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- Page 1 BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR’ S MANUAL M O D E L B P 3 3 - W / B P 4 3 - W ©2010. Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton Trimmer/Brushcutter. We’re pleased that you placed your confi dence in our brand. When operated and maintained accord- ing to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton Trimmer/Brushcutter will provide dependable service.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATOR SAFETY FEATURES AND CONTROLS ASSEMBLY Install Trimmer Head to the Cutting Head Install Trimmer Head Guard Install Trimmer Head Line Install Brushcutter Blade to the Cutting Head Install Handle OPERATION Fuel Recommendations How to Add Fuel Starting the Engine Stopping the Engine Operating Position... -
Page 4: Operator Safety
OPERATOR SAFETY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains WARNING Read understand and follow all the important instructions that should be followed during the instructions on the trimmer and in this manual initial set-up, the operation, and the maintenance of the before operating the unit. - Page 5 OPERATOR SAFETY WARNING Running engine gives off carbon WARNING Thrown debris could cause eye monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. injuries. Noise levels could cause hearing damage. Nylon trimming line and blades can Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, cut through clothes and skin. fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
- Page 6 OPERATOR SAFETY Trimmer Safety Protection for Children, Bystander, and Pets • Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to in this manual and on the machine, engine and the presence of children, bystanders, and pets. Children attachments.
- Page 7 OPERATOR SAFETY Maintenance Safety Transporting and Storage Safety • Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease • DO NOT store equipment or fuel container inside where to reduce fi re hazard and engine overheating. fumes may reach an open fl ame, spark or pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or •...
- Page 8 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS The labels shown here contain important safety information. Please read them carefully. These labels are considered permanent parts of your trimmer/brush cutter. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your authorized dealer for a replacement.
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Page 9: Features And Controls
FEATURES AND CONTROLS NOTICE: The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. A. Engine H. Straight Shaft B. Fuel Cap I. Throttle Control Switch C. Air Filter J. Ignition Switch D. - Page 10 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Choke Lever The choke lever (Figure 1) opens and closes the choke valve. The CLOSED position enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine. The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.
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Page 11: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Install Trimmer Head Guard WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or 1. Remove the two screws (A, Figure 6) from guard. electric shock. 2. Position guard and saddle (B) at hole in straight Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, shaft. -
Page 12: Install Trimmer Head Line
ASSEMBLY Install Trimmer Head Line 4. Lock the line at the side of trimmer base spacing holes (D, Figure 10). 1. Press in the tabs (A, Figure 7) on the side of the trimmer head base to remove the cover of the trimmer head and the spool (B). -
Page 13: Install Brushcutter Blade To The Cutting Head
ASSEMBLY Install Brushcutter Blade to the Cutting Head 1. Align the hole on the cutting head (A, Figure 14) to the notch (B) on the spline pad (C). 2. Use Allen Wrench (D) to hold spline pad in position. 3. While holding Allen wrench in place, install the blade (E), clamp cup (F), protective cup (G), lock washer (H) and locknut (J). -
Page 14: Operation
OPERATION Fuel Recommendations WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or Mix Fuel and Oil explosion can cause severe burns or death. Use the provided bottle and mix gasoline and a high quality 2-cycle oil with a 25:1 gasoline-to-oil ratio. When Adding Fuel Fuel must meet these requirements: •... - Page 15 OPERATION Balancing the Trimmer on the Shoulder Har- WARNING Objects thrown by the trimmer can ness cause serious injury. Hang the trimmer on the harness hook to check how it balances. Adjust the shoulder harness and the harness hanger on the frame so that the handlebars in a comfortable oper- •...
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Page 16: Starting The Engine
OPERATION Starting the Engine 1. Place the machine on a hard, level surface. 2. Slide the stop/start switch (located on the hand grip) to the Start position. WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are 3. Place the choke lever in the closed (Up) position (A, extremely flammable and explosive. -
Page 17: Operating Position
OPERATION Trimmer Operation Using Brushcutter Blade Operating Position WARNING A worn, damaged, or cracked blade Hold the trimmer firmly with both hands, with your can break, and pieces of the damaged blade can fingers and thumbs encircling the handles (Figure 22). become dangerous projectiles. -
Page 18: Blade Thrust
OPERATION Blade Thrust (Kickback) Trimming and Edging • Use a nylon line for cutting against a hard surface. WARNING Blade thrust (kickback) is the • Work from an angle where debris that strikes the hard sudden, forceful, and uncontrolled movement of a surface will fl... -
Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE To help you properly care for your trimmer, the follow- Maintenance Schedule ing pages include a maintenance schedule, routine Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever inspection procedures, and simple maintenance proce- occurs first. More frequent service is required when dures using basic hand tools. -
Page 20: Spark Plug Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Maintenance Air Filter Maintenance Changing the spark plug will help the engine to start WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are easier and run better. extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or 1. Clean area around spark plug. death. -
Page 21: Cutting Attachment Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Maintenance Inspect Brushcutter Blade WARNING A worn, damaged, or cracked Inspect Trimmer Line Head blade can break, and pieces of the damaged blade Ensure the nylon line is only sticking out of the metal can become dangerous projectiles. A dull blade is grommets on the side of the cutting head. -
Page 22: Storage
STORAGE Storage Safety WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely fl ammable and explosive. Allow the engine to cool before storage. Store the equip- Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or ment in a clean, dry environment to avoid excessive death. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY Electrode is wet or foule Clean or replace the spark plug Cracked insulator Replace spark plug STOP SWITCH in OFF position Turn switch to ON position Incorrect spark plug gap Adjust gap to value listed in Specifications Engine will not start Engine flooded Crank engine with choke open to clear excess fuel... - Page 24 NOTES...
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Page 25: Warranty
WARRANTY BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, L.L.C. OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part (s) of the equip- ment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below. -
Page 26: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model # 866032 (BP33-W) Engine Displacement (cc) 32.6 Width of Cut (nylon) 30 cm Diameter of Nylon String 2.4 mm Width of Cut (blade) 41 cm Fuel Tank Capacity 0.9 L Weight 9.6 kg Model # 866033 (BP43-W) Engine Displacement (cc) 42.7...