NIKKARI SSBC User manual
Brush Cutter Attachment
SSBC
Instruction Manual
Copyright (C) 2012 NIKKARI Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For Safe Use of Brush Cutter Attachment
●Be sure to read this manual and the powerhead
(separately sold) manual to have a good understanding
of the contents before handling the brush cutter.
●If there is no powerhead manual, purchase it from
sales agency.
●Keep this manual and the powerhead manual carefully
in a readily accessible location.
Contents
Important Information ························ 2
1. Safety······································· 4
1.1 Warnings ·············································4
1.2 General Precautions ······························6
1.3 Safety Devices and Protective Guard ······ 13
1.4 Protective Equipment ··························· 14
1.5 Noise················································ 14
1.6 Vibration············································ 14
2. Outline·····································15
2.1
Name of Parts and Their Functions·····15
2.2 Specication······································· 15
2.3 Attached Material ································ 16
2.4 Option (to be separately sold) ················ 16
2.5 Model and Position of Serial No.············· 17
2.6 Consumables ····································· 17
3. Installation and Adjustment ··········18
3.1 Installation Method ······························ 18
3.2 Installation of blade guard
(for Australia only) ······························· 21
3.3 Installation of Nylon Cutter ···················· 22
4. Operation ·································23
4.1 Transporting method···························· 23
4.2 Pre-operation Check ···························· 25
4.3 Start and Stop ···································· 26
4.4 Precautions for Operation ····················· 27
4.5 Cutting Operation ································ 29
4.6 Releasing Nylon Line ··························· 30
4.7 Actions after Operation························· 31
5. Maintenance ·····························31
5.1 Daily················································· 32
5.2 Every 20 Hours or 3 Months ·················· 32
5.3 As Necessary ····································· 33
6. Storing·····································36
7. Waste Disposal ·························38
8.
Installation of Iron Blade (Option) ············ 39
9. Troubleshooting·························41
10. Service after Sales ·····················42
11. Technical data ··························43
EC Declaration of Conformity
(Applies to Europe only) ·········44
Original Instruction
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Important Information
Intended Purpose
This product (hereinafter referred to as an attachment) is designed to be attached to the powerhead (to
be purchased separately) for cutting grasses, weeds and bushes. The brush cutter is attached to our
approved powerhead.
Do not use the brush cutter for any other purpose or in any other way.
Brush cutter
Powerhead (Separately sold)
Attachment
Attachment
(This product)
General
●This attachment is equipped with the nylon cutter as a standard item.
It is also possible to use the nylon cutter attached to the iron blade (option).
●When using the iron blade (option), use a genuine blade kit (designed to be used in Australia) or
genuine parts. Before using the iron blade designed to be used in Australia, read the manual of the
blade kit designed to be used in Austraia carefully and have a good understanding of the contents.
●In this instruction manual, the word "cutting parts" is used as a general term of blades such as nylon
cuttersandironblades(option).Whendescribingthecontentsspecictotheironblade(option),the
word"ironblade(option)"isusedtoidentication.
●Refer to the powerhead manual for further information on handling the powerhead.
●When handling the brush cutter, observe all the applicable safety rules, standards or regulations in the
area where the brush cutter is used.
This brush cutter is designed and produced according to the standards and regulations applied in the
purchase country, assuming that the use is limited to the purchase country only. It will not comply with
standards and regulations of other countries. Do not export or resell the brush cutters to any other
countries because the languages are different.
●Before use, read this instruction manual and the powerhead manual thoroughly, and have a good
understanding of the contents. Do not allow any person who does not understand the contents of this
manual to handle this brush cutter.
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●Do not take any actions other than those described in this manual and the powerhead manual.
Important Cautions for Safe Work
●NIKKARI Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NIKKARI) cannot foresee all the risks in handling the brush
cutter. Therefore, also give consideration to general safety measures not stated in this manual and
powerhead manual to prevent accidents when handling the brush cutter.
