Lawnmaster Lml261 Installation manual

LMCG260EH

PROUDLY

NZ OWNED

A STEELFORT PRODUCT

SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT

L261

26CC STRAIGHT SHAFT

LINE TRIMMER

2A STEELFORT PRODUCT

OPERATOR SAFETY 3

GETTING STARTED 4

Assembly

FEATURES & TECHNICAL DATA 6

OPERATION 7

Fuel & Oil Mixture

Rules for Operation

Preparing for Operation

STARTING THE TRIMMER 8

Cold Start

Warm Start

Replacing Line

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE... 10

Maintenance Schedule

Cleaning Engine

General Inspection

Spark Plug

Air Filter

Headline Replacement

Sharpening the Line Cutting Knife

Cleaning

Storage

TROUBLESHOOTING 12

WARRANTY 13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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A STEELFORT PRODUCT

Thank you for purchasing our LawnMaster L261

Line Trimmer, the information container within

this manual will help you to have many years of

safe and trouble free use of this LawnMaster

product

OPERATOR SAFETY

SAFETY RULES

This manual contains important safety information

and instructions to operate the LawnMaster Straight

Shaft Line Trimmer

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE

USING THE UNIT.

Failure to adhere to the safety instructions could

result in property damage and/or serious personal

injury.

This manual should be considered a permanent part

of the line trimmer and should remain with the unit at

all times. All information in this publication is based

on the latest product information available at the

time of printing.

Product Information and specications can be

altered and/or improved without notice.

Content from this publication may not be reproduced

without written consent.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not strictly

complied with, will result in substantial property

damage and or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not strictly

complied with, may result in property damage

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not strictly

complied with, could result in property damage or

personal injury.

The warnings and precautions discussed in this

manual does not cover all possible conditions and or

scenarios that may occur.

It must be understood by the operator that common

sense and caution must be taken into consideration

when operating this product, as these are factors

which cannot be built into this manual.

DANGER

TOXIC FUMES

• The exhaust of the engine contains carbon-

monoxide, an odorless, colorless poison gas.

Using the engine in conned/indoor spaces can

be extremely dangerous and life threatening.

FIRE

• When operating the unit, the engine may create

sparks that could trigger res.

• When operating around dry vegetation such as

agricultural crops, forest, bush, grass, or other

similar environments please be careful.

• Check if a spark arresting muer is included

with this engine. Spark arresters are legally

mandated in certain areas. Contact your local

council or re agency for re prevention

regulations.

• Petrol is highly ammable and explosive, posing

a risk of severe burns, injury, or even death

from re or explosion.

• Handle petrol away from ammable items. Fill

the fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area

with the engine off.

• Always wipe spilled fuel and wait until the fuel

has dried before starting the engine.

• DO NOT operate the engine with known leaks

in the fuel system. Use proper fuel storage and

handling procedures.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or

transporting the line trimmer.

• Keep re extinguisher handy at all times.

HOT SURFACE

• Running the trimmer generates heat and con-

tact can cause severe burns. DO NOT touch the

engine during or immediately after operation.

• Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases and or

hot surfaces.

• Maintain 1m clearance on all sides for cooling;

combustible materials can catch re. Keep at

least 3m clearance from combustible materials.

GENERAL WARNINGS

• Before use, check for loose or damaged parts,

signs of oil or fuel leaks, and any other

condition that may impact operation.

• Repair or replace all damaged and or defective

parts immediately.

• Locate all operating controls and safety labels.

• Make sure all the safety instructions are in

correct working condition.

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• Keep all safety guards in place and in proper

working order at all times.

• DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling

slots.

• DO NOT allow children or untrained people to

operate the unit.

• Read and follow the instructions to understand

the controls and proper appliance usage.

• This product has been designed for use in

cutting grass ONLY.

• Never use while people, especially children, or

pets are nearby.

• The operator/user is liable for accidents or

damage caused to others or their property.

• Avoid running the engine indoors. The exhaust

gases contain harmful carbon monoxide.

• Always store fuel in a properly marked contain-

er that complies with New Zealand standards.

• Do not smoke while mixing fuel or during lling

the fuel tank.

• Do not mix fuel in an enclosed room or near an

open ame, ensure adequate ventilation.

• Never remove the fuel tank cap while the

engine is running.

• Never attempt to make engine adjustments

while the engine is running and strapped to the

operator.

PREPARATION

• While cutting, always wear substantial footwear

and long trousers.

• Do not operate the appliance when barefoot or

wearing open sandals.

• Inspect and clear the area of any foreign ob-

jects, such as stones, sticks, wires, bones, etc.,

before using the appliance.

• Before use, check the nylon head and bolts as-

sembly for wear or damage, and replace them

together for balance.

• Always wear ear and eye protection when

operating the L261 trimmer.

OPERATION

• Operate only in daylight or in good articial

light.

• Avoid operating the appliance in wet grass.

• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

• Exercise extreme caution when changing

direction on slopes.

• Do not cut on excessively steep slopes.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling

the appliance towards you.

• Never operate the appliance with defective

guards or shields, or without safety devices.

