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MARUYAMA String Trimmer BCGX 22 BCGX 31 Brush cutter BCGX 22 / BCGX 3 1 with Bullhorn handle kit Owner's/Operator's Manual Completely read and understand this manual before using this product.
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Thank you for purchasing a Maruyama product. Limited Warranty Statement........I Introduction ..............2 Maruyama, it's distributors, and deal e rs want you to be Safety ................3 completely satisfied with your new product. Please feel free to contact your local Authorized Service Dealer for Operator Safety ............
Trimmer/Brushcutter. the engine. Never use a . c utting head or replacement parts that are not approved by Maruyama. Maintain the Trimmer/Brushcutter according to the recommended maintenance intervals and pro cedures in the Maintenance section �n page 19.
Connecting Throttle Cable Connecting Stop Switch Wires With air cleaner cover removed, Put two cable Shaft Grlo a<liuster nuts(packed with Engine Box) on the end of throttle cable .Slip the throttle cable through the slot in the slotted fitting. making sure the cable lug drops into the recessed hole.
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Installing Trimmer Head CAUTION IMPORTANT: Make sure the trimmer head is POTENTIAL HAZARD for LEFT-HAND ROTATION (countetclock • If the trimmer head is not adequately wise) as viewed from the operator's position, tightened, it can come loose from the and that the trimmer head adapter is a male, Trimmer during use.
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WHAT CAN HAPPEN Insert the left and right bullhorn handles into the clain p bracket. Note that the bullhorn handle with the throttle trigger and stop switch goes on the right-hand side of the Brushcutter. Adjust the bullhorn handles to the desired posi tion, then tighten the four screws.
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lnstall the brushcutter blade onto the boss adapter, then reinstall the clamping washer, stabilizer and blade bolt. Align the hole in the boss adapter with the hole in the gearcase. Insert a 3 mm hex wrench or other suitable tool into the holes in the boss adapter and gearcase to lock tlie splined shaft.
· Trimmer Operation Accelerate and !lold the engine at cutting speed before entering the material to be cut. CAUTION Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. • Read the Safety instructions on page 3 concerning proper use of the String Stop the Trimmer engine when moving between Trimmer.
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• Do not force the line into the material. Forcing the line· will cause it to slap against the material, To remove unwanted vegetation, hold the tri1mner head increasing line usage and causing poor cutting about 3 in. (7.6 cm) above the ground and at an angle. results.
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The operator must be wearing the strap attached to the Brushcutter, and the Brushcutter must be on the operator's right side. The operator's right hand should be holding the Before using the Brushcutter, check the following: right-hand bullhorn grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle trigger.
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If the Brushcutter blade becomes jammed, stop the engine immediately. Make certain all moving parts have stopped and disconnect the spark plug before inspectini; the equipment for damage. Never use a Brushcutter that has chipped, cracked or broken cutting attachment or shield. from the Brushcutter, pull upward on the red Cutting Direction CAUTION...
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Brushcutter before you clean or per form any maintenance on it. en with a single-cut flat file. The Maruyama Trimmer/Brushcutter will provide max Sharpen with a single-cut flat file and a round file. imum perlormance for many, many hours if it is main...
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SO-tooth Blade Sharpen with a single-cut flat file and a reund file. id• r • • < , 1.4 -1.7 Times Original 0.039" - 0.059" (1-1.5 mm) Radius Blademckness0 Storage For long term storage of ihe Trimmer/Brushcutter: Remove the fuel tank cap and drain the fuel into an approved gasoline container by tipping the engine toward thefuel filler neck.
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