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 15 Service & Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Table Declaration of Conformity Technical Data 16 18 19 20 21 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) 15 2 6 8 4 12 7 16 3 1 10 9 8 20 17 14 21 11 22 19 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. their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine. S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available).
S Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. S Use only recommended McCulloch accessories and replacement parts. S Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by your authorized service dealer. 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.
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.
3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes. 1. Insert bracket into slot on shield. 2. Pivot shield to align holes in shield and bracket. Upper shoulder strap clamp Bracket Slot Lower shoulder strap clamp Screws Shield 3. Secure shield to bracket with bolt. 4. Insert two screws into the screw holes. 5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tightening screws with a hex wrench.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER HEAD 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 Shield Aligned holes Dust cup Retaining washer NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly installed as shown in the illustration before installing the trimmer head. 1.
. Remove the screwdriver. 10. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds against the shield, or appears to be uneven, the blade is not centered, and you must reinstall. NOTE: To remove blade, insert screwdriver into aligned holes. Unthread the nut and remove parts. Be sure to store parts and instructions for future use. 1. Remove ends of wire retainer from the clips on the transport guard. 2. Lift wire retainer and position blade in transport guard. 3.
1. 2. 3. 4. Set unit on a flat surface. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. Move the start lever to the START position. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine starts and runs. 5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the starting system. STARTING A WARM ENGINE Pull starter rope sharply until engine starts and runs. NOTE: Normally, the warm starting procedure can be used within 5 -- 10 minutes after the unit is turned off.
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. S Extend your left arm and hold loop handle with your left hand. S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger. S Keep unit below waist level. S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder. S Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder. S Without bending over, keep the blade or trimmer head near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut.
Mowing SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotating line can be used to blow away loose debris from an area. Keep the line parallel to and above the area surface and swing the tool from side to side. Sweeping OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH WEED BLADE S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs when using a bladed unit. This reaction can cause serious injury such as amputation. Carefully study this section.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS WARNING: For each optional attach- ment used, read entire instruction manual before use and follow all warnings and instructions in manual and on attachment. WARNING: Ensure handlebar is installed when using edger or brushcutter attachments. Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label on the upper shaft (engine end of unit).
S Never operate the cultivator without the tine cover in place and properly secured. S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris. S After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair before restarting. S Disconnect attachment from the drive engine before cleaning the tines with a hose and water to remove any build--up. Oil the tines to prevent rust. S Always wear gloves when servicing or cleaning the tines.
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. WARNING: Never lean over discharge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause serious injury or blindness. WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG Air filter Knob Air filter cover Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0,6 mm. Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable. 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard. 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 19 mm socket wrench. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 1.
8. Position the lines in the guide slots. Guide slot Guide slot BLADE REPLACEMENT Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for blade replacement instructions and illustrations. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 9. Place the spool in the cover as shown below. 10. Insert the ends of the lines through exit holes in the sides of the cover. Line exit hole WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning during most of this procedure.
Idle speed screw If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact an authorized service dealer. Air filter cover STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. Engine will not idle properly. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. Engine smokes excessively. Engine runs hot. 1.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity (Only applies to Europe) We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46--36--146500, as authorised representative in the Community, declare that the brushcutter model McCulloch Cabrio 433L with serial numbers dating from 2009 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 17 May 2006 “relating to machinery” 2006/42/EC; of 15 December 2004
TECHNICAL DATA MODEL: Cabrio 433L ENGINE Cylinder displacement, cm3 At maximum engine power, rpm Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle Engine speed at recommended maximum spindle rotational frequency Recommended speed idling, rpm Maximum engine power, measured in accordance with ISO 8893, kW Catalytic converter muffler IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plug Electrode gap, mm FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM Fuel tank capacity, cm3 WEIGHT Weight without fuel, cutting attachment and guard, kg NOISE EMISSIONS (see Note 1
