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2500CXL INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION : Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference. MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS: Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire atentivement les instructions et assurez- -vous de les avoir comprises. Conservez les instructions pour référence ultérieure.
WARNING! This brushcutter can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. B. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the brushcutter. C. Always use: Ear protection, eye protection, head protection, boots, and gloves. DANGER! Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut.
S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut- ting line at the proper length. S Use only 3 mm diameter McCulloch brand replacement line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Install required shield properly before using the unit.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not S Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally overreach. cause injury. Unit can be hung by the shaft. S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist S Always install transport guard on blade be- level.
Coupler Primary Hole Screw Handlebar Guide Recess Locking/ Upper Bracket Cover Attachment Release Shaft Button Mounting Bracket WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP erating the unit.
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HARNESS ADJUSTMENT FOR BALANCE 15 cm Bolt below 10 -- 30 cm waist above ground 76 cm 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.
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Shield fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts shown in the following illustrations. These parts must be provided by McCulloch and installed as shown below. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.
NOTE: 3. Place wire retainer over blade and insert To remove blade, insert screwdriver both ends of wire retainer back into clips. into aligned holes. Unthread the nut and remove parts. Be sure to store parts and instructions for Wire retainer Transport future use.
Primer Bulb WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments. REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT- TACHMENTS) CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.
To stop engine: S Release the throttle trigger. S Move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. CUTTING METHODS WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), Locking/Release which can damage the trimmer head, become Button in Primary Hole entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a...
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S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS - - Scalping Blade Thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. By using the unit properly, the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose control.
S As you move forward to the next area to cut, WARNING: be sure to maintain your balance and footing. The operator or others RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION must not try to clear away cut material with the 2 o’clock engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury.
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S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by your authorized service dealer. S Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade.
S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed WARNING: needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high Inspect the area where speed when not pruning. the unit is to be used. Remove objects that S Always stop the unit when work is delayed or could be thrown or damage the unit.
ON/STOP switch in the STOP position. 1. Remove and discard worn line before installing new line. 2. Use only 3 mm diameter McCulloch brand cut length line. 7. Correctly installed line will be the same 3. Insert one end of the line through the posi- length on both ends.
Idle Speed Adjustment Idle Speed Screw Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head moving or spinning (idle speed too fast) or engine stalling (idle speed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. ON/STOP switch in STOP 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON start.
We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46- -36- -146500, as authorised representative in the Community, declare that the brushcutter model McCulloch 2500CXL with serial numbers dating from 2009 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S...
(standard deviation) of 1 dB(A). Note 3: Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s Model 2500CXL (3/8 LH arbor shaft thread) Centre hole in blades/cutters, ∅ 25,4 mm Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment /guard, part.