McCulloch MCT2027 user manual Assembly Instructions

3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: The only assembly required for your trimmer is to install the edge guide wheel, debris shield and adjust the assist handle.

3-1. DEBRIS SHIELD INSTALLATION

1.Position the motor housing with stringhead carrier fac- ing up (Figure 3-1A).

2.Slide debris shield over motor housing as shown (Figure 3-1A).

3.Align edging guide with mating grooves and push firmly in the direction shown until an audible snap is heard (Figure 3-1B).

NOTE: Be certain that edging guide is oriented as shown. Once edging guide, motor housing and debris shield are mated the connection is permanent and cannot be removed without a special tool.

3-1A

3-1B

3-2. DEBRIS SHIELD KNIFE SHARPENING

1.Remove cutter knife (A) from debris shield (B). (Fig. 3- 2)

2.Place knife in a bench vise. Sharpen knife using a flat file, being careful to maintain the angle of cutting edge. File in one direction only.

A

B

3-2

3-3. ATTACH ASSIST HANDLE (Fig. 3-3A and 3-3B)

1.Insert the handle in comfortable position and tighten securely.

2.Before tightening completely, adjust the assist handle height by sliding handle up or down tube. When assist handle is at desired operating height, tighten it securely.

Assist Handle

Nut	Bolt
	3-3A

3-4. ADJUST SHAFT LENGTH

1.Grip shaft firmly.

2.Push shaft release button (A) and move motor hous- ing forward or backward to desired length. (Fig. 3-4)

NOTE: Shaft may be adjusted in trimming or edging mode.

A

3-4

3-5. EDGING CONVERSION

1.Grip shaft firmly.

2.Push shaft locking button forward, and rotate handle assembly until an audible click is heard (Fig. 3-5A & 3- 5B).

3-5A

3-5B

3-6. STARTING

1.When starting the string-trimmer for the first time, check that the nylon line touch or pass over the wire- cutting blade. If they are not long enough, press the bump knob and, at the same time, pull the nylon line. (Fig. 3-6A).

2.Adjust the height and cutting position as detailed in adjustment instructions.

3.Make sure the length of grass trimmer and position of assist handle is most applicable before use, adjust the length of grass trimmer by pressing the shaft adjust- ment button, adjust the height of assist handle by loosening the adjustment knob.

4.Take a secure hold of the grass trimmer and, without letting it touch the grass to be cut, push up the safety switch, then press the trigger on the upper handgrip. Let the string trimmer run for a few seconds and “bump” the stringhead against the lawn. Nylon line will automatically release. The cut-off knife in the debris shield will trim off excess line.

5.To switch off the string trimmer let go of the switch. NOTE: A short or worn trimmer line cuts less efficiently so, to improve its operation on subsequent occasions, bump the spool button lightly on the ground while the trimmer is running.(Fig 3-6B)

These operations should be repeated a few times before starting work to make sure that everything is functioning properly and to familiarize yourself with the string trimmer. Start off slowly, when you have gained experience, you will be able to use the grass trimmer to its full potential.

3-6A

3-3B

6

7

Bump

3-6B