INTRODUCTION

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool is designed to provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device.

This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- understand operating instructions. Read the entire manual and follow all of the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Copyright© 2002 MTD SOUTHWEST INC All Rights Reserved.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure you carefully read and understand this manual before starting or operating this equipment.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE US PATENTS, OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

TABLE of CONTENTS

Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Know your unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing the D-Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Holding the Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Adjusting the Trimming Line Length . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Tips for Best Trimming Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . .14-21

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Line Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing a Prewound Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Air Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Spark Arrestor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Checking/Changing the Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Carburetor Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rocker Arm Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Replacing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit should consist of the following:

•Model BCR4 Trimmer

•D-Handle and Hardware

•Cutting Attachment Shield

•Operator's Manual

•Product Registration Card

Examine all parts to make certain that nothing is missing and no breakage has occurred during shipping. Any damaged or missing part must be replaced before using this product.

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