GETTING STARTED

The line trimmer is a high-speed and fast cutting

power tool. All safety precaution must be

observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Please

read this manual carefully and become familiar with

the controls before using the unit. This line trimmer

has been designed for cutting grass. Any other use

is not permitted. The grass trimmer is suitable for

private use in the garden only, not for cutting grass in

public parks, playing elds or on farms or in forest.

ASSEMBLY

When assembling this machine, please follow the

instructions for assembly printed.

CONNECT THE SHAFTS

1. Remove the rubber shaft plug and cap.

2. Pull up the spring-loaded pin (1) and push the

lower shaft (2) into the aluminum coupler until

the spring loaded pin (1) clicks into the hole (3)

of the aluminum coupler.

3. Once the spring-loaded pin is completely

inserted, tighten the coupler knob (4).

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ASSEMBLY

When assembling this machine, please follow the instructions for assembly steps.

1. Connecting the upper and lower shafts:

Remove the rubber shaft plug and cap. Pull up the spring-loaded pin

(1) and push the lower shaft (2) into the aluminum coupler until the

spring loaded pin (1) clicks into the hole (3) of the aluminum coupler.

Once the spring-loaded pin is completely inserted, tighten the coupler

knob (4).

2. Assemble the handle :

3. Attaching the blade guard:

Attach the guard using the hex key included. The guard is attached to the lower shaft with two hex

screws facing the operator.

Warning! Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure

to do so can cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. Never use the

trimmer without the guard securely attached!

Model name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCI26

Engine type. . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle

Engine displacement . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 25.4cc

Rated motor power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7kw

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel/Oil Mixture

Fuel/Oilratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25:1

Volumes of fuel tank . . . . . . . . 20 oz. (600ml)

Trimmer mechanism . . . . . . . . . Bump Head

Cutting path diameter . . . . . . . .17in (430mm)

Trimming line. . . . . . . . . . . 0.095 in. (2.4mm)

Max. engine speed (with cutting

attachment, no-load) . . . . . . . . . . 11500/min

Put left handle rubber cover(3) on the shaft between

the two arrow positioning label, fix the upper handle (2)

with lower handle (4) to the tube with screws (1) and nuts

(5) tightly enough.

• Switch on the motor according to instructions

and with feet well away from the cutter.

• Tilt the appliance minimally and lift only the

part away from the operator. Always have both

hands in the operating position when lowering

it back down.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts.

• Pull the spark from the socket:· before clearing

a blockage; before checking, cleaning or

working on the appliance.

• Inspect the appliance for damage and make

repairs as necessary.

• If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally

(check immediately).

• Do not operate when tired, ill, or under the

inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

• Stop the engine and let it cool before refueling.

Never refuel while the engine is running or hot.

• When refuelling , be sure to stop the engine

and allow the engine to cool down. Never refuel

when the engine is running or hot.

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ATTACH THE BLADE GUARD

• Attach the guard using the hex key included.

The guard is attached to the lower shaft with

two hex screws facing the operator.

WARNING

Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,

accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can

cause poor performance, possible injury and may

void your warranty. Never use the trimmer without

the guard securely attached!

ATTACH/DETACH CUTTING HEADS

Remove the brush cutting blade nut and ange. Line

up the holes of ange and shield, use the hex key

included to prevent the shaft from turning. Turn the

included socket wrench clockwise.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

ASSEMBLY

When assembling this machine, please follow the instructions for assembly steps.

1. Connecting the upper and lower shafts:

Remove the rubber shaft plug and cap. Pull up the spring-loaded pin

(1) and push the lower shaft (2) into the aluminum coupler until the

spring loaded pin (1) clicks into the hole (3) of the aluminum coupler.

Once the spring-loaded pin is completely inserted, tighten the coupler

knob (4).

2. Assemble the handle :

3. Attaching the blade guard:

Attach the guard using the hex key included. The guard is attached to the lower shaft with two hex

screws facing the operator.

Warning! Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure

to do so can cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. Never use the

trimmer without the guard securely attached!

Model name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCI26

Engine type. . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle

Engine displacement . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 25.4cc

Rated motor power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7kw

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel/Oil Mixture

Fuel/Oilratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25:1

Volumes of fuel tank . . . . . . . . 20 oz. (600ml)

Trimmer mechanism . . . . . . . . . Bump Head

Cutting path diameter . . . . . . . .17in (430mm)

Trimming line. . . . . . . . . . . 0.095 in. (2.4mm)

Max. engine speed (with cutting

attachment, no-load) . . . . . . . . . . 11500/min

Put left handle rubber cover(3) on the shaft between

the two arrow positioning label, fix the upper handle (2)

with lower handle (4) to the tube with screws (1) and nuts

(5) tightly enough.

8

SPECIFICATIONS

All speciﬁ.gnitnirpfoemitehttaelbaliavanoitamrofnitcudorptsetalehtnodesaberasnoitac

We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

ASSEMBLY

When assembling this machine, please follow the instructions for assembly steps.

