McCulloch MT 265 CPS Operator's Manual page 4

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Please assemble the unit according
to the assembly instructions. Failure to do
so may cause injury to the operator.
• "P" ATTACHING THE HANDLE
(MT 265 CPS)
DANGER:
To avoid serious injury, the barrier portion of
the handle must be installed as shown to provide a barrier
between operator and the spinning blade.
1. Position the loop handle on the shaft. Note that the
handle must be mounted in front of direction arrow
on the shaft. (The distance between both handles
shall be at least 250mm.)
Bolt
Handle
Nut
Securing
plate
Wrench
2. Install the bolt, securing plate and nut as shown
in the illustration.
3. Make a final adjustment of the handle to a comfor-
table working position. Tighten the nut firmly with
wrench (provided).
• "BIKE¨ HANDLE INSTALLATION
(AT3A62FI)
1. To install handle onto unit, you will need the following
components from your user kit: "Bike" handle (A), fix-
ing holder (B), clamp (C) and screws (D). (Fig. 1C)
2. Install the fixing holder (B) before the sponge sleeve
(E), and adjust it to a proper position.
3. Install the Bike handle (A) on the fixing holder, put the
other clamp (C) over bike-handle, adjut handle to
appropriate position and tighten the other 2 screws
(D). The left handle shall be at least 200mm
horizontally perpendicularly from the shaft tube. The
handle shaft must be mounted on the right side of
direction of arrow head on the handle shaft.
4. Install wire tie (F) included in the user kit as shown
(Fig. 1E).
D
C
B
A
E
C
D
Fig. 1C
F
90ß
Fig. 1D Fig. 1E
• INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
shut unit off before removing or installing
attachment.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the attachment
easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
1. Turn the knob (A) counterclockwise to loosen (Fig.
2A).
2. While firmly holding the attachment (B), push it
straight into the Quick-Change coupler (C) until the
release button (D) appears in the primary hole (E) of
the Quick-Change coupler. (Fig. 2B)
3. Turn the knob (A) clockwise to tighten. (Fig. 2C)
CAUTION: The release button must be in the
primary hole and the knob securely tightened
before operating this unit.
All attachments are designed to be used in the primary
hole unless otherwise indicated in the specific attach-
ments operators manual. If the incorrect hole is used, it
could result in injury, or damage to the unit.
A
C
C
B
E
D D
Fig. 2A Fig. 2B
Fig. 2C
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• ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
The shield must be properly installed. The
shield provides partial protection to the operator and others
from the risk of thrown objects, and is equipped with a line
limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length.
The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
2. Pivot shield to align holes in shield and bracket.
Bracket
2. Secure shield to bracket with bolt.
Bolt
• CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass
and light weeds, or a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds,
and brush up to 1 cm in diameter. To assemble your unit,
go to the section for the desired configuration and follow
the instructions.
• ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - TRIMMER
HEAD
B
E
NOTE:
Remove the blade before attaching the trimmer
head. To remove blade, align hole in the dust cup with
the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade.
Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will
keep the shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut.
Remove blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the
screwdriver. Remove both washers and blade.
See INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for
illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and instructions
for future use. Never use the trimmer head with the
metal blade installed.
• INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER HEAD
NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on
the threaded shaft, remove the covering to expose the
threads. Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the
dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the
gearbox.
Shield
Slot
Shield
Retaining washer
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly installed as
shown in the illustration before installing the trimmer head.
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of
the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will
keep the shaft from turning while tightening trimmer
head.
3. While holding the screwdriver in position, thread
trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on
the decal (counterclockwise). Tighten until secure.
NOTE: The retaining washer must be positioned with the
raised section facing toward the gearbox.
• ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - METAL BLADE
TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head before installing
the weed blade. To remove the trimmer head, align hole
in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while
loosening the trimmer head. Remove the trimmer head by
turning clockwise. Remove the screwdriver.
See INSTALLATION OF THE CUTTING HEAD for
illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and instructions for
future use.
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Gearbox
Dust cup
Aligned holes
METAL
BLADE