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2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical power tool, basic precautions
should alw
ays be followed to assure maximum safety and
optimum performance. Read this manual before assem-
bling and operating this power tool. Failure to comply with
instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or
personal injury.
WARNING
2-1. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY:
1. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in
this manual before/during operation of this trimmer.
2. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK this
power tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the out-
let, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
3.
INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing, cord
or plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the
switch does not turn the unit off properly. Never use
unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or
unit itself is not working as it should or has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in
water. Never operate with any air opening blocked.
Keep air openings free of debris that may reduce air
flow. Replace damaged parts that are chipped,
cracked or damaged in any way.
4.
DOUBLE INSULATED to help protect against
electric shock. Double insulation construction
consists of 2 separate “layers” of electric insulation.
power tool built with this insulation system are not
intended to be grounded. As a result, the extension
cord used with your unit can be plugged into any
conventional 120 volt electrical outlet. Normal safety
precautions must be observed when operating an
electrical power tool. The double insulation system is
only for added protection against injury resulting
from a possible internal electrical insulation failure.
5. EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension
cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to
the cord length. See table below. A 2-wire cord with-
out a ground connection may be used since this
power tool is double insulated. If in doubt of proper
wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please note
that the smaller the gauge n
umber, the heavier the
cord.
a. When using the power tool, an extension cord of
adequate size must be used for safety and to prevent
loss of power and overheating.
b. The extension cord must be specifically intended for
outdoor use and marked “SJ” or “SJT” and with the
suffix “WA”. In Canada, the extension cord must be
marked “SFTW”.
c. Inspect extension power cord for loose or exposed
wires and damaged insulation. If damaged, replace
before using power tool.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry power tool by
cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord
clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not
pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door
on cord.
6.
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Your dou-
ble insulated power tool has no serviceable
parts inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For
service information, contact the McCulloch Product
Service Department listed on the back cover of this
User Manual.
7.
RISK OF EYE INJURY - Always wear goggles or
other suitable eye protection when operating your
trimmer. Edging increases the risk of injury caused
b
y flying debr
is
.
Always keep bystanders at a safe
distance.
8.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from rotating line.
Do not oper
ate without guard attached.
9. DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants,
shoes and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewel-
r
y
, shor
t pants, sandals or go barefoot.
10.
KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially
children and pets away from the area of operation.
T
ur
n off unit immediately if y
ou are approached.
Never allow children to operate the appliance to be
used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
11.
A
V
OID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
- Do not
use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases,
smoking or burning materials to avoid creating a fire
or e
xplosion.
Never operate the trimmer in wet or
damp conditions or around swimming pools, hot tub,
etc. Do not use in rain. Do not handle plug, cord or
appliance with w
et hands
.
12. USE POWER TOOL CORRECTLY - Use this power
tool only for its intended use as described in this
manual. DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER -
Sw
eeping refers to tilting stringhead to sweep away
debris from walkways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful
tool and small stones or other such debris may be
hurled 50 feet or more, causing injury or damage to
nearby property such as automobiles, homes and
windows. Inspect area before starting the power tool
to remove debris and other objects that can cause
damage during operation.
13.
DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or attachments
except as recommended and provided by McCulloch.
Do not use any type of wire or metal cutting line.
14.
DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm footing and bal-
ance at all times
.
15. A
VOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
- Do not carr
y
plugged in trimmer with your finger on the switch.
16.
DISCONNECT trimmer from power supply when not
in use and before servicing stringhead.
17.
STORE trimmer indoors. Appliance should be stored
in a dry, high or locked up place - out of the reach of
children.
18. Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the power tool.
19.
Do not force appliance - it will do the job better and
witth less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
2-2. EXPLANATION OF NOTE, WARNING,
and WARRANTY SYMBOL
1. A NOTE is used to convey additional information, or
highlight a particular explanation, or to expand a step
instruction.
2. A WARNING identifies a procedure which, if not
undertaken or if improperly done, can result in a seri-
ous personal injury or damage to the unit and/or
both.
3. (WARRANTY SYMBOL) serves notice that
unless instructions or procedures are followed,
any damage will void the warranty and repairs will be
at owner’s expense. Service other than user mainte-
nance should be performed by a McCulloch
Authorized Service Center. Damage or conditions
caused by improper maintenance practices which
render this product inoperable will void the manufac-
turer’s warranty.
4.
FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE contact the nearest
McCulloch Authorized Service Center.
2-3. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
1. Read the User Manual (Figure 2-1).
2. Use of these personal safety items is highly recom-
mended to reduce the risk of accidental injury
(Figure 2-2).
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
WIRE SIZE
REQ
UIRED
120
25 f
eet / 7.5m 18 A.W.G.*
50 f
eet / 15m 16 A.W.G.*
100 f
eet / 30m 16 A.W.G.*
*
American Wire Gauge
Table 1
Use of these personal saf
ety items is
highly recommended to reduce the risk
of accidental injur
y
.
Read the User Manual.
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