McCulloch Cabrio 433B, Cabrio 952715746, Cabrio 115154526 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Identification (What is What?) 2
Identification of Symbols 3
Safety Rules 3
Assembly 5
Operation 9
Maintenance 12

IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)

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8

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21

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12

10

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15

22

Service & Adjustments 13
Storage 15
Troubleshooting T able 16
Declaration of Conformity 17
Technical Data 18

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1. Fuel tank

2. Handlebar

3. ON/STOP (I/0) switch

4. Throttle cable clip

5. Shoulder harness clamp

6. Shoulder harness

7. Trimmer head

8. Line limiter blade

9. Combination shield

10. Shaft

11. Blade

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. Transport guard

22. Instruction manual

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

A.

D.

F.

I.

B.

C.

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. Bladethrust

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

E. WARNING! Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently. You and others 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. Handlebar to be positioned only below the arrow.
I. Engine ON/STOP (I/0) Switch.
J. Guaranteed sound power level according to Directive 2000/14/EC

K. Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle, rpm

E.

G.

H.

J.

K.

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 dan-

gerous! 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.

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.Youandothers can be
blinded or injured. Wear safety glasses and
leg protection.

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WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown

objects. Blade/Trimmerlinecan throwobjects
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.

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 ofserious or 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 a helmet if the trees to be

cleared are taller than 2 meters.

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 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 harness 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 2,4 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 offand cause se­rious injury.

S Be sureblade or trimmerhead stopsturning

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 har­ness for support.

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S Keep others away when making c arbure-

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 orallow 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 petrol in acontainer approved

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.
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 transporting

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

S Store unit andfuel inan area where fuel va-

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

S Store unitso 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 vibrations

through prolonged use of petrol 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.

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the following list:

S Brushcutter
S Blade
S Cupped washer
S Large nut for installing blade
S Trimmer head
S Combination shield
S Bolt
S Handlebar
S Handlebar bracket cover
S Handlebar bracket cover scre ws (2)
S Upper shoulder harness clamp
S Lower shoulder harness clamp
S Shoulder harness clamp screws (2)
S Shoulder harness
S Hex wrench
S Wrench
S Transport guard
S Throttlecableclip

WARNING: Always stop unit anddis-

connect spark plugbefore performing any as­sembly procedures.

WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat all steps 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

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ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

DANGER: T o avoid serious injury, the

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

1. Remove the screw at the rear of the
throttle handle.

2. Slide the throttle handle onto theright side
of the handlebar (see illustration).

3. Align the screw hole in the throttle handle
with the hole in the handlebar.

4. Refit thescrew in the holein the rear of the
throttle handle.

5. Screw the screw through the handle and
handlebar. Tighten the screw.

6. Fit the mounting components as shown.

2. Position the lower shoulder harness
clamp under the shaft and align the upper
and lower clamp screw holes. Clamp
must befittle above the arrow on the shaft
(see illustration above).

NOTE: Fit throttle wire in groove of lower

harness clamp before tightening screws.

3. Insert two screws into the screw holes.

4. Secure shoulder harness clamp by tight­ening screws with a hex wrench.

SHOULDER HARNESS
ADJUSTMENT

At the front of the shoulder harness is an easily
accessible quick release. Use the quick release
in any emergency situation that requires you to
free yourself from the machine and harness.

1. Put onthe harness. Adjust the harness for
the best working position.

2. Tension the side straps so that the weight
is evenly distributed across both shoul­ders.

7. The handlebar mounting must be fitted
between the arrows on the shaft.

8. Tighten the screws with a hex wrench.

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER
HARNESS

WARNING: When using a brushcut-

ter, it must always be hooked securely to the
shoulder harness. Otherwise, you will be un­able to safely control the brushcutter. This
can result in injury to yourself or others.
Proper shoulder harness and handlebar adjust­ments must be made with the engine complete­ly stopped before using unit. A well--adjusted
shoulder harness and machine makes work
much easier.

ATTACHING SHOULDER HARNESS
CLAMP (if not already attached)

1. Place the upper shoulder harness clamp
over the shaft.

NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the

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

SHOULDER HARNESS

ADJUSTMENT

FOR BALANCE

15 cm

6

below
waist

76 cm

10 -- 30 cm

above

ground

76 cm

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

WARNING: The shield must be prop-

erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection to the operator and others fromthe
risk of thrown objects, and is equipped with a
line limiterblade which cuts excess line to the
proper length. The line limiter blade (on un­derside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

1. Insert bracket into slot on shield.

2. Pivot shield to align holes in shield and
bracket.

Bracket

Slot

Shield

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -­TRIMMER HEAD

TRIMMER
HEAD

NOTE: Remove the blade before attaching the

trimmer head. To remove blade, align hole in
the dust cup with the hole in the side of the
gearbox by rotating the blade. Insert a small
screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep
the shaft from turning while loosening the blade
nut. Remove blade nut by turning clockwise.
Remove the screwdriver. Remove both wash­ers and blade. See INSTALLATION OF THE
METALBLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store
all parts and instructions for future use.

