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

＿2 ＿
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.

＿4 ＿
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.

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Assembly
Assembling Engine and Drive Shaft Assembly
Attach the clutch drum housing to the engine using the four
screws supplied with the unit.
Loop Handle Installation
Loop handle must be assembled gearcase side from the arrow (A).
1. Place the loop handle and the bottom clamp on the shaft assembly.
2. Install the four screws and nuts. Tighten the screws evenly.
Horn Handle Installation
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the throttle
cable and stop switch wires when you
remove the horn handles from the carton.
1. Loosen the four screws on the top of the clamp bracket.
2. Insert the left and right horn handles into the clamp
bracket.
Note that the horn handle with the throttle trigger and
stop switch goes on the right-hand side of the Trimmer/
Brushcutter.
3. Adjust the horn handles to the desired position, then
tighten the four screws.
Engine
Clutch Drum Housing
Screw（4）
ABottom Clamp
Throttle Trigger and Stop Switch
Horn Handle
Screw (4)
Clamp Bracket
Stop Switch Wires
and Throttle Cable
Nut (4)
Loop Handle
Screw（4）
Shaft Assembly

＿6 ＿
Connecting Throttle Cable and Stop Switch Wires
1. Insert the throttle cable through the carburetor bracket, then
screw a cable adjuster sleeve into the carburetor bracket fully.
2. Position the slotted tting on the carburetor so the recessed
hole for the cable lug is away from the cable adjuster sleeve.
3. Rotate the carburetor throttle cam and slip the throttle cable
through the slot in the slotted tting, making sure the cable lug
drops into the recessed hole.
4. Operate the throttle trigger a few times to make sure that it
works correctly.
5. Adjust the cable adjuster sleeve so the stop on the carburetor
throttle cam just contacts the throttle stop and the cable posi-
tion keep 1-2mm play between cable lug and slotted ttings
when the throttle trigger is fully depressed.
6. When the throttle cable is adjusted correctly, tighten the lock-
nut.
7. Plug the stop switch wires into the matching connectors from
the engine. Note that wire polarity is not important.
Throttle Cable
1-2mm Play
Stop Switch Wires
Cable Lug
Carburetor
Bracket
Slotted Fitting
Lock Nut
Recessed Hole
Cable Adjuster Sleeve

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Blade Guard
Attach the blade guard to the gearcase with the two
M6×30 screws as shown on Fig.1.
Trimmer Head Guard
(Install the string cutoff blade and guard extension to
the blade guard.)
1. Insert the square nut into guard extension as shown
on Fig. 2.
2. Attach the string cutoff blade to guard extension using
M5×20 Screw, locking with square nut (on Fig.2) as
shown on Fig. 3.
3. Enter the guide in the slot of blade guard on Fig. 4.
Make sure place the three hooks into the position on
the guard as shown on Fig. 5.
Installing Guard
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・Foreign objects can be thrown by Trimmer/Brushcutter.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Never operate the Trimmer/Brushcutter without the guard in place.
WARNING
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.5
Fig.4
Fig.3
Guard
Extension
Square Nut
Blade Guard
String Cutoff
Blade
M5×20
Screw
Guard Extension
M6×30 Screw(2)
Gearcase
Hook
Hook
Guide
Blade Guard

＿8 ＿
IMPORTANT: Make sure the trimmer head is for LEFT-
HAND ROTATION (counter-clockwise) as
viewed from the operator’s position, and
that the trimmer head adapter is a male,
M8 left-hand thread.
1.
Remove the blade bolt and stabilizer from the attaching shaft
out of the gearcase. (Keep the blade bolt and stabilizer)
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.
Installing Cutting Attachment
Trimmer Head
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ If the trimmer head is not adequately tightened, it can come loose from the Trimmer/
Brushcutter during use.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・This may cause damage to property or personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Make sure the trimmer head is securely fastened to the attaching shaft in the gearcase.
WARNING
Trimmer Head
Clamping
Washer
Hex Wrench
(3mm)
Gearcase
Left-hand
thread
Attaching
Shaft
Boss
Adapter
Trimmer Head
Adapter

