McCulloch 115376827 Trimmer User Manual


 
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S Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Only use brushcutter attachments
that provide a metal shield with proboscis
nose.
Proboscis
nose
S Useonly specified bladeand make sure itis
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your right to your left.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see
ASSEMBLY instructions in brushcutter
attachment instruction manual).
CULT IVATOR SAFETY
WARNING: Rotating tines can cause
serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cultivated before starting theunit. Remove all
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact o ccurs,
stop the engine a nd inspect the unit f or
damage.
S Never operate the cultivator without the tine
co ver in p lace an d proper ly se cur ed .
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug and
inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair
before restarting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive engine
before cleaning the tines with a hose and
water to remove any build--up. Oil the tines to
prevent rust.
S Always wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. T he tines become very
sha rp from u se .
S Do n ot run unit at high speed unless
cultivating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWA Y FROM BLADE -- Blade moves
momentarily after the trigger is released or en-
gine is turned off. Dono t at tem ptto cl ea raway
cut material when the blade is in motion. Make
sure engine is turned off, the spark plug wire is
disconnected, and the blade has stopped m ov-
ing before removing jammed material from the
cutting blade. Do not grab or hold theunit by the
cutting blade.
WARNING: Inspect the area b efore
starting the 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 no t use a cutting blade that is ben t,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other w ay. Have worn or damaged parts
replaced by an authorized service dealer.
S Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
S Keep the cutting bladeandair vents clear of
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING: The reciprocating blade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury . In-
spect the unit before use. Do not operateunit
with abent, cracked ordull bladeor d ullchain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
WARNING: The reciprocating blade/
rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. Topre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat-
ingchaincancauseinjury whileit continues to
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not attempt totouch or stop
the blade or chain when it is moving.
WARNING: Falling objec ts can
cause severe headinjury. Wear headprotec-
tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-
er attachment.