Trueshopping BC260A Instruction Manual

Petrol grass strimmer/brush cutter

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Trueshopping Petrol Grass
Strimmer/Brush Cutter
BC260A, BC1E34F, BC1E36F, ST-BC415B, BC490, BC520, BC550, BC580, BC620,
BC650, BC680
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  • Page 1 Offering a wide selection of products at competitive prices Trueshopping Petrol Grass Strimmer/Brush Cutter BC260A, BC1E34F, BC1E36F, ST-BC415B, BC490, BC520, BC550, BC580, BC620, BC650, BC680 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Trueshopping Before putting the machine into operation, read this instruction manual thoroughly. ONTENTS What’s In The Box ___________________________________ 6 What They Should Look Like __________________________ 8 Engine with Throttle Already Attached ....... Control Handle ..............Attaching the Safety Guard ..........
  • Page 3 Trueshopping Recoil Starter Handle ............Hand Grip Controls .............. Safety Precautions _________________________________ 46 Protecting You ..............Protecting Others ..............Protecting The Machine ............Safely Using The Machine ___________________________ 51 Maintenance ______________________________________ 53 Replacing the Spark Plug ............ Adjusting the Strimmer Fibre ..........
  • Page 4 Trueshopping IAGRAMS Figure 1 The Handle ................. Figure 2 What's in the Box .............. Figure 3 The Strimmer ..............Figure 4 Handle and Engine Unit ............ Figure 5 The Brush Cutter ............... Figure 6 All Put Together ..............Figure 7 Brush Cutter Blade ............
  • Page 5 Trueshopping Figure 40 Spool Loaded ..............Figure 41 Step 10 Align Notches ............ Figure 42 Loaded Spool ..............Figure 43 step 11 Put Thread Through Holes ....... Figure 44 Step 12 Replace Lid ............Figure 45 Step 13 Click Lid .............
  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    The strimmer is not only extremely versatile, but very easy to operate and maintain. With its twin line and 3 toothed cutting blade, the Trueshopping Petrol Strimmer is ideal for professional clean-up jobs, including clearing out tough weeds and bushes over a large surface area.
  • Page 7: Figure 1 The Handle

    Trueshopping The Handle Figure 1 The Handle Cutting Blade Handle Handle with throttle Strimmer Spool Nuts Main engine unit Petrol Mixing Bottle Carrying Strap Safety Guard Tool Kit Figure 2 What's in the Box www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 7 of 69...
  • Page 8: What They Should Look Like

    Trueshopping What They Should Look Like Figure 4 Handle and Engine Unit Figure 5 The Brush Cutter Figure 3 The Strimmer www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 8 of 69...
  • Page 9: Figure 6 All Put Together

    Trueshopping Figure 6 All Put Together www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 9 of 69...
  • Page 10: Figure 7 Brush Cutter Blade

    Trueshopping Figure 7 Brush Cutter Blade 12. Blade 13. Fixing screws with spring rings 14. Nut 15. Blade locking nut 16. Blade protection 17. Bracket diameter flange 18. Spacer disc www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 10 of 69...
  • Page 11: Figure 8 Brush Cutter/Strimmer Parts

    Trueshopping Figure 8 Brush Cutter/Strimmer Parts www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 11 of 69...
  • Page 12: Figure 9 More Brush Cutter/Strimmer Parts

    Trueshopping Figure 9 More Brush Cutter/Strimmer Parts www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 12 of 69...
  • Page 13 Trueshopping 1. Engine 2. Spark plug connector 3. Main engine 4. Muffler 5. Fuel tank 6. Recoil starter handle 7. Fuel tank cap 8. Primer 9. Air filter case 10. Choke lever 11. Suspension sleeve a. Loop 12. Handle grip 13.
  • Page 14 Trueshopping 18. Mounting set (x 4) (pre-assembled) a. Bolt b. Spring washer’ c. Washer d. Nut 19. Safety guard 20. Knife 21. Gear head 22. Bracket 23. Lower shaft 24. Upper shaft 25. Control cable 26. Bracket a. Mounting set (x 4) (pre-assembled) b.
  • Page 15 Trueshopping 28. Control handle a. Ignition switch (on/off) b. Throttle interlock c. Throttle control 29. Spindle 30. Backing flange 31. Backing flange 32. Cutter blade 33. Locking flange 34. Cap 35. Nut 36. Trimming head a. Bumper b. Trimming line 37.
  • Page 16: Engine With Throttle Already Attached