＿9 ＿
WARNING
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・If the Brushcutter blade is not adequately tightened, it can come loose from the Brushcutter
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.
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.
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 reinstall 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. Gearcase
Left-hand
thread
Brushcutter
Blade
Attaching
Shaft
Boss
Adapter
Blade Bolt
Stabilizer
Clamping
Washer
Hex Wrench
(3mm)

＿10 ＿
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・Without the shoulder strap/harness installed on the Trimmer/Brushcutter, the blade can
produce side thrust which can expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・Contact with Brushcutter blade can cause severe personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Never operate the Trimmer/Brushcutter without installing and using the shoulder strap/
harness .
Snap the Hook into the ring on the drive shaft. To detach the shoulder strap/harness quickly from the
Trimmer/Brushcutter, pull upward on the Red Band/Tab.
Attaching Shoulder Strap/Harness
[KBC26-RS, KBC26H-RS] [KBC30H-RS]
Red Band
Red Tab
Shoulder Harness
Shoulder Strap
Hook
Hook
Ring
Ring
Pull
Pull

＿11 ＿
WARNING
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・Petrol contains gasses that can build up pressure inside a fuel tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・Fuel can be sprayed on you when removing fuel tank cap.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Remove fuel tank cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray.
Before Operation
Oil and Fuel
1. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or ames.
2. Always shut off the engine before refueling. Never remove the Trimmer/Brushcutter fuel tank cap while
the engine is running or immediately after stopping the engine.
3. Always open the fuel tank cap slowly to release any possible
pressure inside the tank.
4. Do not overll the fuel tank. Stop lling 10mm from the top of
the tank.
5. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully but rmly after relling.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
7. Move the Trimmer/Brushcutter at least 3m (10ft.) away from
the fueling location and fuel storage container before start-
ing the engine.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・In certain conditions petrol is extremely ammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・A re or explosion from petrol can burn you, others and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Use a funnel and ll the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold.
Wipe up any petrol that spills.
・Do not ll the fuel tank completely. Add petrol to the fuel tank until the level is 10mm below
the bottom of the ller neck. This empty space in the tank allows petrol to expand.
・ Never smoke when handling petrol, and stay away from an open ame with petrol in an
approved container and keep it out of the reach of children.
・Do not mix fuel for more than two month use.
3m(10ft.)
Minimum

＿12 ＿
Recommended Oil Type
Only use a two-stroke engine oil formulated for use in high-performance, air-cooled two-stroke engines.
IMPORTANT: Do not use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard motors. This type of
two-stroke engine oil does not have the additives for air-cooled two-stroke engines
and can cause engine damage.
Do not use automotive motor oil. This type of oil does not have the proper additives
for air-cooled two-stroke engines and can cause engine damage.
Recommended Fuel Type
Use clean, unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 85 or higher. Use of unleaded petrol results in fewer
combustion chamber deposits and longer spark plug life. Use of premium grade fuel is not necessary or
recommended.
IMPORTANT: Never use gasohol or alcohol blended fuels in this engine.
Mixing Petrol and Oil
IMPORTANT: The engine used on this Trimmer/Brushcutter is of a two-stroke design. The
internal moving parts of the engine, i.e., crankshaft bearings, piston pin bearings
and piston to cylinder wall contact surfaces, require oil mixed with the petrol for
lubrication.
Failure to add oil to the petrol or failure to mix oil with the petrol at the appropriate
ratio will cause major engine damage which will void your warranty.
Fuel Mixture Chart
Mixing Instructions
IMPORTANT: Never mix petrol and oil directly in the Trimmer/Brushcutter fuel tank.
1. Always mix fuel and oil in a clean container approved for petrol.
2. Mark the container to identify it as fuel mix for the Trimmer/Brushcutter.
3. Use regular unleaded petrol and ll the container with half the required amount of petrol.
4. Pour the correct amount of oil into the container then add the remaining amount of petrol.
5. Close the container tightly and shake it momentarily to evenly mix the oil and the petrol before lling the
tank on the Trimmer/Brushcutter.
6. When relling the Trimmer/Brushcutter fuel tank, clean around the fuel tank cap to stop dirt and debris
from entering the tank during cap removal.
7. Always shake the premix fuel container momentarily before lling the fuel tank.
8. Always use a spout or funnel when fueling to reduce fuel spillage.
9. Fill the tank only to within 10mm from the top of the tank. Avoid lling to the top of the tank ller neck.
Petrol
Two-stroke oil
50:1 25:1
ISO-L-EGC/ EGD, JASO class FC/ FD,
or equivalent two-stroke oil
ISO-L-EGB, JASO class FB,
or equivalent two-stroke oil
1 litre 20 mL 40 mL
2 litres 40 mL 80 mL
5 litres 100 mL 200 mL

