McCulloch 250CXL Fuel Safety, Transporting and Storage, Line Trimmer Safety, Edger Safety

SUse only 2 mm diameter McCulloch brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

SInstall required shield properly before using the unit. Use only specified trimmer head; make sure it is properly installed and se-

curely fastened.

SMake sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contact- ing any object.

SKeep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

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.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

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

SEmpty 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.

SStore 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.

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

SStore 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.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed 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.

SUse only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming.

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

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING: For each optional attach- ment used, read entire instruction manual be- fore use and follow all warnings and instruc- tions in manual and on attachment.

WARNING: Ensure handlebar is installed when using edger or brushcutter at- tachments. Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label on the upper shaft (engine end of unit). If your edger or brushcutter attachment does not include a handlebar, a handlebar ac- cessory kit (#530071451) is available from your authorized service dealer.

Handlebar

EDGER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.

SBlade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. The blade can seriously cut you or others.

SAllow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.

SThrow away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

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