McCulloch 249350 Trimmer User Manual
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1. MCcCULLOCH TrimMac 281 OB Electrolux GB FR DE ES INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit Retain these instructions for future reference MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS Avant d utiliser cet appareil veuillez lire atentivement les instructions et assurez vous de les avoir comprises Conservez les instructions pour r f rence ult rieure BETRIEBSANWEISUNG WICHTIGE INFORMATION Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handhabung des Ger ts aufmerksam durch Verwenden Sie es erst wenn Sie sicher sind daB Sie alle Anweisungen verstanden haben und gut aufbewahren MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INFORMACION IMPORTANTE Lea atentamente las instrucciones y aseg rese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta aparato Conserve las instruc ciones para la referencia en el futuro 530165941 1 1 05 IDENTIFICATION WHAT IS WHAT Assist Handle Trimmer lt a NZ i 5 Fuel tank Head ON OFF Switch Starter Throttle Lock out Handle Assist handle adjustment Fuel Cap Primer Bulb Wrench Manual Throttle Trigger ra 4 X8 gt 9 edd MEZ Muffler 10000 rpm A WARNING This trimmer can be dangerous Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury B Read and understand the instruction manual before using the trimmer C2. Always push the unit slowly over the ground Stay alert for uneven sidewalks holes in the terrain large roots etc Always use the handlebar when using edg er attachment BLOWER VACUUM SAFETY A WARNING Inspect area before start ing unit Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks glass wire etc that can rico 4 chet be thrown or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation Do not set unit on any surface except a clean hard area while engine is running Debris such as gravel sand dust grass etc could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge opening damaging unit property or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator Never place objects inside the blower tubes vacuum tubes or blower outlet Al ways direct the blowing debris away from people animals glass and solid objects Such as trees automobiles walls etc The force of air can cause rocks dirt or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals break glass or cause other damage Never run unit without the proper equip ment attached When using your unit as a blower always install blower tubes Check air intake opening blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently always with en gine stopped and spark plug disconnected Keep vents and discharge tubes free of de bris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow Never place any object in air intake opening as this could restric
3. Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter ent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filler decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation 1 Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed 2 Remove parts as illustrated NOTE Donotclean filter in gasoline or other flammable solventto avoid creating a fire haz ard or producing harmful evaporative emis sions 11 Wash the filter in soap and water Allow filter to dry Replace parts aR Air Filter Cover REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Set spark plug gap at 0 6 mm Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable 1 Twist then pull off spark plug boot 2 Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis card 3 Replace with Champion RCJ 6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 19 mm Socket wrench 4 Reinstall the spark plug boot SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE Move the ON OFF switch to the OFF position 2 Disconnect the
4. s amd Wer Low Release Shaft Button Attachment WARNING Make sure the locking release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op erating the unit All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole For optional attachments see the AS SEMBLY section of the applicable attach ment instruction manual Primary Hole Lee Recess ATTACHING THE SHIELD A WARNING The shield must be prop erly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line The line limiter on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you 1 Remove nut from shield 2 Insert bracket into slot on shield 3 Pivotshield until bolt passes through hole in bracket 4 Reinstall nut and tighten securely with wrench provided d Shield pe Q Bracket Line Limiter Blade ADJUSTING THE HANDLE WARNING When adjusting the han dle be sure it remains between the trigger and the safety label Assist handle must be positioned only below the arrow 1 Loosen wing nut on handle 2 Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up right position retighten wing nut OPERATION WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be gin If you do not understand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Contact an authorized service deale
5. adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object Hold theunit by hand while running and making ad justments Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head moving or spinning idle speed too fast or engine stalling idle speed too slow Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed if trimmer head moves or spins at idle speed A WARNING Recheck the idle speed after each adjustment The trimmer head must not move or spin at idle speed to avoid serious injury to the operator or others Air Filter Cover Screw If you require prm assistance orareunsure about performing this procedure contact an authorized service dealer 12 STORAGE WARNING Perform the following steps after each use Allow engine to cool before storing or trans porting Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Empty fuel tank before storing or transport ing the unit Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci denta
6. disconnected and the blade has Stopped moving before removing jammed material from the cutting blade Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut WARNING Inspect the area before 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 Do not use a cutting blade that is bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Have worn or damaged parts replaced by your authorized service dealer Always keep unit in front of your body Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade Keep the cutting blade and air 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 operate unit with a bent cracked or dull blade or dull chain Keep away from the blade chain The recipro cating blade rotating chain is sharp Do not touch To prevent serious injury always stop engine and ensure blade chain has stopped moving disconnect spark plug and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade or chain A WARNING A coasting blade rotating chain can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade chain has co
