McCulloch MCT3362VB Trimming Instructions Maintenance Instructions, Trimming Procedures

6 - TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS

7 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

6-3. TRIMMING PROCEDURES

When properly equipped with a debris shield and string- head, your unit will trim unsightly weeds and tall grass in those hard-to-reach areas - along fences, walls, founda- tions and around trees. It can also be used for scalping to remove vegetation down to the ground for easier prepara- tion of a garden or to clean out a particular area.

NOTE: Even with care, trimming around foundations, brick or stone walls, curves, etc., will result in above normal string wear.

TRIMMING / MOWING

Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the stringhead during the procedure. Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at same level for even depth of cut (Figure 6-3A).

WARNING

Use extreme caution when SCALPING. Keep a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) between operator, other people and animals during these operations.

SCALPING

Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the ground. To do this, tilt the stringhead to about a 30 degree angle to the left. By adjusting the handle you will have bet- ter control during this operation. Do not attempt this proce- dure if there is any chance flying debris could injure opera- tor, other people or cause damage to property (Figure 6- 3B).

MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST			HOURS OF
			OPERATION
		EACH USE
ITEM	ACTION	10		20
SCREWS / NUTS / BOLTS	INSPECT / TIGHTEN	✔
AIR FILTER	CLEAN OR REPLACE		✔
FUEL FILTER	REPLACE			✔
SPARK PLUG	CLEAN / ADJUST / REPLACE		✔
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN	CLEAN OR REPLACE	✔
	INSPECT	✔
FUEL HOSES
	*REPLACE AS REQUIRED
	INSPECT	✔
STRINGHEAD

6-3B

WARNING

*REPLACE AS REQUIRED

*Recommended maintenance by an McCulloch authorized service center technician using Genuine Factory McCulloch Replacement parts

6-3A

CLOSER TRIMMING

Position trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of stringhead is above ground level and string contact occurs at proper cutting point. Always cut away from oper- ator. Do not pull trimmer in toward operator.

DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER

Sweeping refers to tilting stringhead to sweep away debris from walkways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet (15 meters) or more, causing injury or damage to nearby prop- erty such as automobiles, homes and windows.

FENCE / FOUNDATION TRIMMING

Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock walls and foundations slowly to cut close without whip- ping string against the barrier. If the string comes in contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it will break or fray. If string snags fencing, it will snap off.

TRIMMING AROUND TREES

Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so string does not contact bark. Walk around the tree trimming from left to right. Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string and tilt stringhead slightly forward.

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