Kingfisher NMBC1000 User manual
Original Instructions_MNL_NMBC1000_GB_V2_211020
Brush Cutter
1000W 23cm/38cm
NMBC1000
BX220IM
CAUTION: Read the instructions before using the product.
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Operation
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Troubleshooting
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Technical specications
Guarantee
EC declaration of conformity
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Your product
Before you start
These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them
thoroughly before use and retain them for future reference.
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Safety warnings
General safety warnings
1. Never allow children, persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge or people unfamiliar with these instructions
to use the machine, local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator.
2. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
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Electrical safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
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Personal safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your nger on the switch or energising
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
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8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Service
1. Have your power tools serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Electrically powered grass trimmer safety
warnings
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the correct use of the machine.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
3. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Preparation
1. The machine should be supplied via a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than
30 mA.
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2. Before use check the supply and extension cord
for signs of damage or aging. If the cord becomes
damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the
supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD
BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY. Do not
use the machine if the cord is damaged or worn.
3. Before use, always visually inspect the machine for
damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields.
4. Never operate the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
Operation
1. Keep supply and extension cords away from cutting
means.
2. Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times while
operating the machine.
3. Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions
especially when there is a risk of lightning.
4. Use the machine only in daylight or good articial light.
5. Never operate the machine with damaged guards or
shields or without guards or shields in place.
6. Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are
away from the cutting means.
7. Always disconnect the machine from the power supply
(i.e. remove the plug from the mains, remove the
disabling device or removable battery)
1) whenever the machine is left unattended;
2) before clearing a blockage;
3) before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
4) after striking a foreign object;
5) whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.
8. Take care against injury to feet and hands from the
cutting means.
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9. Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept
clear of debris.
Maintenance and storage
1. Disconnect the machine from the power supply (i.e.
remove the plug from the mains, remove the disabling
device or removable battery) before carrying out
maintenance or cleaning work.
2. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
3. Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have the
machine repaired only by an authorized repairer.
4. When not in use, store the machine out of the reach
of children.
5. If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this
has to be done by the manufacturer or his agent in
order to avoid a safety hazard.
Additional safety warnings for grass trimmer and
brush cutter
1. Do not use the machine in bad weather conditions,
especially when there is a risk of lightning. This
decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife where the
machine is to be used. Wildlife may be injured by the
machine during operation.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects. Thrown objects
can cause personal injury.
4. Before using the machine, always visually inspect
to see that the cutter or blade and the cutter or
blade assembly are not damaged. Damaged parts
increase the risk of injury.
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5. Before use, check the supply cord and any
extension cord for signs of damage or aging. Do
not use the machine if the cord is damaged or worn.
If the cord is damaged or worn during use, switch
off the machine and do not touch the cord before
disconnecting it from the supply. A damaged supply
cord or extension cord may result in electric shock, re
and/or serious injury.
6. Follow instructions for changing accessories.
Improperly tightened blade securing nuts or bolts
may either damage the blade or result in it becoming
detached.
7. The rated rotational speed of the blade must be
at least equal to the maximum rotational speed
marked on the machine. Blades running faster than
their rated rotational speed can break and y apart.
8. Wear eye, ear, head and hand protection. Adequate
protective equipment will reduce personal injury by
ying debris or accidental contact with the cutting line
or blade.
9. While operating the machine, always wear safety
footwear. Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals. This reduces the
chance of injury to the feet from contact with a moving
cutter, line or blade.
10. While operating the machine, always wear long
trousers. Exposed skin increases the likelihood of
injury from thrown objects.
11. Keep bystanders away while operating the
machine. Thrown debris can result in serious personal
injury.
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12. Always use two hands when operating the machine.
Holding the machine with both hands will avoid loss of
control.
13. Hold the machine by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutting line or blade may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting line or blades
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts
of the machine "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
14. Always keep proper footing and operate the
machine only when standing on the ground.
Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of
balance or control of the machine.
15. Do not operate the machine on excessively steep
slopes. This reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping
and falling which may result in personal injury.
16. When working on slopes, always be sure of your
footing, always work across the face of slopes,
never up or down and exercise extreme caution
when changing direction. This reduces the risk of
loss of control, slipping and falling which may result in
personal injury.
