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Bolens BL150 Operator's Manual

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Operator's
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BL100 \ BL150
2-Cycle Gas Trimmers
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
P/N 769-01904A
(8/05)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual BL100 \ BL150 2-Cycle Gas Trimmers IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 769-01904A (8/05)
  • Page 2 THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern Service Information ......outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. Rules for Safe Operation .....

  • Page 3: Before Operating

    The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your I SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by DANGER: Failure to obey a themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or safety warning will warnings they give are not substitutes for proper result in serious injury to yourself or to...

  • Page 4: While Operating

    • Addfuelin a clean, w ell-ventilated outdoor areawhere • Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. therearenosparks or flames. R emove t hefuelcap These parts get extremely hot from operation, even slowly, a ndonlyaftertheengine stops.Donotsmoke after the unit is turned off. whilefueling or mixing fuel.Wipeupanyspilledfuel Do not operate the engine faster than the speed fromtheunitimmediately.
  • Page 5 SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL •...
  • Page 6 APPLICATIONS As a trimmer: Fuel Cap • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Blue Choke Starter Lever Rope Grip Shaft Grip _k Primer Bulb D-Handle Throttle Control On/Off Stop Control Spark Plug Muffler Air Filter/Muffler Cover...
  • Page 7 INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE Shaft Housing Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing so that the handle slants towards the shaft grip (Fig. 1). Cutting The squared bolt hole in the handle is to the right. Cutting Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the Attachment Attachment handle and push through.
  • Page 8 OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel for the unit not running properly.

  • Page 9: Starting Instructions

    WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING: On/Off Stop Avoid accidental starting. Control Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
  • Page 10 HOLDING THE TRIMMER NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head on the ground while the unit is running. WARNING: A, ways wear eye, ITIt' lkl, Donot alter remove or hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury I _,wr_,,wmm _,,_ m!, the line cutting blade...

  • Page 11: Winding Existing Inner Reel

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the table. These procedures should establishment, individual or authorized service also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.

  • Page 12: Single Line Installations

    Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the For Use with Single For Use with SplitLine Line ONLY or Single Line inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as small as possible (Fig. 18). Slotted ._ ..

  • Page 13: Installinga Prewound Reel

    INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL Cleaning the Air Filter Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain bump knob counterclockwise (Fig.

  • Page 14: Spark Arrestor

    SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE WARNING: Ifthe exhaust deflector assembly is NOTE: The exhaust can only flow in one direction: AWAY not tightened securely, it could fall off causing from the engine. Pay close attention when to the unit and possible serious disassembling the muffler so you can put it back injury.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Spark Plug

    Clean Air Filter Checking the fuel mixture, cleaning the air filter, and adjusting the idle speed should solve most engine The condition of the air filter is important to the operation problems. If not and all of the following are true: of the unit.

  • Page 16: Long Term Storage

    CLEANING 2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all fuel has been drained from the WARNING: To avoid serious carburetor. personal injury, Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and always turn your trimmer off and allow it to put 1 oz.
  • Page 17 CAUSE ACTION Turn On/Off control to ON On/Off control in the OFF position Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture Fouled spark plug...
  • Page 18 Engine Type ............................Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Stroke ..............................1.25 in. (31.75 mm.) Displacement ............................1.9 cu in. (31 cc.) Operating RPM ..............................7,000+ rpm Idle Speed RPM ............................3,200 - 4,400 rpm Ignition Type ................................Electronic Ignition Switch ............................... Rocker Switch Spark Plug Gap ............................
  • Page 19 California / EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency and MTD LLC (MTD) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2000 and later small off-road engine. New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards.
  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used applies after the applicable period of express written in the United States, its possessions and territories.
  • Page 21 ENGINE PARTS - BL100/BL150 2-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER Item Part No. Item Description Description 753-04511 791-181079 Pull Handle Air Cleaner Cover Assembly (includes 2 & 35) 791-180350B Air Cleaner Filter 791-611061 Rope Guide 791-180351 791-613103 Carburetor Mounting Screws Rope 791-180226 791-182405 Wavey Washer Switch Assembly (includes 38)
  • Page 22 BOOM & TRIMMER PARTS - BL100 2-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER Item Part No. Description 753-04927 Throttle Housing Assembly (includes 2-4) 791-610314 Throttle Trigger Spring 791-180975 Throttle Trigger 753-04917 Throttle Housing Screws 753-04901 Throttle Cable 753-04280 Flexible Drive Shaft 753-04921 Drive Shaft Housing 791-153064 D-Handle Assembly (includes 9) 791-153317...
  • Page 23 BOOM & TRIMMER PARTS - BL150 2-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER Item Part No. Description 753-04927 Throttle Housing Assembly (includes 2-3) 791-610314 Throttle Trigger Spring 791-180975 Throttle Trigger 753-04901 Throttle Cable 791-153064 D-Handle 791-153317 D-Handle Hardware Assembly 753-04330 Drive Shaft Housing Assembly 753-04251 Flexible Drive Shaft 791-153597...

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