Kubota KBC26-RS Owner's manual

KBC26-RS
KBC26H-RS
KBC30H-RS
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
Completely read and understand this manual before using this product.

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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
Trimmer/ Brushcutter.
It is essential that any operator of this Trimmer/Brushcutter reads and understands the contents this manual
before using the Trimmer/ Brushcutter.
For additional assistance, contact any local authorized KUBOTA 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
Product Description ......................................... 2
Safety Instructions.......................................... 3
Operator Safety ........................................... 3
Trimmer/ Brushcutter Safety........................ 3
Fuel Safety................................................... 4
Trimmer/ Brushcutter Operating Safety ....... 4
Assembly......................................................... 5
Assembling Engine and
Drive Shaft Assembly
.................. 5
Loop Handle Installation .............................. 5
Horn Handle Installation .............................. 5
Connecting Throttle Cable and
Stop Switch Wires
................. 6
Installing Guard ........................................... 7
Installing Cutting Attachment ....................... 8
Attaching Shoulder Strap/ Harness ........... 10
Before Operation ........................................... 11
Oil and Fuel ............................................... 11
Mixing Petrol And Oil ................................ 12
Starting and Stopping ................................ 13
Idle Speed Adjustment............................... 14
Page
Trimmer Operation ........................................ 15
Trimmer Operating Position....................... 15
Cutting with Trimmer Head ........................ 17
Brushcutter Operation ................................... 18
Brushcutter Operating Position.................. 18
Cutting Direction of Brushcutter Blade ...... 20
Cutting Blades ........................................... 20
Maintenance.................................................. 21
Air Filter ..................................................... 21
Fuel Filter................................................... 21
Spark Plug ................................................. 22
Cylinder Cooling Fins................................. 22
Spark Arrester............................................ 23
Gearcase ................................................... 23
General Cleaning and Tightening .............. 24
Storage.......................................................... 24
Troubleshooting............................................. 24
Specifications ................................................ 25
Technical Data............................................... 25

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Product Description
KBC26-RS
Safety Decal
ON SHAFT
（Part No. 231264）ON ENGINE
[ KBC26-RS, KBC26H-RS ]
（Part No. 246211）
[ KBC30H-RS ]
（Part No. 246212）
Safety Decals are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
ON SHAFT（Part No. 221501）ON SHAFT（Part No. 221502）
KBC26H-RS
KBC30H-RS
1. Gearcase
2. Shaft Assembly
3. Safety Decal
4. Model Name
5. Loop Handle
6. Attachment Ring for
Shoulder Strap/Hamess
7. Throttle Trigger and Stop
Switch
8. Shaft Grip
9. Clutch Drum Housing
10. Engine
11. Air Filter
12. Fuel Tank
13. Throttle Cable and Stop
Switch Wires
14. Shoulder Strap
15. Cutting Attachment Guard
16. Brushcutter Blade
17. Handle grip
18. Horn Handle
19. Shoulder Harness
1
1
2
2
4
3
5
6
67
8
3
7
3
9
9
15
15
16
16
13
13
19
(KBC26H-RS: 14)
17
18
12
12
14
11
11
10
10
4
3

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Operator safety
1. Read and understand this Manual before using the Trimmer/Brushcutter. Be thoroughly familiar with
the proper use of this Trimmer/Brushcutter.
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 Trimmer/Brushcutter 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.
Trimmer/Brushcutter safety
1. Shut off the engine and be certain the cutting attachment has completely stopped rotating before
inverting the Trimmer/Brushcutter, performing maintenance on or working on the machine.
2.
Make sure the Trimmer/Brushcutter is assembled correctly and that the cutting attachment is correctly
installed and securely fastened as instructed in the Assembly section, page 5.
3. Inspect the Trimmer/Brushcutter 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 21.
4. Make sure the cutting attachment does not rotate at engine idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed
Adjustment, page 14.
5. Inspect the cutting attachment and replace any parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged before
using the Trimmer/Brushcutter.
6. Make sure the cutting attachment blade is installed and positioned correctly before using the
Trimmer/Brushcutter.
7. Never use a cutting attachment or replacement parts that are not approved by KUBOTA.
8. Maintain the Trimmer/Brushcutter according to the recommended maintenance intervals and proce-
dures in the Maintenance section beginning on page 21.
9. 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 Trimmer/
Brushcutter to your servicing KUBOTA 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 pre-
cautions 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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No Kick-back Zone
DANGER
Kick-back Zone
Direction of
Swing
CORRECT INCORRECT
Direction of
Swing
15m (50ft.)
Minimum
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 Trimmer/Brushcutter, or while using the Trimmer/Brushcutter.
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 Trimmer/Brushcutter at least 3m (10ft.) away from the fueling location before starting the
engine.
7.
Do not remove the Trimmer/Brushcutter 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 Trimmer/Brushcutter away from open ame, sparks and excessive heat. Make sure fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open ames from water heaters, furnaces, electric motors, etc.
Trimmer/Brushcutter Operating safety
1. THIS TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the instructions
carefully. Be familiar with all controls and the proper use of the Trimmer/Brushcutter.
2. Never allow children to operate the Trimmer/Brushcutter. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to operate
the unit without rst reading this Operator’s Manual.
3. Avoid using the Trimmer/Brushcutter 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 Trimmer/Br
ushcutter .
5.
If you are approached while operating the Trimmer/Br ushcutter , stop
the engine and cutting attachment rotation.
6. Use the Trimmer/Brushcutter only in daylight or good articial
light.
7. Never operate the Trimmer/Brushcutter without proper guards in
place.
8. Do not put hands or feet near or under any rotating parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all parts of
your body away from the rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces such as the mufer.
9. When cutting heavy brush or small trees, always swing the Brushcutter from right to left to prevent
kick-back.
10. Keep a rm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
11. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the Trimmer/Brushcutter for any job that is not recommended
by KUBOTA.