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  • Page 1

    U.S.A. Imported by: MTD LLC P .O. Box 361131 Cleveland, OH 44136-0019 Canada Imported by / Importé par: MTD PRODUCTS 97 Kent Avenue Kitchener , ON CANADA N2G 4J1 Made in T aiwan / Fabriquè à T aiwan / Hecho en T aiwan STOP ARRÊT ALTO For problems or questions, DO NOT return this product to the store. Contact your Customer Service Agent . En cas[...]

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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 CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE User Manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit.[...]

  • Page 3

    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 CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE User Manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit.[...]

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    3 4 E N G L I S H SAFETY FEA TURES Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety fea- ture. 3 DEBRIS SHIELD must be installed to prevent debris from being thrown at the operator and prevent the string from extending longer than necessary . 13 MUFFLER SHIELD helps prevent hands, body and/o[...]

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    3 4 E N G L I S H SAFETY FEA TURES Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety fea- ture. 3 DEBRIS SHIELD must be installed to prevent debris from being thrown at the operator and prevent the string from extending longer than necessary . 13 MUFFLER SHIELD helps prevent hands, body and/o[...]

  • Page 6

    6 E N G L I S H 6. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND F ASTENERS TIGHT . Never operate this equipment if it is improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled. 7. KEEP HANDLES DRY , clean and free of fuel mixture. 8. KEEP STRINGHEAD AS CLOSE TO GROUND AS PRACTICAL. A void hitting small objects with stringhead. When cutting on a slope, stand below str[...]

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    6 E N G L I S H 6. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND F ASTENERS TIGHT . Never operate this equipment if it is improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled. 7. KEEP HANDLES DRY , clean and free of fuel mixture. 8. KEEP STRINGHEAD AS CLOSE TO GROUND AS PRACTICAL. A void hitting small objects with stringhead. When cutting on a slope, stand below str[...]

  • Page 8

    8 E N G 4-1. HANDLE ASSEMBL Y NOTE: The Delta Handle is attached to the shaft but has beened turned under for ease of packing. 1. Loosen adjustment knob and rotate handle to top of shaft. Position handle 6 1/2 to 8 1/2" from throttle (Figure 4-1A). 2. Retighten adjustment knob securely. F R A 4-1. MONT AGE DE LA POIGNEE REMARQUE: La poignée D[...]

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    8 E N G 4-1. HANDLE ASSEMBL Y NOTE: The Delta Handle is attached to the shaft but has beened turned under for ease of packing. 1. Loosen adjustment knob and rotate handle to top of shaft. Position handle 6 1/2 to 8 1/2" from throttle (Figure 4-1A). 2. Retighten adjustment knob securely. F R A 4-1. MONT AGE DE LA POIGNEE REMARQUE: La poignée D[...]

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    10 9 E N G L I S H 4-2. DEBRIS SHIELD W ARNING The debris shield must be installed (Figure 4-2A) to properly dispense cutter line and protect operator . Shield fits snug on shaft. Some force may be required. 1. Seat shield (B) onto shaft bracket (C). 2. Insert bolt (D) and nut (E), tighten securely. F R A N C A I S 4-2. P ARA-DEBRIS A VERTISSEMENT [...]

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    10 9 E N G L I S H 4-2. DEBRIS SHIELD W ARNING The debris shield must be installed (Figure 4-2A) to properly dispense cutter line and protect operator . Shield fits snug on shaft. Some force may be required. 1. Seat shield (B) onto shaft bracket (C). 2. Insert bolt (D) and nut (E), tighten securely. F R A N C A I S 4-2. P ARA-DEBRIS A VERTISSEMENT [...]

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    12 11 E N G L I S H 5-3. FUEL MIXING T ABLE 5-4. RECOMMENDED FUELS Some conventional gasolines are being blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to meet clean air stan- dards. Y our McCulloch engine is designed to operate satisfactorily on any gasoline intended for automotive use including oxy- genated gasolines. F R A N C A I [...]

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    12 11 E N G L I S H 5-3. FUEL MIXING T ABLE 5-4. RECOMMENDED FUELS Some conventional gasolines are being blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to meet clean air stan- dards. Y our McCulloch engine is designed to operate satisfactorily on any gasoline intended for automotive use including oxy- genated gasolines. F R A N C A I [...]

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    14 13 E N G L I S H 6. Move choke lever to STAR T “ ” position (Figure 6-1F). 7. Pull starter rope again 4 times while trigger is in the full throttle position (Figure 6-1E). 8. Once engine starts, leave in the STAR T “ ” position for 10 seconds. 9. Move the choke to RUN “ ” position (Figure 6-1G). 10. Squeeze trigger to release throttl[...]

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    14 13 E N G L I S H 6. Move choke lever to STAR T “ ” position (Figure 6-1F). 7. Pull starter rope again 4 times while trigger is in the full throttle position (Figure 6-1E). 8. Once engine starts, leave in the STAR T “ ” position for 10 seconds. 9. Move the choke to RUN “ ” position (Figure 6-1G). 10. Squeeze trigger to release throttl[...]

  • Page 16

    16 15 7 - TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS POUR LA COUPE INSTRUCCIONES P ARA LA PODA E N G L I S H 7-1. ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before operating your unit, review ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in this manual. W ARNING / CAUTION • IF UNF AMILIAR WITH TRIMMING techniques, practice the procedures with ENGINE in “OFF” position. • WORK AREA -[...]

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    16 15 7 - TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS POUR LA COUPE INSTRUCCIONES P ARA LA PODA E N G L I S H 7-1. ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before operating your unit, review ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in this manual. W ARNING / CAUTION • IF UNF AMILIAR WITH TRIMMING techniques, practice the procedures with ENGINE in “OFF” position. • WORK AREA -[...]