17. Keep the supply cord away from the cutter, line or
blade. A damaged supply cord may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
18. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter, line
or blade when the machine is operating. Before
you start the machine, make sure the cutter, line
or blade is not contacting anything. A moment of
inattention while operating the machine may result in
injury to yourself or others.
19. Do not operate the machine above waist height. This
helps prevent unintended cutter or blade contact and
enables better control of the machine in unexpected
situations.
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Safety warnings
20. When cutting brush or saplings that are under
tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension
in the wood bres is released, the brush or sapling
may strike the operator and/or throw the machine out
of control.
21. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the blade
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
22. Maintain control of the machine and do not touch
cutters, lines or blades and other hazardous
moving parts while they are still in motion. This
reduces the risk of injury from moving parts.
23. When clearing jammed material or servicing the
machine, make sure all power switches are off
and the power cord is disconnected. Unexpected
starting of the machine while clearing jammed material
or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
24. Carry the machine with the machine switched off
and away from your body. Proper handling of the
machine will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact
with a moving cutter, line or blade.
25. When transporting or storing the machine, always
t the cover on metal blades. Proper handling of
the machine will reduce the likelihood of accidental
contact with the blade.
26. Only use replacement cutters, lines, cutting heads
and blades specied by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement parts may increase the risk of breakage
and injury.
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Blade thrust causes and related warnings
Blade thrust is a sudden sideways, forward or backward
motion of the machine, which may occur when the blade
jams or catches on an object such as a sapling or a tree
stump. It can be violent enough to cause the machine and/
or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly
lose control of the machine.
Blade thrust and its related hazards can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below.
1. Maintain a rm grip with both hands on the
machine and position your arms to resist blade
thrust. Position your body to the left side of the
machine. Blade thrust can increase the risk of injury
due to the machine moving unexpectedly. Blade thrust
can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions
are taken.
2. If the blade binds, or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, switch the machine off and hold
the machine motionless in the material until the
blade comes to a complete stop. While the blade
is binding, never attempt to remove the machine
from the material or pull the machine backward
while the blade is in motion, otherwise blade thrust
may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
3. Do not use blunt or damaged blades. Blunt or
damaged blades increase the risk of jamming or
catching on an object, resulting in blade thrust.
4. Always maintain good visibility of the material
being cut. Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas
where it is difcult to see the material being cut.
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Safety warnings
5. If you are approached by another person while
operating the machine, switch the machine off.
There is an increased risk of injury to other persons
being struck by the moving blade in the event of blade
thrust.
Vibration and noise reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission,
limit the time of operation, use low-vibration and
low-noise operating modes as well as wear personal
protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimise the
vibration and noise exposure risks:
1. Only use the product as intended by its design and
these instructions.
2. Ensure that the product is in good condition and well
maintained.
3. Use correct attachments for the product and ensure
they are in good condition.
4. Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface.
5. Maintain this product in accordance with these
instructions and keep it well lubricated (where
appropriate).
6. Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration
tool use across a longer period of time.
7. Prolonged use of the product exposes the user
to vibrations that can cause a range of conditions
collectively known as hand-arm vibration syndrome
(HAVS) e.g. ngers going white; as well as specic
diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome. To reduce
this risk when using the product, always wear protective
gloves and keep your hands warm.
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Emergency
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by
means of this instruction manual. Memorise the
safety directions and follow them to the letter. This
will help to prevent risks and hazards.
1. Always be alert when using this product, so that
you can recognise and handle risks early. Fast
intervention can prevent serious injury and damage to
property.
2. Switch the product off and disconnect from the
power supply if there are malfunctions. Have
the product checked by a qualied professional and
repaired, if necessary, before you operate it again.
Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in accordance
with all the safety requirements, potential risks of
injury and damage remain. The following dangers
can arise in connection with the structure and design
of this product:
1. Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the
product is being used over long periods of time or not
adequately managed and properly maintained.
2. Injuries and damage to property due to broken
attachments or the sudden impact of hidden objects
during use.
3. Danger of injury and property damage caused by ying
objects.
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Safety warnings
WARNING! This product produces an
electromagnetic eld during operation! This eld
may under some circumstances interfere with
active or passive medical implants! To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend
persons with medical implants to consult their
doctor and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this product!
Symbols
On the product, the rating label and within these instructions you will nd among
others the following symbols and abbreviations. Familiarise yourself with them to
reduce hazards like personal injuries and damage to property.
