McCulloch 2500CXL User Manual

2500CXL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future
reference.

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)

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1. Fuel tank

2. Handlebar

3. ON/STOP switch

4. Shoulder strap clamp

5. Shoulder strap

6. Trimmer head

7. Line limiter blade

8. Shield

9. Shaft

10. Coupler

11. Blade

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

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12. Throttle trigger

13. Throttle lock--out

14. Starter handle

15. Fuel cap

16. Primer bulb

17. Start lever

18. Muffler

19. Wrench

20. Hex wrench

21. Instruction manual

22. Transport guard

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A.

WARNING! This brushcutter can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can

cause serious or even fatal injury.
B. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the brushcutter.
C. Always use:

Ear protection, eye protection, head protection, boots, and gloves.

D. DANGER! Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut. Blade

thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs. Keep people and animals 15 meters

away.

E. WARNING! Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently. You andothers can be

blinded or injured. Always wear eye protection and leg protection.
F. The operator of the machine must insure that no one comes within a 15 meter radius

while working. When several operators are working within the same area a safety dis-

tance of at least 15 meters must be observed.
G. Use unleaded or quality leaded petrol and two--stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 2.5%.
H. Assist handle to be positioned only below the arrow.
I. Engine ON/STOP Switch.
J. Guaranteed sound power level according to Directive 2000/14/EC

K. Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle, rpm

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions should al­ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

DANGER: This power tool can be

dangerous! This unit can cause serious injury
including amputation or blindness to the op­erator and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
using the unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Read the entire in­struction manual before assembling and us­ing the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to per­sons who read, understand, and follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual and
on the unit. Never allow children to operate
this unit.hildr en to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER: Blade can thrust violently

away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
Keep people and animals 15 meters away.

SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

WARNING: Blade/trimmer line can

throw objects violently. Youand others can be
blinded or injured. Wear safety glasses and
leg protection.

WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown

objects. Blade/Trimmerline can throw objects
violently. Others can be blinded or injured.
Keep people and animals 15 meters away.

Hazard Zone

WARNING: Do not use trimmer head

as a fastening device for the blade.

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WARNING: The blade continues to

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

Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.

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 re­duce the risk of seriousor fatal injury, werecom­mend 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 op­erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.

S Always 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
blade/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. 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!

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 use the handlebar and a properly

adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect

the spark plug before performing mainte­nance (except carburetor adjustments).
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

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

S Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut­ting line at the proper length.

S Use only 3 mm diameter McCulloch brand

replacement line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.

S Install required shield properly before using

the unit.

S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;

make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.

S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-

moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se­rious injury.

S Be sureblade or trimmer head stops turning

when engine idles.

S Make carburetor adjustments with the low-

er end supported to prevent blade or trim­mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap
for support.

S Keep others away when makingcarbure-

tor adjustments.

S Use only recommended McCulloch accesso-

ries and replacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by your 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 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.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut

before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which
can be thrown or become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.
S Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.

S Always keep engine on the right--hand side

of your body.

S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

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S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not

overreach.

S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist

level. Do not raise engine above your waist.

S Keep all parts of your body away from blade,

trimmer head, and muffler when engine is
running. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.

S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

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

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

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before

storing or transporting in vehicle.

S Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-

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

S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-

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

ASSEMBLY

S Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally

cause injury. Unit can be hung by the shaft.

S Always install transport guard on blade be-

fore transporting or strorage.

S Store the unit out of the reach of children.
S Secure the machine during transport.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-

tions 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.

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the following
list:

S Powerhead
S Trimmer attachment

S Trimmer head
S Blade
S Cupped washer
S Large nut for installing blade
S Combination shield
S Bolt
S Handlebar
S Bracket cover
S Bracket cover screws (2)
S Hex wrench
S Wrench
S Shoulder strap
S Transport guard

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-

connect spark plug before performing any as­sembly procedures.

WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat allsteps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam­aged parts.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.

TOOLS REQUIRED

S Hex wrench (provided)
S Adjustable wrench
S Phillips screwdriver

INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:

tachment, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

Shipping
protector

2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3. Remove the shaft cap from the brushcutter
attachment (if present).

4. Position locking/release button of attach­ment into guide recess of coupler.

5. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.

6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se­curely by turning clockwise.

When installing brushcutter at-

Coupler

LOOSEN

Knob

TIGHTEN

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Coupler

Primary Hole

Guide Recess

Handlebar

Screw

Upper

Shaft

Locking/
Release

Button

Attachment

WARNING: Make sure the locking/

release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op­erating the unit. All attac hments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri­ous injury or damage to the unit.

Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole

For optional attachments, see the AS­SEMBLY section of the applicable attach­ment instruction manual.

ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

DANGER: To avoid serious injury, the

barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed
as shown to provide a barrier between operator
and the spinning blade.

1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This
decal includes an arrow. Position the han­dlebar with the mounting bracket at the
end of the arrow.

2. Align hole in handlebar with pin on mount­ing bracket.

Bracket Cover

Mounting
Bracket

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjust­ments must be made with the engine com­pletely stopped before using unit.

1. Insert your rightarm andhead throughthe
shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your
left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign
is onyour back and the hook is to the right
side of your waist.

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-

der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.

2. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 15 cm below the waist.

3. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the trigger handle and the handle­bar clamp base and lift the tool to the operat­ing position.

4. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and
balance before starting the engine or be­ginning a cutting operation.

NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the

shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.

TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:

1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.

2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the shaft.

3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the shaft and align the upper and
lower clamp screw holes.

Pin

Mounting
Bracket

3. Position the bracket cover over the han­dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar is
at the end of the arrow.

4. Insert screws and hand tighten only . Be
sure the handlebar is installed correctly;
then, tighten each screw securely with
the hex wrench.

Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp

Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp

4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.

5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten­ing screws with a hex wrench.

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Screws