7. not rotate freely due to frozen ice thaw the unit before thoroughly before attempting to operate under power Keep the rotor clear of debris Do not throw snow near other people The snow thrower could propel small objects at high speed causing injury After striking a foreign object stop the en gine disconnect spark plug and inspectthe snowthrower for damage and repair if nec essary before restarting unit Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures automobiles and trucks Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a roof Never operate the snowthrower near win dow wells dropoffs etc Never discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic Clear snow from slopes by going up and down never across Use caution when changing directions Never clear snow from steep slopes Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze Look behind and use care when backing up Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fal ling especially when operating in reverse Know how to stop quickly 2 Remove shipping protector from coupler 3 Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer attachment if present 4 Position locking release button of attach ment into guide recess of coupler 5 Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking release button snaps into the primary hole 6 Before using the unit tighten the knob se curely by turning clockwise Coupler I e
8. shoulder strap with blade see AS SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach ment instruction manual CULTIVATOR 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 the unit Remove all debris and hard and sharp objects such as rocks vines branches rope string etc Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines If heavy contact oc curs stop the engine and inspect the unit for damage Never operate the cultivator without the tine cover in place and properly secured Keep the tines and guard clear of debris After striking a foreign object stop the en gine disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cultivator for damage Repair before re starting Disconnect attachment from the drive en gine before cleaning the tines with a hose and water to remove any build up Oil the tines to prevent rust Always wear gloves when servicing or cleaning the tines The tines become very sharp from use Do not run unit at high speed unless culti vating HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY DANGER RISK OF CUT KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is re leased Do not attempt to clear away cut ma terial when the blade is in motion Make sure the switch is in the OFF position the spark plug wire is
9. to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Once the engine starts allow it to run 10 seconds then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with posi tion shown on decal see following il lustration Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before re leasing the throttle trigger NOTE If engine dies with the choke le ver in the OFF CHOKE position move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls Choke position STARTING A WARM ENGINE z 3 Move ON OFF switch to the ON position Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 5 pulls Allow engine to run 15 seconds then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position NOTE If engine has not started pull starter rope 5 more pulls If engine still does not run it is probably flooded STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position then pull the rope to clear the engine of ex cess fuel This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded If the unit still doesn t start refer to TROU BLESHOOTING TABLE OPERATING THE COUPLER This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to b
10. 80 mm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip of the line to make con tact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming sAN NI 80 mm above i tes ground ae A SCALPING The scalping technique re moves unwanted vegetation Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 80 mm above the ground and at an angle Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees posts monuments etc This technique increases line wear MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach In the mowing position keep the line parallel to the ground Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotat ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Spark Plug Boot Air Filter Housing Screws Assist Handle Screw Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts ON OFF Switch Ensure ON OFF switch functions properly by moving the switch to the OFF position Make sure engine stops then restart engine and continue Fuel Tank
11. MANUAL ON THE UNIT A DANGER Never use blades with line trimmer attachment Never use flailing de vices with any attachment This unit when used with supplied line trimmer attachment is designed for line trimmer use only Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attach ment will increase the risk of injury OAD WARNING Trimmer line throws ob jects violently You and others can be blinded injured Wear safety glasses and leg protec tion Keep body parts clear of rotating line Keep children bystanders and animals 15 me ters away If approached stop unit immediately If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgement If you needassistance contact your authorized Service dealer OPERATOR SAFETY Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op erating or performing maintenance on your unit safety glasses are available Eye protection should be marked Z87 Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wearing safety leg guards is recommended Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Stay clear of spinning line Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic pl
12. With this handle only use trimmer head Never use blades or flailing devices with this tool D WARNING The trimmer line can throw objects violently You can be blinded or injured Always wear eye protection E Always use Ear protection Protective glasses or visor Assist handle to be positioned only below the arrow The operator of the machine must insure that no one comes within a 15 meter radius while working When several operators are working within the same area a safety dis tance of at least 15 meters must be observed Use unleaded or quality leaded petrol and two stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 2 5 Engine ON OFF Switch Guaranteed sound power level according to Directive 2000 14 EC Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle rpm Sound pressure level at 7 5 meters on LFTACCI SAFETY RULES WARNING When using gardening appliances basic safety precautions should al ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instructions This power unit can be dangerous Operator is responsible for following instructions and warn ings on unit and in manual Read entire instruc tion manual before using unit Be thoroughly fa miliar with the controls and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read understand and follow instructions and warnings on unit and in manual Never allow children to operate this unit SAFETY INFORMATION INSTRUCTION
