McCulloch MCT2027 - Manual (Page 3)

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2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS
When using electric trimmers, basic precautions should
always be followed to assure maximum safety and optimum
performance. Read this manual before assembling and
operating this trimmer. Failure to comply with instructions
may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or personal injury.
WARNING
2-1. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY:
1. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in
this manual before/during operation of this trimmer.
2. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK this
equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali-
fied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
3. INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing, cord
or plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the
switch does not turn the unit off properly. Never use
unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or
unit itself is not working as it should or has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water.
Never operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air
openings free of debris that may reduce air flow.
Replace damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or
damaged in any way.
4. DOUBLE INSULATED to help protect against
electric shock. Double insulation construction
consists of 2 separate “layers” of electric insulation.
Trimmers built with this insulation system are not
intended to be grounded. As a result, the extension
cord used with your unit can be plugged into any con-
ventional 120 volt electrical outlet. Normal safety pre-
cautions must be observed when operating an electri-
cal trimmer. The double insulation system is only for
added protection against injury resulting from a possi-
ble internal electrical insulation failure.
5. EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to the
cord length. See table below. A 2-wire cord without a
ground connection may be used since this trimmer is
double insulated. If in doubt of proper wire size, use
the next heavier gauge. Please note that the smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
a. When using the trimmer, an extension cord of ade-
quate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss
of power and overheating.
b. The extension cord must be specifically intended for
outdoor use and marked “SJ” or “SJT” and with the
suffix “WA”. In Canada, the extension cord must be
marked “SFTW”.
c. Inspect extension power cord for loose or exposed
wires and damaged insulation. If damaged, replace
before using trimmer.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry trimmer by
cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord
clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not
pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door
on cord.
6. NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Your dou-
ble insulated trimmer has no serviceable parts
inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service
information, contact the McCulloch Product Service
Department listed on the back cover of this User
Manual.
7. RISK OF EYE INJURY - Always wear goggles or
other suitable eye protection when operating your
trimmer. Edging increases the risk of injury caused by
flying debris. Always keep bystanders at a safe dis-
tance.
8. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from rotating line.
Do not operate without guard attached.
9. DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants, shoes
and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot.
10. KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially
children and pets away from the area of operation.
Turn off unit immediately if you are approached. Never
allow children to operate the trimmer to be used as a
toy or to run unattended at any time.
11. AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not
use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases,
smoking or burning materials to avoid creating a fire
or explosion. Never operate the trimmer in wet or
damp conditions or around swimming pools, hot tub,
etc. Do not use in rain. Do not handle plug, cord or
trimmer with wet hands
12. USE TRIMMER CORRECTLY - Use this trimmer only
for its intended use as described in this manual. DO
NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping refers to
tilting stringhead to sweep away debris from walk-
ways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small
stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet or
more, causing injury or damage to nearby property
such as automobiles, homes and windows. Inspect
area before starting the trimmer to remove debris and
other objects that can cause damage during opera-
tion.
13. DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or attachments except
as recommended and provided by McCulloch. Do not
use any type of wire or metal cutting line.
14. DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm footing and bal-
ance at all times.
15. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry
plugged in trimmer with your finger on the switch.
16. DISCONNECT trimmer from power supply when not
in use and before servicing stringhead.
17. STORE idle trimmer indoors. Trimmer should be
stored in a dry, high or locked up place - out of the
reach of children.
18. Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the trimmer.
19. Don’t force trimmer - it will do the job better and witth
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
2-2. EXPLANATION OF NOTE, WARNING,
and WARRANTY SYMBOL
1. A NOTE is used to convey additional information, or
highlight a particular explanation, or to expand a step
instruction.
2. A WARNING identifies a procedure which, if not
undertaken or if improperly done, can result in a seri-
ous personal injury or damage to the unit and/or both.
3. ( WARRANTY SYMBOL) serves notice that
unless instructions or procedures are followed,
any damage will void the warranty and repairs will be
at owner’s expense. Service other than user mainte-
nance should be performed by a McCulloch
Authorized Service Center. Damage or conditions
caused BY improper maintenance practices which
render this product inoperable will void the manufac-
turer’s warranty.
4. FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE contact the nearest
McCulloch Authorized Service Center.
2-3. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
1. Read the User Manual (Figure 2-1).
2. Use of these personal safety items is highly recom-
mended to reduce the risk of accidental injury (Figure
2-2).
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INSTRUCTIONS
2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
WIRE SIZE
REQUIRED
120
25 feet / 7.5m 18 A.W.G.*
50 feet / 15m 16 A.W.G.*
100 feet / 30m 16 A.W.G.*
*American Wire Gauge
Table 1
Use of these personal safety items is
highly recommended to reduce the risk
of accidental injury.
Read the User Manual.
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