McCulloch MT2303 manual

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    PN 6096-230701(2) © 2001 McCulloch Motors • Printed in China McCulloch Corporation P .O. Box 31567 • T ucson, AZ 85751-1567 © 2001 McCulloch Motors 12802 Leffingwell Rd. Santa Fe Springs, CA • U.S.A. Canada Imported by / Importé par: McCulloch Canada Ltd. 525 Southgate Drive, Unit 2 Guelph, Ontario N1G 3W6 Made in China/Fabriqué à China/[...]

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    E N G L I S H PLEASE READ Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERT AIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE User Manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit[...]

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    E N G L I S H PLEASE READ Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERT AIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE User Manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit[...]

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    E N G L I S H PLEASE READ - SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to assure maximum safety and opti- mum performance. Read this manual before assembling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with instruc- tions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or personal injur[...]

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    E N G L I S H PLEASE READ - SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to assure maximum safety and opti- mum performance. Read this manual before assembling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with instruc- tions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or personal injur[...]

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    E N G L I S H 6. EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to the cord length. See table below . A 2-wire cord without a ground connection may be used since this appliance is double insulated. If in doubt of proper wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please note that the smaller the gauge num- be[...]

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    E N G L I S H 6. EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to the cord length. See table below . A 2-wire cord without a ground connection may be used since this appliance is double insulated. If in doubt of proper wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please note that the smaller the gauge num- be[...]

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    E N G L I S H 13. USE APPLIANCE CORRECTL Y - Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping refers to tilting stringhead to sweep away debris from walkways, etc. Y our trimmer is a powerful tool and small stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet or more, causing injury or dama[...]

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    E N G L I S H 13. USE APPLIANCE CORRECTL Y - Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping refers to tilting stringhead to sweep away debris from walkways, etc. Y our trimmer is a powerful tool and small stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet or more, causing injury or dama[...]

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    Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of accidental injury . L ’utilisation des ces dispostifs de sécurité est foretement recommandé afim de réduire tout risque de blessures acci- dentelles. El uso de estos articulos de seguridad personal es altamente recomendado para reducir el riesgo de lesiones acciden[...]

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    Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of accidental injury . L ’utilisation des ces dispostifs de sécurité est foretement recommandé afim de réduire tout risque de blessures acci- dentelles. El uso de estos articulos de seguridad personal es altamente recomendado para reducir el riesgo de lesiones acciden[...]

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    E N G L I S H 6. Lock each end of line into a slot (H) on opposite sides of the spool (Figure 3-2D). 7. Install the spring (D) over the spindle (E). Insert each end of the line through an eyelet (J) in the housing (F) (Figure 3-2 E). 8. Lower the spool into the housing (F) while feeding the line through the eyelets (J). Ensure the spring seats itse[...]

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    E N G L I S H 6. Lock each end of line into a slot (H) on opposite sides of the spool (Figure 3-2D). 7. Install the spring (D) over the spindle (E). Insert each end of the line through an eyelet (J) in the housing (F) (Figure 3-2 E). 8. Lower the spool into the housing (F) while feeding the line through the eyelets (J). Ensure the spring seats itse[...]

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    E N G L I S H 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 slots (A) under the motor housing and lock into place as shown in Figure 4-1. 4. Connect the extension cord to the trimmer . 5. Plu[...]

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    E N G L I S H 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 slots (A) under the motor housing and lock into place as shown in Figure 4-1. 4. Connect the extension cord to the trimmer . 5. Plu[...]

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    E N G L I S H 5. SCALPING Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the ground. T o do this, tilt the stringhead to about a 30 degree angle to the left. By adjusting the handle you will have better control during this operation. Always keep a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) from other people and animals when scalping. Do not attempt thi[...]

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    E N G L I S H 5. SCALPING Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the ground. T o do this, tilt the stringhead to about a 30 degree angle to the left. By adjusting the handle you will have better control during this operation. Always keep a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) from other people and animals when scalping. Do not attempt thi[...]

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    E N G 4-8. USER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. This appliance has no internal serviceable parts. Do not attempt any repairs. Doing so could create a haz- ard and void the manufacturer ’s warranty . 2. Unplug the power cord before cleaning or performing maintenance or removing or installing string head. 3. Never douse appliance with liquid or squ[...]

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    E N G 4-8. USER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. This appliance has no internal serviceable parts. Do not attempt any repairs. Doing so could create a haz- ard and void the manufacturer ’s warranty . 2. Unplug the power cord before cleaning or performing maintenance or removing or installing string head. 3. Never douse appliance with liquid or squ[...]

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    PN 6096-230701(2) © 2001 McCulloch Motors • Printed in China McCulloch Corporation P .O. Box 31567 • T ucson, AZ 85751-1567 © 2001 McCulloch Motors 12802 Leffingwell Rd. Santa Fe Springs, CA • U.S.A. Canada Imported by / Importé par: McCulloch Canada Ltd. 525 Southgate Drive, Unit 2 Guelph, Ontario N1G 3W6 Made in China/Fabriqué à China/[...]