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OPERATION

WARNING.

Do not allow familiarity with

this product to make you careless.

Remember that a careless fraction of a

second is sufficient to inflict serious

injury.

WARNING.

Always wear eye protection

with side shields marked to comply with

ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing

protection. Failure to do so could result

in objects being thrown into your eyes

and other possible serious injuries.

WARNING.

Never use blades, flailing

devices, wire, or rope on this product.

Do not use any attachments or

accessories not recommended by the

manufacturer of this product. The use of

attachments or accessories not

recommended can result in serious

personal injury.

WARNING.

Operation of this equipment

could create sparks that can start fires

around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor

may be replaced. The operator should

contact local fire agencies for laws or

regulations relating to fire prevention

requirements.

NOTE.

Before each use, inspect the entire product

for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as

screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all

fasteners and caps and do not operate this product

until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.

Please contact customer service or a qualified

service center for assistance.

ETHANOL-BLENDED FUELS

NOTE:

Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product.

It is a violation of federal law and will damage the

unit and void your warranty. Only use unleaded

gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol.

FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER

WARNING.

Petrol and its vapors are

highly flammable and explosive. To

prevent serious personal injury and

property damage, handle it with care.

Keep away from ignition sources and open flames,

handle outdoors only, do not smoke and wipe up

spills immediately.

FUEL MIXTURE

This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and

requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix

unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in the

container provided.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

petrol intended for automotive use with an octane

rating of 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol / oil from

fuel service stations, this includes the pre-mixed

petrol / oil intended for use in mopeds,

motorcycles, etc.
Use synthetic 2-stroke oil only. Do not use

automotive oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
Mix the 2-stroke oil into the petrol. This is a 25:1

ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before

fueling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger

than usable in a 30 day period. Synthetic 2-stroke

oil containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.

FILLING THE FUEL TANK

Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent

contamination.
Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean

surface, Fig.10.
Carefully pour the mixed fuel into the tank. Avoid

spillage. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and

inspect the gasket.
Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten.

Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from

refueling site before starting engine.
Note: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a

new engine after first use.

Fig. 10

Summary of Contents for RBC-52

Page 1: ...of unleaded petrol 2 stroke oil Starting system Recoil starter Spark plug type L7T LD Cutting diameter Brush Cutter 25 5cm Cutting diameter Line Trimmer 43cm Cutting line size 2 4mm x 2 5m Sound press...

Page 2: ...personal injury Save operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and und...

Page 3: ...el spillage Move 9 m 30 ft away from refueling site before starting engine Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or storing the unit Allow the engine to cool empty the fuel tank and secur...

Page 4: ...ay from your body and below waist level Never use the brushcutter with the blade located 76 cm 30 in or more above the ground level FUEL SAFETY This product requires unleaded petrol and 2 stroke oil r...

Page 5: ...10 U handle 11 On Off switch 12 Safety lever 13 Throttle trigger 14 Cutting line spool 15 Hex key 16 Hex key 17 Spanner 18 Spark plug wrench and screwdriver 19 Harness 20 Grass deflector 21 Cutting b...

Page 6: ...blade Grass deflector Harness Hex key x 2 Fuel Oil mixture bottle Spark plug wrench and screwdriver Spanner Operator s manual WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not r...

Page 7: ...t connects to the trimmer assembly by means of a coupler device 1 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire 2 Loosen the clamp by turning the clamp knob counterclockwise Fig 5 3 Align the sha...

Page 8: ...t 7 from the shaft by turning it clockwise with the spark plug wrench and screwdriver Remove the floating disc 6 and washer 5 Insert the 4mm allen key 1 through the winding guard and the locking disc...

Page 9: ...ining up to 10 ethanol FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER WARNING Petrol and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive To prevent serious personal injury and property damage handle it with care Kee...

Page 10: ...STARTING AND STOPPING The brush cutter line trimmer should be on a flat bare surface for starting To start a cold engine Move the On Off switch to the ON position Fig 11 Push the primer bulb approxim...

Page 11: ...low to idle speed before stopping the engine OPERATING THE TRIMMER FIG 17 WARNING Always position the machine on the operator s right side The use of the machine on the operator s left side will expos...

Page 12: ...ularly to maintain full cutting width and performance OPERATING THE BRUSH CUTTER FIG 20 WARNING Always position the machine on the operator s right side The use of the machine on the operator s left s...

Page 13: ...e drawn off balance by the kick back reaction of the cutting blade Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass stones concrete fencing wire wood metal etc Never use blades near foot...

Page 14: ...eaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust lubricant grease etc WARNING...

Page 15: ...s soiled with heavy oil deposits Replace the spark plug if the centre electrode is worn at the end This engine uses a L7T LD spark plug with a 0 6 0 7mm electrode gap Fig 28 Use an exact replacement a...

Page 16: ...RPM and stop the cutting attachment Serious personal injury could result from the cutting attachment turning at idle FUEL CAP TANK AND LINES WARNING Check for fuel leaks A leaking fuel cap tank or li...

Page 17: ...times This will clear excess fuel from engine Clean and reinstall spark plug Pull starter three times with choke lever at OPEN If engine does not start move choke lever to CLOSE and repeat normal sta...

Page 18: ...ed Service Centre or other qualified service organistion Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit SYMBOLS SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation...

Page 19: ...ade RPM Decal Rotational direction and maximum speed of the shaft for the cutting attachment Boots Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Gloves Wear non slip heavy duty gloves No Smo...

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