McCulloch ME240 User Manual

USER MANUAL
4 Stroke Petrol Edger

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE

Your edger has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using this product.

Thank you for your purchase.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Model No. ME240

WARRANTY INFORMATION

PETROL EDGER WARRANTY

The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all other conditions and warranties in respect of
this product which the consumer may have taken under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or by any legislation
of a State or Territory of Australia. This product is warranted by Husqvarna Australia (ABN 45 115 475 619)
(the “Company”) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from
the date of original purchase. The Company during the period of the warranty, will at its option, and subject
to the conditions stated herein, repair or replace without charge this product or any component part, which
upon examination by an Authorised Service Agent or by the Company is found to be defective.
Warranty conditions

This warranty will not apply:
(i) where this product has been subjected to misuse, abuse, accident or want of care;
(ii) where this product has been used for a purpose for which it was not designed or is not suited;
(iii) where the service of this product has been undertaken by a person not authorised by the

Company to carry out such work or where parts that have not been approved by the Company
have been used;

(iv) where this product has been used for industrial purposes.

Should service become necessary during the warranty period, the purchaser should contact an Authorised
Service Agent or the Company. In order to obtain warranty service, the purchaser must present the store
receipt showing the name of the retailer and the date of purchase together with a completed Warranty
Card. The period of the warranty begins from the original date of purchase, notwithstanding any subsequent
repair or parts replacement. No additional warranty or guarantee other than set out in this document,
whether written or verbal, is authorised to be made on the Company’s behalf. The purchaser shall be
responsible for delivery or causing the product to be delivered to the Company or the Authorised Service
Agent and the purchaser shall be responsible for all charges in connection with re-delivery of the product
and/or the delivery of parts. Damage in transit is not covered by this warranty and purchasers should
remove from the product any liquids (if a
damage.

pplicable) before sending and pack the product securely to p

revent

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

Normal wear parts or components are subject to seperate terms as follows: Normal wear parts,
components or service required when performing normal and regular maintenance of this product are not
covered by warranty unless it is found to be defective by an Authorised Service Agent or by the Company.
Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to:

Worn Blades.

Belt.

Spark Plugs.

Returns based on the above listed normal wear parts will not be accepted under this warranty as they are
considered consumable items and are at the expense of the purchaser.

Carburettor Tune-Ups.

Lubricants.

Engine Tune-Ups.

Filters.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

n General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

n Specific Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

n Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

n Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

n Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

n Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

n Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16

n Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

INTRODUCTION

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and
operate.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

This manual is written for a person with some
mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all
the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen
or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow
with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these
instructions before you use the unit.

Know your product: If you understand the unit
and how the unit operates, you will get the best
performance. As you read this manual, compare
the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and
the functions of the controls. To help prevent an
accident, follow the operating instructions and the
safety rules. Keep this manual for future reference.

IMPORTANT: Many units are not assembled and
are sold in cartons. It is the responsibility of the
operator to make sure the assembly instructions in
this manual are exactly followed.
Other units are purchased in an assembled
condition. On assembled units, it is the responsibility
of the operator to make sure the unit is correctly
assembled. The operator must carefully check the
unit according to the instructions in this manual
before it is first used.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR

The responsibility of the operator is to follow the
instructions below:

1. Carefully read and follow the rules for safe
operation.

2. Follow all the assembly and preparation
instructions.

3. Regularly inspect the edger. Make sure parts are
not bent, damaged, or loose.

4. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.

5. Make sure that the operator of the unit knows
how to correctly use all standard and accessory
equipment.

6. Operate the unit only with guards, shields, and
other safety items in place and working correctly.

7. Correctly adjust the unit.

8. Service the unit only with authorised or approved
replacement parts.

9. Complete all maintenance on the unit.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE USE

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the

machine and in the manuals. Be thoroughly familiar

WARNING

Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means: “ Attention!
Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”

WARNING

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

To prevent accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always
disconnect spark plug wire and put wire where
it cannot contact the spark plug.

with the controls and the proper use of the edger
before starting. Know how to stop the edger and
disengage the controls quickly.

