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S Use only 2 mm diameter McCulloch brand
line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Installrequiredshieldproperly beforeusing
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower
endsupportedto p reventline fromcontact-
ing any object.
S Keepothers away whenmakingcarburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended McCulloch a cces-
sories and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained inthis manual performed byan au-
thorized 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 Donot smokeorallow smokingnear fuelor
the unit.
S Avoidspilling f uelor oil. Wipe upall fuelspills.
S Move at lea st 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.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allowthe enginetocool;secure unitbefore
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S Empty f ueltank beforestoring ortransport-
ingtheunit.Useupfuelleftinthecarburetor
by starting engine and lett ing it run until it
stops.
S Storeunit andfuel inan areawherefuelva-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric m otors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Storeunitsolinelimiter cannotaccidentally
causeinjury.Unitcan behungby theshaft.
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 gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, l oss of strength,
change i n skin color ortexture, orloss offeeling
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 oper-
atepower toolson acontinualand regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
canbethrownbyorbecomeentangledinline.
Hard objects can damage t he trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.
S Use o nly for trim mi ng, scalping, mowing an d
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning o r
hedge trimming.
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
leftsideof theshieldwillthrow debris away
from the operator.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
WARNING: Foreachoptionalattach-
mentused,read ent ireinstructionmanualbe-
fore use and follow all warnings and instruc-
tions inmanual and on attachment.
WARNING: Ensure handlebar is
installed when using edgeror brushcutter at-
tachments. Attachhandlebarabovearrowon
safety labelontheupper shaft (engineendof
unit). If your ed ger orbrushcutterattachment
doesnotincludeahandlebar,ahand lebarac-
cessory kit (#530071451) is available from
your authorized service dealer.
Handlebar
EDGER SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can b e thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
S Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger
is released. The blade can seriously cut
you or others.
S Allow blade tostop before removing itfrom
the cut.
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, ordamaged beforeusing t heunit.