Koshin EBC-43U Operation Manual

Gasoline engine brush cutter

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Intended use of the machine

This equipment is only intended for cutting grass,

weeds, bushes, undergrowth.

It should not be used for any other purposes such

as edging and cutting hedge cutting as this may

cause injury.

Thank you for purchasing this product.

· Read this manual carefully before using the

product.

· Store the manual once you have finished

reading it.

· Those who do not understand the content of

this operation manual should not operate the

product.

· If you lend this product to another person,

explain how to use the product and instruct

them to read the operation manual carefully.

Please note that the illustrations and content in

this operation manual may differ to the actual

product due to changes to the specifications.

EBC-43U

GASOLINE ENGINE

BRUSH CUTTER

OPERATION MANUAL

CONTENTS

NAME OF PARTS ...............................................2

SYMBOLS .........................................................3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................4

ASSEMBLING EACH PART ................................ 10

FUELS/REFUELING ......................................... 13

CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE ................. 14

PUTTING INTO OPERATION ............................ 15

RESHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOL .............. 17

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................. 18

STORAGE ....................................................... 20

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................... 21

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 24

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
EBC-43U GASOLINE ENGINE BRUSH CUTTER OPERATION MANUAL CONTENTS NAME OF PARTS ..........2 SYMBOLS ............3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........4 ASSEMBLING EACH PART ........ 10 Intended use of the machine FUELS/REFUELING ......... 13 CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE ....14 This equipment is only intended for cutting grass, weeds, bushes, undergrowth.
Page 2: Name Of Parts
NAME OF PARTS Engine start assistance button Engine start assistance button I-O swith (ON / OFF) I-O swith (ON / OFF) Throttle lever Throttle lever Lock-off lever Lock-off lever Hanger Hanger Throttle wire Throttle wire Drive pipe Drive pipe Gear case Gear case Handle holder Handle holder Clutch case...
Page 3: Symbols
SYMBOLS You will note the following symbols when reading the instruction manual. Read instruction manual Protective gloves must be worn Wear sturdy boots with non- Take particular care and slip soles. Steel toed safety attention boots are recommended. Wear protective helmet, eye Forbidden and ear protection Flying object hazard...
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions - Always wear a helmet where there is a risk of falling objects. The protective helmet is to be checked at regular intervals for damage and is to be replaced at the latest after 5 years. Use only approved protective helmets.
Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Starting up the brush cutter - The engine is to be switched off - Please make sure that there are no children immediately in case of any engine or other people within a working range of problems. 15 meters (50 ft), also pay attention to any - Should the cutting tool hit stones or other animals in the working vicinity.
Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Refueling - Switch off the engine when resting and when leaving the equipment unattended, - Shut off the engine during refueling, keep and place it in a safe location to prevent away from open flames and do not smoke. danger to others or damage to the machine. - Never put the hot brush cutter onto dry grass or onto any combustible materials. - Always install the approved cutting tool guard onto the equipment before starting the engine.
Page 7: Method Of Operation
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Method of operation Cutting Tools - Use an applicable cutting tool for the job in hand. Metal blades are suitable for cutting weeds, high grasses, bushes, shrubs, underwood, thicket, and the like. - Only use in good light and visibility. During Never use other blades including metal the winter season beware of slippery or multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades.
Page 8: Maintenance Instructions
KOSHIN. Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents. KOSHIN will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved cutting tools and fixing devices of cutting tools, or accessories.
Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS First Aid In case of accident make sure that a first-aid box is available in the vicinity of the cutting operations. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid box. When asking for help, please give the following information: - Place of accident - What happened - Number of injured persons - Kind of injuries - Your name...
Page 10: Assembling Each Part
