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Bolens BL250 Operator's Manual

2-cycle petrol trimmer/brushcutter
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Since it began making garden tools in
1850,Bolens has been known for long-
lasting, dependable products. Bolens
eventually carried that hard-working
heritage into the outdoor power
equipment industry, when it designed
and built the first-ever power-driven
garden tractor.
Today,homeowners around the country rely
on Bolens for durable, reliable power
equipment at an affordable price.
2-Cycle Petrol
Trimmer/Brushcutter
ModelBL250

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Since it began making garden tools in 1850,Bolens has been known for long- lasting, dependable products. Bolens eventually carried that hard-working heritage into the outdoor power equipment industry, when it designed and built the first-ever power-driven garden tractor.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION THANKYOU 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. This Rules for Safe Operation .......

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon, and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon, and Washington require by law that certain internal com- bustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered...
  • Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ° IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • WHILE OPERATING WITH CUTTING BLADE Move the unit at least 9.1 m (30 feet) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke. • Read and understand all safety warnings before operating Keep sparks and open flames...
  • Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Thisoperator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Readthe operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE...

  • Page 6: Know Your Unit

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT As a brushcutter: Applications As a trimmer: • Cutting weeds and light bush of up to 13 mm (I/2 inch) in diameter • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.

  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE HARNESS INSTALL AND ADJUST THE HANDLE Place the handlebar between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig. 1). when using the cutting blade to avoid serious WARNING: Always use the shoulder harness personal injury.... (4) Screws ...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the Cutting Fig.6 Attachment boom of the unit (Fig. 8). (3) Screws Shield While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting attachment by turning it clockwise offofthe output shaft (Fig.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS REMOVE THE CUTTING BLADE AND INSTALL THE Make sure that the cutting blade is centered on the pilot CUTTING ATTACHMENT step and sitting flat against the output shaft bushing (Fig. 11 ). WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling or installing the blade.

  • Page 10: Oil And Petrol Information

    OIL & PETROL INFORMATION OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded petrol in a separate petrol can. Use a 40:1 petrol/oil Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for ratio.

  • Page 11: Starting/Stopping Instructions

    STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS I Fig. 15 Stop/Off (O) are in the starting position when pulling the starter WARNING: Avoid accidental starting• Make sure you rope (Fig• 17). To avoid serious injury, both the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Start/On STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Throttle...

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER Each time the head is bumped, about 25.4 mm (I inch) of trimming line is released. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released.
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Al-,...o,he b a'e on'in a er ] DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing engine is turned off. The coasting blade can seri- vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more. ously cut you if accidentally touched. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a •...

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Repair Instructions

    MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis- sion control devices and system may be per- Perform these required maintenance procedures at the formed by any non-road engine repair establish- frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also ment, individual or authorized...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as small as possible (Fig. 29). 10. Before winding, split the line back about 6 inches. 11.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL Cleaning the Air Filter Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the air knob clockwise (Fig.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover I Fig. 35 Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the carburetor and muffler. Align the screw holes. Spark Exhaust Arrestor Gasket Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT NOTE: The cutting attachment should not rotate when the engine idles. The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 37). If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine idles, turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise I/8 of a turn NOTE:...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING TRANSPORTING • Allow the engine to cool before transporting. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, • Drain petrol from unit. always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it. •...
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION On/Off Stop Control is in OFF position Turn On/Off Stop Control to ON Empty petrol tank Fill petrol tank with properly mixed petrol Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in RUN...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine Type ...................................... Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Stroke ........................................ 31.75 turn (I .25 in.) Displacement ......................................31 cc (I .9 cu in) Clutch Type ........................................Centrifugal Idle Speed RPM....................................2,800 - 4,400 rprn Operating RPM ......................................7,200+ rprn Ignition Type ........................................Electronic Ignition Switch ......................................
  • Page 22 PARTSLIST ENGINE PARTS - MODEL BL250 2-CYCLE PETROL TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER _38_ ;36_ Item Pad No, Descr_tion Item Description 791-182059 Air Cleaner/Muffler Cover Assembly 791-613103 Rope (includes 2 & 37) 753-04253 Starter Housing Assembly (includes 25-30, 32 & 37) 791-180350B Air Cleaner Filter 791-181862 Housing Screw 791-180351...
  • Page 23 PARTSLIST BOOM ANDTRIMMER PARTS - MODEL BL250 2-CYCLE PETROL TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER Item Part No. Description 791-00040 Throttle Housing & Trigger Assm (includes 2-4) 791-00041 Throttle Trigger Lock-Out 791-182690 Throttle Trigger Spring 791-00042 Throttle Trigger 791-182405 Switch Assembly 791-180863 Wire Cover lft 791-147346 Wire Tie 791-180858...
  • Page 24 Cleveland, OH 44136-0019 U.S.A. Trot-Bilt reserves the right to change or improve the design of any Bolens Product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR'S MANUAL PART NO. 769-00810 6/03 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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