noise and vibration declaration statement These declared values were obtained by laboratory type testing in accordance with the stated directive or standards and are suitable for comparison with the declared values of other products tested in accordance with the same directive or standards These declared values are not suitable for use in risk assessments and values measured in individual...

Page 25: ...ht with handle folded mm in 850 33 5 D Length including handle mm in 1449 57 0 B Handle height mm in 929 36 6 E Handle width mm in 631 24 8 C Length with handle folded mm in 799 31 5 F Width of blade assembly mm in 610 24 0 1071 001 11 12 2019 25 ...

Page 26: ...ight with handle folded mm in 1100 43 3 D Handle height mm in 1060 41 7 B Length with handle folded mm in 1220 48 E Handle width mm in 735 28 9 C Length including handle mm in 1950 76 8 F Width of blade assembly mm in 950 37 4 26 1071 001 11 12 2019 ...

Page 27: ...m in 700 27 6 E Handle height mm in 1300 51 2 B Width of blade assembly mm in 950 37 4 F Length with handle folded mm in 1120 44 1 C Height without handle mm in 795 31 3 G Height with handle folded mm in 1220 48 D Length including handle mm in 2275 89 6 1071 001 11 12 2019 27 ...

Page 28: ...ion Serial numbers dating from 2019 and onwards complies fully with the following EU directives and regulations Directive Regulation Description 2006 42 EC 2014 30 EU relating to machinery relating to electromagnetic compatibility and that the following harmonized standards and or technical specifications are applied EN 12649 2008 A1 2011 Partille 2019 12 09 Martin Huber Global R D Director Concre...

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