McCulloch MAC 250 B instruction manual Maintenance, Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts

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S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --Blade Thrust can occur without warning if

the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. By using the unit properly, the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose control.

SCut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to 1 cm in diameter with the weed blade. Do not let the blade contact material it cannot cut such as stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or

clusters of hard, woody brush having a diameter greater than 1 cm.

SKeep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust.

SCut only at full throttle. The blade will have

maximum cutting power and is less likely to bind or stall.

S“Feed” the blade deliberately and not too rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed too rapidly.

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

from the operator.

SUse the shoulder harness and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands. A properly adjusted shoulder harness will support the weight of the unit, freeing your arms and

hands to control and guide the cutting motion. S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and

balance.

S Keep blade below waist level; it will be easier to maintain control of unit.

SDo not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can come dangerously close to

your body.

SDo not swing unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance.

Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter- ing the material to be cut. If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger, make sure shaft is fully inserted into the engine.

Always release the throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cut- ting. The blade should not turn while the en- gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the CARBURE- TOR ADJUSTMENT section or contact your authorised service dealer.

SMaintain good firm footing while using the unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a comfortable apart position.

SCut while swinging the upper part of your body from left to right.

SAs you move forward to the next area to cut, be sure to maintain your balance and footing.

RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION

 

2 o’clock

Cut using the 2

 

o’clock to 4 o’clock

4 o’clock

position of the

blade

 

WARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury. Stop engine and blade before removing materials wrapped around blade or shaft.

MAINTENANCE

The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if ma- chine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further infor- mation, please contact your nearest autho- rised service dealer.

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter

S Housing Screws

S Handlebar Screws S Combination Shield

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact an authorised service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

SON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by moving the switch to the STOP position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue.

SFuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

SDebris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS

S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter- gent.

SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

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Contents Manuel D’INSTRUCTIONS BetriebsanweisungManual DE Instrucciones Identification What is WHAT? Identification of Symbols Safety RulesOperator Safety Unit / Maintenance SafetyAny other way before using the unit Hazard ZoneAssembly Fuel SafetyCutting Safety Carton ContentsAssembly of Shoulder Harness Shoulder Harness AdjustmentTools Required Attaching the HandlebarAssembly Information Trimmer Head Installation of the Trimmer HeadConfiguring Your Unit Attaching the ShieldAssembly Information Weed Blade Installation of the Metal BladeAttaching the Transport Guard HOW to Stop Your Unit HOW to Start Your UnitOperation Fueling EngineStarting a Warm Engine Starting a Flooded EngineOperating Position Operating Instructions for USE with Trimmer HeadCutting Methods Operating Instructions for USE with Weed BladeMaintenance Inspect and Clean Unit and LabelsCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Check for Damaged or Worn PartsService and Adjustments Clean AIR FilterReplace Spark Plug Replacing the LinePage Storage Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity Only applies to EuropeTechnical Data Sheet

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