Trimmer Operation - McCulloch MCT2027 User Manual

4 - OPERATING INSYRUCTIONS
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 slot (A) under the rear handle
and lock into place on the cord retainer as shown in
Figure 5-1.
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
4-1

4-2. TRIMMER OPERATION

TRIMMING / MOWING (Fig. 4-2A). 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.
2. CLOSER TRIMMING (Fig. 4-2B). 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.
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 (Fig. 4-2C). Scalping refers to removal of
all vegetation 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 dur-
ing this operation. 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 peo-
ple or cause damage to property.
4-2A
4-2B
4-2c
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4 - OPERATING INSYRUCTIONS
6. OPERATING AS AN EDGER (Fig. 4-2D). With the
unit configured as an edger, hold it so the motor is to
your left side so that debris is thrown to the rear.
Always use eye protection.
7. SWEEPING - DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER (Fig.
4-2E)
8. DO NOT BUMP TRIMMER ON CONCRETE. This can
damage the stringhead (Figure 4-2F).
4-2D
4-2E
4-2F
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