13. ants thrown by spinning line Stay Alert Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill upset or under the influence of al cohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense Wear hearing protection Long or continu ous exposure to high noise levels may cause permanent hearing impairment Never start or run inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Keep handles free of oil and fuel Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body Hold the unit firmly with both hands Keep trimmer head or other optional at tachment below waist level and away from all parts of your body Do not raise engine above your waist Keep all parts of your body away from muf fler and spinning line or other optional at tachment Keep engine below waist level A hot muffler can cause serious burns Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders trees steep slopes rooftops etc Use only in daylight or good artificial light Use only for jobs explained in this manual or manuals for optional attachments UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use Look for and repair fuelleaks before use Keep in good working condition Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped cracked broken or damaged in any other way before usi
14. aring protection Never lean over the trimmer head Rocks or debris can rico chet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle At lower speeds there is less engine noise and vibration The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to weld onto the spool Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting To stop engine Release the throttle trigger Move the ON OFF switch to the OFF posi tion TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE Thetrimmer line will advance approximately 2 in 5 cm each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated To advance line Operate the engine at full throttle Hold the trimmer head parallelto and above the grassy area Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Approximately 5 cm of line will be advanced with each tap Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head If the line is worn down to 5 cm or less more than one tap will be req
15. ark plug Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Contact an authorized service dealer oO Nm o 2 3 4 Spark plug incorrect Carburetor requires adjustment Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen adjustment Engine will 1 Carburetor requires 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in not idle adjustment Service and Adjustments Section properly 2 Crankshaft seals worn 2 Contact an authorized service dealer 3 Compression low 3 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine will not 1 Air filter dirty 1 Clean or replace air filter accelerate 2 Spark plug fouled 2 Clean or replace plug lacks power and regap or dies under 3 Carburetor requires 3 Contact an authorized service dealer a load adjustment 4 Carbon build up on 4 Contact an authorized service dealer muffler outlet screen 5 Compression low 5 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine 1 Choke partially on 1 Adjust choke smokes 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with excessively correct fuel mixture 3 Air filter dirty 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 Carburetor requires 4 Contact an authorized service dealer adjustment Engine runs 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 1 Empty fuel tank and refill with hot correct fuel mixture Replace with correct spark plug Contact an authorized service dealer A WP Contact an authorized servi
16. ce dealer DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 2000 14 EC EC Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000 14 EC We Electrolux Home Products Inc Texarkana TX 75501 USA T l 1 903 223 4100 declare under sole responsibility that the McCulloch model TrimMac 281 grass trimmer was assessed in accordance with Annex V of the DIRECTIVE and from serial numbers 2004 247N00001 and onwards conforms to the provisions of the DIRECTIVE The cutting width is 431 mm The measured sound power is 108 dB and the guaranteed sound power is 114 dB Texarkana 04 09 03 j rs f Michael S Bounds Director Product Safety and Standards 14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 98 37 EC EC Declaration of Conformity Directive 98 37 EC Annex II A Only applies to Europe We Electrolux Home Products Inc Texarkana TX 75501 USA T l 1 903 223 4100 Declare under sole responsibility that the McCulloch model TrimMac 281 grass trimmer from serial numbers 2004 247N00001 and onwards follows the provisions of the DIRECTIVES 98 37 EC machinery and 89 336 EEC electromagnetic compatibility including amendments and is in conformity with the following standards EN 292 2 EN ISO 11806 and CISPR 12 SMP The Swedish Machinery Testing Institute Fyrisborgsgatan 3 S 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out voluntary type approval The certificate s are numbered SEC 04 1009 Texarkana 04 09 03 x u Michael S Bounds Di
17. e installed A WARNING Always stop unit and dis connect spark plug before removing or instal ling attachments REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH MENT OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT TACHMENTS CAUTION When removing or installing at tachments place the unit on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Upper Shaft Pd Coupler N 3 LOOSEN Lower NY Attachment y TIGHTEN Knob 2 Press and hold the locking release button Locking Release Button YE P pr Coupler 4072 haft Lower Attachment Upper Sha 3 While securely holding the engine and up per shaft pull the attachment straight out of the coupler INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH MENTS 1 Remove the shaft cap from the attach ment if present 2 Position locking release button of attach ment into guide recess of coupler 3 Pushthe attachment into the coupler until the locking release button snaps into the primary hole 4 Before using the unit tighten the knob se curely by turning clockwise Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess Attachment Locking Release Button Upper Shaft WARNING Make sure the locking release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op erating the unit OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR a Long Pants TA Heavy Shoes Cut from your right to your left A WARNING Always wear eye protec tion and he