●The brush cutter is a high-speed cutting tool. To decrease risk of personal injury, special safety
precautions must be observed. If it is used carelessly or inappropriately, the blade could get contact with
handsorbody,resultinginaseriousorfatalinjurysuchasamputationofhandsorngers.
Important Cautions for Instruction Manual
●This instruction manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. This instruction manual, in whole or
part, may not be copied, translated or reproduced to any electronic medium or machine readable without
prior written consent from NIKKARI.
●The contents described in this instruction manual and powerhead manual are subject to change without
prior notice.
● Illustrationsorguresshowninthisinstructionmanualmaypartiallydifferfromyourbrushcutter.
●In case of hand over or rent of the brush cutter, instruct to have a good understanding of the contents of
this instruction manual and powerhead manual before starting any work. Be sure to submit the manual
of the powerhead to which the attachment is installed to the customer.
●If this instruction manual or powerhead manual is lost or damaged, order from sales agency
immediately.
●If you have any questions about descriptions in this manual or powerhead manual, contact the sales
agency.
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1. Safety
1.1 Warnings
For appropriate use of the brush cutter, follow the instructions in this manual. Warning labels are attached
to places where there are potential risks or in the periphery. The warning labels in this instruction manual
are categorized depending on the degree of risk as shown in the table below.
1.1.1 Warning Description
Signal words in this instruction manual are categorized as shown below. If the warning for each signal
word is ignored, serious injury or fatal injury may result.
Meanings of signal words
DANGER
Indicates an immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in mild to moderate injury or property damage.
Note Indicates to emphasize important information or provide helpful information.
Meanings of symbols
Caution
Sign
Indicates that hazardous situation may result due to negligence of
instructions. The hazards are designed into pictorial indication inside
the symbol.
Prohibition
Sign
Indicates prohibition of dangerous action. Prohibited actions are
designed into pictorial indication inside or by the symbol.
Enforcement
Sign
Indicates enforcement of actions. Actions to be enforced are
designed into pictorial indication inside the symbol. This action is
required to avoid hazard.
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1.1.2 Warning Labels
Cautions for Handling
(a) This brush cutter is provided with warning labels to indicate important cautions. Understand the
meanings of the warning labels thoroughly and work in a safe environment without accident or
failure.
(b) Do not operate the brush cutter until you have a good understanding of the meanings of the
warning labels. If you do not understand well about the meanings, contact the sales agency.
(c) Be sure to observe the warning labels and warning messages in the instruction manual at all
times to handle the brush cutter.
(d) Do not remove or damage the warning labels. Also, do not clean the warning labels with solvent.
(e) Do not paint the warning labels when repainting the brush cutter.
(f) If the warning labels become illegible, damaged or removed, purchase new ones from the sales
agency,andattachtheminaccordancewiththe“■AttachedLocationandWarningLabels."
Attached Location and Warning Labels
1 32 4 5 6 987 10
1 Carefully check the right warning labels and observe them.
2 Be sure to read the instruction manual and completely understand it before use.
3 Wear personal protective equipment for eyes, ears, and head during operation.
4 Wear protective shoes(sturdy boots with nonslip sole) during operation.
5 Wear gloves during operation.
6 Physically-harmful carbon monoxide is included in exhaust gases. Do not use at the inadequately
ventilated place.
7 Take care not to injure your legs with a cutting attachment.
8 Pay attention to the objects scattered by the cutting attachment. Do not use the brush cutter with
the blade guard removed.
9 Do not hit the cutting part against something hard. The cutting parts will bounce back.
10 Keep persons and animals out of the area within a radius of 15 meters from the brush cutter
during operation.
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1.2 General Precautions
1.2.1 Overall Precautions
When handling the brush cutter, follow the precautions of the powerhead manual in addition to the
following precautions.
Do not use for the branch cutting etc.
* The cut branches and the brush cutter fall on the head, resulting in injury.
