TitanTec XT-BC508-1, Manual

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Page 2: ...ions Sound pressure level LPA Model no Engine type 1E43F B air cooled 2 stroke Engine displacement 50 8 cm Maximum engine power 1 7 kW Max rotational frequency of the spindle 7600 min Engine idling speed range 3000 min 1 Fuel Mixture Gasoline 25 Oil 1 Volume of fuel tank 850 cm Starter Recoil Spark plug BM6A L8RTF Weight without harness and petrol 8 55 kg Brush cutter 97 89 dB A K 3 dB A Grass tri...

Page 3: ...e carved in relief on the machine According to these indications please be careful not to make a mistake CHOKE OPERATION Starting mode when the engine is hot choke off Position AIR CLEANER COVER Starting mode when the engine is cold choke on Position AIR CLEANER COVER 4 Warning labels on the machine Warning Attention Danger Risk of fire or explosion Read the instruction manual completely and caref...

Page 4: ...are thoroughly responsible and have read and understand the machine manual and are trained in its operation For machines with a clutch routines for checking that the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles Always wear safety goggles for eye protection Dress properly do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that could become caught in moving parts of the unit Safe sturdy non skid foot...

Page 5: ...lon cutting head or blade while unit is in use Do not use this type of machine for sweeping away debris Do not use the unit when you are tired ill or under the influence of medication drugs or alcohol Use nylon cutting head which is free of damage If a stone or any other obstacle is hit stop the engine and check the nylon cutting head A broken or unbalanced nylon cutting head must never be used Do...

Page 6: ...lso by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the brush cutter or other hand held power equipment is not required If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Always wear ear protection loud noise for long time ...

Page 7: ...climb out or kick out The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator depending on direction of the wheel s movement at the point of pinching Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below o Never place your hand near the r...

Page 8: ...s and in small quantity and with the cutting blade as a brush cutter for cutting denser vegetation This machine must not be used for cutting or other cutting operations where the cutting tool must be lifted above the ground This machine is only authorized for private use Any other use or modification of this machine is prohibited and involves high risks 5 Set up Warning Be careful of sharp edges w...

Page 9: ...3 1 Put the left side of plate B inside the protection shield A 2 Attach the plate B to protection shield A with bolt C Make sure the bolt is tightened securely INSTALLING CUTTING BLADE 04 1 Put the angled bar 1 into the side holes of the gear case 2 and the plate 3 so as to fasten the axle 2 Mount the blade 4 and the washer 5 onto the axle 3 Mount the washer 6 and the nut 7 Fasten tightly anti cl...

Page 10: ...ely This can result in injury to yourself or others Never use a harness with a defective quick release or any other damage HOW TO WEAR 1 Wear the provided harness without twisted bands with the hanger 1 on your right side BALANCE THE UNIT 1 Hook your machine to the hanger 2 Adjust the bands of the harness to have the blade parallel to the ground when standing in your normal working position to pro...

Page 11: ...ean approved fuel container supplied 3 Pour in the oil and agitate well 4 Be careful that if the agitation is insufficient there is an increased danger of early piston seizing due to abnormally lean mixture FUELING THE UNIT 1 Untwist and remove the fuel cap Rest the cap on a dustless place 2 Pour fuel into the fuel tank to 80 of the full capacity 3 Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel...

Page 12: ...gnition switch to the start position While pulling the throttle lever push the throttle set button and release the throttle then the throttle lever is into the Start position Stop position Start position 5 While holding the unit firmly pull out the starter rope quickly until engine fires ...

Page 13: ...mes 2 Overchoking can make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel When the engine failed to start after several attempts open the choke and repeat pulling the rope or remove the spark plug and dry it STOPPING ENGINE 1 Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half minute 2 Shift the ignition switch to the STOP position NOTE Except for an emergency avoid stopping the engine while pul...

Page 14: ...ce 1 Hold the unit so the head is off the ground and is tilted about 20 degrees toward the sweep direction 2 You can avoid thrown debris by sweeping from your right to the left 3 Use a slow deliberate action to cut heavy growth The rate of cutting motion will depend on the material being cut Heavy growth will require slower action than will light growth 4 Never swing the unit as hard as you are in...

Page 15: ...ing attachment according to the object to be cut WARNING When sharpening removing or reattaching the blade be sure to wear thick sturdy gloves 1 Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure the bolt has no fault and no abrasion 2 Be sure that the blade and the holder have been fastened according to instruction and the blade turns smoothly without abnormal noise WARNING The rotating parts fastene...

Page 16: ...intenance Always provide maintenance of the tool before storage Maintenance must be regularly provided Lack of maintenance or improper maintenance will reduce the lifetime of the tool and can provide bad operation result and potential accidents and injuries After each operation inspect the tool check for loose fasteners fuel leaks and damaged parts such as cracks in the cutting attachment In case ...

Page 17: ...m 095in The spool is capable for a line up to 4m Avoid using a larger line as it may cut down the trimming performance 2 Line up the arrow marks on knob and body of the head Pull out the trimmer line from one side 3 Insert new trimmer line through one of the eyelets to the other side 4 Extend both ends of the line until their length matches ...

Page 18: ... AIR FILTER The air filter if clogged will reduce the engine performance Monthly check and clean the filter element in warm soapy water as required Dry completely before installing If the element is broken or shrunk replace with a new one FUEL FILTER When the engine runs short of fuel supply check the fuel cap and the fuel filter for blockage ...

Page 19: ...eriodically the muffler for loose fasteners any damage or corrosion If any sign of exhaust leakage is found do not use the brush cutter and have it repaired immediately Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire 10 Storage Aged fuel is one of major causes of engine starting failure Before storing the unit empty the fuel tank and run the engine until it uses all the fuel l...

Page 20: ... incorrect correct GAP 0 6 0 7mm Spark plug disconnected retighten Engine starts but does not keep running Hard re starting CHECK PROBABLE CAUSES ACTION Fuel tank incorrect fuel or staled fuel drain it and with correct fuel Carburetor adjustment screw out of normal range adjust to normal range Muffler cylinder exhaust port carbon is built up wipe away Air cleaner clogged with dust wash Cylinder fi...