McCulloch 250CXL instruction manual Safety Rules, Operator Safety, Unit / Maintenance Safety

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warn- ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc- tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly fa- miliar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Never allow children to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION	SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL	ON THE UNIT

DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de- vices with any attachment. This unit (when used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attach- ment will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently. You and others can be blinded/ injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec- tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 15 me- ters away. If approached stop unit immediately. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer.

OPERATOR SAFETY

WARNING: This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. Under some circumstances, this field may interfere with active or passive medical implants. To re- duce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recom- mend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.

S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op- erating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87.

SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.

SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants

thrown by spinning line.

SStay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al- cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you

are doing; use common sense.

SWear hearing protection. Long or continu-- ous exposure to high noise levels may

cause permanent hearing impairment.

S Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of fire!

SNever start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.

SAlways keep engine on the right hand side

of your body.

SHold the unit firmly with both hands.

S Keep trimmer head (or other optional at- tachment) below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist.

SKeep all parts of your body away from muf- fler and spinning line (or other optional at- tachment). Keep engine below waist level.

A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

S Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments.

S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.

S Maintain unit according to recommended pro- cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.

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