GB FR DE ES INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference. MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS: Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire atentivement les instructions et assurez--vous de les avoir comprises. Conservez les instructions pour référence ultérieure.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Identification (What is What?) Identification of Symbols Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance 2 3 3 5 9 16 Service & Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Table Declaration of Conformity Technical Data 16 18 19 20 21 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) 15 2 4 16 6 12 8 7 3 1 10 9 20 17 14 21 8 11 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS A. D. F. I. B. E. G. J. H. K. C. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. WARNING! This brushcutter can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the brushcutter. Always use: Ear protection, eye protection, head protection, boots, and gloves. DANGER! Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. Blade/Trimmer line can throw objects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people and animals 15 meters away. Hazard Zone WARNING: Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade. WARNING: The blade continues to spin after the throttle is released or, engine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut if accidentally touched.
FUEL SAFETY S S S S S S S S Mix and pour fuel outdoors. Keep away from sparks or flames. Use a container approved for fuel. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills. Move at least 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine. Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap. Always store petrol in a container approved for flammable liquids. CUTTING SAFETY WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACHMENT ATTACHING THE HANDLE WARNING: When installing attachment, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Coupler Shipping protector DANGER: To avoid serious injury, the barrier portion of the handle must be installed as shown to provide a barrier between operator and the spinning blade. 1. Position the loop handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted between the arrows on the shaft.
Upper shoulder strap clamp ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -TRIMMER HEAD TRIMMER HEAD Lower shoulder strap clamp Screws 4. Insert two screws into the screw holes. 5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tightening screws with a hex wrench. HARNESS ADJUSTMENT FOR BALANCE 15 cm below waist 76 cm 10 -- 30 cm above ground 76 cm NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield before attaching the plastic shield and trimmer head.
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plastic Wrench Nut NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to expose the threads. Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox. Gearbox Dust cup shield before attaching the metal shield and installing the weed blade. To remove the trimmer head, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
1. Remove the retaining washer from the threaded shaft of the gearbox. Leave the dust cup on the shaft. 2. Install the blade and the retaining washer over the threaded shaft. 3. Make sure the raised part of the retaining washer is facing the gearbox and the raised area fits into the hole in the center of the blade. 4. Slide the blade and retaining washer onto the shaft of the gearbox. 5. Place the cupped washer onto the shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade. 6.
empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT S Stop the engine by pushing and holding the ON/STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clockwise. Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess Upper Shaft Locking/ Release Attachment Button WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise stated in the applicable attachment instruction manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.
S For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear, especially: S During light duty cutting. S Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts, trees or fence wire. S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for a good clean job. TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 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.
S Cut only from your left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator. S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands. A properly adjusted shoulder strap will support the weight of the unit, freeing your arms and hands to control and guide the cutting motion. S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and balance.
S S S S S S through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator. Never place objects inside the blower tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Always direct the 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 to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.
WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit with a pole pruner 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. S Only use for pruning limbs or branches up to 15 cm in diameter. S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning.
MAINTENANCE The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information, please contact your nearest authorised service dealer. WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
Cover Spool 8. Position the lines in the guide slots. Guide slot Guide slot 2. Remove any remaining line. 3. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Replace spool if it is worn or damaged. 4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or replace line using a 4,5 meters length of 2,4 mm diameter McCulloch brand line. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile. 5. When installing new line on an existing spool, hold the spool as shown. 6.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making adjustments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler. Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head moving or spinning (idle speed too fast) or engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more. If your unit is to be stored for a period of time: S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage. S Store in a clean dry area. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces. ENGINE S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity (Only applies to Europe) We, Husqvarna AB, SE--561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, Tel: +46--36--146000, as authorised representative in the Community, declare that the brushcutter model McCulloch Cabrio 433L from serial numbers 2009--031N00001 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES: of 22 June 1998 “relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA; of 15 Dece
TECHNICAL DATA MODEL: Cabrio 433L Trimmer Blade ENGINE 3 33 33 Displacement, cm Maximum engine power, measured in accordance with ISO 8893, kW 0,9 0,9 Catalytic converter muffler No No ENGINE ROTATIONAL SPEEDS At maximum engine power, rpm 7000 7000 Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle 10000 10000 Engine speed at recommended maximum spindle rotational frequency 7400 7400 Recommended speed idling, rpm 2900 2900 FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 480 480 Fuel tank volume capacity, cm3 Fuel consumption at maxim
