Bushranger MC-HTS-2 Owner's manual

Owner’s/ Operator’s Manual
Completely read and understand this manual before using this product.
MC-HTS-2
MC-HTSX-2
Hedge Trimmer Attachment

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Foreword
This Owner’s/ Operator’s Manual is designed to familiarize the operator with the various features and com-
ponent parts of the equipment and to assist you with the assembly, operation and maintenance of your new
Multi-Cutter.
It is essential that any operator of this Multi-Cutter reads and understands the contents this manual before
using the Multi-Cutter.
For additional assistance, contact any local authorized BUSHRANGER dealer.
Important Notice
The benets to the consumer given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the con-
sumer under a law in relation to the goods or services to which this warranty relates. Our goods come with
guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian consumer law. You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any reasonable foreseeable loss or damage. You are
also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
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Foreword ......................................................................................................................... 1
Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Instructions........................................................................................................... 2
Operator safety............................................................................................................ 2
Multi-Cutter safety ....................................................................................................... 2
Fuel safety ................................................................................................................... 3
Multi-Cutter Operating Safety...................................................................................... 3
Safety and Instruction Decals ..................................................................................... 4
Product Description… ..................................................................................................... 4
Assembly......................................................................................................................... 5
Installing Shaft Assembly and Angle drive ................................................................. 5
Attaching and Detaching for the Power Unit and the Shaft Assembly..................... 5
Idle Speed Adjustment................................................................................................ 6
Operation......................................................................................................................... 7
Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 9
General Cleaning and Tightening ................................................................................. 10
Storage.......................................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 10
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 11
Contents

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Safety Instructions
The warning system in This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
, and are signal words to identify the level of hazard.
: signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
: signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precau-
tions are not followed.
: signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precau-
tions are not followed. Two other words are also used to highlight information.
“Important” calls attention to special mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Operator safety
1. Read and understand this Manual before using the Multi-Cutter.
Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this Multi-Cutter.
2. Always wear eye protection and hearing protection.
3. Always wear heavy long pants, a long sleeved shirt, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing,
jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
4. Never operate this Multi-Cutter when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
5. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause
death.
6. Keep the grip of handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.
Multi-Cutter safety
1. Make sure the Multi-Cutter is assembled correctly and that the tool attachment is correctly installed
and securely fastened as instructed in the Assembly section beginning on page 5.
2.
Inspect the Multi-Cutter before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all
fasteners are in place and tightened securely. Follow the Maintenance instructions beginning on page 9.
3. Shut off the engine and be certain the attached tool has completely stopped moving before inverting
the Multi-Cutter, performing maintenance on or working on the machine.
4. Make sure the attached tool does not move at engine idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment,
page 6.
5. Inspect the tool attachment and replace any parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged before using
the Multi-Cutter.
6. Never use a tool attachment or replacement parts that are not approved by BUSHRANGER.
7. Maintain the Multi-Cutter according to the recommended maintenance intervals and procedures in the
Maintenance section beginning on page 9.
8. If running problems or excessive vibration occur, stop immediately and inspect the unit for the cause.
If the cause cannot be determined or is beyond your ability to correct, return the Multi-Cutter to your
servicing BUSHRANGER dealer for repair.

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9. Exhaust gases are extremely hot. Keep flammable materials, people and animals away 1m from the
exhaust direction of muffler. Do not block exhaust gases from any objects. There is a risk of catching
fire and getting burn.
10. During operation and idling, the engine is very hot. Also, for a while after the engine stops, the engine
is hot. Do not place the engine near flammable materials such as dried grass. There is a risk of fire.
Fuel safety
1. Petrol is highly flammable and must be handled and stored carefully. Use a container approved for
fuel for storing petrol and/or fuel/oil mixture.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames.
3. Do not smoke near fuel or Multi-Cutter, or while using the Multi-Cutter.
4. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 10mm from the top of the tank.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
6. Move the Multi-Cutter at least 3m (10ft.) away from the fueling location before starting the engine.
7. Do not remove the Multi-Cutter fuel tank cap immediately after stopping the engine.
8. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
9. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit.
10. Store fuel and Multi-Cutter away from open flame, sparks and excessive heat. Make sure fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, furnaces, electric motors, etc.
Multi-Cutter Operating safety
1. THIS MULTI-CUTTER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the instructions carefully. Be famil-
iar with all controls and the proper use of the Multi-Cutter.
2. Never allow children to operate the Multi-Cutter. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the unit
without first reading this Operator’s Manual.
3. Avoid using the Multi-Cutter near rocks, gravel, stones and similar material that would cause harmful
missiles.
4. Keep children, bystanders and animals outside a 15m (50ft.)
radius from the operator and Multi-Cutter.
5. If you are approached while operating the Multi-Cutter, stop the
engine and attached tool moving.
6. Use the Multi-Cutter only in daylight or good artificial light.
7. Never operate the Multi-Cutter without proper guards in place.
8. Do not put hands or feet near or under any moving parts. Keep
clear at all times. Keep all parts of your body away from the moving tool attachment and hot surfaces
such as the muffler.
9. Keep a firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
10. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the Multi-Cutter for any job that is not recommended by
BUSHRANGER.
15m (50ft.)
Minimum

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Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of
potential danger. Replace any that are damaged or lost.
ON GEARCASE
（Part No. 407349）
ON SHAFT
（Part No. 231468）
Indicates Warning, Danger, Caution.
Read and understand this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual.
• Wear head protection, where there is a risk of falling objects.
• Wear eye protection, while operating the Hedge Trimmer Attachment.
• Wear ear protection, while operating the Hedge Trimmer Attachment.
Do not put hands near or under moving blades.
Guaranteed sound power level 108 dB(A) .
Product Description
1. Cutting Blades
2. Gearcase
3. Angle Drive
4. Shaft Assembly
5. Safety Decal
6. Blade Sheath
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