Bushranger MC-S-2 Owner's manual

Owner’s/ Operator’s Manual
Completely read and understand this manual before using this product.
Straight Shaft Attachment
MC-S-2

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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.
Contents
Page
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 Guard ………………………………………………………… 5
Installing Trimmer Head ………………………………………………… 5
Brushcutter Blade ……………………………………………………… 6
Attaching and Detaching for the Power Unit and the Shaft Assembly ……… 7
Idle Speed Adjustment ………………………………………………… 8
Operation …………………………………………………………………… 9
Operating Position ……………………………………………………… 9
Cutting Direction of Brushcutter Blade ……………………………… 11
Maintenance ………………………………………………………………… 12
General Cleaning and Tightening ………………………………………… 12
Storage ……………………………………………………………………… 12
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………… 12
Specifications ……………………………………………………………… 13

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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 12.
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 8.
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 12.
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.
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.

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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
familiar 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
ON SHAFT
（Part No. 221501）
ON SHAFT
（Part No. 221502）
ON SHAFT
（Part No. 228043）
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.
Product Description
1. Gearcase
2. Shaft Assembly
3. Safety Decal
4. Guard
1
2
4
3

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Assembly
Installing Guard
1. Fasten the string cutoff blade to the guard with M5×12
screws as shown.
2. Attach the guard to the shaft assembly with the two M5x30
screws and plate as shown.
Installing Trimmer Head
1. Remove the blade bolt, the stabilizer and the clamping
washer from the attaching shaft out of the gearcase. (Keep
the blade bolt , the stabilizer and the clamping washer.)
Note: The blade bolt has left-hand thread.
2. Align the hole in the boss adapter with the guide slot in the
gearcase.
3. Insert the 3mm hex Wrench into the hole in the boss adapter
and the guide slot in the gearcase to lock the attaching
shaft.
4. Thread the trimmer head adapter into the attaching shaft,
then tighten the trimmer head by hand.
Note: The trimmer head adapter has left-hand thread.
5. Remove the 3mm hex Wrench from the boss adapter and
gearcase.
M5X30 Screw(2)
Gearcase
Hex Nut
Plate
String Cutoff Blade
M5X12
Screw(2)
Shaft Assembly
Guard
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ Foreign objects can be thrown by Multi-cutter.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・ Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・ Never operate the Multi-cutter without the blade guard.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ If the cutting attachment is not adequately tightened, it
can come loose from the Straight Shaft Attachment
during use.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・ This may cause damage to property or personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・ Make sure the cutting attachment head is securely fas-
tened to the attaching shaft in the gearcase.
Trimmer Head
Adapter
Left-hand
thread
Trimmer Head
Attaching
Shaft
Boss
Adapter
Gearcase Hex Wrench
(3mm)

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Brushcutter Blade
1. Remove the blade bolt, stabilizer and clamping washer from
the attaching shaft out of the gearcase.
Note: The blade bolt has left-hand thread.
2. Install the brushcutter blade onto the boss adapter, then re-
install the clamping washer, stabilizer and blade bolt.
3. Align the hole in the boss adapter with the guide slot in the
gearcase.
4. Insert the 3mm hex Wrench into the hole in the boss adapter
and the guide slot in the gearcase to lock the attaching
shaft.
5. Tighten the blade bolt.
6. Remove the 3mm hex Wrench from the boss adapter and
gearcase.
Clamping
Washer
Hex Wrench
(3mm)
Boss
Adapter
Gearcase
Blade Bolt
Stabilizer
Brushcutter Blade
Left-hand
thread
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ Brushcutter blade is sharp.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・ Contact with sharp blade can cause personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・ Wear gloves when you handle the blade.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ If the Brushcutter Blade is not adequately tightened, it can come loose from the Straight Shaft
Attachment during use.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・ This may cause damage to property or personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・ Make sure the Brushcutter Blade is securely fastened to the attaching shaft in the gearcase.

