Adjusting The Cutting Angle; Blade Maintenance - McCulloch T22 LS User Manual

• Never attempt to use this hedge cutter to cut
hedges that have any branches with a
diameter larger than 5/8" (1.5 cm).
• To trim new growth, use a wide sweeping
motion feeding the blade teeth through the
hedge or twigs. The most effective cutting is
achieved with a slight downward tilt of the
blade.
• Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly
growth. When trimming new growth, use a
wide sweeping action so that the stems are
fed directly into the cutting blade. Older
growth will have thicker stems and will be
trimmed easiest by using a sawing move-
ment.
• Do not rush the work, but work steadily until
all the branches have been cut back cleanly.
• Use a horizontal cutting position to even the
tops of bushes, shrubs or hedges.
• Use a vertical cutting position to trim the
sides of shrubs, bushes or hedges. Always
cut upward from the bottom.
WARNING:
clean. Always release the throttle trigger, move
the powerhead ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position, disconnect the spark plug (or
disconnect powerhead from power source),
and make sure the blade has completely
stopped moving before cleaning.

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE

WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust
the cutting angle when the engine is running.
Always release the throttle trigger, wait until
the blade stops moving, move the powerhead
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and dis-
connect spark plug (or disconnect from pow-
er source) before making adjustments.
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-
erhead from power source) before performing
maintenance.

BLADE MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
The blade move smo-
mentarily after the trigger is released. To
avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has
stopped moving and disconnect the spark
plug (or disconnect powerhead from power
source) before performing work on the blade.
WARNING:
Always replace a blade
that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or
damaged in any other way. Never attempt to
straighten and reuse a damaged blade. Use
only specified replacement blade. Wear pro-
tective gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to help avoidinjury.
Keep the blade area
MAINTENANCE
Adjust the angle of the trimmer to suit the area
you are trimming. Adjust the blade as follows:
1. Use one hand to grasp the angle adjust-
ment holder.
2. Loosen the fixed knob by using a wrench to
turn it counterclockwise.
3. When the blade is in the desired position,
turn the fixed knob clockwise to secure the
blade.
Angle Adjustment
Track
Fixed
Knob
• For easier operation and longer blade life,
lubricate the blade before and after each
use.
• Apply a light machine oil along the edge of
the top strap as shown.
Top Strap
7
Angle Adjustment
Holder
OIL