McCulloch 115296626 instruction manual Assembly

SUse only recommended McCulloch acces- sories and replacement parts.

SHave all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an au- thorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

SMix and pour fuel outdoors.

SKeep away from sparks or flames. S Use a container approved for fuel.

S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills. S Move at least 3 meters away from fueling

site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- moving fuel cap.

S Always store gasoline in a container ap- proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.

S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and sweeping. Do not use for edging, prun- ing or hedge trimming.

SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach.

SKeep all parts of your body away from muf- fler and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

SCut from your left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris

away from the operator.

SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle.

S Empty fuel tank before storing or transport- ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting engine and letting it run until it stops.

S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va- pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by the shaft.

S Store the unit out of the reach of children. S Secure the machine during transport. SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor- mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who oper- ate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Make sure unit is proper- ly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

WARNING: When adjusting the assist handle, be sure it remains above the safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.

1.	Loosen wing nut on handle.
2.	Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
	right position; retighten wing nut.

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line. The line limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

1.Remove nut from shield.

2.Insert bracket into slot on shield.

3.Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.

4.Reinstall nut and tighten securely with wrench (provided).

Slot Bracket

PIVOT

Nut

Gearbox

Shield

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