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Attaching and Detaching for the Power
Unit and the Shaft Assembly
Attaching
1 First, loosen the clamping knob before
attaching the shaft assembly to the shaft cou-
pler.
Note: Do not over loosen the clamping
knob or it may fall out.
2 Insert the shaft assembly to the shaft coupler
with the positioning hole faced up as shown.
Connect the both drive shafts completely in
the matching position by moving the shaft
assembly to forward and backward and left
turn and right turn. When the shaft assembly
is positioned correctly, spring tensioned posi-
tioning lever will be returned to the initial
position.
3 Tighten the clamping knob firmly.
Detaching
1 First, loosen the clamping knob before
detaching the shaft assembly to the shaft
coupler.
2 Pull out the shaft assembly from the shaft
coupler while holding the positioning lever
down.
3 Note: Do not over loosen the clamping knob
or it may fall out.
Clamping
Knob
Shaft Coupler
Positioning
Lever
Positioning Hole
Shaft
Assembly
Positioning
Lever
Positioning lever
is lowered state
Positioning lever
is raised state
Insert
TightenLoosen
Incorrect Assembled
Correct Assembled
Clamping
Knob
Shaft Assembly
Positioning
Lever
Removal
Push down
Loosen

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Idle Speed Adjustment
This Multi-cutter is equipped with non-adjustable fuel mixture carburetor. The idle speed is the only adjust-
ment for the operator.
Please see your Multi-Cutter Power Unit Owner’s/Operator’s Manual.
The cutting attachment may be rotating during idle speed adjustment. Wear the recommended
personal protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. Keep hands and body away
from the cutting attachment.
If idle speed adjustment is necessary, and after adjustment the cutting attachment rotates or the
engine stalls, stop using the Multi-cutter immediately!
Contact your local authorized BUSHRANGER Dealer for assistance and servicing.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ Engine must be running to make carburetor adjustments.
・ When engine is running, attached tool and other parts are moving.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・ Contact with moving attached tool or other moving parts could cause serious personal injury or
death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from attached tool and other moving parts.
・ Keep all bystanders and pets away from unit while making carburetor adjustments.

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Operation
Operating Position
Before using the Multi-Cutter with Straight Shaft Attachment, check
the following:
1. The unit may be on the operator’s right side. The operator’s right
hand should be holding the shaft grip, with his or her ngers on
the throttle trigger. The right arm should be slightly bent.
2. The left hand should be holding the loop handle with the ngers
and thumb fully enclosed around the grip. The left arm should be
extended. Reposition the loop handle up or down the shaft as-
sembly if necessary for a comfortable position.
3. The Trimmer weight should be evenly distributed between the
arms. The trimmer head should be near and parallel to the ground.
4. Accelerate and hold the engine at cutting speed before entering
the material to be cut.
5. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return
to idle speed when not cutting.
6. Stop the engine when moving between work sites.
Shoulder Strap
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ Foreign objects can be thrown by the Multi-Cutter.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・ Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・ Never operate the Multi-Cutter without the blade guard in place.
CAUTION
・ Read the Safety instructions beginning on page 2 concerning proper use of the Multi-Cutter.
・ Always wear gloves and protective clothing when operating the Multi-Cutter.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ Without the shoulder strap installed, the Brushcutter blade can produce side thrust which can
expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.
・ If the Multi-Cutter is not correctly positioned on the operator’s right side, the blade can produce
side thrust which can expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・ Contact with the Brushcutter blade can cause severe personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・ Never operate the Multi-Cutter without installing and using the shoulder strap.
・ Always operate the Multi-Cutter with the unit on your right side.

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・ If the trimmer head becomes jammed, stop the engine immediately.
・ Make certain all moving parts have stopped and disconnect the spark
plug before inspecting the equipment for damage.
・ Never use a unit that has a chipped, cracked or broken trimmer head.
・ Snap the strap hook into the ring on the drive shaft. To detach the
strap quickly from the unit, pull upward on red band.
・ The tip of the line does the cutting. The line
should stay extended while cutting.
・ Do not force the line into the material. Forcing
the line will cause it to slap against the material,
increasing line usage and causing poor cutting
results.
Trimming
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 5-10cm
above the ground and at an angle. Allow only the
tip of the line to make contact.
Red Band Shoulder
Strap
Hook
Ring
Pull
Trimmer Head
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ Use of improper line could cause line to break and be thrown in operator’s or bystander’s
direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・ Use of improper line could result in serious personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・ Use only good quality, commercial grade, weld resistant trimmer line with a diameter of 2,4mm.
・ Do not use any type of wire or other string-like substance. Do not use metal-reinforced line.
5-10cm Above
Ground
CORRECT
INCORRECT
5-10cm Above
Ground

