McCulloch MCT203A20 Trimming Instructions, Maintenance Instructions, Blade Lubrication, 5-1A 5-1B

5 - TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS

6 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. EXTENSION CORD. Always keep extension cord away from blades. Never drape it over a hedge being trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it at the electrical outlet immediately, before inspecting or repairing cord.

2. WORKING POSITION. Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustra- tions, with one hand on the rear handle and one hand on the front handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.

3. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH. A wide, sweeping

motion, feeding the blade teeth through the twigs is

6-1. BLADE LUBRICATION

WARNING

Before lubricating, be sure your hedge trimmer is discon- nected from the power supply. Failure to do so can result in accidental starting, causing serious personal injury.

For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the garden trimmer blade before and after each use. Apply light machine oil along the edge of the top strap. (Fig. 6-1)

IMPORTANT

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustments should be performed by an professional service center using identical replacement parts.

most effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade, in the direction of motion gives the best cutting. (Fig. 5- 1A)

CAUTION

Do not use the trimmer for cutting stems greater than 1/2”. Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.

4.LEVEL HEDGES. To obtain exceptionally level hedges, a piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.

5.SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES. Hold the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and sweep up. (Fig. 5- 1B)

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5-1B

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Your trimmer should be stopped, disconnected and oiled occasionally during use.

1.The cutting blades are made from high quality, hard- ened steel and with normal usage, they will not require resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence, stones, glass or other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long as it does not interfere with the movement of the blade. If it does interfere, unplug unit and use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick.

2.If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked, or handles bro- ken or if you see any other condition that may affect the trimmer’s operation contact a professional service center for repairs before putting it back into use.

3.Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chem- icals.

4.With the unit unplugged, use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

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