Know Your Unit; Assembly Instructions; Operating Instructions - Trimmer Plus BC720 Manual Del Operador

KNOW YOUR UNIT

APPLICATIONS
• Cutting weeds and light brush of up to 1/2 inch in diameter
Shoulder
Harness Loop
Shoulder Harness
Blade Shield
Gear Housing
Brush Blade

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Before you can use the BC720 add-on, you must make some adjustments to the trimmer or trimmer/
brushcutter that you are attaching the BC720 to. You will have to:
• Remove your current assist handle
• Install the supplied 24" J-handle
• Install the shoulder strap clip (if necessary)
• Attach/adjust the shoulder strap
These instructions are explained on the next couple pages.
IDENTIFY & REMOVE YOUR ASSIST HANDLE
Your trimmer is configured with one of many types of assist
handles. You must remove the current assist handle and install the
24" J-handle (included) in order to use the BC720 add-on.
WARNING:
To comply with safety
regulations, you MUST use the large 24" J-
handle that is included with the add-on when
operating the BC720. The handle is required as a
barrier bar to the brush blade.
Consult your trimmer's manual to determine what type of handle you
have. Follow the instructions outlined in the manual in order to remove
the current handle and its clamps, screws, nuts, bolts or other hardware.
NOTE: Your trimmer may be equipped with a small J–handle. This
small handle is NOT an acceptable substitute for the larger J-
handle that is included with the BC720. Remove the smaller
J-handle so you can install the larger, 24-inch handle.
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE 24" J-HANDLE
Installing
1. Remove the screws, nuts, clamp pieces that were installed on
the J-handle for shipping.
2. Hold the bottom clamp to the underside of the shaft housing,
about 7-8" from the shaft grip (Fig. 1).
3. Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces
(Fig. 1).
4. While holding the three pieces together, install the four (4)
screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp.
NOTE: The holes in the top and middle clamp will line up only
when assembled correctly.
5. Place the clamps and J-handle the over the shaft housing and
onto the bottom clamp.
6. Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with a finger.
Start screws with a large Phillips screwdriver. Do not tighten
until you make the handle adjustment.
Adjusting
7. Loosen the screws so that the J-handle can be easily moved
in the clamp assembly. Do not remove the screws or nuts.
8. Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line on the
decal touches the clamp assembly (Fig. 2).
9. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), maneuver
the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.
10. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure.
NOTE: Once the new J-handle is installed, there is no need to
change back to the original handle when you are done using the add-on. Keep this new handle
installed when you use your original unit as a string head trimmer.
Hanger
Shaft Housing
24" J-Handle
J-Handle Clamp Assembly
with Hardware
Locking Rod
Shaft Grip 4 Screws
J-Handle
Top
Clamp
Bottom
Clamp
Nuts
Fig. 1
Decal
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
INSTALL THE SHOULDER HARNESS LOOP
When operating the BC720 add-on, you must use the shoulder
harness that is provided with the unit.
Check to see if your trimmer has a wire form support fitting that
you can clip the strap to. If your unit has the fitting that is shown in
Figure 4, you do not need to install the harness loop provided. If
so, proceed to the next section Install the Harness.
If your trimmer does not have an existing wire form fitting, you
must install the clip that is included with the BC720.
To install the supplied shoulder harness clip:
1. Remove the bolt, nut and washer that were installed on the
harness loop for shipping. Keep them handy.
2. Pull the clamp open and push it onto the boom.
3. Arrange the clip so that it is close to the shaft grip and away
from the J-handle (Figs. 5 & 7).
4. Insert the bolt through the clip and secure it with the washer
and nut, using a pair of pliers and a small crescent wrench.
INSTALL THE SHOULDER HARNESS
WARNING:
when using the cutting blade to avoid serious
personal injury.
1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle.
2. Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot in the buckle (Fig. 6).
3. Put the harness on over head and onto the left shoulder. Snap it on to the support fitting (Fig. 7).
4. Adjust length to fit the operator's size. Pull tab to lengthen, pull strap to shorten (Fig 8).
Fig. 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
BC720 to gas-powered trimmers or brushcutters. Use with an electric product could lead
to damage to the unit or serious personal injury.
OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM
The following add-ons are also available:
Cultivator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AH720
Straight Shaft Trimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720
Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS720
WARNING:
and understand that add-on's specific manual
before you begin operation. Follow all applicable
safety information.
Removing the Add-On
WARNING:
and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before
Middle
removing or installing add-ons.
Clamp
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 9).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 9).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the add-on
straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 10).
Installing the Add-On
NOTE: Place the unit on the ground or on a work bench to make
add-on installation or removal easier.
1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 9).
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-
Link™ coupler (Fig. 10).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help
installation (Fig. 9).
CAUTION:
Lock the release button in the
primary hole and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 11).
CAUTION:
Add-ons are to be used in the
primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could
lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.
J-Handle
Shaft
Grip
Always use the shoulder harness
Fig. 7
Never use this add-on with an electric-powered unit. Only attach the
EZ-Link™ Coupler
When using any add-on, read
To avoid serious personal injury
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Upper Shaft
Housing
Wire Form
Support
Fitting
Fig. 4
Boom
Securing Nut
Fig. 5
Fig. 8
Release Button
Knob
Guide Recess
Fig. 9
Release Button
Primary Hole
Lower Shaft
Knob
Housing
Fig. 10
Knob
Fig. 11
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