INST ALLATION OF THE TRIMMER
HEAD

NOTE:

the threads on the threaded shaft, removethe
covering to expose the threads. Beforeinstal­ling the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup
and retaining washer are positioned on the
gearbox.

If your unit has a plastic cover over

Shield

Gearbox

3. Secure shield to bracket with bolt.

Bolt

CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT

Youcan configure your unit using a cutting head
for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for
cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1 cm in
diameter. T o assemble your unit, go to the sec­tion for the desired configuration and follow the
instructions.

Aligned holes

Retaining washer

NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly

installed as shown in the illustration before
installing the trimmer head.

1. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the
side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.

2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while tightening trimmer head.

3. While holding the screwdriver in position,
thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the
direction shown on the decal (counter­clockwise). Tighten until secure.

NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-

tioned with the raised section facing toward the
gearbox.

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Dust cup

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED
BLADE

WEED
BLADE

Shield

Aligned holes

Gearbox

Dust cup

Threaded
shaft

NOTE: Remove the trimmer head before

installing the weed blade. Toremove the trimmer
head, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in
the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes.
This will keep the shaft from turning while loos­ening the trimmer head. Remove the trimmer
head by turning clockwise. Remove the screw­driver. See INSTALLA TION OF THE CUTTING
HEAD for illustrations. Be sure to store all parts
and instructions for future use. Never use the
trimmer head with the metal blade installed.

INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE

WARNING: Wear protective gloves

when handling or performing maintenance on
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.

WARNING: Do not use any blades, or

fastening hardware other than the washers and
nuts shown in the following illustrations. These
parts must be provided by McCulloch and
installed as shown below. Failure to use proper
parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously
hurt you or others.

NOTE: The dust cup is located on thegearbox

shaft and not in the parts bag. All other fasten­ers mentioned in the following assembly steps
are in the parts bag.

1. Install the blade and the retaining washer
over the threaded shaft.

2. Make sure the raised part of the retaining
washer is facing the gearbox and the raised
area fits into the hole in the center of the
blade.

3. Slide the blade and retaining washer onto
the shaft of the gearbox.

4. Place the cupped washer onto the shaft.
Make sure the cupped side of the washer
is toward the blade.

5. Install the blade nut by threading onto the
shaft counterclockwise.

Retaining washer

Cupped washer

Nut

Wrench

NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as il-

lustrated, and the blade is sandwiched between
the dust cup and the retaining washer. There
should be no space between the blade and the
dust cup or the retaining washer.

6. Align hole in dust cup with hole in side of
gearbox by rotating the blade.

7. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while tightening the blade nut.

8. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench (pro­vided) while holding screwdriver in position.

9. Remove the screwdriver.

10. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds
against the shield, or appears to be un­even, the blade is not centered, and you
must reinstall.

NOTE: To remove blade, insert screwdriver

into aligned holes. Unthread the nut and remove
parts. Be sure to store parts and instructions for
future use.

Blade

ATTACHING THE TRANSPORT
GUARD

The transport guardmust always be

NOTE:

attached tothe blade when the machine is be­ing transported or in storage.

1. Remove ends of wire retainer from the
clips on the transport guard.

2. Lift wire retainer and position blade in
transport guard.

3. Place wire retainer over blade and insert
both ends of wire retainer back into clips.

Wire retainer

Transport
guard

Clip

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OPERATION

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

information in the safety rules before you be­gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attemptto fuel your unit. Contact an au­thorized service dealer.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

when refueling.
This engine is certified to operateon unleaded

petrol. Beforeoperation, petrolmust bemixed
with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine
oil. We recommend McCulloch brand oil
mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (2.5%). A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 5 liters of unleaded petrol
with 0,125 liter of oil. DO NOT USE automo­tive oilor boat oil. These oils will causeengine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instruc­tions printed on oil container. Once oil is add­ed to petrol, shake container momentarily to
assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Al­ways read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en­gine and let it run until the fuel lines andcarbure­tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev­er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

S To stop the engine, move the ON/STOP

(I/0) switch to the STOP (0) position.

