DDo not overreach or use from unstable sur- faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at
all times.
DDo not raise unit above your shoulders; the
cutting blade can come dangerously close to your body.
DAlways keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting
blade.
DKeep the cutting blade and air vents free from debris.
DUse only for jobs explained in this manual.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
NOTE: This section describes the hedge- trimmer’s safety equipment, its function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to ensure that it operates correctly (see WHAT IS WHAT? to locate where this equip- ment is positioned on your machine).
WARNING: Never use a machine with damaged or inoperative safety equip- ment. Follow the control, maintenance and service instructions described in this section. D ON/OFF switch -- The ON/OFF switch
should be used to stop the engine.
DThrottle lock-out-- The throttle lock--out must be pressed before squeezing the throttle trigger. This feature prevents acci- dental squeezing of the throttle trigger.
D Blunt entension -- The blunt extensions of the cutting blade are designed to prevent con- tact with the blade.
DHand guard -- The guard is intended to pre- vent objects from being thrown towards the
operator.
DTransport guard -- The transport guard is de- signed to cover the cutting blades during transport and storage.
DSilencer - The silencer is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine’s exhaust fumes away from the operator. The engine’s exhaust fumes are hot and can contain sparks which can lead to the outbreak of fire.
WARNING: During use and for some time after, the silencer is very hot. Do not touch the silencer if it is hot. A hot silencer can cause serious burns.
D Cutting equipment -- The trimmer is in- tended for trimming hedges.
CONTROL, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE OF THE SAFETY EQUIP- MENT
WARNING: All service and repairs to the hedgetrimmer require special training. This applies especially to the safety equip- ment. If the hedgetrimmer does not meet any of the controls listed below, you should con- tact your authorised service dealer.
DON/OFF switch -- Start the engine and make sure that the engine stops when the ON/OFF switch is moved to the OFF position.
DThrottle lock-out-- The throttle lock--out must be pressed before squeezing the throttle trigger. This feature prevents acci- dental squeezing of the throttle trigger.
DBlunt extension -- Ensure that all blunt ex- tensions are in place the full length of the cut-
ting blade and are not damaged.
DHand guard -- Ensure that the guard is un- damaged and is not cracked. Replace the
guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
D Vibration damping system -- Check the vibration damping element regularly for mate- rial cracks and distortion. Check that the vibration damping element is securely at- tached between the engine unit and the hands.
DSilencer - Never use a machine that has a damaged or inoperative silencer. Check reg-
ularly that the silencer is secure.
D Cutting equipment - Only use the cutting equipment we recommend (see TECHNI- CAL DATA). Check the cutting equipment with regard to damage and crack formation. Damaged cutting equipment should always be replaced.
WARNING: Never use a machine with damaged or inoperative safety equip- ment. The safety equipment should be main- tained as described in this section. If your machine does not meet any of these controls, you should contact your authorised service dealer.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
DHave all maintenance other than the recom- mended procedures described in the Instruc- tion Manual performed by an authorised ser- vice dealer.
D Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjust- ments.
D Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts re- placed by your authorised service dealer.
D Use only recommended McCulloch cutting blades and replacement parts; use of any oth- er parts may void your warranty and cause damage to your unit.
DEmpty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.
DHand carry the unit with the engine stopped and the muffler and cutting blade away from
your body.
DAllow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
DDo not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
DStore the unit so the cutting blade cannot ac-
cidentally cause injury.
DStore in a dry area out of reach of children.