McCulloch 966992201, MCT3362VA, 9096336202 manual Operating Instructions Trimming Instructions

5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6 - TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS

5-2. WARM ENGINE START

1.Move ignition switch to the “RUN (I)” position.

2.Place choke in START “ ” position (Fig. 5-2).

3.Grasp throttle handle firmly, squeeze throttle trigger to FULL position.

4.Pull starter rope briskly until engine starts, but no more than 6 times. Keep throttle at FULL position until engine runs smoothly.

5.If engine does not start, place choke in RUN “ ” posi- tion and pull starter rope 5 more times. If engine still does not start it is probably flooded. Wait 5 minutes and repeat procedure with choke in RUN “ ” position and throttle full open.

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5-3. TO STOP ENGINE

Release throttle trigger. Let engine return to idle. Move switch to “STOP” position. (Fig. 5-3)

5-4. IDLING/CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

1.Occasionally, due to atmospheric conditions such as altitude it might be necessary to make slight adjustment to idle speed.

2.Insert phillips or flat screwdriver into access hole A (fig- ure 5-4A). Turn 1/8 turn clockwise to increase idle speed and 1/8 turn counterclockwise to decrease idle speed. WARNING: String head should not move at idle.

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6-1. ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before operating your unit, review ALL SAFETY PRECAU- TIONS in this manual.

WARNING / CAUTION

•IF UNFAMILIAR WITH TRIMMING techniques, prac- tice the procedures with ENGINE in “OFF” position.

•ALWAYS CLEAR WORK area of debris such as cans, bottles, rocks, etc. Striking objects can cause serious injury to operator or bystanders and also damage equipment. If an object is accidentally hit, immediately TURN ENGINE OFF and examine equipment. Never operate unit with damaged or defective equipment.

•ALWAYS TRIM OR CUT AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. Do not run engine slowly at start or during trimming operations.

•DO NOT use equipment for purposes other than trim- ming or mowing weeds.

•NEVER raise stringhead above knee height during operation.

•DO NOT operate unit with other people or animals in the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) between operator and other people and ani- mals when trimming or mowing. Allow a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) between operator and other peo- ple and animals when SCALPING with stringhead cut- ter.

•IF OPERATING UNIT ON A SLOPE, stand below the cutting attachment. DO NOT OPERATE on a slope or hilly incline if there is the slightest chance of slipping or losing your footing.

6-2. STRINGHEAD LINE RELEASE

WARNING / CAUTION

DO NOT use steel wire or plastic-coated steel wire of any kind with your stringhead. Serious operator injury can result.

To release fresh line, run engine at full throttle and “bump” stringhead against lawn. Line will automatically release. The knife in debris shield will trim excess line (Figure 6-2A).

BUMP

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6-3. TRIMMING PROCEDURES

When properly equipped with a debris shield and string- head, your unit will trim weeds and tall grass in those hard- to-reach areas - along fences, walls, foundations and around trees. It can also be used for scalping to remove vegetation down to the ground for easier preparation of a garden or to clean out a particular area.

NOTE: Trimming around foundations, brick or stone walls, curves, etc., will result in above normal string wear.

TRIMMING / MOWING

Swing trimmer from side to side. Do not tilt the stringhead during the procedure. Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at same level for even depth of cut (Figure 6-3A).

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CAUTION

Be sure engine is off and string head has stopped before attempting to remove weeds wrapped around the shaft. Periodically weeds will wrap around the shaft. They will need to be removed or they will prevent the shaft from being properly cooled and could result in damage. Use a sharp object like a screw driver to remove them. (Fig. 6-2B)

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