    Trueshopping Engine with Throttle Already Attached Figure 10 The smaller engine with throttle Figure 11 The larger engine with throttle www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 16 of 69...
  • Page 17: Figure 12 Attaching The Handle

    Trueshopping Assembling the Handle Figure 12 Attaching the Handle These are the parts you need: 1. The long handle. 2. The two short handles. Now attach as follows: 1. Loosen the 4 bolts on the handle bracket. (1) (2) 2. Insert the right handle with the throttle lever attached and the left handle into the bracket.
  • Page 18: Control Handle

    Trueshopping 8. Attach the throttle cable to the main engine unit as shown below. 9. Fix the throttle cable on the drive unit and on the handle using the cable ties. Control Handle 1. Loosen the pre-assembled screw with the screwdriver and remove it, together with the now detached nut, from the control handle.
  • Page 19: Attaching The Safety Guard

    Trueshopping Attaching the Safety Guard 1. Loosen the bolts with the hex key 4 mm and remove them together with the washers, spring washer and nuts. 2. Move the retainer downward. If required, slightly loosen the hex bolt. 3. Place the safety guard between retainer and support and move the retainer upward.
  • Page 20: Attaching The Carrying Strap

    Trueshopping Figure 16 How to Attach the Safety Guard Attaching the Carrying Strap 1. Hook the carrying strap into the suspension eye. 2. Adjust the length of the carrying strap for convenient working with the machine. If required, the suspension eye can be moved by loosening the fixing screw.
  • Page 21: Attaching The Strimmer Spool

    Trueshopping Attaching the Strimmer Spool These are the parts you need:  The long handle as shown.  The protective cover as shown.  The strimmer unit  The black, round strimmer cord container (strimmer spool).  The following tools from the...
  • Page 22 Trueshopping Figure 18 Attaching the Strimmer Spool 1. Make sure that the safety guard (19) has been attached properly. 2. Rotate the backing flange (30) until its hole is aligned with the notch in the gear head (21). 3. Insert the spindle lock rod (37) into the hole to lock the spindle (29).
  • Page 23: Attaching The Brush Cutter Blade

    Trueshopping Attaching the Brush Cutter Blade These are the parts you need:  The long handle as shown which is the same as that used for the strimmer.   The protective cover as shown    The cutter blade as shown (in comes in a green cover).
  • Page 24 Trueshopping 4. Fit the cutter blade (31) onto the spindle (29) ensuring that the directional arrows on the safety guard (19) and the cutter blade (31) match. Ensure that the cutter blade sits flush on the extruded ring on the backing flange (30).
  • Page 25: Changing The Strimmer Spooler

