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OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

Cutting attachment / guard,

Powerhead model Attachments

Type

part. no.

Trimmer head

Fixed line

545053902 / 545003325

Brushcutter attachment PP4000C

952711610

Attachments

Type

Part. no.

Edger attachment

PP1000E

952711607

Cultivator attachment

PP2000T

952711608

Blower attachment

PP3000B

952711609

Pruner attachment

PP5000P

952711612

These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated

to applicable ISO-- and EN safety requirement standards by the Swedish Machinery Testing

Institute:

These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated

to ANSI B175.3--2003, “Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters -- Safety Requirements”.

MC125

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al-

ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and

serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

Operator

is responsible for following instructions and

warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire

instruction manual before using unit! Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and the prop-

er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit

to persons who have read, understand, and

will follow the instructions and warnings on

the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil-

dren to operate this unit.

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

DANGER:

Never use blades with line

trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices

with any attachment. This unit (when used with

supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed

for line trimmer use only. Use of any other ac-

cessories or attachments with line trimmer at-

tachment will increase the risk of injury.

If situations occur which are not covered in

this manual, use care and good judgment. If

you need assistance, contact your authorized

service dealer or call 1-800-554--6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S

Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses

or similar eye protection when operating, or

performing maintenance, on your unit (safety

glasses are available). Eye protection should

be marked Z87.

S

Always wear face or dust mask if operation is

dusty.

S

Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,

boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards

is recommended.

S

Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of

spinning line.

S

Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely

hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be

caught in moving parts.

S

Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown

by spinning line.

S

Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of

alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what

you are doing; use common sense.

S

Wear hearing protection.

S

Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can

kill.Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

S

Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

S

Always keep engine on the right hand side

of your body.

S

Hold the unit firmly with both hands.Keep

trimmer head (or other optional attachment)

below waist level and away from all parts of

your body. Do not raise engine above your

waist.

S

Keep all parts of your body away from muffler

and spinning line (or other optional

attachment). Keep engine below waist level.

A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

S

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not

overreach or use from unstable surfaces

such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,

rooftops, etc.

S

Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

Summary of Contents for 115376827

Page 1: ...té Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions McCulloch 9335 Harris Corners Charlotte NC 28269 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS For Occasional Use Only McCulloch 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 115376827 Rev 1 5 1 10 BRW Please do not return product to retailer Por favor no devuelva el producto al luga...

Page 2: ...otection and safety glasses marked Z87 Always wear head protection heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Hazard zone for thrown objects S Trimmer line throws objects violently S You and others can be blinded injured S Keep children bystanders and animals 50 feet 15 meters away Secure hair above shoulder length Do not wear jewelry loose clothing or clothing with loosing hanging straps ties...

Page 3: ...doors in a high dry place out of the reach of children Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before clean ing or servicing WARNING Fire hazard Never mix pour or store gasoline or use the unit near a flame or sparks including smoking open flames or work that can cause sparks Use unleaded gasoline and two stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 40 1 2 5 ...

Page 4: ... increase the risk of injury If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment If youneedassistance contact your authorized service dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 OPERATOR SAFETY S Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating or performing maintenance on your unit safety glasses are available Eye protection should be marked Z87...

Page 5: ...uctive harm SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor mal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change ...

Page 6: ...e blowing debris away from people animals glass and solid objects such as trees automobiles walls etc The force of air can cause rocks dirt or sticks tobe thrownor to ricochet which can hurt people or animals break glass or cause other damage S Never run unit without the proper equipment attached When using your unit as a blower always install blower tubes S Check air intake opening blower tubes o...

Page 7: ... Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is released or en gine is turned off Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion Make sure engine is turned off the spark plug wire is disconnected and the blade has stopped mov ing before removing jammed material from the cutting blade Do not grab or hold theunit by the cutting blade WARNING Inspect the area before starting the ...

Page 8: ...or blindness WARNING Inspect the area where the unit is to be used Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow be alert for the possibility S Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures automobiles etc S Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow S Be attentive when using the snowthrower and stay alert for holes in the terr...

Page 9: ...release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op erating the unit All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise stated in the applicable attachment instruction manual Usingthe wronghole couldlead toseri ous injury or damage to the unit Locking Release Button in Primary Hole For assembly of optional attachments see list on page...

Page 10: ...he COUPLER enables optional attach ments to be installed on the unit BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be gin If you do not understand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Call 1 800 554 6723 FUELING ENGINE WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling HELPFUL TIP To obtain the correct oil mix ratio pour 3 2 ounces of 2 ...

Page 11: ...ly press the primer bulb 6 times 3 Move the start lever to the START position Primer Bulb Start Lever Starter Handle 4 Pull starter rope handle sharply until en gine starts and runs 5 Allow unit to run for 10 15 seconds then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen gage the starting system STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until ...

Page 12: ...hment instruction manual Usingthe wronghole couldlead toseri ous injury or damage to the unit Locking Release Button in Primary Hole OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle OPERATING POSITION Cut only from your left to your right ALWAYS WEAR Long pants Heavy shoes Eye protection Hearing protection WARNING Always wear eyepro...

Page 13: ...s small posts trees or fence wire S For mowing or sweeping usefull throttlefor a good clean job TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip of the line to make contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming 3 inches 8 cm above ground SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground Hol...

Page 14: ...nce and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation 1 Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed 2 Remove parts by pressing button to re lease air filter cover NOTE To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions do not clean filter in gasoline o...

Page 15: ...adjustments The trimmer head blade or any optional attachment will be spinning during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safe ty precautions After making adjustments the trimmer head blade or any optional attachment must not move spin at idle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may benecessary ifyou notice any of the following c...

Page 16: ... in your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer HELPFUL TIP During storage of your gas oil mixture the oil will sepa rate from the gas We...

Page 17: ...ler outlet screen 5 Compression low Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 4 Contact an authorized service dealer 5 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes excessively 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Air filter dirty 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Empty fuel tank an...

Page 18: ...NCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVELIM ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 Thepolicy ofMcCullochis to continuously im prove its products Therefore McCulloch re serves the right to change modify or discon tinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at an...

Page 19: ...agnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is de fective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved McCulloch servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES McCulloch may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a war ranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not ...

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