Do not use the brush cutter when you are tired or under the inuence of
alcohol or other drugs.
* You will be distracted or not be able to use the brush cutter appropriately, causing a
serious accident.
Do not use the brush cutter with the blade guard removed.
* It could cause a serious accident by the scattered stones, etc.
Make sure that the knob bolt at the connection is tightened when installing the
attachment.
* The attachment will come off, resulting in a serious accident.
Do not use the brush cutter for any purpose other than the grass cutting.
* Otherwise, it could cause unexpected injury, and damage the brush cutter.
Do not allow minors to operate the brush cutter.
* It could cause a serious accident.
Do not modify the brush cutter.
* It could deteriorate the performance, resulting in a serious accident due to deterioration
on safety.
Do not install any unapproved powerhead to the attachment.
* The attachment could come off during use, resulting in a serious accident.
Do not remove the safety devices.
* A serious accident could result due to deterioration on safety.
Do not touch the cutting part during operation.
* It could cause injury.
When renting or hand over the brush cutter to any third person, attach the
instruction manual and attached materials.
* Otherwise, a serious accident will happen.
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1.2.2 Precautions on Clothes
Wear a hard hat during transportation or cutting grass.
* Otherwise, it could cause injury to head.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when using the brush cutter.
* Otherwise, injury may result.
Wear goggle when using the brush cutter.
It is recommended to also use face shield (or face screen) together.
* If they are not used, it could cause eye injury due to scattering of sand or stone, etc.
Wear the hearing protective equipment including ear muffs when using the
brush cutter.
* Hearing loss could be developed due to the noise of the engine.
1.2.3 Precautions before Operation
Do not allow children or animals to enter the working range of the brush cutter
(within 15m).
* Otherwise, a serious accident will happen.
Do not operate the brush cutter near the electric cable.
* Otherwise, an electric shock will be caused.
Make sure that the brush cutter is operated normally or there is not any part
missing or cracking before starting the operation.
Especially check looseness of the connections, screws and nuts, and fuel leakage.
* Otherwise, a serious accident could result.
Before starting the operation or when hitting the brush cutter against
something hard such as stones, make sure that the knob bolt of powerhead
connections is not loosened.
* Otherwise, it could cause the attachment to fall off.
Make sure that the knob is returned to the specied position when installing
the brush cutter.
* The attachment could come off.
Check the condition of the cutting part and mounting screws and nuts before/
after the grass cutting.
* If it is used with cracks or looseness, the blade of the cutting part could chip off and the
pieces of the blade could hit a person or attachment could fall.
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When there is any obstacle (wires, etc.) which cannot be removed near the
branches to be cut, cut the branches while taking care so as not to allow the
blade to get contact with such obstacle during cutting.
* Otherwise, a person could fall down due to the impact and get contact with the blade,
resulting in serious injury. Or the scattered pieces of obstacles could get in your eyes,
resulting in injury such as sight loss.
If the edge of the blade is blunt or damaged, do not operate the brush cutter.
* Otherwise, it could cause damage to the engine and machine due to overloading.
When working near the car or building, keep the things around away from the
working area.
Cover the immovable thing with the heavy-duty sheets or do not operate at the
area.
* If it is operated near the car and the building, scattered gravel stone, etc. could cause
damage.
Check if there is any obstacle (empty cans, wires, pebbles, bands, etc.) or not.
If there is any obstacle, remove it before operating the brush cutter.
* Scattering of the broken pieces of the damaged blade, etc. could result in injury
accident.
Foreign substance such as wires and bands could be caught in the blade, breaking the
blade or gears.
1.2.4 Precautions at Start-up
The brush cutter must be started in a non-slippery and rm place.
* Otherwise, it will cause falling, resulting in serious injury.
The brush cutter must be started or operated by one person.
* If it is operated by more than one person, it could be miss-handled, and it could contact
with a person or objects, resulting in accident.