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Scaling
To remove unwanted vegetation, hold the trimmer
head about 5-10cm above the ground and at an
angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground
cutting the vegetation off at the surface.
Mowing
Keep the line parallel to the ground and use a gen-
tle side-to-side motion.
When cutting heavy brush, always swing the Brushcutter from right to left. Swinging the Brushcutter from
left to right can cause the blade to kick back.
Cutting Direction of Brushcutter Blade
CORRECT
Direction of Swing Direction of Swing
Kick-back Zone
No Kick-back Zone
INCORRECT
DANGER
Cutting Blades
1. Use only the correct blade (BUSHRANGER genuine part) approved for the application and model
Brushcutter.
2. Carefully check the condition of the blades before and after operation.
3. Sharpen dull blades. Replace any blade that is worn, cracked or damaged.
4. If a blade produces eccentric rotation or vibration, replace the blade and the boss adapter with
BUSHRANGER genuine parts.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ Cutting heavy brush from the wrong direction can cause the Brushcutter blade to kick back.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・ Contact with the Brushcutter blade can cause severe personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・ Always swing the Brushcutter from right to left when cutting heavy brush as shown.
5-10cm Above
Ground

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Maintenance
Gearcase
Maintenance Interval
The gearcase should be checked for lubrication after each 30
hours of use.
Gearcase Lubrication
Remove the cutting attachment and the boss adapter. Clean any
dirt and debris from the area between the boss adapter and the
gearcase. Remove the grease plug from the side of the gearcase.
While rotating the attaching shaft, inject lithium-base bearing
lube (P/N 211337) through the plug hole until the gearcase is full.
Reinstall the boss adapter and grease plug.
Bearing Lube
(P/N.211337)
Grease Plug
Plug Hole
Attaching Shaft
Boss Adapter
Gearcase
General Cleaning and Tightening
The BUSHRANGER Multi-Cutter will provide maximum performance for many, many hours if it is main-
tained properly. Good maintenance includes regular checking of all fasteners for correct tightness, and
cleaning the entire machine.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・When engine is running, attached tool and other parts are moving.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・Contact with moving tool or other moving parts could cause serious personal injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Always turn off your Multi-Cutter before you clean or perform any maintenance on it.
Storage
Please see your Multi-Cutter Power Unit Owner’s/Operator’s Manual.
1. Perform all regular maintenance procedures and any repairs.
2. Store the Multi-cutter in a dry place away from excessive heat, sparks or open ame.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Action
Engine will not start
・STOP switch set to off position
・Empty fuel tank
・Primer bulb wasn’t pushed enough
・Engine ooded
・Move switch to on position
・Fill fuel tank
・ Press primer bulb until fuel ows
through the fuel return line
・
Use warm engine starting procedure
Engine will not Idle ・Idle speed set incorrectly ・Set Idle speed
Engine lacks power or stalls
when cutting
・Throttle wire has come loose
・Dirty air lter
・Tighten throttle wire
・Clean or replace air lter
If further assistance is required, contact your local authorized BUSHRANGER service dealer.

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※1. Dry weight without fuel, cutting attachment and strap.
Specications
MT262 with
MC-S-2
Weight (kg) ※15,8
Engine Displacement (cm
3
) 25,4
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 0,6
Carburetor Diaphragm Type
Ignition System Solid State
Spark Plug NGK BPMR8Y
Spark plug Gap (mm) 0,6-0,7
Fuel Mixture Two-stroke Oil Mix 50:1 Ratio
MTK272 with
MC-S-2
Weight (kg) ※15,2
Engine Displacement (cm
3
) 26,3
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 0,5
Carburetor Diaphragm Type
Ignition System Solid State
Spark Plug NGK BPMR7A
Spark plug Gap (mm) 0,6-0,7
Fuel Mixture Two-stroke Oil Mix 50:1 Ratio
MCH252with
MC-S-2
Weight (kg) ※15,8
Engine Displacement (cm
3
) 25,0
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 0,53
Engine Oil Tank Capacity (L) 0,08
Carburetor Diaphragm Type
Ignition System Solid State
Spark Plug NGK CMR5H
Spark plug Gap (mm) 0,6-0,7
Engine Oil 4 - Stroke Automotive Detergent Oil
(Please see HONDA ENGINES Owner’s Manual)

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