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

WARNING: Avoid any contact with the

muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

ON/STOP (I/0)
switch

Throttle lock-- out

ST ARTI NG A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of fuel)

Starting position

Primer Bulb

Start
Lever

NOTE: The throttle lock--out is designed to

prevent unintentional use of the throttle trig­ger. The lock--out must be pressed with the
palm of your hand as you grip the throttle han­dle before the trigger can be used. DO NOT
squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine
has started and runs.

1. Set unit on a flat surface.

2. Move ON/STOP (I/0) switch to the ON (I)
position.

3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4. Move the start lever to the START position.

5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en­gine starts and runs.

6. Allow unit to run for 10- -15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen­gage the starting system.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move ON/STOP (I/0) switch to the ON (I)
position.

2. Pull starter rope sharply until engine
starts and runs.

NOTE: Normally, the warm starting procedure

can be used within 5 -- 10 minutes after the unit
is turned off. If the unit sits for more than 10 min­utes without being run, it will be necessary to
start the unit by following the steps under
STARTINGACOLDENGINEorfollowingthe
starting instruction steps shown on the unit.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Move the start lever to the RUN position and
fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter
handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle
trigger untilengine starts andruns. This could
require pulling the starter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded.If
the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLE­SHOOTING TABLE.

Starter Handle

Muffler

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OPERATING POSITION

f

L

ALWAYS WEAR:

Hearing
protection

Heavy,
long pants

Boots

Cut from your left to your right.

When operating unit, clip shoulder harness
onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the
following:

S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar

grip with your left hand.

S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with

finger on throttle trigger.

S Keep unit below waist level.
S Maintain full weight of tool on both shoulders.
S Without bending over, keep the blade or

trimmer head near and parallel to the ground
and not crowded into material being cut.

Safety helmet

Eye protection

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD

WARNING: Always wear eye protec-

tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks
or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes
and face and cause blindness or other serious
injury.
Before trimming, bringengine to a speed suffi­cient to cut material to be trimmed.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and
vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will
be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
To stop engine:

S Release the throttle trigger.
S Move ON/STOP (I/0) switch to the STOP (0)

position.

TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE

Advance line by tapping the bottom of thecut­ting head lightly on the ground while engineis
running at full speed. The metal line limiter
blade attached to the guard will cut the line to
the proper length.

WARNING: Use only 2,4 mm diameter

line. Other sizes of line will not advance properly
and can cause serious injury. Do not use other
materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire

can break off during cutting and become a dan­gerous missile that can cause serious injury.

CUTTING METHODS

WARNING: Use minimum speed and

do not crowd the line when cutting around
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),
which candamage the trimmer head, become
entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a
serious hazard.
S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will

achieve the best performance and minimum
line wear by not crowding the line into the
cutting area. The right and wrong ways are
shown below.

Tip o

line does

the cutting.

Right Wrong

S The line will easily remove grass and weeds

from around walls, fences, trees and flower
beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of
trees or shrubs and scar fences.

S For trimming or scalping, use less than full

throttle to increase line life and decrease head
wear, especially:

S During light duty cutting.
S Near objects around which the line can

wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire.

S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for a

good clean job.
TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer
head about 8 cm above the ground and at an
angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make
contact. Do not force trimmer line into work
area.

Trimming

8 cm above
ground

SCALPING -- The scalping technique re­moves unwanted vegetation down to the
ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head
about 8 cm above the ground and at an angle.
Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground
around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This
technique increases line wear.

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ine crowded into

work area.

Scalping

MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing
in places conventional lawn mowers cannot
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
head into the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.

Mowing

SWEEPING -- Thefanning action of the rotat­ing line can beused to blow away loose debris
from an area. Keep the line parallel to and
above the area surface and swing the tool
from side to side.

Sweeping

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH WEED BLADE

S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs

when using a bladed unit. This reaction can
cause serious injury such as amputation.
Carefully study this section. It is important that
you understand what causes blade thrust,
how you can reduce the chance of its
occurring, and how you can remain in control
of unit if blade thrust occurs.

S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST -- Blade

Thrust can occur when the spinning blade

contacts an object that it does not cut. This
contact causes the blade to stop for an instant
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away
from the object that was hit. The “thrusting”
reaction can be violent enough to cause the
operator to be propelled in any direction and
lose control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit
can cause serious injury if the blade contacts
the operator or others.

