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S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual. Air purge. Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 3 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ................................................................ CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... Note the following before starting: ........................ INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, .................................................... WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? ........................
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 4 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a McCulloch product. You are thereby part of a story that started long ago, when the McCulloch Corporation started its manufacturing of engines during World War II. In 1949, when McCulloch introduced its first light one-man chainsaw, woodworking would never be the same again.
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S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 6 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important IMPORTANT! ! The machine is only designed for trimming grass. The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter on Technical data. Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination. Wear personal protective equipment.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 7 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when fitting cutting attachments. ! WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment. The machine's safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired. Throttle lockout BOOTS Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 8 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check that the throttle trigger and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly. B40B operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment. B40P See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 9 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 10 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Locking nut ! A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment. WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an incorrectly sharpened blade increases the risk of blade thrust. Cutting equipment Grass blades and grass knifes are intended for cutting coarse grass. When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 11 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening grass knifes and grass blades • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and knifes using a single-cut flat file. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade. ! WARNING! Always discard a blade that is bent, twisted, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 12 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and throttle Fitting blades and trimmer heads ! • When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised section on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting attachment. If the cutting attachment is fitted incorrectly it can result in serious and/or fatal personal injury.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 13 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM ASSEMBLY • Place the blade (D), support flange (E) and support cup (F) on the output shaft. • Fit the nut (G). The nut must be tightened to a torque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm). Use the socket spanner in the tool kit. Hold the shaft of the spanner as close to the blade guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! left-hand thread).
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 14 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM ASSEMBLY Quick release Correct balance At the front is an easily accessible, quick release. Use this if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground. Adjust the position of the suspension ring to balance the brush cutter correctly.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 15 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety Petrol Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. 3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 16 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM FUEL HANDLING Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. • Fueling ! Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine’s fuel tank.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 17 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked. Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 18 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM STARTING AND STOPPING Primer bulb: For throttle handles with a start throttle lock: Set the throttle to the start position by first pressing the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger, then pressing the start throttle button (A). Then release the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger, followed by the start throttle button. The throttle function is now activated.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 19 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 6 Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine on the right side of your body. 7 Keep all parts of your body away from the rotating cutting attachment. 8 Keep the cutting attachment below waist level. 9 Switch off the engine before moving to another area. Fit the transport guard before carrying or transporting the equipment any distance.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 20 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic working techniques • Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage. Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart. Move forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again. • Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 21 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM WORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool. • Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 22 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM MAINTENANCE Carburettor cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material. Adjusting the idle speed (T) Check that the air filter is clean. When the idle speed is correct, the cutting attachment should not rotate. If adjustment is required, close (turn clockwise) the idle adjustment screw T, with the engine running, until the cutting attachment starts to rotate.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 23 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM MAINTENANCE Cooling system An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter must always be replaced. To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system. Fuel filter 1 2 1 The cooling system consists of: 1 Cooling fins on the cylinder. 1 2 Air intake.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 24 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM MAINTENANCE Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburettor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems and starting difficulties.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 25 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance steps that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator's Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Maintenance Daily maintenance Clean the outside of the machine.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 26 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Technical data B40 B ELITE B40 P ELITE Cylinder displacement, cm3 40,1 40,1 Cylinder bore, mm 40,5 40,5 Stroke, mm 31,1 31,1 Idle speed, rpm 3000 3000 Engine Recommended max. speed, rpm 12000 12000 Speed of output shaft, rpm 8220 8220 Max. engine output, acc.
S1154653-38,B40 B,P ELITE_1.fm Page 27 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:51 AM TECHNICAL DATA B40 B ELITE, B40 P ELITE Approved accessories Grass blade/grass cutter Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no.
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