    Trueshopping Changing the Strimmer Spooler When you have used the provided strimmer line then you need to change it using an approved similar line. Do not use a metal line. Figure 21 Step 1 Unlock Spindle  Lay the product on a flat stable surface with the trimming head facing upward.
  • Page 26 Trueshopping Figure 22 Step 2 Unscrew Spindle Head  Unscrew the trimming head clockwise.  Figure 23 Step 3 Open Cover  Press the release latches on the trimming head housing to  open the cover. The cover and spool will pop out.
  • Page 27 Trueshopping Figure 24 Step 4 Place on Floor  Place the strimmer on the ground so that the cutting tool shows up the coil upwards.  Figure 25 Step 5 Cut New Thread  Remove any excess thread.  ...
  • Page 28 Trueshopping Figure 26 Step 6 Loop Thread  Form a loop at the middle of the line and insert this loop into the hook on the spool.    Run the ends of the thread through holes into the outer coil portion.
  • Page 29 Trueshopping Figure 28 Step 7 Wrap Wire  Wind the two parts of the trimming line in clockwise direction firmly around the spool. Ensure each part of the line is either side of the guide on the spool.  Figure 29 Step 8 Wire Wrapped www.TrueShopping.co.uk...
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    Trueshopping Figure 30 Step 9 Insert Ends  Insert each end of the trimming line in the respective holes. The line should stick out 120 mm on each side.  Figure 31 Spool Loaded www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 30 of 69...
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    Trueshopping Figure 32 Step 10 Align Notches  Align the notches on the cover to the noses of the housing, and then push the cover firmly onto the housing to close the trimming head.  Figure 33 Loaded Spool www.TrueShopping.co.uk...
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    Trueshopping Figure 34 step 11 Put Thread Through Holes  Run the ends of the thread through holes into the outer coil portion.  Figure 35 Step 12 Replace Lid www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 32 of 69...
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    Trueshopping Figure 36 Step 13 Click Lid  Refit the trimming head to the spindle as described above.   Press the outer and inner coils and turn them against each other until they snap into place.  Figure 37 Step 14 Pull Thread Tight ...
  • Page 34: Fuelling

    Trueshopping Fuelling Fuelling. Always switch the engine off before filling up. Do not smoke whilst fuelling. The use of unleaded petrol is recommended for environment protection reasons. Only use two- stroke engine oil for air-cooled engines. Ratio of mixture 25:1 Open the tank cap carefully so that any overpressure may be let out and the fuel does not splash out.
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    Trueshopping After filling up, check screw closure for the firm fit to prevent loosening at work because of vibrations. Check that there is no leakage on the tank cap and fuel lines. If there are leaks this product should not be started. Never use a device with damaged ignition cable and spark plug connector as there is a risk of sparks.
  • Page 36: Starting The Brush Cutter/Strimmer

    Trueshopping Starting The Brush Cutter/Strimmer Once you have assembled and fuelled the strimmer you are able to start it. To do this you: 1. Turn the choke ON. 2. Switch on the engine using the switch located on right handle.
  • Page 37: Models 26Cc , 33Cc, 43Cc, 49 Cc, 52Cc

    Trueshopping Models 26cc , 33cc, 43cc, 49 cc, 52cc BC1E34F, BC1E36F, ST-BC415B, BC490, BC520 Figure 38 Status Before Starting Figure 39 Put Choke into On Position www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 37 of 69...
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    Trueshopping Figure 40 Pull Recoil Starter Figure 41 When Running Return Choke by Hand www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 38 of 69...
  • Page 39: Models 55Cc, 58Cc, 62Cc, 65Cc, 68Cc

    Trueshopping Models 55cc, 58cc, 62cc, 65cc, 68cc BC550, BC580, BC620, BC650, BC680 Figure 42 Chokes Position At Start Figure 43 Put Choke to this Position www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 39 of 69...
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    Trueshopping Figure 44 Pull the Recoil Starter Figure 45 Pull the Trigger, Choke Returns Automatically www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 40 of 69...
  • Page 41: Cold Start

    Trueshopping Cold start Press Close Press throttle Press primer ignition choke control and starter aid until fuel switch to interlock button is visible “I” Open choke Run idle Press throttle Operate control to release starter aid Pull recoil button starter...
  • Page 42: Stopping

    Trueshopping “I” interlock button handle Run idle Press throttle Operate control to release starter aid button Stopping Release Run idle Set ignition Empty fuel Maintain throttle switch to tank control “O” interlock www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 42 of 69...
  • Page 43: Recoil Starter Handle