＿13 ＿
Starting and Stopping
Before Starting the Engine
1. Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the Before Operation section of this manual.
2. Rest the Trimmer/Brushcutter on the ground.
3. Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of any broken glass, nails, wire, rocks or other debris.
4. Keep all bystanders, children and animals away from the working area.
Cold Starting Procedure
The carburetor on this engine is equipped with a fuel primer and a choke system.
To start a “cold” engine properly, perform the following procedure:
1. Pump the primer bulb until fuel can be seen owing through the fuel return line to the fuel tank. Flowing
fuel should be almost clear, not foamy or full of bubbles.
2. Turn the choke lever to the Close “ ” position.
3. With the stop switch “START” (ON), and the throttle trigger positioned at Fast-idle start position, pull the
starter grip. After the engine is started, turn the choke lever to the Open “ ” position. Then squeeze and
release the throttle trigger to allow it to return to the idle position.
If the engine stops running before you turn the choke lever
to the Open “ ” position:
Go ahead and open the choke, pull the starter grip with the
throttle trigger positioned at Fast-idle start position.
Choke
Lever
Open
Primer Bulb
Fuel Return Line
Starter Grip
Close
Stop Switch
Fast-idle
Start Lock
Fast-idle Start
Position
START(ON)
STOP(OFF)
Idle Position

＿14 ＿
Idle Speed Adjustment
This Trimmer/Brushcutter is equipped with non-adjustable fuel mixture carburetor.
The idle speed is the only adjustment for the operator.
The cutting attachment may be moving during idle speed
adjustment. Wear the recommended personal protective
equipment and observe all safety instructions.
Keep hands and body away from the attached tool.
When the throttle trigger is released, the engine should return to
an idle speed. The correct speed is 2700 - 3300 min-1 (or just
below the clutch engagement speed).
The attached tool must not move and the engine should not stall
(stop running) at engine idle speed.
To adjust the engine idle speed, rotate the idle speed adjustment
screw on the carburetor.
・ Turn the idle speed screw in (clockwise)to increase the engine idle speed.
・ Turn the screw out (counter-clockwise)to decrease the engine idle speed.
If idle speed adjustment is necessary, and after adjustment the cutting attachment
rotates or the engine stalls, stop using the Trimmer/Brushcutter immediately!
Contact your local authorized KUBOTA 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.
Hot Restart
To start the engine that is already warmed up（hot restart）.
1. Pump the primer bulb until fuel can be seen owing through the fuel return line to the fuel tank. Flowing
fuel should be almost clear, not foamy or full of bubbles.
2. Turn the choke lever to the Open “ ” position, and set the stop switch to the “START” (ON) position.
3. Leave the throttle trigger in the idle position and pull the starter grip.
4. If the engine fails to start after three to four pulls, follow the instructions in the Cold Starting Procedure
section above.
If the engine fails to start after you follow the above procedures, contact an authorized KUBOTA dealer.
To Stop the Engine
1. Release the throttle trigger.
2. Slide the stop switch to “STOP” (OFF) position.
Idle Speed
Adjustment Screw