1. Connecting the upper and lower shafts:

Remove the rubber shaft plug and cap. Pull up the spring-loaded pin

(1) and push the lower shaft (2) into the aluminum coupler until the

spring loaded pin (1) clicks into the hole (3) of the aluminum coupler.

Once the spring-loaded pin is completely inserted, tighten the coupler

knob (4).

2. Assemble the handle :

3. Attaching the blade guard:

Attach the guard using the hex key included. The guard is attached to the lower shaft with two hex

screws facing the operator.

Warning! Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure

to do so can cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. Never use the

trimmer without the guard securely attached!

Model name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCI26

Engine type. . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle

Engine displacement . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 25.4cc

Rated motor power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7kw

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel/Oil Mixture

Fuel/Oilratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25:1

Volumes of fuel tank . . . . . . . . 20 oz. (600ml)

Trimmer mechanism . . . . . . . . . Bump Head

Cutting path diameter . . . . . . . .17in (430mm)

Trimming line. . . . . . . . . . . 0.095 in. (2.4mm)

Max. engine speed (with cutting

attachment, no-load) . . . . . . . . . . 11500/min

Put left handle rubber cover(3) on the shaft between

the two arrow positioning label, fix the upper handle (2)

with lower handle (4) to the tube with screws (1) and nuts

(5) tightly enough.

8

SPECIFICATIONS

All speciﬁ.gnitnirpfoemitehttaelbaliavanoitamrofnitcudorptsetalehtnodesaberasnoitac

We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

ASSEMBLY

When assembling this machine, please follow the instructions for assembly steps.

1. Connecting the upper and lower shafts:

Remove the rubber shaft plug and cap. Pull up the spring-loaded pin

(1) and push the lower shaft (2) into the aluminum coupler until the

spring loaded pin (1) clicks into the hole (3) of the aluminum coupler.

Once the spring-loaded pin is completely inserted, tighten the coupler

knob (4).

2. Assemble the handle :

3. Attaching the blade guard:

Attach the guard using the hex key included. The guard is attached to the lower shaft with two hex

screws facing the operator.

Warning! Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure

to do so can cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. Never use the

trimmer without the guard securely attached!

Model name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCI26

Engine type. . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle

Engine displacement . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 25.4cc

Rated motor power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7kw

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel/Oil Mixture

Fuel/Oilratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25:1

Volumes of fuel tank . . . . . . . . 20 oz. (600ml)

Trimmer mechanism . . . . . . . . . Bump Head

Cutting path diameter . . . . . . . .17in (430mm)

Trimming line. . . . . . . . . . . 0.095 in. (2.4mm)

Max. engine speed (with cutting

attachment, no-load) . . . . . . . . . . 11500/min

Put left handle rubber cover(3) on the shaft between

the two arrow positioning label, fix the upper handle (2)

with lower handle (4) to the tube with screws (1) and nuts

(5) tightly enough.

8

SPECIFICATIONS

All speciﬁ.gnitnirpfoemitehttaelbaliavanoitamrofnitcudorptsetalehtnodesaberasnoitac

We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

ASSEMBLY

When assembling this machine, please follow the instructions for assembly steps.

1. Connecting the upper and lower shafts:

Remove the rubber shaft plug and cap. Pull up the spring-loaded pin

(1) and push the lower shaft (2) into the aluminum coupler until the

spring loaded pin (1) clicks into the hole (3) of the aluminum coupler.

Once the spring-loaded pin is completely inserted, tighten the coupler

knob (4).

2. Assemble the handle :

3. Attaching the blade guard:

Attach the guard using the hex key included. The guard is attached to the lower shaft with two hex

screws facing the operator.

Warning! Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure

to do so can cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. Never use the

trimmer without the guard securely attached!

Model name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCI26

Engine type. . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle

Engine displacement . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 25.4cc

Rated motor power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7kw

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel/Oil Mixture

Fuel/Oilratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25:1

Volumes of fuel tank . . . . . . . . 20 oz. (600ml)

Trimmer mechanism . . . . . . . . . Bump Head

Cutting path diameter . . . . . . . .17in (430mm)

Trimming line. . . . . . . . . . . 0.095 in. (2.4mm)

Max. engine speed (with cutting

attachment, no-load) . . . . . . . . . . 11500/min

Put left handle rubber cover(3) on the shaft between

the two arrow positioning label, fix the upper handle (2)

with lower handle (4) to the tube with screws (1) and nuts

(5) tightly enough.

ATTACH/DETACH THE BRUSH CUTTING BLADE.

Remove the nut and outer ange. Place the blade,

outer ange, shield and nut on the trimmer head in

the order as shown.

Note the blade rotation direction must match arrows

marked on the blade. Line up the holes of the ange

and shield, use the hex key included to prevent the

shaft from turning. Turn counter-clockwise, ensuring

the nut is tight. To detach the brush cutting blade

turn the nut clockwise until it is released from the

shaft and remove

the blade.

WARNING

Verify the cutting head is tight and has been assem-

bled correctly before every use!

FIT/ATTACH THE SHOULDER HARNESS

Place strap over the operators head and one shoul-

der. Adjust the harness length to the operators arm

reach. Clip harness to the harness hanger on the

trimmer.

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