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    18 17 E N G L I S H NOTE: Even with care, trimming around foundations, brick or stone walls, curves, etc., will result in above normal string wear . TRIMMING / MOWING Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the stringhead during the procedure. T est area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at same[...]

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    18 17 E N G L I S H NOTE: Even with care, trimming around foundations, brick or stone walls, curves, etc., will result in above normal string wear . TRIMMING / MOWING Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the stringhead during the procedure. T est area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at same[...]

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    20 19 8 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - ENTRETIEN INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENT O MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST LISTES DES VERIFICA TIONS D’ENTRETIEN LIST A DE VERIFICACION DEL MANTENIMIENTO EACH USE CHAQUE USAGE CADA USO HOURS OF OPERA TION HEURES D’OPERA TION HORAS DE OPERACION ITEM / PIECE / P ARTE ACTION / ACTION / ACCION 10 20 SCREWS / NUTS / BOL TS [...]

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    20 19 8 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - ENTRETIEN INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENT O MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST LISTES DES VERIFICA TIONS D’ENTRETIEN LIST A DE VERIFICACION DEL MANTENIMIENTO EACH USE CHAQUE USAGE CADA USO HOURS OF OPERA TION HEURES D’OPERA TION HORAS DE OPERACION ITEM / PIECE / P ARTE ACTION / ACTION / ACCION 10 20 SCREWS / NUTS / BOL TS [...]

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    22 21 E N G L I S H 6. Lock each end of line into a slot (H) on opposite sides of the spool (Figure 8-1D). 7. Install the spring (D) over the spindle (E). Insert each end of the line through an eyelet (J) in the housing (F) (Figure 8-1 E). 8. Lower the spool into the housing (F) while feeding the line through the eyelets (J). Ensure the spring seat[...]

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    22 21 E N G L I S H 6. Lock each end of line into a slot (H) on opposite sides of the spool (Figure 8-1D). 7. Install the spring (D) over the spindle (E). Insert each end of the line through an eyelet (J) in the housing (F) (Figure 8-1 E). 8. Lower the spool into the housing (F) while feeding the line through the eyelets (J). Ensure the spring seat[...]

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    24 23 E N G L I S H 8-3. FUEL CAP / FUEL FIL TER CAUTION Remove fuel from unit and store in approved container before starting this procedure. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pres- sure which may have formed in fuel tank. NOTE: Keep vent (A) on fuel cap clean of debris (Figure 8-3A). Fuel Filter: 1. Lift fuel line and filter (B) out of tank. A [...]

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    24 23 E N G L I S H 8-3. FUEL CAP / FUEL FIL TER CAUTION Remove fuel from unit and store in approved container before starting this procedure. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pres- sure which may have formed in fuel tank. NOTE: Keep vent (A) on fuel cap clean of debris (Figure 8-3A). Fuel Filter: 1. Lift fuel line and filter (B) out of tank. A [...]

  • Page 26

    E N G L I S H 8-8. STORING A UNIT Failure to follow these steps may cause varnish to form in the carburetor and difficult starting or permanent damage following storage. 1. Perform all the general maintenance recommended in the Maintenance Section of your User Manual. 2. Clean exterior of engine, drive shaft assembly , debris shield and stringhead.[...]

  • Page 27

    E N G L I S H 8-8. STORING A UNIT Failure to follow these steps may cause varnish to form in the carburetor and difficult starting or permanent damage following storage. 1. Perform all the general maintenance recommended in the Maintenance Section of your User Manual. 2. Clean exterior of engine, drive shaft assembly , debris shield and stringhead.[...]

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    CORRECTIVE ACTION SOLUTION ACCION CORRECTIV A Follow instructions in the User Manual. V oir les instructions du manuel d’utilisation. Seguir las instrucciones del Manual del Usuario. Have carburetor adjusted by an Authorized Service Center . Faire régler le carburateur par un service agréé. Sii usted necesita ajustar el carburador debe llevarl[...]

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    CORRECTIVE ACTION SOLUTION ACCION CORRECTIV A Follow instructions in the User Manual. V oir les instructions du manuel d’utilisation. Seguir las instrucciones del Manual del Usuario. Have carburetor adjusted by an Authorized Service Center . Faire régler le carburateur par un service agréé. Sii usted necesita ajustar el carburador debe llevarl[...]

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    PROBLEM PROBLEME PROBLEMA Unable to remove stringhead knob. Le bouton de la tête de coupe ne peut pas être desserré. No se puede desmontar la perilla de la cabeza de hilo. Stringhead and shaft are hot to the touch. La tête de coupe et l’arbre de transmission sont chauds au toucher . La cebaza de hilo y el eje están calientes al tacto. CORREC[...]

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    PROBLEM PROBLEME PROBLEMA Unable to remove stringhead knob. Le bouton de la tête de coupe ne peut pas être desserré. No se puede desmontar la perilla de la cabeza de hilo. Stringhead and shaft are hot to the touch. La tête de coupe et l’arbre de transmission sont chauds au toucher . La cebaza de hilo y el eje están calientes al tacto. CORREC[...]

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    U.S.A. Imported by: MTD LLC P .O. Box 361131 Cleveland, OH 44136-0019 Canada Imported by / Importé par: MTD PRODUCTS 97 Kent Avenue Kitchener , ON CANADA N2G 4J1 Made in T aiwan / Fabriquè à T aiwan / Hecho en T aiwan STOP ARRÊT ALTO For problems or questions, DO NOT return this product to the store. Contact your Customer Service Agent . En cas[...]