＿15 ＿
Trimmer Operation
CAUTION
CAUTION
Read the Safety instructions beginning on page 3 concerning proper use of the String Trimmer.
Always wear gloves and protective clothing when operating the String Trimmer.
Trimmer Operating Position
Before using the Trimmer, check the following:
1. The operator must be wearing the shoulder strap or shoulder harness
attached to the Trimmer, and the Trimmer should be on operator’s
right side.
[Model KBC26-RS]
2. 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.
3. 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 assembly if necessary
for a comfortable position.
[Model KBC26H-RS, KBC30H-RS]
2. The operator’s right hand should be holding the right-hand horn
handle grip, with the ngers on the throttle trigger.
3. The left hand should be holding the left-hand horn handle grip with the
ngers and thumb fully enclosed around the grip.
[All models]
4. The Trimmer weight should be evenly distributed between the arms.
The trimmer head should be near and parallel to the ground.
5. Accelerate and hold the engine at cutting speed before entering the
material to be cut.
6. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to
idle speed when not cutting.
7. Stop the Trimmer engine when moving between work sites.
• 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 String Trimmer that has a chipped, cracked or broken
trimmer head.
Shoulder Harness
Shoulder Strap
[K BC30H-RS ]
[K
BC26H-RS ]
Shoulder Strap
[K BC26-RS ]

＿16 ＿
IMPORTANT: To detach the shoulder strap/harness quickly from the Trimmer, pull upward on the
Red Band/Tab.
[KBC26-RS, KBC26H-RS] [KBC30H-RS]
Red Band
Red Tab
Shoulder Harness
Shoulder Strap
Hook
Hook
Ring
Ring
Pull
Pull

＿17 ＿
Cutting with Trimmer Head
・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.
5-10cm Above
Ground
5-10cm Above
Ground
CORRECT INCORRECT
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 vegeta-
tion off at the surface.
Mowing
Keep the line parallel to the ground and use a gentle
side-to-side motion.
5-10cm Above
Ground

＿18 ＿
Brushcutter Operation
CAUTION
Read the Safety instructions beginning on page 3 concerning proper use of the Brushcutter .
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・Foreign objects can be thrown by Brushcutter.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Never operate the Brushcutter without the blade guard in place.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・ Without the shoulder strap/harness installed, the Brushcutter blade can produce side thrust which can ex-
pose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.
・ If the Brushcutter 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 Brushcutter without installing and using the shoulder strap/ harness.
・ Always operate the Brushcutter with the unit on your right side.
Brushcutter Operating Position
Before using the Brushcutter, check the following:
1. The operator must be wearing the shoulder strap or shoulder
harness attached to the Brushcutter, and the Brushcutter must be
on the operator’s right side.
[Model KBC26-RS]
2. 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.
3. 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 assembly
if necessary for a comfortable position.
[K BC26-RS ]

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[KBC26-RS, KBC26H-RS] [KBC30H-RS]
Red Band
Red Tab
Shoulder Harness
Shoulder Strap
Hook
Hook
Ring
Ring
Pull
Pull
・ If the Brushcutter blade becomes jammed, stop the engine immediately.
・ Make certain all moving parts have stopped and disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the equip-
ment for damage.
・ Never use a Brushcutter that has chipped, cracked or broken cutting attachment or guard.
IMPORTANT: To detach the shoulder strap/harness quickly from the Brushcutter, pull upward on the
Red Band/Tab.
CAUTION
・Always wear gloves and protective clothing when operating the Brushcutter.
Shoulder Harness
[Model KBC26H-RS, KBC30H-RS]
2. The operator’s right hand should be holding the right-hand horn
handle grip, with his or her ngers on the throttle trigger.
3. The left hand should be holding the left-hand horn handle grip with
the ngers and thumb fully enclosed around the grip.
[All models]
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 Brushcutter engine when moving between work sites.
Shoulder Strap
[K BC26H-RS ]
[K
BC30H-RS ]