V~ Volt, (alternating voltage) Hz Hertz
/min or min-1 Per minute W Watt
g Gram kg Kilogram
mm Millimetre m Metre
dB(A) Decibel (A-rated) m/s² Metres per second squared
Lock / to tighten or secure. Unlock / to loosen.
Read the instruction
manual.
Note / Remark.
Caution / Warning.
xxWyy Manufacturing date code; year of manufacturing (20xx) and week of
manufacturing (Wyy)
Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection.
Wear a dust mask. Wear protective
gloves.
Wear protective, slip-resistant footwear.
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Wear tight-tted protective clothes.
Wear head protection, where there is a risk of falling objects.
Switch the product off and disconnect it from the power supply
before assembly, cleaning, adjustments, maintenance, storage and
transportation.
Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions (moisture).
Objects thrown by the product could hit the user or other bystanders.
Always ensure that other people and pets remain at a safe distance
from the product when it is in operation. In general, children must not
come near the area where the product is.
Inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all
objects which can be thrown by the product. If objects are hidden
while operating stop the motor and remove the object.
Keep other people out of working area during operation. A distance
of at least 15 m must be observed.
Disconnect the product from the mains plug if the cord is damaged or
entangled. DON’T TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING
THE SUPPLY.
Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided.
Warning! Danger from overhead electric-power lines!
Do not use saw blades!
Beware of blade thrust. Machines tted with saw or grass blades can
be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact
with a xed object. The blade is capable of amputating an arm or
leg. Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the
product.
Guaranteed sound power level value in 96 dB for grass trimmer.
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Symbols
Guaranteed sound power level value in 99 dB for brush cutter.
The product is of Protection class II. That means it is equipped with
enhanced or double insulation.
The product complies with the applicable European directives and
an evaluation method of conformity for these directives was done.
UK Conformity Assessed.
WEEE symbol. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your Local Authority or local store for recycling advice.
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Your product
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1. Lock-off button
2. Main handle
3. Air vents
4. Cord retainer
5. Power cord with plug
6. Motor housing
7. On/Off switch
8. Suspension sleeve
9. Auxiliary handle
a. Washer*
b. Lock knob
c. Clamp lever*
d. Barrie
10. Upper pole
11. Lock button
a. Pin
b. Locking sleeve
c. Bore
d. Bolt*
12. Lower pole
13. Trimmer guard
a. Knife*
b. Knife protector*
14. Cutter guard
a. Bolt (x4)*
b. Guide pin*
15. Gear head
a. Bolt (x3)*
16. Trimmer head
a. Bumper*
b. Locking bolt*
c. Trimming spool*
d. Trimming line*
e. Eyelet (x2)*
f. Spring*
g. Housing*
17. Spindle
a. Inner bushing
b. Backing ange
c. Locking ange
d. Nut
18. Cutter blade
(4-Teeth)
a. Blade protector
19. Harness
a. Securing clip
b. Quick release
20. Socket spanner
21. Multi-tool
NOTE: Parts marked with * are not shown in this overview. Please
refer to the respective section in the instruction manual.
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Before you start
Unpacking
1. Unpack all parts and lay them on a at, stable surface.
2. Remove all packing materials and shipping devices if applicable.
3. Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage. If
you nd that parts are missing or show damage do not use the product but
contact your dealer. Using an incomplete or damaged product represents a
hazard to people and property.
4. Ensure that you have all the accessories and tools needed for assembly and
operation. This also includes suitable personal protective equipment.
WARNING! The product and the packaging are not children’s toys!
Children must not play with plastic bags, sheets and small parts! There
is a danger of choking and suffocation.
You will need
(items not supplied)
Suitable personal protective equipment
Suitable crosshead screwdriver
(items supplied)
Trimmer guard (13)
Cutter guard (14)
Trimmer head (16)
Cutter blade (4-Teeth) (18)
Harness (19)
Socket spanner (20)
Multi-tool (21)
NOTE: The accessories required depend on the intended application.
Ask your dealer for advice.
Setup
WARNING! The product must be fully assembled before operation!
Do not use a product that is only partly assembled or assembled with
damaged parts!
Follow the assembly instructions step-by-step and use the pictures
provided as a visual guide to easily assemble the product!
Do not connect the product to power supply before it is completely
assembled!
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