S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --

Blade Thrust can occur without warning if

the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is

more likely to occur in areas where it is

difficult to see the material being cut. By

using the unit properly, the occurrence of

blade thrust will be reduced and the

operator will be less likely to lose control.

S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up

to 1 cm in diameter with the weed blade. Do

not let the blade contact material it cannot cut

such as stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or

clusters of hard, woody brush having a

diameter greater than 1 cm.
S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more

likely to snag and thrust.
S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have

maximum cutting power and is less likely to

bind or stall.
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too

rapidly. The bladecan thrust away ifit is fed

too rapidly.
S Cut only from your left to your right. Cutting on

right side of the shield will throw debris away

from the operator.
S Use the shoulder harness and keep a firm

grip on the unit with both hands. A properly

adjusted shoulder harness will support the

weight of the unit, freeing your arms and

hands to control and guide the cutting motion.
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and

braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of

unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and

balance.
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be

easier to maintain control of unit.
S Do notraise theengine aboveyour waist as

the blade can come dangerously close to

your body.
S Do not swing unit with such force that you

are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter­ing the material to be cut. If the blade does not
turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger, make
sure shaft is fully inserted into the engine.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
engine to return to idle speed when not cut­ting. The blade should not turn while the en­gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle,
do not use your unit. Refer to the CARBURE­TOR ADJUSTMENT section or contact your
authorized service dealer.
S Maintain good firm footing while using the

unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a

comfortable apart position.
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your

body from left to right.

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S As you move forward to the next area to cut,

be sure to maintain your balance and footing.

RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION

Cut using the 2
o’clock to 4 o’clock
position of the
blade

2 o’clock

4 o’clock

MAINTENANCE

The life span of the machine can be reduced
and the risk of accidents can increase if ma­chine maintenance is not carried out correctly
and if service and/or repairs are not carried
out professionally. If you need further infor­mation, please contact your nearest autho­rised service dealer.

WARNING: Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.

CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS

S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Handlebar Screws
S Combination Shield

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re­placement of damaged or worn parts.

S ON/STOP (I/0) Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP

(I/0) switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the STOP (0) position. Make
sure engine stops; then restart engine and
continue.

S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel

tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

S Combination Shield -- Discontinue use of

unit if shield is damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN U NIT AND
LABELS

S After each use, inspect complete unit for

loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter­gent.

S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

WARNING: The operator or others

must not tryto clearaway cut material withthe
engine running or the blade turning to avoid
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before
removing materials wrapped around blade or
shaft.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform­ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.

1. Clean the cover and the area around it to

keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.

2. Remove parts as illustrated.

NOTE: Do not clean filter in petrol or other

flammable solvent toavoid creatinga firehaz­ard or producing harmful evaporative emis­sions.

3. Wash the filter in soap and water.

4. Allow filter to dry.

5. Replace parts.

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0,6 mm. Ignition timing is
fixed and nonadjustable.

1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-

card.

3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark

plug and tighten securely with a 19 mm
socket wrench.

4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

Knob

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING THE LINE

1. Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer
head and remove cover and spool.

Tab

Cover

Spool

Tab

6. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert
the bend into the slot in the center rim of
the spool. Ensure line snaps into position
in the slot.

Slot

7. With your finger between the lines, wrap
the lines evenly and firmly around the
spool in a clockwise direction.

2. Remove any remaining line.

3. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Re­place spool if it is worn or damaged.

4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or re­place line using a 4,5 meters length of 2,4
mm diameter McCulloch brand line.

WARNING: Never use wire, rope,

string, etc., which can break off and become a
dangerous missile.

5. When installing new line on an existing
spool, hold the spool as shown.

8. Position the lines in the guide slots.

Guide slot

Guide slot

9. Place the spool in the cover as shown
below.

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10. Insert the ends of the lines through exit
holes in the sides of the cover.

Line exit hole

Cover

11. Reinstall the spool and cover onto the
trimmer head. Push until cover snaps into
place.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Keep others away when

making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head will be spinning during most of this pro­cedure. Wear your protective equipment and
observe all safety precautions. After making
adjustments, the trimmer head must not
move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:

S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-

leased.
S The trimmer head moves/spins at idle speed.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
the unit by hand while running and making ad­justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engineto idle. Adjust speed until engine
runs without trimmer headmoving orspinning
(idle speed too fast) or engine stalling (idle
speed too slow).

S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-

crease enginespeed if enginestalls ordies.
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to

decrease engine speed if trimmer head

moves or spins at idle speed.

WARNING: Recheck the idle speed

after each adjustment. The trimmer head
must not move or spin at idle speed to avoid
serious injury to the operator or others.

