McCulloch B40 B Elite Operator's Manual page 9

3. Release and attach the quick-release mechanism to
make sure that it operates correctly.
Muffler
• Do not use an engine with a damaged muffler. A
damaged muffler increases the noise level and the
risk of fire. Keep a fire extinguisher near.
• Examine regularly that the muffler is attached to the
product.
• Do not touch the engine or the muffler when then
engine is on. Do not touch the engine or the muffler
for a while after the engine stops. Hot surfaces can
cause injuries.
• A hot muffler can cause a fire. Be careful, if you use
the product near flammable liquids or fumes.
• Do not touch the parts in the muffler, if the muffler is
damaged. The parts can contain some carcinogenic
chemicals.
• Clean the spark arrestor with regular intervals if the
product have a spark arrestor.
To attach and remove the locknut
WARNING:
protective gloves and be careful around the
sharp edges of the cutting attachment.
A locknut is used to attach some types of cutting
attachments. The locknut has a left thread.
• To attach, tighten the locknut in the opposite
direction to the direction of turning of the cutting
attachment.
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Stop the engine, use
• To remove the locknut, loosen the locknut in the
same direction as the cutting attachment rotates.
• To loosen and tighten the locknut, use a socket
wrench with a long shaft. The arrow in the picture
shows the area where you can operate the socket
wrench.
WARNING:
tighten the locknut, there is a risk of
injury from the blade. You must always
make sure that the blade guard prevents
injury to your hand when you do this.
Note:
Make sure that you can not turn the locknut by
hand. Replace the nut if the nylon lining does not have a
resistance of a minimum of 1.5 Nm. The locknut must be
replaced after it has been put on approximately 10
times.
Cutting equipment
Choose and maintain the cutting equipment to:
• Obtain maximum cutting performance.
• Increase life span of the cutting equipment.
• Follow the checking, maintenance and service
instructions for the muffler.
• Always use the recommended guard for the cutting
equipment. See Technical data.
WARNING:
attachments with the guards we
recommend! See the chapter on Technical
data. Refer to the instructions for the cutting
attachment to check the correct way to load
the trimmer line and the correct trimmer line
diameter.
WARNING:
may increase the risk of accidents.
WARNING:
before doing any work on the cutting
attachment. This continues to rotate even
after the throttle has been released. Ensure
that the cutting attachment has stopped
completely and disconnect the spark plug
cap before you start to work on it.
When you loosen and
Only use cutting
A faulty cutting attachment
Always stop the engine
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