User manual MCCULLOCH TRIMMAC 251, AUS

[. . . ] TrimMac 251 GB sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference. INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully and make 530164484 1/7/04 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) Fuel tank Assist handle Shaft ON/OFF Switch Choke Wrench Throttle Assist handle adjustment Trimmer head Muffler Starter Handle Primer Bulb Shield Manual IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS A. Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the trimmer. [. . . ] A hot muffler can cause serious burns. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel) Starting Position STARTING A WARM ENGINE Set unit on a flat surface. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position. Squeeze and hold trigger through all remaining steps. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn't start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE: If engine still doesn't start, it is probably flooded. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. 1. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position. 5 NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded. STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn't start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE. CUTTING METHODS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc. ), which can damage the trimmer head, become entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a serious hazard. [. . . ] S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. OTHER S Do not store gasoline from one season to another. S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. 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 Engine will not start. CAUSE 1. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet screen. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet screen. REMEDY 1. [. . . ]