    Trueshopping Figure 46 The Primer Use the primer every time you start the strimmer. Recoil Starter Handle The recoil starter handle (6) is positioned at the rear of the engine (1). 1. Pull the recoil starter handle (6) repeatedly to start the engine.
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    Trueshopping Figure 47 Recoil Starter Motor WARNING! Never twist the starter cord around your hand! Only pull on the handle! WARNING! Do not suddenly release the recoil starter handle! Always allow it to return under controlled tension! www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 44 of 69...
  • Page 45: Hand Grip Controls

    Trueshopping Hand Grip Controls There are four controls at the control handle (28) with the following functions 1. The ignition switch (28a) electrically starts or stops the engine. 2. The throttle interlock (28b) prevents unintentional activation of the throttle control (28c).
  • Page 46: Safety Precautions

    Trueshopping Safety Precautions Protecting You All users must be at least 18 years of age. Minors and those with infirmities should not use the brush cutter/strimmer. Wear appropriate protection. Wear safety shoes with steel toes or rough sole. Wear appropriate clothes that is tight fitting.
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    Trueshopping Never work in closed or poorly ventilated areas. After the engine is started, the machine will produce poisonous flue gas. The gas may be invisible and odourless. Contact with the exhaust may cause burns. Beware of poor working conditions. When...
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    Trueshopping Kickback. When working with metal blades, a kickback of the whole machine or a sudden pull forwards may occur if fixed objects (trees, branches, stones or the like) are hit. Such a kickback occurs abruptly without advance warning and may result in loss of control of the machine and hazards to the operator and bystanders.
  • Page 49: Protecting Others

    Trueshopping Protecting Others Keep a safe working area of at least 15 m or 50 feet. Do not let any unauthorised persons approach the machine. While you are working, observe any children very carefully and be aware of their safety.
  • Page 50: Protecting The Machine

    Trueshopping Protecting The Machine Always use the correct tool for the job to be done. E.g. avoid using small tools and accessories for work that should be done with a heavy tool. Use the tool only for the purposes it was designed for.
  • Page 51: Safely Using The Machine

    Trueshopping Safely Using The Machine When cutting or strimming, adhere to any regulations about working time, noise etc. Do not work at times of generally recognised rest. Any hard objects – stones, metal parts etc. should be removed before using the machine.
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    Trueshopping This brush cutter/grass trimmer should NOT be used for cutting or chopping: Hedges, shrubs and bushes, flowers or composting items otherwise there is a risk of injury to you or others. Before starting your work make sure that:  No other persons, children or animals stay within the working area.
  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Trueshopping Maintenance Insufficient maintenance and care may result in emergencies and unforeseen accidents. Always switch the driving unit off when doing maintenance or a repair. CAUTION! The instructions below apply to regular conditions of use. In severe conditions and longer periods of workdays it is necessary to shorten the intervals as appropriate.
  • Page 54: Replacing The Spark Plug

    Trueshopping Replacing the Spark Plug Do not touch the spark plug or the spark plug connector while the engine is running it is hot and may spark. Check the spark plug and the spark gap on a regular basis. For this proceed as follows: ...
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Strimmer Fibre

    Trueshopping Adjusting the Strimmer Fibre Warning! The thread spool still runs for a short while after the engine has been turned off. Keep your hands and feet away from the rotation area. Wait until it comes to a dead stop before adjusting the fibre.
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    Trueshopping  Put the choke lever to the position OFF to prevent dirt from entering the carburettor.    Loosen the screw (A) with the screwdriver and remove it together with the cover (B).    Remove the air filter (C) and the metal inlay (D). ...
  • Page 57: Maintaining The Bevel Gear

    Trueshopping Maintaining the Bevel Gear The bevel gear is filled with grease. Regularly check the quantity and fill up using proper grease if necessary.  Loosen the screw with the hex key 5 mm (41) and remove it together with the washer. ...
  • Page 58: Transportation And Storage

    Trueshopping Transportation and Storage If the Grass Strimmer/Brush Cutter is to be out of operation for a long period of time, say one month or over winter, take action as follows:  Drain the oil and fuel tank.   Remove and clean the string coil and the blade. ...
  • Page 59: Trouble Shooting

