BL100 BL150 2-Cycle Gas Trimmers iMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS PiN 769-01464 (11/04) PRINTED IN USA CAREFULLY
THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will 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-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. Service Information ......................... Rules for Safe Operation Know Your Unit .....................
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers, The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger, The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures, SYMBOL SYMBOL DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
• Add fuel in a clean, welPventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or flames. Remove the fuel cap slowly, and only after the engine stops. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately. • Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. • Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke.
SAFETY AND _NTERNAT_ONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for compHete safety, assemMy, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING MEANING SYMBOL SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ,, THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE iNJURY Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symboHs or pictographs.
APPUCAT_ONS As a trimmer: • Cutting FuemCap grass and Hight weeds Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE Shaft Housing 3. The squared boHthoHein the handHe is to the right. 2. 3. Insert the shouHder boHt into the squared hoHein the handHeand push through, On the Heftside of the handHe, pHacethe washer on the boHt,then screw the wing nut onto the boHt.Do not tighten untiHyou make the handHeadjustment. Cutting Attachment Cutting Attachment Shield \ ShieJd Mount F_g.
OraLAND FUEL MmXH_G H_STRUCTmONS ON and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, cban unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fue%il mixture. Definition of Bmended Fuels Today's fueis are often a bbnd of gasoiine and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether). AIcohol-bbnded fuel absorbs water. As littb as 1% water in the fue[ can make rue[ and oi[ separate, it forms acids when stored.
_AIAD!_| |_,|_, Operate thisunitonlyina • well-ventilated outdoor area.Carbonmonoxide exhaustfumescanbelethalin a confined area. WARNING"• On/Off Stop Control Avoid acddental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. STARTING \ INSTRUCTIONS Start/On 1, Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Off and Fuel Mixing Instructions. 2.
HOLDING THE TRIMMER WARNING: NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head TM on the ground while the unit is running. AHways 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 (Fig. 9).
MAmNTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the tame, These procedures shouHd also be a part of any seasonaHtune-up, NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require spedd tooHsor skills, If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any non-road engine repair estaMishment, individuaH or authorized service dealer.
ForUsewithSingme LineONLY For Use with SplitLine TM or SingmeLine 9. 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. 18). 10. Before winding, split the line back about 6 inches. 11. Wind the line in tight even layers in the direction indicated on the inner reel. NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated wi[[ cause the cutting attachment to operate incorrectly. FWg.
mNSTALUNG A PREWOUND REEL 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig. 12). Inspect the boHt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freeHy. RepHacethe bump knob if damaged. 2. Remove the oHdinner reeHfrom the outer spooH (Fig. 13). 3. Remove the spring from the oHdinner reeH (Fig. 13). 4. Mace the spring in the new inner reel Cleaning the Air Filter Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain.
SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE WARNING: 1. Remove air fiHterimuffHercover. Refer to Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Mumer Locate the muffHer, but do not remove it. Find the two (2) screws on the bottom of the muffler (Fig. 26). These two screws hoHdthe Spark Arrestor Hood AssemMy and the spark arrestor screen to the bottom of the muffler. Remove the two (2) screws using either a torx #20 or flat Made screwdriver.
Cmean Air Fimter The condition of the air fiiter is important to the operation of the unit, A dirty air fiiter will restrict air flow and change the air/fuei mixture, This is often mistaken for an out of adjustment carburetor, Check the condition of the air fiiter before adjusting the idb speed screw, Refer to Air Filter Maintenance, Adjust Idle Speed Screw If, after checking the fue[ mixture and cieaning the air fiiter, the engine still[ will[ not idie, adjust the idie speed screw as foiiows: Checking the
CLEANING WARNING: To serious personal injury, 2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor. 3_ always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it, Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or handle.
CAUSE ACTION Empty fueHtank Fill fueHtankwithpropedy mixed fueH Primer buHbwasn't pressed enough Press primer buHbfully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope OHdor impropeHy mixed fueH Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture FouHed spark pHug Replace or clean the spark plug Mugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor CAUSE ACTION Air fiHteris pHugged OHdor impropeHy mixed fueH Replace or cleantheairfilter Drain gas tank and add fresh
EngineType ................................................................................................. Air-CooHed, 2-Cycle Stroke ................................................................................................................................................... 1.25 in. (31.75 mm.) Displacement ............................................................................................................................................ 1.9 cu in. (31 cc.) Operating RPM ...................
California / EPA Emission Your Warranty ControJ Rights Warranty Statement and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, the Envkonmentd Protection Agency and MTD LLC (MTD) are pHeased to exphin the emission controH system warranty on your 2000 and Hatersmall off-road engine, New small off-road engines must be designed, buiHtand equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards, MTD must warrant the emission controH system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time Histed bellow provided
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
