Safety Equipment - McCulloch 115145929 Instruction Manual

Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
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faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at
all times.
Do not raise unit above your shoulders; the
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cutting blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep
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all parts of your body away from the cutting
blade.
Keep the cutting blade and air vents free from
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debris.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT

NOTE:
This section describes the hedge-
trimmer's safety equipment, its function and
how checks and maintenance are carried out
to ensure that it operates correctly (see
WHAT IS WHAT? to locate where this equip-
ment is positioned on your machine).
WARNING:
Never use a machine
with damaged or inoperative safety equip-
ment. Follow the control, maintenance and
service instructions described in this section.
ON/OFF switch - - The ON/OFF switch
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should be used to stop the engine.
Throttle lock- - out - - The throttle lock- -out
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must be pressed before squeezing the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents acci-
dental squeezing of the throttle trigger.
Blunt entension - - The blunt extensions of
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the cutting blade are designed to prevent con-
tact with the blade.
Hand guard - - The guard is intended to pre-
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vent objects from being thrown towards the
operator.
Transport guard - - The transport guard is de-
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signed to cover the cutting blades during
transport and storage.
Silencer - - The silencer is designed to give
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the lowest possible noise level and to direct
the engine's exhaust fumes away from the
operator. The engine's exhaust fumes are hot
and can contain sparks which can lead to the
outbreak of fire.
WARNING:
During use and for some
time after, the silencer is very hot. Do not
touch the silencer if it is hot. A hot silencer can
cause serious burns.
Cutting equipment - - The trimmer is in-
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tended for trimming hedges.
CONTROL, MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE OF THE SAFETY EQUIP-
MENT
WARNING:
All service and repairs to
the hedgetrimmer require special training.
This applies especially to the safety equip-
ment. If the hedgetrimmer does not meet any
of the controls listed below, you should con-
tact your authorised service dealer.
ON/OFF switch - - Start the engine and make
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sure that the engine stops when the ON/OFF
switch is moved to the OFF position.
Throttle lock- - out - - The throttle lock- -out
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must be pressed before squeezing the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents acci-
dental squeezing of the throttle trigger.
Blunt extension - - Ensure that all blunt ex-
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tensions are in place the full length of the cut-
ting blade and are not damaged.
Hand guard - - Ensure that the guard is un-
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damaged and is not cracked. Replace the
guard if it has been exposed to impact or is
cracked.
Vibration damping system - - Check the
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vibration damping element regularly for mate-
rial cracks and distortion. Check that the
vibration damping element is securely at-
tached between the engine unit and the
hands.
Silencer - - Never use a machine that has a
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damaged or inoperative silencer. Check reg-
ularly that the silencer is secure.
Cutting equipment - - Only use the cutting
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equipment we recommend (see TECHNI-
CAL DATA). Check the cutting equipment
with regard to damage and crack formation.
Damaged cutting equipment should always
be replaced.
WARNING:
Never use a machine
with damaged or inoperative safety equip-
ment. The safety equipment should be main-
tained as described in this section. If your
machine does not meet any of these controls,
you should contact your authorised service
dealer.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
Have all maintenance other than the recom-
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mended procedures described in the Instruc-
tion Manual performed by an authorised ser-
vice dealer.
Disconnect spark plug before performing
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maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
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warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts re-
placed by your authorised service dealer.
Use only recommended McCulloch cutting
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blades and replacement parts; use of any oth-
er parts may void your warranty and cause
damage to your unit.
Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
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up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.
Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped
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and the muffler and cutting blade away from
your body.
Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and
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secure the unit before storing or transporting it
in a vehicle.
Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
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where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store the unit so the cutting blade cannot ac-
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cidentally cause injury.
Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
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