    Trueshopping Trouble Shooting Possible cause Solution Motor does not start Incorrect starting sequence Observe the correct starting sequence. Air filter contaminated Clean or replace the air filter. Fuel filter fouled Clean or replace the fuel filter. No fuel supply Fill the fuel tank.
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    Trueshopping Possible cause Solution Engine starts and is stalled immediately Incorrect idle adjustment Contact the customer service Tool does not work with full power Machine overloaded Do not press down excessively during use. Cutting thread too Follow up the cutting thread.
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    Trueshopping Possible cause Solution Machine vibrates or does not cut correctly Carburettor incorrectly Contact the customer service. adjusted Spark plug fouled Clean or replace the spark plug. Check the spark plug connector. Smoke Incorrect fuel mixture Use two-stroke oil, ratio of mixture 25:1.
  • Page 62: Specifications

    Trueshopping Specifications Model BC260A BC2602DB Engine type 26cc Air-cooled, Two-stroke, Petrol engine Dry weight (without cutting 4.93KGS line, harness and with empty tank) Volume of Fuel Tank 620ml Cutting line(mm) 430mm Max. engine speed (min-1) 9000 Engine Displacement 25.4cc Max. Power 0.75KW...
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    Trueshopping Model BC1E36F ST-BC415B Engine type 43 cc Air-cooled, Two-stroke, Petrol engine Dry weight (without cutting 6.19KGS line, harness and with empty tank) Volume of Fuel Tank 1025ml Cutting line(mm) 430mm Max. engine speed (min-1) 9000 Engine Displacement 42.7cc Max. Power 1.25KW...
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    Trueshopping Model BC520 Engine type 52 cc Air-cooled, Two-stroke, Petrol engine 7.0KGS Dry weight (without cutting line, harness and with empty tank) 1025ml Volume of Fuel Tank 430mm Cutting line(mm) 10,000 Max. engine speed (min-1) 52cc Engine Displacement 2.2KW Max. Power...
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    Trueshopping Model BC580 Engine type 58cc Air-cooled, Two-stroke, Petrol engine 7.3KGS Dry weight (without cutting line, harness and with empty tank) 800ml Volume of Fuel Tank 430mm Cutting line(mm) 8,500 Max. engine speed (min-1) 58cc Engine Displacement 2.5KW Max. Power...
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    Trueshopping Model BC650 Engine type 65cc Air-cooled, Two-stroke, Petrol engine cutting 7.3KGS Dry weight (without line, harness and with empty tank) 800ml Volume of Fuel Tank 430mm Cutting line(mm) 8,500 Max. engine speed (min-1) Engine Displacement 65cc Max. Power 2.8KW...
  • Page 67: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Trueshopping EG-Konformitätserklärung EC Declaration of Conformity Hiermit erklären wir, Trueshopping We herewith declare, daß die nachfolgend bezeichnete Maschine aufgrund ihrer Konzipierung und Bauart sowie in der von uns in Verkehr gebrachten Ausführung den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der EG-Richtlinien entspricht.
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    Trueshopping Leistungsaufn ahme/ power Measured 107.7dB(A) sound power level Gemessener Schallleistungs pegel Guaranted 112dB(A) sound power level: Garantierter Schallleistungs pegel Einschlägige EG-Maschinenrichtlinie 98/37/EG EG-Richtlinien: EC Machinery Directive: 98/37/EC Applicable EC EG-Richtlinie über elektromagnetische Directives: Verträglichkeit (EMV) 2004/108/EG EC Directive of Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC EG-Richtlinie Geräuschemission (2000/14/EWG...
  • Page 69 Trueshopping rschrift/Datum Authorized Signature/Dat e/ Place: Angaben zum Zhaoyang Hu General Manager Unterzeichner Title of Signatory: www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: 69 of 69...

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