BE Ag & Industrial BE-TMLR38 Application guide

PURCHASE DATE MODEL NO. SERIAL NUMBER
DEALER
TRIMMER MOWER
BE-TMLR38
OPERATIONS & PARTS MANUAL
MANUAL CODE: 102.103B
FOR MODELS:
• BE-TMLR38

2 BE-TMR2 USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3Safety Instructions
4General Operation
9Assembly & Set-Up
16 Troubleshooting
17 Exploded View & Parts List

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and
other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Save these instructions in a safe place and on hand so that they can be read when required.
Keep these instructions to assist in future servicing.
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this
manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may dier from yours.
Important Safe Operation Practices
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not
followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION65
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation
practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.

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GENERAL OPERATION
• Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
• Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it.
• This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution
at all times. This machine has been designed to perform one job: to cut vegetation and grass. Do not use it
for any other purpose.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and
understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should be
trained and supervised by an adult.
• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use
this machine.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones,
toys and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the string trimmer.
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
• Plan your trimming pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the
like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
• To help avoid trimmer line contact or a thrown object injury, stay in operator zone behind handles and keep
children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from string trimmer while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters area.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the
arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals,
slippery or light-weight (e.g., canvas) shoes.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area at all times as the
rotating spindle and trimmer lines can cause injury.
• Never operate the string trimmer without proper shields, guards, throttle handle or other safety protective
devices in place and working.
• Never operate the string trimmer with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal
injury.
• Many injuries occur as a result of the string trimmer being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by
slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to the string trimmer if you are falling; release the handle immediately.
• Never pull the string trimmer back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the string trimmer
away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these steps:
a. Step back from string trimmer to fully extend your arms.
b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
c. Pull the string trimmer back slowly, no more than half way toward you.
d. Repeat these steps as needed.
• Do not operate the string trimmer while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on machines so equipped while starting engine.
• The throttle handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety
device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating trimmer line. The
throttle handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position
when released.
• Never operate the string trimmer in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the throttle handle immediately and
the spindle will stop rotating within three seconds.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run.
• Stop the spindle when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

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• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Shut the engine o and wait until the spindle comes to a complete stop before cleaning the discharge area.
The spindle continues to rotate for a few seconds after the throttle handle is released. Never place any part
of the body in the trimmer line area until you are sure the spindle has stopped rotating.
• Never operate string trimmer without proper trail shield, discharge cover, throttle handle or other safety
protective devices in place and working. Never operate string trimmer with damaged safety devices.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
• Muer and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
• Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter
cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures,
bruises or sprains could result.
• If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. Contact Customer
Support for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on
slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not trim on it. For your safety, use the slope
gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not trim on it.
Do:
• Trim across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
• Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing
your balance, release the throttle handle immediately and the spindle will stop rotating within three (3)
seconds.
Do Not:
• Do not trim near drop-os, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance.
• Do not trim slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge.
• Do not trim on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the string trimmer and the trimming activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area and under watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
• Be alert and turn string trimmer o if a child enters the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision of a child who may run into the string trimmer.
• Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suer burns from a hot muer.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and
understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained
and supervised by an adult.