25.4cc Line Trimmer 25.4cc Ezy Load Line Trimmer 25.4cc Straight Shaft Brushcutter 33cc Brushcutter 33cc Brushcutter with Bull Handles Model Model Model Model Model No No No No No 101PLT25 101PLT25D 101PLT25SS 101PBC33 101PBC33BH Operator’s Manual WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual. Save this manual.
READ THIS INFORMATION STOP Before you use your new trimmer/brushcutter, read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to the product. Although Pope designs safe state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for using the product properly and safely. You are also responsible for training persons you allow to use the product about safe operation.
Contents Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Applications ..................
Safety Rules WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury as well as damage to product. ■ Physical Condition of the Operator. Do not operate this product when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. ■ Clothing Requirements. Always wear long heavy pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Save These Instructions Symbols The following symbols are located on the product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols allows you to operate the product better and safer. Symbol Name Explanation Safety Alert Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. Thrown Objects Thrown objects can cause severe injury.
Specifications Model 101PLT25 Curved Shaft Line Trimmer Model 101PLT25D Ezy Load Line Trimmer Model 101PLT25SS Straight Shaft Brushcutter Model 101PBC33 Straight Shaft Brushcutter Model 101PBC33BH Straight Shaft Brushcutter with Bull-bar handles 6 Engine: 25.4 cc Full Crank Cutting Width: 35cm Line Size: 1.6mm to 1.8mm Weight (Dry): 4.7 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.2 litres Engine: 25.4 cc Full Crank Cutting Width: 35cm Line Size: 2.4mm to 2.5mm Weight (Dry): 4.
Applications Use this product for the following applications: ■ Cutting grass, weeds and light undergrowth (all models) ■ Edging along paths and driveways (all models) ■ Cutting pulpy weeds, vines and light brush (Models 101PBC33, 101PBC33BH and 101PLT25SS). 25.4cc Straight Shaft Brushcutter 25.4cc Line Trimmer 25.
Features Before using the product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the product make you careless. WARNING: Exercise caution when using the product. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury. Your new product is equipped with the following features. Engine The engine is powerful and easy to start.
Unpacking Instructions ■ Carefully remove the product from the box. ■ Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. ■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1300 134 880. WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate the product until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Assembly Attaching the Front Handle Attaching the Shoulder Strap (Model Nos. 101PLT25, 101PLT25SS, 101PLT25D, 101PBC33) See Fig. 2 Brushcutter – Model Nos. 101PBC33 and 101PBC33BH Follow these steps to attach the front handle. 1. Remove the slotted screws provided to separate the handle from the handle support. 2. Place the handle along the upper shaft to a position that allows for comfortable operation. 3. Place the handle support on the bottom of the tube on the opposite side of the front handle. 4.
Assembly – continued Installing the Line Trimmer Head Assembly Allen Key Gear Head Brushcutter – Model Nos. 101PBC33, 101PLT25SS and 101PBC33BH See Fig. 5 Male Blade Flange Hole Blade Male Blade Flange Female Blade Flange Hole Gear Head Spring Washer Blade Nut Fig. 5 Split Pin Follow these steps to attach the Line Trimmer Head Assembly. 1. Align the hole in the gear head with the slot in the male blade flange and insert the 4mm Allen key to prevent the gear head from rotating. 2.
Assembly – continued Installing the Ezy Load Line Trimmer Head Adding Cutting Line to the Ezy Load Line Trimmer Head Assembly Line Trimmer – Model No. 101PLT25D See Fig. 7 Line Trimmer – Model No. 101PLT25D See Fig. 8 Follow these steps to attach the Ezy Load Line Trimmer Head Assembly. 1. Place the Ezy Load Line Trimmer Head onto the threaded drive shaft. 2. Ensure that the recessed side of the disc will be facing the ground when in use. 3. Attach nut and tighten securely with the spanner provided.
Assembly – continued Attaching the Grass Deflector Guard To attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector Guard Model Nos. 101PBC33, 101PBC33BH and 101PLT25SS WARNING: See Fig. 10 The line cutting blade on the grass deflector guard is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury. NOTE: To protect the operator, always be sure to attach the grass deflector. Follow these steps to attach the straight shaft grass deflector guard.
