McCulloch MCT2303A user manual Save These Instructions, Safety Precautions, International Symbols

2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical trimmer, basic precautions should always be followed to assure maximum safety and optimum performance. Read this manual before assembling and operating this trimmer. Failure to comply with instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or personal injury.

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS

VOLTS	EXTENSION CORD	WIRE SIZE
	LENGTH	REQUIRED
	25 feet / 7.5m	18 A.W.G.*
120	50 feet / 15m	16 A.W.G.*
	100 feet / 30m	16 A.W.G.*

*American Wire Gauge

12. USE TRIMMER CORRECTLY - Use this trimmer only

for its intended use as described in this manual. DO

NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping refers to

tilting stringhead to sweep away debris from walk-

ways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small

stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet or

more, causing injury or damage to nearby property

such as automobiles, homes and windows. Inspect

2-2. EXPLANATION OF NOTE, WARNING, and WARRANTY SYMBOL

1.	A NOTE is used to convey additional information, or
	highlight a particular explanation, or to expand a step
	instruction.
2.	A WARNING identifies a procedure which, if not
	undertaken or if improperly done, can result in a seri-
	ous personal injury or damage to the unit and/or both.

WARNING

2-1. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

1.FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in this manual before/during operation of this trimmer.

2.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali- fied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

3.INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing, cord or plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the switch does not turn the unit off properly. Never use unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or unit itself is not working as it should or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water. Never operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air openings free of debris that may reduce air flow. Replace damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or damaged in any way.

4. DOUBLE INSULATED to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction

Table 1

a.When using the trimmer, an extension cord of ade- quate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating.

b.The extension cord must be specifically intended for outdoor use and marked “SJ” or “SJT” and with the suffix “WA”. In Canada, the extension cord must be marked “SFTW”.

c.Inspect extension power cord for loose or exposed wires and damaged insulation. If damaged, replace before using trimmer.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry trimmer by cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door on cord.

6.NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Your dou- ble insulated trimmer has no serviceable parts

inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service information, contact the McCulloch Product Service Department listed on the back cover of this User Manual.

7. RISK OF EYE INJURY - Always wear goggles or

other suitable eye protection when operating your

trimmer. Edging increases the risk of injury caused by

	area before starting the trimmer to remove debris and
	other objects that can cause damage during opera-
	tion.
13.	DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or attachments except
	as recommended and provided by McCulloch. Do not
	use any type of wire or metal cutting line.
14.	DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm footing and bal-
	ance at all times.
15.	AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry
	plugged in trimmer with your finger on the switch.
16.	DISCONNECT trimmer from power supply when not
	in use and before servicing stringhead.
17.	STORE idle trimmer indoors. Trimmer should be
	stored in a dry, high or locked up place - out of the
	reach of children.
18.	Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
	edges when picking up or holding the trimmer.
19.	Don’t use force - it will do the job better and with less
	likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
	designed.

3.	(WARRANTY SYMBOL) serves notice that
	unless instructions or procedures are followed,

any damage will void the warranty and repairs will be at owner’s expense. Service other than user mainte- nance should be performed by a McCulloch Authorized Service Center. Damage or conditions caused by improper maintenance practices which ren- der this product inoperable will void the manufactur- er’s warranty.

4.FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE contact the nearest McCulloch Authorized Service Center.

2-3. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

1.Read the User Manual (Figure 2-1).

2.Use of these personal safety items is highly recom- mended to reduce the risk of accidental injury (Figure 2-2).

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INSTRUCTIONS

consists of 2 separate “layers” of electric insulation. Trimmers built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any con- ventional 120 volt electrical outlet. Normal safety pre- cautions must be observed when operating an electri- cal trimmer. The double insulation system is only for added protection against injury resulting from a possi- ble internal electrical insulation failure.

5.EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to the cord length. See table below. A 2-wire cord without a ground connection may be used since this trimmer is double insulated. If in doubt of proper wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please note that the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

	flying debris. Always keep bystanders at a safe dis-
	tance.
8.	KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from rotating line.
	Do not operate without guard attached.
9.	DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants, shoes
	and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
	pants, sandals or go barefoot.
10.	KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially
	children and pets away from the area of operation.
	Turn off unit immediately if you are approached. Never
	allow children to operate the trimmer to be used as a
	toy or to run unattended at any time.
11.	AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not
	use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases,
	smoking or burning materials to avoid creating a fire
	or explosion. Never operate the trimmer in wet or
	damp conditions or around swimming pools, hot tub,
	etc. Do not use in rain. Do not handle plug, cord or
	trimmer with wet hands

Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of accidental injury.

Read the User Manual.

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