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S Install required shield properly before using
the unit.
S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved.Theclutchcanfly offand c ausese-
rious injury.
S Besurebladeortrimmerheadstopsturning
when engine idles.
S Make carburetor adjustments with thelow-
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-
mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder har-
ness for support.
S Keepothersaway whenmakingcarbure-
tor adjus tments.
S Useonly recommended McCulloch accesso-
ries and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by your au-
thorised 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 notsmoke or allowsmokingnear fuelor
the unit.
S Avoidspilling f uel oroil. Wipe upall 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 Alwaysstorepetrolinacontainerapproved
for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspecttheareatobecut
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,andhelpers a tleast50 feet(15
meters) away . Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.
S Always keepengine ontheright--handside
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 muf fler 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 goo d artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow t heengineto cool;secure unitbefore
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 unitandfuelinan areawhere fuelva-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heater s, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Storeunitso linelimiter cannotaccidentally
cause injury.Unit canbe hung by theshaft.
S Always install transport guardon bladebe-
fore transporting or strorage.
S Store the unit out of the reach of children.
S Secure the machine during transport.
SPECIAL NOT ICE: Exposure t o vibra tions
through prolonged use of petrol powered hand
tools could cause blood vessel or nerve dam-
age in the fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone tocirculation d isorders orabnormalswell-
ings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, p ain,lossof strength,change inskin
color or texture, or loss o f 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
theseproblems. U sers whooperate po wertools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely theirphysical conditionandthecondition
of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton conte nts a gain st t he followinglist:
S Brushcutter
S Blad e
S Cupped washer
S Large nut for installing blade
S Trimmer head
S Combination shield
S Bolt
S Handl ebar
S Handlebar br acket co ver
S Handlebar br acket co ver screw s (2)
S Upper shoulder harness clamp
S Lower shoulder harness clamp
S Shoulder harness clamp screws (2)
S Shoulder harness
S Hex wren ch
S Wrench
S Transport guard
S Throttl e cable clip
WARNING: Always stopunit anddis-
connectspark plugbeforeperforminganyas-
sembly procedures.
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatallsteps toensure you runitis properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not usedam-
aged parts.