Trimmer Operation; Operating Instructions - McCulloch MCT2303A User Manual

4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4-1. CONNECT THE CORD
1. Ensure the cord is NOT plugged into a receptacle
before this procedure.
2. Make a loop with 8"- 10" (20 - 25cm) of the end of the
extension cord.
3. Place the loop into the slots (A) under the motor hous-
ing and lock into place as shown in Figure 4-1.
4. Connect the extension cord to the trimmer.
5. Plug the extension cord into a receptacle ONLY when
you are ready to operate the trimmer.
A
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4-2. ADJUST THE ASSIST HANDLE
NOTE: The assist handle is attached to the shaft but has
been turned under for packing
1. Loosen adjustment knob and rotate handle to the top
of shaft (Figure 4-2).
2. Tighten adjustment knob securely.
4-2

4-3. TRIMMER OPERATION

TRIMMING / MOWING (Figure 4-3A). Swing trimmer
1.
with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt
the stringhead during the procedure. Test area to be
trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at
same level for even depth of cut.
4-3A
2. CLOSER TRIMMING (Figure 4-3B). Position trimmer
straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of stringhead
is above ground level and string contact occurs at
proper cutting point. Always cut away from operator.
Do not pull trimmer in toward operator.
4-3B
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4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3. FENCE/FOUNDATION TRIMMING. Approach trim-
ming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock
walls and foundations slowly to cut close without whip-
ping string against the barrier. If the string comes in
contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it will
break or fray. If string snags fencing, it will snap off.
4. TRIMMING AROUND TREES. Trim around tree
trunks with a slow approach so string does not contact
bark. Walk around the tree trimming from left to right.
Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string and
tilt stringhead slightly forward.
5. SCALPING Scalping refers to removal of all vegeta-
tion down to the ground. To do this, tilt the stringhead
to about a 30 degree angle to the left. By adjusting the
handle you will have better control during this opera-
tion. Always keep a distance of 50 feet (15 meters)
from other people and animals when scalping. Do not
attempt this procedure if there is any chance flying
debris could injure operator, other people or cause
damage to property.
SWEEPING - DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER
6.
(Figure 4-3C)
4-3C
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