Operation Mixing the fuel Filling the Tank DANGER: WARNING: Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from petrol will burn you and others. This product is powered by a 2 stroke engine and requires pre-mixing petrol and 2 stroke oil. The oil mix should be 25:1. Never mix petrol and oil directly in the engine tank. Always stop the engine before filling the tank. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Operation – continued Starting the Product Starting the product depends on whether the engine is cold or warm. WARNING: The recoil starter can be damaged by abuse. Never pull the starter cord to its full length. Always engage the starter before cranking the engine. Always rewind the starter cord slowly. CAUTION: Operating the machine with loose, missing or damaged components could allow the engine to over-speed, possibly causing serious engine damage.
Operation – continued IMPORTANT: For maximum performance and operating life, allow engine to warm before use. 1. Run the engine at idle speed until operating temperature is reached (2-3 minutes). 2. As the engine warms, open choke gradually by slowly sliding the choke control down. Starting a Flooded Engine 1. Disconnect the spark plug boot and use the spark plug wrench supplied to remove the plug in a counter-clockwise direction. 2.
Operation – continued Operating the Line Trimmer See Fig. 12 To Advance the Cutting Line on a Bump Feed Spool Follow these steps to operate the line trimmer: See Fig.13 Follow these steps to advance the cutting line: Retaining Cap Fig. 13 1. Start the trimmer. 2. Depress the throttle to engage the line trimmer head. Fig. 12 1. Start the trimmer. 2. Hold the trimmer at waist level with your right hand on the trigger handle and your left hand on the front handle. 3.
Operation – continued Operating the Brushcutter WARNING: Model Nos. 101PBC33, 101PBC33BH and 101PLT25SS See Fig. 14 Do not cut with a dull, cracked or damaged metal blade. Before cutting growth, inspect for obstructions such as rocks, metal stakes or strands of wire from fences. If an obstruction cannot be removed, mark its location so that you can avoid it with the blade. Wires can catch on the blade head and be thrown in the air.
Operation – continued Installing the Blade Guard Model Nos. 101PBC33. 101PBC33BH and 101PLT25SS See Fig. 15 Follow these steps to install the blade guard on to the blade. Blade Guard Pin Notch Fig. 15 1. Stop the brushcutter. 2. Remove the spark plug boot. 3. Fit blade guard around the outside of the blade, taking care not to handle the blade directly. 4. Ensure that each blade is covered by the guard. 5. Connect the two ends together by locking the pins into the notches of the blade guard.
Maintenance Emissions Maintenance Schedule Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any authorised Toro or Pope Service Dealer. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance on this machine, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug.
Maintenance – continued BEFORE EACH USE: Replacing the Cutting Line ■ Remove dirt and debris from the product exterior. See Fig. 16 ■ Inspect the engine, tank and hoses for possible fuel leaks and repair as necessary. ■ Inspect the engine cooling fins for accumulation of debris and clean as necessary. ■ Inspect the entire machine for damage, loose and missing components or fasteners and repair as necessary.
Maintenance – continued 2. Remove the spark plug boot. 3. Remove the retaining cap by turning counter clockwise. 4. Remove the spring. 5. Remove the empty spool. 6. Cut 2 lengths of cutting line, approximately 180cm each length. 7. Insert the end of the new line into the hole in the upper threaded area of the spool. NOTE: If the line does not fit into the hole, see recommendation for minimum and maximum line thickness. 8. Once inserted through the hole, the line must double back on itself. 9.
Maintenance – continued & Storing the Product Replacing the Spark Plug NOTE: Before removing the spark plug, thoroughly clean the spark plug and cylinder head area. Model Nos. 101PLT25, 101PLT25D and 101PLT25SS use a NGK BPMR7A spark plug. Model Nos. 101PBC33 and 101PBC33BH use a NGK BPMR6A spark plug. Use an exact replacement and replace annually. Follow these steps to replace the spark plug. 1. Ensure the engine is cool before servicing the spark plug. 2. Remove the spark plug boot. 3.
Troubleshooting: Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start 1. Switch set to OFF position. 2. No spark. 3. No fuel. 4. Flooded engine. 5. Starter cord pulls harder now than when new. 1. Set switch to the ON position. 2. Remove the spark plug. Re-attach the spark plug and lay the spark plug on the metal cylinder. Pull the starter cord and watch for a spark at the spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat the test with a new spark plug. 3. Push primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel.
Warranty Petrol Operated Products Limited Warranty Pope warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Petrol Powered Product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at our option, any defective Product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase: • Two years for Petrol Powered Trimmer, Brushcutter and Blower Vacuum Products, if the Product is used for personal, family, or household use; • 90 days if the Petrol Powered Trimmer, Brushcutte
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