18. ler A hot muffler can cause serious burns STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm ge after running out of fuel Throttle Lock out Starter Handle Throttle Trigger Primer Bulb NOTE The throttle lock out must be engaged to allow operation of the throttle trigger The lock out is engaged with the palm of your hand as moe grip the throttle handle PONH 5 6 8 Set unit on a flat surface Move ON OFF switch to the ON position Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position by aligning lever with position shown on de cal see illustration below Squeeze and hold trigger through all re maining steps Pull starter rope handle sharply until en gine sounds as if it is trying to start but do not pull rope more than 6 times As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal see illustration below Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine doesn t start after 6 pulls at the HALF CHOKE position move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the start er rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 pulls NOTE If engine still doesn t start it is probably flooded Proceed
19. lly cause injury SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your unit is to be stored for a period of time Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor age Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal surfaces ENGINE Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled through the spark plug opening Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil Replace spark plug with new one of recom mended type and heat range Clean air filter Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replace any damaged broken or worn parts At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust 13 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE A WARNING Always stop unitand disconnect spark plug before performing all ofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start D ON OFF switch in OFF position Engine flooded Fuel tank empty Spark plug not firing Fuel not reaching carburetor Carburetor requires 1 Move ON OFF switch to ON position See Starting a Flooded Engine in Operation Section Fill tank with correct fuel mixture Install new sp
20. motor running Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes 6 P P M Kl de N WARNING Never lean over dis charge chute Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri ous injury or blindness WARNING Inspect the area where the unit is to be used Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow be alert for the possibility e Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures automobiles etc Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow Be attentive when using the snowthrower and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards ASSEMBLY WARNING If received assembled repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure Examine parts for damage Do not use dam aged parts It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACHMENT CAUTION When installing trimmer attach ment place the unit on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Coupler Shipping protector Make sure the rotor will spin freely before at taching the snowthrower to the powerhead If the rotor will
21. mpletely stopped moving Keep hands face and feet at a distance from all moving parts Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade or chain when it is moving T d A WARNING Falling objects can cause severe head injury Wear head protec tion when operating this unit with a pole prun er attachment A WARNING To prevent serious injury do not use more than one boom extension with a pole pruner attachment AWARNING Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical wires Only use for pruning limbs or branches up to 4 inches in diameter Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another If you strike or become entangled with a for eign object stop the engine immediately and check for damage Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations Dis card blades that are bent warped cracked or broken Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces sive vibration Vibration is a sign oftrouble Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts bolts or damage before continuing Contact an au thorized service dealer for repair or re placement of affected parts as necessary SNOW THROWER SAFETY WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the rotor when starting or running the engine Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine
22. ng the unit Maintain unit according to recommended procedures Keep cutting line at proper length Use only 2 mm diameter McCulloch brand line Never use wire rope string etc Install required shield properly before using the unit Use only specified trimmer head make sure it is properly installed and se curely fastened Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contact ing any object Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments Use only recommended McCulloch ac cessories and replacement parts Have all maintenance and service not ex plained in this manual performed by an au thorized service dealer FUEL SAFETY Mix and pour fuel outdoors Keep away from sparks or flames Use a container approved for fuel Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up all fuel spills Move at least 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine Stop engine and allow to cool before re moving fuel cap Always store gasoline in a container ap proved for flammable liquids TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE Allow the engine to cool secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle Empty fuel tank before storing or transport ing the unit Use up fuel leftin the carburetor by starting engine and letting it run until it stops Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va
23. pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally cause injury Unit can be hung by the shaft Store the unit out of the reach of children SPECIAL NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel dam age in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek med ical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these prob lems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condi tion 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 can be thrown by or become entangled in line Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury Use only for trimming scalping mowing and sweeping Do not use for edging pruning or hedge trimming Cut from your right to your left Cutting on left side of the shield will
