Jonsered BC2043 Operator's Manual

Jonsered BC2043 Operator's Manual

Jonsered brush cutter user manual

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Operator's manual
Please read the operator's manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.

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Summary of Contents for Jonsered BC2043

  • Page 1 Operator′s manual Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    Symbols WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ... CONTENTS Contents ... Note the following before starting: ... INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ... WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? ... GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important ... Personal protective equipment ... Machine′s safety equipment ... Cutting equipment ... ASSEMBLY Fitting the main body ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    If you will sell this machine, make sure that the buyer will get the operator′s manual. Good luck on using your Jonsered machine! Jonsered has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.
  • Page 5: What Is What

    What is what? 1 Trimmer head 2 Bevel gear 3 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 4 Cord cutter 5 Cutting attachment guard 6 Guard extension 7 Shaft 8 Handle adjustment 9 Throttle control 10 Stop switch 11 Start throttle button 12 Throttle lockout 13 Suspension ring 14 Clutch cover...
  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass. The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter on Technical data. Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
  • Page 7: Machine's Safety Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Machine′s safety equipment This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.
  • Page 8: Quick Release

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard. See the chapter on Technical data. If an incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury.
  • Page 9: Locking Nut

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.
  • Page 10: Sharpening Grass Cutters And Grass Blades

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents. Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.
  • Page 11: Assembly

    Fitting the main body Connect the engine (A) to the tube (B) with four screws (C). Fitting the handlebar • Fit the handlebar in the handlebar clamp on the shaft using six screws. • Attach the cabling to the shaft with two cabling holders. •...
  • Page 12: Assembling The Cutting Equipment

    9 Lap and fix the stop switch wires and connectors with clamp (I). 10 Refit the air filter cover. Assembling the cutting equipment WARNING! When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised section on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting attachment.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Harness And Clearing Saw

    Fitting other guards and cutting attachments • Fit the guard (A) to the gear housing using the support plate (M) and two screws (L). • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. • Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing.
  • Page 14: Fuel Handling

    When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended. Two-stroke oil • For best results and performance use JONSERED two- stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- cooled two-stroke engines. • Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil (rated TCW).
  • Page 15: Fuelling

    Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. •...
  • Page 16: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth.
  • Page 17 STARTING AND STOPPING Warm engine Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position. WARNING! When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.
  • Page 18: General Working Instructions

    General working instructions IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.
  • Page 19: Grass Clearing Using A Grass Blade

    WARNING! Machines fitted with saw blades or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object. This is called blade thrust. A blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the machine and/or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control of the machine.
  • Page 20 Sweeping • The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro. • When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Carburettor Adjusting the idle speed (T) Check that the air filter is clean. When the idle speed is correct, the cutting attachment should not rotate. If adjustment is required, close (turn clockwise) the idle adjustment screw T, with the engine running, until the cutting attachment starts to rotate.
  • Page 22: Bevel Gear

    However, before using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is filled 3/4 full with grease. Use JONSERED special grease. The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to be changed except if repairs are carried out.
  • Page 23: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop.
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Note 2: Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 dB (A). Note 3: Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s 24 – English TECHNICAL DATA BC2043 BC2053 41,5 49,9 43,9 2600...
  • Page 25: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the brush cutters Jonsered BC2043 and BC2053 with serial numbers dating from 2009 onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:...
  • Page 26 Poly Trim <20mm >20mm 6 Nm X 10...
  • Page 27 Tap n’ Go 35 Spin 15 cm 6" 8,5 m 10 cm 4" 4,3 m "Clic"...
  • Page 28 Tap n’Go 45 Spin 15 cm 6" 10 m 10 cm 4" 4,3 m "Clic"...
  • Page 29 Tap n’Go 55 Spin 15 cm 6" A 2,7 - 4,0 mm / .105 - .160" B 8 m / 26’ C 15 cm / 5.9" "Clic"...
  • Page 30: Trimmy Sii

    Trimmy SII ~ 15 cm 35-50 NM 7,0 m 12 cm 5" ~ 3,5 m "Clic"...
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