McCulloch 966624901, 115376727, MC025 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

ENGLISH

Manuel d’Instructions

For Occasi onal Use Only

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias
e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en
lesiones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

McCulloch
9335 Harris Corners
Charlotte, NC 28269

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

115376727 Rev. 1 5/1/10 BRW

McCulloch

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

DANGER: Use only specified trimmer

head, spool, and 0.080 inch (2 mm) recommended
trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices,
wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed
for line trimmer use only. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury.

WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper

use can cause serious injury.

WARNING: Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to

follow instructions could result in serious injury to the operator and/or
bystanders. Save operator’s manual.

Trimmer line can throw objects violently.
You can be blinded or injured. Always
wear hearing protection and safety
glasses marked Z87. Always wear head
protection, heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots and gloves.

Hazard zone for thrown objects.

S Trimmer line throws objects violently.
S You and others can be blinded/injured.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet

(15 meters) away.

Secure hair above shoulder length.
Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing,
or clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught
in moving parts.

Assist handle to be positioned only below
the arrow.

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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

Never allow children to operate this unit.

Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of
children.

When servicing unit, use only identical replacement
parts.

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before clean­ing or servicing.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or

use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or
work that can cause sparks).

Use unleaded gasoline and two-- stroke oil mixed at a ratio of
40:1 (2.5%).

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OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

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These attachments used in combination with the speci
to ANSI B175.3--2003, “Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters -- Safety Requirements”.

Powerhead model Attachments Type part no.

MC025

These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated
to applicable ISO-- and EN safety requirement standards by the Swedish Machinery Testing
Institute:

Attachments Type Part no.

Edger attachment PP1000E 952711607

Cultivator attachment PP2000T 952711608

Blower attachment PP3000B 952711609

Pruner attachment PP5000P 952711612

Trimmer head TNG 7 537419214 / 530071824

Brushcutter attachment PP4000C 952711610

ied powerhead have been evaluated

Cutting attachment / guard,

SAFETY RULES

S Always wear face or dus t mask if operation

WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al­ways 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
warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire
instruction manual before using unit! Be thor­oughly familiar with the controls and the prop­er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit
to persons who have read, understand, and
will follow the instruc tions and warnings on
the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil­dren to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER: Never use blades with line

trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de­vices 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 attach­ment will increase the risk of injury.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when op­erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

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.

S Secure 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.

S Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.

S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al­cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you
are doing; use common sense.

S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always keep engine on the right hand side

of your body.

S Hold 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.

S Keep all parts of your body away from muf-

fler and spinning line (or other optional at­tachment). Keep engine below waist level.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over -

reach or use from unstable surfaces such as
ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual

(or manuals for optional attachments).

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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: 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.

S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter line. Never

use wire, rope, string, etc.

S Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.

S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

S Make carburetor adjustments with lower

end supported to prevent line from contact­ing any object.

S Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

S Use only recommended McCulloc h acces-

sories and replacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an au­thorized service dealer .

FUEL SAFETY

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before re-

moving fuel cap.

S Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-

porting in vehicle.

S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu­retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.

S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa­ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur­naces, etc.

S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-

dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung
by the shaft.

S Store unit out of reach of children.

WARNING: The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor­mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti- -vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper­ate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require­ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore­gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you
operate in a locale where such regulations ex­ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law . For normal
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest­ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho­rized service dealer .

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by or become entangled in line.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.
S Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters ) away. Bystanders should be encour­aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine
immediately if you are approached.

S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.

S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on

left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING: For each optional attach-

ment used, read entire instruction manual be­fore use and follow all warnings and instructions
in manual and on attachment.

WARNING: Ensure handlebar is

installed when using brushcutter attachment.
Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label
on the upper shaft (engine end of unit). If your
brushcutter attachment does not include a
handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit
(#530071451) is available from your autho­rized service dealer .

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Handlebar

EDGER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.

WARNING: Blade rotates momen-

tarily after the trigger is released or engine is
turned off. The blade can seriously cut you or
others. Allow blade to stop before removing it
from the cut.

S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

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

S Do not attempt to remove cut material nor

hold material to be cut when the engine is
running or when cutting blade is moving.

S Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting

skid in contact with the ground.

S Always push the unit slowly over the

ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect area before

starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob­jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.

S Do not set unit on any surface except a

clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc., could be picked up by the air intake
and thrown out through discharge opening,
damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.

S Nev er place objects inside the blower tubes,

vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Always direct
the blowing debris away from people, ani­mals, glass, and s olid objects such as trees,
automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can
cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to
ricochet which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.

S Never run unit without the proper equip-

ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes.

S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or

vacuum tubes frequently, always with en­gine stopped and spark plug disconnected.
Keep vents and discharge tubes free of de­bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.

S Never place any object in air intake opening

as this could res trict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.

S Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-

ers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.

S Toavoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf

or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

DANGER: Blade can thrust violently

away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.

WARNING: Do not use trimmer head

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to

spin after the trigger is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob­jects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the
right hand side of the coasting blade with ma­terial already cut.

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer line.

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