• Familiarise yourself with all the safety and
operating decals on this equipment.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the edger is

to be used and remove all foreign objects. Your
equipment can propel small objects at high speed
causing personal injury or property damage.
Stay away from breakable objects, such as house
windows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc.

• Check that all nuts and bolts are tight and
equipment is in good condition.

OPERATION SAFETY

• Never allow children or young teenagers to
operate the edger.

• Keep area of operation clear of all bystanders,
particularly small children and pets.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the edger.

• Do not operate the edger while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or other medication
which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability
to operate this machine safely.

• Do not use this machine if you are mentally or
physically unable to operate the machine safely.

• Always wear ANSI/SAA compliant safety goggles

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

or safety glasses with side shields when operating
edger to protect your eyes from foreign objects,
which can be thrown from the unit.

• Wear appropriate clothing such as a long sleeved
shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks.
Do NOT wear shorts. Do NOT wear loose
clothing, which could get caught in this equipment.

• Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear such
as leather work shoes or short boots. These will
protect ankles and shins from small sticks, splinters,
and other flying debris, and improve traction.

• It is advisable to wear protective headgear

to protect against being struck by small flying
particles, or being struck by low hanging branches,
twigs, or other objects, which may be unnoticed by
the operator.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts.

• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or

crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Always besure of your footing; keep a firm hold

on the handle and walk; never run. Never operate
the edger at high transport speeds on slippery
surfaces.

• Look behind and use care when backing.

• Never operate the edger without good visibility
or light.

• Do not run the engine indoors or inside a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS AND
DEADLY GAS.

• Never leave the edger unattended when the
engine is running. Stop the engine and make sure
all moving parts have stopped. Remove the wire
from the spark plug.

• Do not overload the edger capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast a rate.

• If the edger should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire
and prevent it from touching the spark plug. Check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, or other rough

ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

FUEL SAFETY

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

• Use an approved container.

• Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space
for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun
can cause fuel to expand.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors.

• Never remove petrol cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow engine to cool before
refueling.

• Do not smoke while refueling.

• After refueling, replace fuel tank cap securely and

wipe up spilled fuel.

• Never store fuel or edger with fuel in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame.

STORAGE SAFETY

• Always refer to the operator’s manual instructions

for important details if the edger is to be stored
for an extended period.

• Never store the edger with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are
present such as water heaters, space heaters,
clothes dryers, etc.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep edger free of grass,

leaves, or other debris build-up.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

REPAIR, MAINTAINANCE, AND ADJUSTMENT SAFETY

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine.

Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug
and keep the spark plug lead away from the plug
to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect
the edger for any damage. If damaged, have the
equipment repaired by a trained technician before
restarting and operating.

• Stop the engine before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting the unit. Make sure all moving parts have
stopped. Let the engine cool, disconnect the spark
plug lead and move it away from the spark plug.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the engine is running except when specifically
recommended by the manufacturer.

• Keep the edger in safe working condition. Check
all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness.

• When servicing or repairing the edger, do not
tip the machine over or up unless specifically
instructed to do so in this Manual. Service and
repair procedures can be done with the edger in
an upright position. Some procedures will be easier
if the machine is lifted on a raised platform or
working surface.

• Use only original equipment or authorised

replacement parts.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

proper operation regularly.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or

over-speed engine.

• Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as

necessary.

• To guard against engine over-heating, always have
engine air filter mounted and clean.

CHILDREN SAFETY

• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the edger and the edging activity.

• Keep children out of the edging area and under the

watchful care of a responsible adult.

• Never assume that children will remain where you

last saw them.

• Be alert and turn edger off if children enter the

area.

• Before and while moving backwards, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never allow children to operate the edger.

• Use extra care when operating near blind corners,

shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obstruct
vision.

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