24. r FUELING ENGINE WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled en gine oil We recommend McCulloch brand oil mixed at a ratio of 40 1 2 596 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 5 liters of unleaded gasoline with 0 125 liter of oil DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil These oils will cause engine dam age When mixing fuel follow instructions printed on oil container Once oil is added to gasoline shake container momentarily to as sure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during stor age Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems empty the fuel system before stor age for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank startthe engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT To stop the engine move the ON OFF Switch to the OFF postor S nh HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING Avoid any contact with the muff
25. rector Product Safety and Standards TECHNICAL DATA SHEET MODEL TrimMac 281 ENGINE Displacement cm 28 Maximum engine power measured in accordance with ISO 8893 kW 0 64 ENGINE ROTATIONAL SPEEDS At maximum engine power rpm 7000 Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle 10000 Engine speed at recommended maximum spindle rotational frequency 10000 Recommended speed idling rpm 3000 FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM Fuel tank volume capacity cm3 325 Fuel consumption at maximum engine power measured in accordance with ISO 8893 g h 399 Specified fuel consumption at max engine power measured in accordance with ISO 8893 g kWh 435 WEIGHT Without cutting attachment or shield empty tank kg 5 CUTTING ATTACHMENT Cutting head assembly part number 530095846 NOISE LEVELS Octave Band Analysis 100 10000hz 1 3 Octave SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS in accordance with ISO EN 11806 measured in accordance with EN 27917 dB A 95 6 SOUND POWER LEVELS in accordance with ISO EN 11806 measured in accordance with ISO EN 10884 dB A 105 7 VIBRATION LEVELS measured in accordance with ISO 7916 FRONT HANDLE Idling m s2 9 18 Racing m s 7 33 REAR HANDLE Idling m s 20 1 Racing m s2 10 1 YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION 2005 MANUFACTURER S ADDRESS Electrolux Outdoor Products Italy Via Como 72 Valmadrera Lecco ITALY 1 23868 15
26. spark plug lead wire 3 Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but ton Clean entire surface of hub and spool Replace with a pre wound spool or cuttwo lengths of 4 meters of 2 mm diam eter McCulloch brand line A WARNING Never use wire rope string etc which can break off and become a dangerous missile 4 Insert ends of the line about 1 cm into the small hole on the inside of spool Spool ee Line exit holes Line in Notch EY Line in Notch Hub 5 Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool 6 Pushthe line into the notches leaving 7 12 cm unwound 7 Insert the line into the the exit holes in the hub as shown in the illustration 8 Align the notches with the line exit holes 9 Push spool into hub until it snaps into place 10 Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to release them from the notches CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments The trimmer head will be spinning during most of this pro cedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions After making adjustments the trimmer head must not move spin at idle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions Engine will not idle when the throttle is re leased The trimmer head moves spins at idle speed Make
27. t proper air flow and cause damage to the unit Never use for spreading chemicals fertiliz ers orother substances which may contain toxic materials To avoid spreading fire do not use near leaf or brush fires fireplaces barbecue pits ashtrays etc BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY A DANGER Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs A WARNING Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade WARNING The blade continues to spin after the throttle is released or engine is turned off The coasting blade can throw ob jects or seriously cut you if accidentally touched Stop the blade by contacting the right hand side of the coasting blade with ma terial already cut Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material A WARNING Inspectthe area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line Throw away and replace blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Install required shield properly before using the unit Use the metal shield for all metal blade use Useonly specified blade and make sure itis properly installed and securely fastened Cut from your left to your right Cutting on the right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted
28. throw debris away from the operator ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS A WARNING For each optional attach ment used read entire instruction manual be fore use and follow all warnings and instruc tions in manual and on attachment A WARNING Ensure handlebar is installed when using edger or brushcutter at tachments Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label on the upper shaft engine end of unit If your edger or brushcutter attachment does not include a handlebar a handlebar ac cessory kit 2530071451 is available from your authorized service dealer ss gt Handlebar EDGER SAFETY WARNING Inspect the area to be edged before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released The blade can seriously cut you or others Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut Blade rotates Allow blade to stop momentarily before removing it after the from the cut trigger is released Throw away blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Replace parts that are cracked chipped or damaged before using the unit Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when the engine is running or when cutting blade is moving Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting skid in contact with the ground
29. uired to obtain the most efficient line length WARNING Use only 2 mm diameter line Other sizes and shapes of line will not ad vance properly and will result in improper cut ting head function or can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury CUTTING METHODS A WARNING Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects rock gravel fence posts etc which can damage the trimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown causing a serious hazard The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best performance and mini mum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below 10 Tip of the Line Line Crowded Into Does The Cutting Work Area SENI I ia A Wrong The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences For trimming or scalping use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear especially During light duty cutting Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts trees or fence wire For mowing or sweeping use full throttle for a good clean job TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about
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