Bushranger L2601 Operator's Manual

Bushranger L2601 Operator's Manual

Straight shaft trimmer

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMER
L2601
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMER L2601...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTES Thank you for purchasing your Bushranger Straight Shaft Trimmer. ® This instruction manual will aid in the assembly, safe operation and maintenance of your Trimmer. Please read the following warnings to ensure safety and the long life of your product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety & Handling Safety Instructions 04 - 06 Hazards Personal Safety Equipment Features & Definitions Feature Definitions Assembly Procedures Handle Guard Assembly Trimmer Line Assembly 09 - 10 Fitting Trimmer Head Operating Instructions Oil Fill Procedures Fuelling Procedures Starting / Stopping Instructions 14 - 16 Cutting Techniques...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY & HANDLING Safety Instructions Do not operate the Trimmer before reading all Instructions & reading all Safety & Handling sections. Operator Safety • Wear the necessary safety equipment, as listed on page (6), in the Personal Safety Equipment Section. •...
  • Page 5 SAFETY & HANDLING Fuel Safety Continued • Move at least 3 metres away from the fuelling site before starting the engine. • Wipe all traces of fuel on the unit before starting the engine. • Change your clothes before starting the unit if fuel has been spilt on them. Starting Safety •...
  • Page 6: Hazards

    SAFETY & HANDLING Transporting and Storage • Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped and the muffler away from your body. • Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle. •...
  • Page 7 FEATURES & DEFINITIONS Straight Shaft Trimmer Bumphead Assembly Oil Fill Bottle Shaft Guard (inc 4 screws) Loop Handle Engine Stop Switch Throttle Lever “Release” Throttle Lever Throttle Lever “Lock” Choke Lever Starter Cord Fuel Cap Air Filter Housing Cover Fuel Tank Engine Shroud - Cowling Fuel Pump “Primer”...
  • Page 8: Handle

    ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Handle Assembly Fitting The Handle 1. Components - 4x Screws, Loop Handle & Clamp. 2. Place Handle (1) over the shaft in the desired location. 3. Insert Clamp (2) from the bottom side of the handle. 4. Insert screws (3) and washers (4) through loop handle and into threads of the clamp. 5.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Trimmer Line Assembly - Bump Head Trimmer Line Assembly - Bump Head upper spool cover housing Fig. 5 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Upper Spool Spool middle Cover Middle plate spool Housing Plate Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Top of Spool Fig.
  • Page 10: Trimmer Line Assembly

    ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Trimmer Line Assembly - Bump Head (continued) * 2.4mmø nylon line is recommended to provides best performance. The bump head can be fitted with line diameters from 2mm to 3mm. The maximum length of the line that can fit the head varies according to the line diameter. The maximum length capacity using 2.4mmø...
  • Page 11 blade Never fit an alternative cutting head that has not been recommended by the manufacturer. ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES HEAD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT BENT/CURVED SHAFT CUTTING HEAD Text 1. Replace blade protector. Cutting Head Assembly Cutting Head Assembly 2. Align hole in Mounting Washer & slot in Fig.
  • Page 12: Oil

    OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS Before Starting Before Starting Before Starting Check the position & operation of controls to ensure you are comfortable before you start using the machine. Triggers, starter Check the position & operation of controls to ensure you are comfortable before you start using Check the position &...
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fuel Recommended fuels • Use clean unleaded fuel only. Do not add oil to fuel. • Start the machine at least 3 metre away from the refuelling site to avoid the possible risk of fire. • Do not smoke whilst refuelling or working with the machine. •...
  • Page 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting The Engine 1 - Get Ready... Fig. 14 • Place the trimmer on a hard, level surface. • Press the PRIMER 10 times. • Set STOP switch to the “ON” position (slide it backwards towards the engine). 2 - Set Fig.
  • Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting The Engine Fig. 17 Cold Start 1. Set the machine down on a hard, level surface. 2. Press the fuel pump primer 10 times (This is found under the air filter housing - see Fig. 17.) 3. Ensure the ‘STOP SWITCH’ is set to the ‘ON’ position (slide back towards the engine) as shown in Fig.
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting The Engine The throttle lever - throttle lock holds the engine above adle to assist with starting & may drive the cutting head then the engine is started. To release the throttle lock, simply pressing the throttle lever & the engine will return to running in idle mode.
  • Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS Trimming Procedures Text Practical Tips Trimming Procedures • Practice all operating techniques with the engine switched off before you start to use the machine. OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS Practical tips • Remove Weed/Grass wrapped around Head/Shaft. • Practice all operating techniques with the engine switched off before you start to use the machine.
  • Page 18 Maintenance of oil • Check oil level before every use MAINTENANCE & CARE • Replace oil after the first 4 hours of operation • Refill oil when level reaches lower indicator on oil guage • Do not fill beyond upper indicator on oil guage Maintenance - Oil Maintenance of Oil •...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE & CARE Fig. 26 Maintenance Chart Maintenance - Spark Plug Maintenance Chart Maintenance - Spark Plug Maintenance Chart Maintenance - Spark Plug Maintenance Chart Maintenance Chart Maintenance - Spark Plug Maintenance Chart TORCH # CMR6A TORCH # CMR6A Spark plug gap = 0.025 inch (0.7 mm). Tighten the spark plug with a torque of 12-15 Nm.
  • Page 20: Air Filter

    Never repair cutting attachments by welding, straightening or custom reworking of parts. This may result in product failure or serious injury. Never attempt maintenance that is not outlined in this manual. All repair work must be carried out by an Authorised Bushranger Power Equipment Dealer. ®...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    ® Contact Bushranger Service Centre ® Clogged fuel line ContactBushranger Service Centre ® Plugged air vent in fuel tank Clean vent/Contact Bushranger ® Service Centre Insufficient power Clogged air lterClean Valve lash out of spec Contact Bushranger Service Centre ®...
  • Page 22 Line inside bump head Replace the residual line with when head is bumped is nearly nished. the new line ("Fitting trimmer line - bump head" on page 16) If running difficulties continue, please contact your closest Authorised Bushranger Power ™ Equipment Dealer.
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24 Copyright © Roy Gripske and Sons Pty. Ltd. 2018. All rights reserved. 939. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Bushranger™ is a trademark of Roy Gripske & Sons Pty Ltd. PLP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material.

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