McCulloch ME240 Edger User Manual


 
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WARNING
Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means: “ Attention!
Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”
This manual is written for a person with some
mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all
the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen
or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow
with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these
instructions before you use the unit.
Know your product: If you understand the unit
and how the unit operates, you will get the best
performance. As you read this manual, compare
the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and
the functions of the controls. To help prevent an
accident, follow the operating instructions and the
safety rules. Keep this manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Many units are not assembled and
are sold in cartons. It is the responsibility of the
operator to make sure the assembly instructions in
this manual are exactly followed.
Other units are purchased in an assembled
condition. On assembled units, it is the responsibility
of the operator to make sure the unit is correctly
assembled. The operator must carefully check the
unit according to the instructions in this manual
before it is first used.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR
The responsibility of the operator is to follow the
instructions below:
1. Carefully read and follow the rules for safe
operation.
2. Follow all the assembly and preparation
instructions.
3. Regularly inspect the edger. Make sure parts are
not bent, damaged, or loose.
4. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.
5. Make sure that the operator of the unit knows
how to correctly use all standard and accessory
equipment.
6. Operate the unit only with guards, shields, and
other safety items in place and working correctly.
7. Correctly adjust the unit.
8. Service the unit only with authorised or approved
replacement parts.
9. Complete all maintenance on the unit.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE USE
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manuals. Be thoroughly familiar
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
with the controls and the proper use of the edger
before starting. Know how to stop the edger and
disengage the controls quickly.
• Familiarise yourself with all the safety and
operating decals on this equipment.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the edger is
to be used and remove all foreign objects. Your
equipment can propel small objects at high speed
causing personal injury or property damage.
Stay away from breakable objects, such as house
windows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc.
• Check that all nuts and bolts are tight and
equipment is in good condition.
OPERATION SAFETY
• Never allow children or young teenagers to
operate the edger.
• Keep area of operation clear of all bystanders,
particularly small children and pets.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the edger.
• Do not operate the edger while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or other medication
which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability
to operate this machine safely.
• Do not use this machine if you are mentally or
physically unable to operate the machine safely.
• Always wear ANSI/SAA compliant safety goggles
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always
disconnect spark plug wire and put wire where
it cannot contact the spark plug.