Kingfisher FPPBC25-6 Original Instructions Manual

Kingfisher FPPBC25-6 Original Instructions Manual

Petrol brush cutter (25 cm3)

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Petrol brush
cutter (25 cm
)
3
FPPBC25-6
EAN: 3663602939993
BX220IM
WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine!

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  • Page 1 Petrol brush cutter (25 cm FPPBC25-6 EAN: 3663602939993 BX220IM WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine!
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FPPBC25-6 Let’s get started... These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use and retain them for future reference. Getting Started... Safety information Your machine Before start Quick start more detail... Machine functions Operation Care maintenance...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety information FPPBC25-6 Safety warnings IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1. This machine is not intended for use by children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. 2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
  • Page 4 Safety information FPPBC25-6 10. Keep bystanders and animals at least 15 metres out of the work area. 11. Do not operate the machine if it has faulty safety equipment or damaged parts. 12. Do not under any circumstances modify the machine. Modifications can result in serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 5 Safety information FPPBC25-6 4. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery and may cause loss of control. 5. Do not operate the machine if you are tired or ill, under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
  • Page 6 Safety information FPPBC25-6 Fuel handling 1. Always switch the machine off, disconnect the spark plug connector and let the machine cool down before refuelling it. 2. Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable. Take care when handling fuel. 3. Do not smoke while operating the machine, handling fuel or near fuel.
  • Page 7 Safety information FPPBC25-6 3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 4. Never store the machine with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark. 5. Store the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, electric motors, relays/switches, boilers etc.
  • Page 8 Safety information FPPBC25-6 Residual risks Even if you are operating this machine in accordance with all the safety requirements, potential risks of injury and damage remain. The following dangers can arise in connection with the structure and design of this machine: 1.
  • Page 9 Safety information FPPBC25-6 Description of signal words: The signal word that indicates a hazard with a high level of risk DANGER! which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The signal word that indicates a hazard with a medium level of WARNING! risk which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 10 Safety information FPPBC25-6 Petrol engines produce toxic carbon monoxide exhaust fumes. Breathing 40:1 carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or even death. Do not operate the engine indoors! Stop the engine before refuelling. Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.
  • Page 11: Your Machine

    FPPBC25-6 Safety information / Your machine Designation of the tool FPPBC25-6 (FP_Brand Name; PBC_Petrol Brush Cutter; 25_Engine size in cc) The machine complies with the applicable European directives and an evaluation method of conformity for these directives was done. The machine complies with the conformity requirements of the applicable UK regulations.
  • Page 12 Your machine FPPBC25-6 Sound levels Equivalent sound pressure level at operator position determined in accordance with ISO 22868 Brush cutter L > 94.2 dB(A) pA av > Grass trimmer L 94.3 dB(A) pA av > uncertainty: 3 dB(A) Sound power level determined in accordance with ISO 22868 and Directive 2000/14/EC >...
  • Page 13 Your machine FPPBC25-6 Cutting blade Trimmer head...
  • Page 14 Your machine FPPBC25-6 1. Power unit 17. Bottom drive shaft tube 2. Recoil starter handle 18. Gear head 3. Spark plug connector 19. Throttle trigger 4. Choke 20. Stop switch 5. Air filter case 21. Throttle trigger lockout 6. Primer 22.
  • Page 15: Before You Start

    Your machine / Before you start FPPBC25-6 WARNING! The machine and the packaging are not children’s toys! Children must not play with plastic bags, sheets and small parts! There is a danger of choking and suffocation! You will need (items not supplied) (items supplied) >...
  • Page 16 Before you start FPPBC25-6 Assembling the front handle and barrier bar 1. Loosen the pre-assembled bolts on the front handle (12) using the hex key (36). Separate the front handle (12) from the barrier bar (13). 2. Attach the front handle (12) and the barrier bar (13) to the upper drive shaft tube (11) with the screw engaging into one of the 3 holes (Fig.
  • Page 17 Before you start FPPBC25-6 2. Loosen the three pre-assembled screws on the gear head (18), using the multi-tool II (34) (Fig. 3). 3. With one hand holding the backing flange (23) and the locking flange (25), turn the securing nut (26) clockwise to loosen it.
  • Page 18 Before you start FPPBC25-6 Assembling the cutting blade The cutting blade (24) is used together with the cutting-attachment guard (22). Use the cutting blade for cutting heavier weeds, brush and similar vegetation with a thickness of up to 20 mm.
  • Page 19 Before you start FPPBC25-6 11. Make sure the cutting blade (24) is firmly tightened and remove the hex key (36). Assembling the bottom drive shaft tube 1. Press the lock pin (16) and insert the bottom drive shaft tube (17) into the upper drive shaft tube (11) (Fig.
  • Page 20 Before you start FPPBC25-6 Filling up fuel and oil WARNING! This machine is not supplied with petrol-oil mixture in the engine! Before operating this machine it is essential to fill it with petrol-oil mixture! This machine is equipped with a 2-stroke engine. The fuel and oil tank are combined and it is essential to fill a fuel-oil mixture before operating this machine.
  • Page 21 Before you start FPPBC25-6 100 ml 2.5 ml 200 ml 5 ml 40:1 300 ml 7.5 ml 400 ml 10 ml 4. Unscrew and remove the fuel tank cap (7) (Fig. 10). 5. Fill the fuel into the fuel tank (8). Leave approximately 5 mm of space between the top of the fuel and the inside edge of the tank to allow for expansion.
  • Page 22: Quick Start

    Quick start FPPBC25-6 Operating controls Recoil starter handle CLOSE OPEN Throttle Throttle trigger trigger lockout Stop switch Choke lever Primer...
  • Page 23 Quick start FPPBC25-6 Preparation 40:1 Add fuel and oil Assemble mixture Cold engine Set stop switch Set the choke Press primer Pull recoil Set the choke to I to CLOSE 6 times starter handle to OPEN until engine starts Run idle for...
  • Page 24 Quick start FPPBC25-6 Warm engine Set stop switch Set the choke Pull recoil Press the Operate to I to OPEN starter handle throttle trigger until engine lockout and starts throttle trigger Stopping Release throttle trigger and throttle Set stop switch to STOP...
  • Page 25: In More Detail

    Machine functions FPPBC25-6 Intended use This petrol brush cutter FPPBC25-6 is designated with a maximum power output of 0.8 kW. > With the cutting blade and cutting-attachment guard attached, the machine is intended to cut heavier weeds, brush and similar vegetation with a thickness of up to 20 mm.
  • Page 26 Machine function FPPBC25-6 Harness NOTE: The harness improves working movement and enables the operator to manage the job in a safer way and takes the strain away from the body. Always wear the harness when working with the machine. Always turn the machine off and wait until the cutting attachment stops completely before taking off the harness.
  • Page 27: Operation

    Machine function / Operation FPPBC25-6 DANGER! Risk of injury! The machine must only be put into operation if no faults are found. If any safety equipment is defective, it must be replaced before the next use. Operation Check before starting: 1.
  • Page 28 Operation FPPBC25-6 Starting the engine DANGER! Risk of fire! > Due to any spilled fuel, the machine can catch fire. > Wipe any spilled fuel up before starting. > Start the engine a few metres away from the place where you have filled it.
  • Page 29 Operation FPPBC25-6 5. Hold the machine securely to the ground with your left hand. 6. Pull the recoil starter handle (2) slowly with your right hand until you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. Repeat until the engine starts (Fig.
  • Page 30 Operation FPPBC25-6 Stopping the engine 1. Release the throttle trigger (19) and let the machine run in idle for a while. 2. Set stop switch (20) to STOP. WARNING! The machine continues to work for some time even after the...
  • Page 31 Operation FPPBC25-6 Cutting/trimming tips WARNING! Avoid contacting the cutting blade with stones, wire, glass, etc. that may cause injury to the operator. Inspect the cutting blade regularly for damage, cracks or breaks. WARNING! When working with the cutting blade, there is always a risk of kickback if the cutting head comes into contact with a hard object.
  • Page 32 Operation FPPBC25-6 > Avoid cutting tall grass in one cut. Trim taller grass in stages (Fig. 25). > Hold the cutting attachment just above the ground at an angle of approximately 30° (Fig. 26). > Move the machine with slow and regular motion from left to right before moving it back to the starting position and trimming the next area (Fig.
  • Page 33: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance FPPBC25-6 After use 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug connector and let the engine cool down. 2. Check, clean and store the machine as described below. WARNING! The cutting attachment continues to rotate for some time after the engine has been switched off.
  • Page 34 Care and maintenance FPPBC25-6 > Clean the ventilation openings (9) on the bottom and at the side cover of the engine with a soft brush. Clogged ventilation openings (9) might cause the engine to overheat. > Wipe the surface with a dry cloth afterwards.
  • Page 35 Care and maintenance FPPBC25-6 Cutting line If the cutting line is used up, either the spool must be replaced by one of the same type or the cutting line must be refilled. Before replacing the spool or the cutting line: 1.
  • Page 36 Care and maintenance FPPBC25-6 WARNING! Never use steel threads or cutting lines! NOTE: To keep the cutting line elastic, remove the trimmer head (28) and store it in a damp place. Two or three days before the start of the new season, place the cutting line in water to keep it flexible.
  • Page 37 Care and maintenance FPPBC25-6 Spark plug NOTE: For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped and must be free of deposits. Inspect the spark plug every 25 hours or before long-term storage over 30 days. Clean or replace with a new one if necessary.
  • Page 38 Care and maintenance FPPBC25-6 Silencer If it is necessary to adjust or replace the silencer, contact an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified person. Spare parts/Replacement parts WARNING! Risk of injury! Use of nonconformant replacement components can result in serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 39 Care and maintenance FPPBC25-6 Short term storage (less than 1 day) 1. Let the machine cool down before storage. 2. Store the machine as horizontally as possible. Make sure that no fuel-oil mixture can run out of the carburetor. Long term storage NOTE: Risk of machine damage! >...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting FPPBC25-6 Troubleshooting Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the operators can fix themselves. Therefore check the machine using this section. In most cases, the problem can be solved quickly. WARNING! Only perform the steps described in these instructions! All further...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting FPPBC25-6 Problem Possible cause Solution Engine does Fuel filter clogged? Clean/replace the fuel filter. not start Spark plug defective? Replace spark plug. Engine cold? Follow cold starting procedure. Carburetor setting not correct? Have a qualified person adjust the carburetor.
  • Page 42: Recycling And Disposal

