McCulloch MCT3362VB - Manual (Page 3)

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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
1-3. SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Air-cooled, 2-Cycle, Chrome Cylinder
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26cc / 1.8ci
Dry Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.64 lbs. / 6.2 kg
Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .550 ml
Drive Shaft Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52” (132cm)
Cutting Swath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17" (43cm)
Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“P” Handle
Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Primer / Diaphragm Type
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electronic
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clutch
Maximum Engine Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.78 kW
Maximum
RPMS at Wide Open Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8500 min
Idle Speed With no Stringhead Movement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3000 min
2-1. WHAT TO DO
READ YOUR USER MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS
(IF ANY ENCLOSED) THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERAT-
ING YOUR UNIT.
1.
CLOTHING - Always wear heavy, long pants, boots,
gloves and long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is at shoulder level. Always wear a
hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety glasses for eye
protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other
sound barriers for hearing protection.
2 FUELING - Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there
are no sparks and flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap
only after stopping the engine. Do not smoke while
fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe spilled fuel from the unit.
Move at least 30 ft (9m) away from the fueling source
(gas can) and site before starting unit.
3. COMPLY WITH ALL FIRE PREVENTION REGULA-
TIONS. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE,
OR FEDERAL LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES IS
THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Your unit comes with
a spark arrester screen. Replacement spark arrester
screen kits are available at your nearest McCulloch
Authorized Service Center listed under “SAWS” in
your Telephone Directory Yellow Pages.
4. TURN UNIT OFF before setting it down.
5. ALWAYS HOLD UNIT FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS,
the thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
6. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND FASTENERS TIGHT.
Never operate this equipment if it is improperly adjust-
ed 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. Avoid hitting small objects with string-
head. When cutting on a slope, stand below string-
head.
9. CHECK AREA YOU WILL BE TRIMMING FOR
DEBRIS that may be struck or thrown during opera-
tion.
10. KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY AND CLOTHING
AWAY FROM STRINGHEAD when starting or running
engine. Before starting engine, make sure stringhead
will not come in contact with any obstacle.
11. STOP ENGINE before examining cutting line.
12. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNI-
TION SOURCES, such as gas-powered water
heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable
heaters, etc.
13. ALWAYS KEEP the debris shield, stringhead, and
engine free of debris build-up.
14. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed individu-
als.
2-2. WHAT NOT TO DO
1. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that rec-
ommended in your manual. Always follow
instructions in the Fuel and Lubrication section of this
manual. Never use gasoline unless it is properly
mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant. Permanent dam-
age to engine will result, voiding manufacturer’s war-
ranty.
2. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating equip-
ment.
3. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A MUFFLER
and properly installed muffler shield.
4. DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in
contact with a hot muffler or spark plug wire.
5. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSI-
TIONS, off balance, outstretched arms, or one-hand-
ed. Always use two hands when operating unit with
thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
6. DO NOT RAISE STRINGHEAD above ground level
while unit is operating. Injury to operator could result.
7. DO NOT USE UNIT FOR ANY PURPOSES OTHER
than trimming lawn or garden areas.
8. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED PERI-
ODS. Rest periodically.
9. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHEN TIRED, ILL OR
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS OR MEDICATION.
10. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS DEBRIS SHIELD
AND/OR GUARD IS INSTALLED AND IN GOOD
CONDITION.
11. DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY COM-
PONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so could
cause personal injury and/or damage the unit voiding
the manufacturer’s warranty.
12. DO NOT operate your unit near or around flammable
liquids or gases whether in or out of doors. An explo-
sion and/or fire may result. Never start or run the unit
inside a closed room or building, breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
13. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CUTTING ATTACH-
MENT. Use only
Genuine McCulloch replace-
ment parts
and accessories, which are designed
specifically to
enhance the performance and maximize
the safe
operation of our products. Failure to do so may
cause
poor performance and possible injury. Use only
the
stringhead supplied with this product. Do not use any
other cutting attachment. Use of such attachments
will void your factory warranty and could result in
serious bodily injury.
2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS