Danger, Warning – McCulloch TRIMMAC 281 User Manual

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Disconnect attachment from the drive en-

gine before cleaning the tines with a hose

and water to remove any build--up. Oil the

tines to prevent rust.

Always wear gloves when servicing or

cleaning the tines. The tines become very

sharp from use.

Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-

vating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER:

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE

-- Blade

moves momentarily after the trigger is re-

leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-

terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure

the switch is in the OFF position, the spark

plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has

stopped moving before removing jammed

material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or

hold the unit by the cutting blade.

Allow blades to stop

before removing

them from the cut.

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger is

released.

WARNING:

Inspect the area before

starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard

objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that

can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause

injury or damage during operation.
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Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,

warped, cracked, broken or damaged in

any other way. Have worn or damaged

parts replaced by your authorized service

dealer.

Always keep unit in front of your body.

Keep all parts of your body away from the

cutting blade.

Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of

debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

WARNING:

The reciprocating blade/

rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-

spect the unit before use. Do not operate unit

with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain.

Keep away from the blade/chain.The recipro-

cating blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not

touch. To prevent serious injury, always stop

engine and ensure blade/chain has stopped

moving, disconnect spark plug, and wear

gloves when changing or handling the blade

or chain.

WARNING:

A coasting blade/rotating

chain can cause injury while it continues to

move after the engine is stopped. Maintain

proper control of the unit until the blade/chain

has completely stopped moving. Keep

hands, face and feet at a distance from all

moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop

the blade or chain when it is moving.

WARNING:

Falling objects can

cause severe head injury. Wear head protec-

tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-

er attachment.

WARNING:

To prevent serious injury,

do not use more than one boom extension

with a pole pruner attachment.

WARNING:

Keep the pruner away

from power lines or electrical wires.
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Only use for pruning limbs or branches up

to 4 inches in diameter.

Do not operate the unit faster than the

speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit

at high speed when not pruning.

Always stop the unit when work is delayed

or when walking from one cutting location to

another.

If you strike or become entangled with a for-

eign object, stop the engine immediately

and check for damage. Have any damage

repaired by an authorized service dealer

before attempting further operations. Dis-

card blades that are bent, warped, cracked

or broken.

Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces-

sive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble.

Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or

damage before continuing. Contact an au-

thorized service dealer for repair or re-

placement of affected parts as necessary.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

WARNING:

Keep hands and feet

away from the rotor when starting or running

the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor

with the engine/motor running. Stop engine

and disconnect spark plug before unclogging

snow or debris from discharge chute or when

adjusting vanes.