Idle spee d screw

BLADE REPLACEMENT

Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for blade re­placement instructions and illustrations.

Air filter
cover

If you require further assistance orare unsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer.

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STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following

steps after each use:
S Allow engineto cool before storing or trans-

porting.

S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area

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

S Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-

ing the unit.

S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of

children.

S Store unit with all guards in place. Position

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci­dentally cause injury.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

ENGINE

S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of

40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through

the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the

starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-

mended type and heat range.

S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,

and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,

or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use

only fresh fuel having the proper petrol to oil

ratio.

OTHER

S Do not store petrol from one season to

another.
S Replace your petrol can if it starts to rust.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing allof the

recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will not
start.

Engine will
not idle
properly.

Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.

Engine
smokes
excessively.

Engine runs
hot.

1. ON/STOP (I/0) switch in
STOP position.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Spark plug not firing.

5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.

6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

3. Compression low.

1. Air filter dirty.

2. Spark plug fouled.

3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.

5. Compression low.

1. Choke partially on.

2. Fuel mixture incorrect.

3. Air filter dirty.

4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Spark plug incorrect.

3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.

1. Move ON/STOP (I/0) switch to ON (I)
position.

2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

4. Install new spark plug.

5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.

6. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Adjust choke.

2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.

3. Clean or replace air filter.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.

2. Replace with correct spark plug.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

EC Declaration of Conformity (Only applies to Europe)
We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: [phone], as authorised

representative in the Community, declare that the brushcutter model McCulloch Cabrio
433B with serial numbers dating from 2009 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the
rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S
DIRECTIVES:

of 17 May 2006 “relating to machinery” 2006/42/EC;
of 15 December 2004“relating toelectromagnetic compatibility” 2004/108/EC, and applicable

supplements; and
of 8 May 2000 “relating to the noise emissions in the environment” in accordance with Annex

Vof2000/14/EC. For information relating to noise emissions, see Technical data section.
The following standards have been applied:EN12100--1:2003, EN 12100--2:2003, EN ISO

11806:1997 and CISPR 12:2005.
SMP, The Swedish Machinery Testing Institute, Fyrisborgsgatan 3 S--754 50 Uppsala,

Sweden, has performed voluntary type examination on behalf of Husqvarna AB. The
certificate(s) are numbered: SEC/09/2034.

0 9 -- 1 1 -- 0 1

Ronnie E. Goldman, Director of Engineering
Authorized representative for Husqvarna AB and
responsible for technical documentation

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

MODEL: Cabrio 433B

ENGINE

Cylinder displacement, cm
At maximum engine power, rpm 7000
Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle 10000
Engine speed at recommended maximum spindle
rotational frequency 7400
Recommended speed idling, rpm 2900
Maximum engine power, measured in
accordance with ISO 8893, kW 0,9

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plug Champion RCJ--6Y
Electrode gap, mm 0,6

FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Fuel tank capacity, cm

WEIGHT

Weight without fuel, cutting attachment and guard, kg 6,8

NOISE EMISSIONS
(see Note 1)

Sound power level, measured dB(A) 112,3
Sound power level, guaranteed L

NOISE LEVELS
(see Note 2)

Equivalent sound pressure level at the operators’ ear,
measured according to EN/ISO 11806 and ISO 22868, dB(A)

Equipped with grass blade (original) 102,0
Equipped with trimmer head (original) 99,8

VIBRATION LEVELS
(see Note 3)

Equivalent vibration levels (a
according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867, m/s
Equipped with grass blade (original), left/right 6,7/5,1
Equipped with trimmer head (original), left/right 4,0/3,6

Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L
with EC directive 2000/14/EC. Reported sound power level for the machine has been
measured with the original cutting attachment that gives the highest level. The difference
between guaranteed and measured sound power is that the guaranteed sound power also
includes dispersion in the measurement result and the variations between different machines
of the same model according to Directive 2000/14/EC.

Note 2: Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for the machine has a typical
statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 dB(A).

Note 3: Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion
(standard deviation) of 1 m/s

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3

dB(A) 117,0

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480

) in conformity

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Model Cabrio 433B (3/8 LH arbor shaft thread)
Centre hole in blades/cutters, ∅ 25,4 mm

Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment /guard, part. no.

Grass blade/grass cutter Grass 255--4 1 inch 530 05 58 92 / 575 35 27 01

(∅ 250 4--teeth)

Trimmer head TNG 7 (∅ 2,4 mm line) 537 41 92--02 / 575 35 27 01

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