KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a The engine is switched off by moving the hedge trimmer can turn it into a stop switch to the stop position. dangerous tool that can cause serious or CAUTION! The stop switch even fatal injury.
CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ..............2 Please read the operator’s manual carefully. CONTENTS Contents ............... 3 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing Note the following before starting: ......3 impairment.
We certainly hope that you will be satisfied with your McCulloch product, as it is designed to be your companion for a long time. By following this operators manual’s advice on usage, service, and maintenance, its lifespan can be extended.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? Operator′s manual 12 Lock for handle (ErgoLite 6028) Handle 13 Throttle trigger Throttle lock 14 Spark plug cap and spark plug Fuel cap 15 Cylinder cover Choke control 16 Starter handle Front handle 17 Stop switch Blade and blade guard 18 Lubricant filler cap, gear Transport guard...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for cutting branches and Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it twigs. into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING Throttle lockout Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock wear heavy, long pants.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Stop switch Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. Check that the vibration damping element is Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. undamaged and securely attached. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark Gear arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked The gear housing gets hot when the machine has been in mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to use.
• For best results and performance use Universal, • Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete Universal powered by McCULLOCH two-stroke service is carried out before long-term storage. engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- •...
FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fueling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix WARNING! Taking the following (shake) the fuel mixture.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Cold engine (1) Choke control • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. Set the choke control in the choke position. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged.
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STARTING AND STOPPING (4, 5) Push the choke control back to its original position as soon as the engine fires, and continue trying to start until the engine starts. CAUTION! When the choke control is pushed back to its original position, the engine runs at a heightened speed, the so called start throttle position, and the blades then move.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Safety instructions while working IMPORTANT! This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a hedge trimmer. • Always ensure you have a safe and stable working If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain position.
WORKING TECHNIQUES • If anything jams in the blades while you are working, • Hold the machine as close to your body as possible to switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped get the best balance. completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
MAINTENANCE Carburettor is incorrectly adjusted or that too much oil has been mixed with the petrol. Adjustment of the idle speed On mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter, the mesh must be checked, and if necessary cleaned, monthly. If Before any adjustments are made, make sure that the air the mesh is damaged it must be replaced.
MAINTENANCE If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs Oiling the air filter poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0,5 mm. The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in Always use filter oil, art.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning and lubrication Clean any resin and plant residue from the blades using cleaning agent 531 00 75-13 (UL22) before and after using the machine. Check that the blade edges are not damaged or deformed. File away any burrs. Check that the blades move freely.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual.
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the hedge trimmers McCULLOCH SUPERLITE 4528, ERGOLITE 6028 from 2011’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the standards or or other normative documents following the provisions in the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:...
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