MTD BCR4 BCK Brush Cutter User Manual


 
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FIGURE 21
6. Remove the locking rod.
7. Install the cutting attachment shield. See Remove
and Install Cutting Attachment Shield.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
the cutting attachment shield MUST be in
place at all times during operation as a grass
trimmer.
REMOVE AND INSTALL THE CUTTING
ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Remove the cutting attachment shield when using the
unit as a brush cutter.
WARNING: The cutting attachment shield
should NOT be installed when operating the
unit with a blade. Remove the cutting
attachment shield before removing or
installing the blade.
Remove the cutting attachment shield from the shield
mount by removing the three (3) screws with a flat
blade screwdriver. Store parts for future use. See
Figure 21.
Install the cutting attachment shield when using the
unit as a grass trimmer.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
the cutting attachment shield MUST be in
place at all times during operation as a grass
trimmer.
Install the cutting attachment shield on the shield
mount by inserting the three (3) screws into the shield
mount. Tighten securely with a flat blade screwdriver.
See Figure 21.
(3) Screws
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Shield Mount
Gear Housing
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOLDING THE UNIT
WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot
and body protection to reduce the risk of
injury when operating this unit.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating
position. See Figure 23. Check for the following:
The operator is wearing eye protection and proper
clothing
With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand
is holding the shaft grip
The operator’s left arm is straight, and the hand is
holding the D-Handle
The unit is at waist level
The cutting head is parallel to the ground and easily
contacts the vegetation without the need to bend
over
FIGURE 23