North Star M191185C.7 Manuel utilisateur
M191185C.7
ITEM NUMBER:191185
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Owner’s Manual
Trencher/Edger: Cuts trenches in dirt.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
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Table of Contents
Hazard Signal Word Definitions………………………………......2
Important Safety Rules ................................................………..3,4
Warning Label Locations ............................................…………5
Unpacking ....................................................................……………6-7
Parts Identification .............................................…….….6
Fastener Identification .......................................…..……7
Assembly Instructions ....................................................…………. 8-9
Machine Component Identification.........................................…….10
Operation Instructions .................................................………..11-13
Work Site Preparation and Operating Zones ......……... 11
Trenching ...........................................................……….12
Changing Trench Depth & Blades.......................……… 13
Lockout Procedure, Maintenance and Storage ...........……….. 14,15
Lockout Procedure, Belt tension and Changing Blades... 14
Sheave Alignment and Storage………………......……..... 15
Specifications and Troubleshooting..................…………. 16
Parts Explosion ........................................………………..........…...17
Limited Warranty ........................................………………..........….19
Hazard Signal Word Definitions
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Important Safety Rules
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Important Safety Rules
3.) Fire hazard.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
-Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
-Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.
4.) Tripping hazard.
Make sure area is clear of obstacles before trenching.
Serious injury can result.
Do not trench on wet, slippery grass.
5.) Tip-over hazard.
Do not trench on hills with a slope greater than 15°.
Trencher can tip over resulting in serious injury.
6.) Entanglement.
Rotating blade can get tangled in debris left on ground
resulting in serious injury and damage to trencher. Before
trenching, make sure area is clear of debris that may wind
around blade during operation.
CAUTION
1.) Hot muffler.
You can be burned by muffler.
Do not touch.
2.) Loud noise.
Exposure to loud engine noise can cause hearing loss.
Wear ear protection.
WARNING
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Warning Label Locations
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
Flying objects.
Rock and dirt may fly out
while trenching.
Serious injury can occur.
-Pull trencher as you dig.
Do not push.
-Wear safety glasses.
WARNING
WARNING
Belt pinch point.
Moving belts can cut skin
and bones.
Do not operate with
guards removed.
DANGER
1.) Read safety manual completely.
Serious injury or death will result if safety
instructions are not followed.
2.) Rotating blade.
Blade will cut and crush skin and bones. Keep
hands clear. Follow lockout procedure before
servicing.
3.) Buried cables and pipes.
Call utilities before trenching.
Blade will cut through buried electrical cables and
gas pipes resulting in serious injury or death.
4.) Breathing hazard.
Poisonous fumes from engine will kill you. Do not
operate the trencher in enclosed areas even if
ventilated.
2002 K-Bar Industries 800-270-0810 Part No. 38035
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Unpacking
Closely inspect all contents in the shipping carton.
- If you have missing or damaged components: Contact Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.
ENGINE/FRAME ASSEMBLY
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE
(4) WHEEL
FIG01705
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Unpacking
Fastener Identification
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Assembly Instructions
1.) Handle Assembly.
- Use (1) 5/16” x 3/4” bolt, (1) 5/16” x 2” bolt, & (2) 5/16” nuts to fasten the handle to the
frame.
- Make sure the tab engages the slot.
- Install the 3/8” x 3 1/4” bolt and 3/8” nut.
- Loop the zip tie around the 3/8” bolt under the handle to loosely capture the control cable,
make a loop approximately 1” diameter, trim off the excess zip tie. Caution: Tightening zip
tie can result in abnormal ware to control cable jacket, assure control cable jacket does not
contact frame.
Fig01707
5/16” x 3/4” bolt
5/16” x 2” bolt
3/8” x 3 1/4” bolt
Handle
5/16” nut
5/16” nut
3/8” nut
Frame
slot/tab
Control cable
Zip tie
3/8” bolt
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Assembly Instructions
2.) Wheel Assembly
- Check tires for correct air pressure prior to assembly.
- Use a 5/32” hex wrench to attach (2) wheels to the front axle with (2) wheel retainers.
Use (2) 5/16 x 3/4” bolts to fasten the front axle to the frame.
- Fasten the (2) wheels to the frame with (2) wheel retainers.
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Wheel retainer
Wheel
Front Axle
5/16” x 3/4” bolt
5/16” nut
Frame
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Machine Component Identification
1.) Control Lever. Used to start and stop cutting blade.
2.) Turnbuckle. Adjusts belt tension. As belts wear, retensioning may be required. See “Belt
Tension” section of this manual.
3.) Engine. Air-cooled engine provides power for cutting blade.
4.) Engine on/off switch. Controls engine as indicated on switch.
5.) Belt Guard. Covers moving drive system of machine.
CAUTION: NEVER operate machine without belt guards.
6.) Front Axle. Cutting depth is changed by moving axle to alternate hole locations.
7.) Cutting Blade. Creates trench in dirt. Check for missing teeth prior to digging trench.
8.) Flexible Blade Guards. Prevents accidental contact with blade and controls direction of
flying dirt. Replace worn/torn guards as needed.
CAUTION: NEVER operate machine without blade guards.
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