    FPPBC25-6 Recycling and disposal Recycling and disposal 1. Old machines are potentially recyclable and do not, therefore, belong in your household rubbish. You are requested to assist us and our contribution to saving resources and protecting the environment by handing in this machine to an equipped collection centre (if there is one available).
  • Page 43: Guarantee

    Guarantee FPPBC25-6 Guarantee We take special care to select high quality materials and use manufacturing techniques that allow us to create products incorporating design and durability. This product has a manufacturer’s guarantee of 2 years against manufacturing defects, from the date of purchase (if bought in store) or date of delivery (if bought online), at no additional cost for normal (non-professional or commercial) household use.
  • Page 44: Customer Care And Technical Helpline

    Customer care and technical helpline FPPBC25-6 Customer care and technical helpline A better way to repair your tools to last. But if a fault develops with your garden power tool and you need to claim under the guarantee, the Customer Care and Technical Helpline can support with technical assistance or if required, arrange a free courier collection from your home, assess your garden power tool for fault, repair it, and return it.
  • Page 45: Availability Of Spare Parts

    Availability of spare parts FPPBC25-6 Availability of spare parts For assistance contact the customer services helpline: Further information about this product can also be found at:...
  • Page 46: Uk Declaration Of Conformity

    UK declaration of conformity FPPBC25-6 (UK) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product > Brush cutter > FPPBC25-6 > 25cm , 0.8 kW > 000001 - 999999 Name and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative: 3 Sheldon Square London W2 6PX United Kingdom This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
  • Page 47: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC declaration of conformity FPPBC25-6 (EN) EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (FR) DÉCLARATION UE DE CONFORMITÉ (PL) DEKLARACJA ZGODNOŚCI UE (RO) DECLARAȚIA DE CONFORMITATE UE (ES) DECLARACIÓN UE DE CONFORMIDAD (PT) DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE UE Product/ Produit/ Produkt/Produsul/Producto/Produto > Brush cutter/ de mato >...
  • Page 48 EC declaration of conformity FPPBC25-6 2006/42/EC as amended Machinery Directive 2014/30/EU as amended Directive Electromagnetic compatibility 2000/14/EC as amended Outdoor Noise Directive 2016/1628/EU Regulation Gaseous and Particulate Pollutant Emission Limits 2011/65/EU as amended Directive Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment destinés à...
  • Page 49 EC declaration of conformity FPPBC25-6 in relation to which conformity is declared: Références des normes harmonisées pertinentes appliquées, y compris la date de celles-ci, ou des autres caractéristiques techniques, y compris la date de celles-ci, par rapport auxquelles la conformité est déclarée: Odwołania do odnośnych norm zharmonizowanych, które zastosowano, wraz z datą...
  • Page 50 Manufacturer, Fabricant, Prodecent, Producător, Fabricante: UK Manufacturer: Kingfisher International Products Limited 3 Sheldon Square London W2 6PX United Kingdom EU Manufacturer: Kingfisher International Products B.V. Rapenburgerstraat 175E 1011 VM Amsterdam The Netherlands www.diy.com www.screwfix.com www.screwfix.ie To view instruction manuals online,...

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