ASSEMBLING EACH PART CAUTION Remove the waist pad once and attach it Before doing any work on the brush through the throttle wire. cutter, always switch off the engine. At this time, make sure that the length of Always wear protective gloves. the throttle wire is not significantly biased on both sides of the waist pad.
Page 11: Mounting Of Cutter Blade
ASSEMBLING EACH PART Mounting of protector Mounting of cutter blade Be sure to use a genuine 2-flute or - Insert the hex wrench through the hole a cutting blade within the following in the gear case and rotate the receiver dimensional standards.
Page 12 ASSEMBLING EACH PART Mounting of cutter blade NOTICE · Always wear protective gloves when han- * Make sure that there is no gap between dling the cutter blade. the convex part of the receiver washer and the hole of the cutting blade. ·...
Page 13: Fuels/Refueling
FUELS/REFUELING Handling petroleum products ter tank. It is not wise to add more engine oil than specified to ensure safe operation. This will only result in a higher production of combustion residues which will pollute the environment and clog the exhaust channel in the cylinder, the spark plugs as well as the Observe the Safety Instructions on page 6! muffler. In addition, fuel consumption will Utmost care is required when handling...
Page 14: Correct Handling Of Machine
CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE Hanger A shoulder harness is included in the tool package. Always wear the shoulder harness After releasing, combine the bands as shown. 1. Insert the end of the bracket into the when operating the brush cutter. metal part of the hook.
Page 15: Putting Into Operation
PUTTING INTO OPERATION 4. Firmly hold the clutch case by your left Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations! hand, as illustrated. Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance Starting is felt and continue with a smart pull. - Move at least 3m (10ft) away from the Do not pull out the starter rope to its place of refueling.
Page 16 PUTTING INTO OPERATION Starting the engine using the engine 7. Run the engine at moderate speed for start assistance button about 1 minute, then apply full throttle. If the engine cannot be started by the "Normal start of engine" method, use the Stopping "engine start assistance button" to start the 1. Release the throttle lever fully, and when engine. the engine speed has lowered, push the WARNING I-O switch to “O”...
Page 17: Resharpening The Cutting Tool
RESHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOL CAUTION The cutting tools mentioned below must only be re-sharpened by an authorized facility. Manual re- sharpening will result in imbalances of the cutting tool causing vibrations and damage to the equipment. cutter blade - An expert re-sharpening and balancing service is provided by Authorized Service Agents.
Page 18: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1. Before operation, pay particular attention 5. Supply of grease to gear case. o the tightness of Cutter Blade. Apply high grade grease to the gear case Check bolts and nuts and retighten if through the grease hole (3) every 30 necessary.: Every 8 hours (Daily) hours.
Page 19 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE General Engine assembly, screws and Visual inspection for damage and nuts tightness Check for general condition and security After each refueling Throttle lever Functional check Safety lock key Functional check ON-OFF switch Functional check Daily Sponge element (air filter) To be cleaned Cooling air duct To be cleaned Cutting blade...
Page 20: Storage
STORAGE - When the machine is in storage for a long oil into the spark plug hole. Then, pull the time, drain fuel from the fuel tank and starter gently, so that oil covers the engine carburetor, as follows: Drain all fuel from inside and tighten the spark plug.
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before making a request for repairs, check to the description of this manual. Never a trouble for yourself. If any abnormality tamper or dismount any part contrary to the is found, control your machine according description. For repairs, contact the dealer. State of abnormality Probable cause(malfunction) Remedy Low pulling speed of starter rope Pull strongly...
Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING State of abnormality Probable cause(malfunction) Remedy Other abnormality of spark plug Replace Make request for inspection and Abnormal carburetor maintenance. Make request for inspection and Starter rope cannot be pulled Engine does not start maintenance. Muffler exhaust port is clogged Make request for inspection and with carbon maintenance.
Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING State of abnormality Probable cause(malfunction) Remedy Broken, bent or worn cutter Replace cutter blade blade Loosened cutter blade-tightening Tighten securely Main unit vibrates abnormally Shifted convex part of cutter blade and cutter Attach securely Stop engine immediately blade support fitting. Make request for inspection and Abnormal drive system maintenance.
Page 24: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS EBC-43U Model U handle Product Gasoline engine brush cutter Dimensions: length x width x height (without cutting blade) 1,805 x 690 x 455 Mass (without plastic guard and cutting blade) Engine 2-stroke gasoline engine Volume (fuel tank) 0.79 2-stroke oil mixed gasoline...