When starting the brush cutter, make sure that the cutting part is not touching
the ground or obstacles.
* Otherwise, you could fall down and get severly injured due to contact with the cutting
part.
It could also cause the objects to scatter, resulting in injury such as sight loss.
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1.2.5 Precautions for Operation
Do not operate the brush cutter on insecure footings including a ladder, tree,
back of the truck or any other insecure support.
* You will fall off the footing, drop the brush cutter or get contact with the cutting part by
inappropriately handling it, resulting in accident.
While cutting grass, put up a KEEP OUT sign in a prominent place to prevent
any third person from entering within 15m of the working area.
* Otherwise, a serious accident may happen.
Be sure to use cutting parts specied by the manufacturer.
* Ifanycuttingpartotherthanthatspeciedisused,thecuttingpartcouldbedamagedor
it could come off, resulting in injury of the operator.
Do not operate the brush cutter in a closed area.
* Exhausted gas affects the health.
Do not operate the brush cutter under poor visibility including after sunset or
in the early morning.
* It could cause accidents such as contact with some objects or falling off.
Do not use the brush cutter continuously for a long time.
* Ifitisoperatedcontinuouslyforalongtime,vibrationinducedwhitengercouldbe
developed.
Do not operate the brush cutter by one hand.
* You could drop the brush cutter or get contact with the cutting part by inappropriate
handling, resulting in accident.
If the cutting part starts moving while idling, do not use the brush cutter.
* Otherwise, an accident could happen.
Do not cut grass at the position that is higher than the waist when using the
brush cutter.
* Otherwise, you may not hold the brush cutter appropriately or trip over, resulting in injury
of head.
Do not hit the cutting part against something hard such as stones, stumps and
pillars.
* It could kickback and cause an operator or persons around to suffer a bruise or cause
property damage.
Concentrate on the work during the grass cutting without standing talking.
When doing the other work out of necessity, stop the engine before performing.
* Unless concentrating on the cutting grass work, the operator could be injured
unexpectedly because the concentration becomes loose.
Remove obstacles, and watch your step when operating the brush cutter.
* If the footing is insecure, an accident due to tripping over or falling could happen.
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Make sure that the cutting part is not cracked/damaged or the bolts/nuts are
not loosened after hitting the cutting part against something hard.
* Piecesofthecuttingpartmaycouldscatterorcuttingpartitselfcouldyover,causinga
injury to the operator.
When turning around or changing position, the operator should move slowly
so that the cutting part does not get contact with people and objects around.
* Otherwise, it could cause a injury to the person or damage to objects by contact with the
cutting part, or the operator could fall down by the kickback of the equipment.
Use the harness.
* Ifthebrushcutterisdroppedbecauseofthekickback,theoperator'shandsorngers
could be severed by the cutting part.
When the cutting part stops because it is tangled with bands, wires and
grasses etc., remove these things after making sure that the engine is stopped
and the cutting part is completely stopped.
* Whentherotatingspeedoftheengineincreases,handsorngerscouldbeseveredby
the cutting part.
When the cutting part is tangled with bands, wires and grasses etc., remove
these things.
* If the cutting part is used under such a condition, the sealing will come off, which could
cause injury.
1.2.6 Precautions for Maintenance
Contact the sales agency for sharpening of a iron blade (option).
* If the customer sharpened the iron blades by himself, the iron blade could break or
come off, which could result in injury.
Before performing maintenance, repair or cleaning, stop the engine and remove
the attachment from the powerhead.
* Iftheenginestartsduringthework,handsorngerscouldbeseveredbythemoving
parts or cutting part.
Do not perform any maintenance or repair other than those described in the
instruction manual. Request the sales agency.
* Otherwise, an accident could happen.
Before adjusting or replacing the cutting part, stop the engine, and then
remove the attachment from the powerhead.
* Otherwise, handsorngerscouldbeseveredbythecuttingpart.
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