TrimMac 280 GB INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully and make FR MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS: Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference. atentivement les instructions et assurez--vous de les avoir comprises. Conservez les instructions pour référence ultérieure.
IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) Assist Handle Coupler Shaft Trimmer Head Fuel tank Starter Handle Shield ON/OFF Switch Assist handle adjustment Primer Bulb Wrench Manual Throttle Trigger Choke Lever Muffler IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. WARNING! This trimmer can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the trimmer. Never use blades with this tool.
SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit.
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 an 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.
S Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator. S 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.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines. If heavy contact occurs, stop the engine and inspect the unit for damage. 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 beforerestarting.
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.
For optional attachments, see the ASSEMBLY section of the applicable attachment instruction manual. Slot Shield ATTACHING THE SHIELD Bracket WARNING: The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line. The line limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. 1. Remove nut from shield. 2. Insert bracket into slot on shield. 3.
1. 2. 3. 4. Set unit on a flat surface. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below). Choke position decal 5. Squeeze and hold trigger through all remaining steps. 6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. 7.
2. Press and hold the locking/release button. Locking/Release Button Coupler Lower Attachment Upper Shaft 3. While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler. INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS 1. Remove the shaft cap from the attachment (if present). 2. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler. 3. Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole. 4.
S During light duty cutting. S Near objects around which the line canwrap 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 80 mm 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. Trimming 80 mm above ground SCALPING -- The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG 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 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. 2.
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. S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children. S Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.
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 REMEDY Engine will not start. 1. ON/OFF switch in OFF position. 2. Engine flooded. 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON position. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 6. Carburetor requires adjustment. Engine will not idle properly.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 98/37/EC EC Declaration of Conformity (Directive 98/37/EC, Annex II, A) (Only applies to Europe) We, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Texarkana, TX, 75501, USA, Tél.
