McCulloch 115376727 Trimmer User Manual


 
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WARNING: Falling objects can
cause severe head injury . Wear head protec-
tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-
er attachment.
WARNING: To prevent serious inju-
ry, do not use more than one boom extension
with a pole pruner attachment.
WARNING: Keep the pruner away
from power lines or electrical wires.
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches up
to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter .
S Do not operate the unit faster than the
speed needed to prune. Do not run theunit
at high speed when not pruning.
S Always stop the unit when work is delayed
orwhen walkingfrom onecutting locationto
another.
S If you strike or becomeentangled witha for-
eign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Have any dama ge
repaired by an authorized service dea ler
before attempting further operations. Dis-
card blades that are bent, warped, cracked
or broken.
S Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces-
sive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble.
Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or
damage before continuing. Contact an au-
thorized service dealer for repair or re-
placement of affected parts as necessary.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
and disconnect spark plug before unclogging
snow o r debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.
WARNING: Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
throwninto the eyes and face and cause seri-
ous injury or blindness.
WARNING: Inspect the area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or dam age the unit. Some
objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility.
S Direct material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
S Do not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
S Be attentive when using the snowthrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards.
S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before at-
taching the snowthrower to the powerhead.
S If the rotor willnot rotate freely due tofrozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
S Keep the rotor clear of debris.
S Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect spark plug andinspect the
snowthrower for dam age and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
S Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
S Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a
roof.
S Never operate the snowthrower near win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
S Never discharge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
S Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Neverclear snow from
steep slopes.
S Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
S Look behind and use care when backing
up. Exercise cautionto avoidslipping orfal-
ling, especially when operating in reverse.
S Know h ow to stop quickly .