User manual MCCULLOCH ELITE 4230X BP

[. . . ] Electrolux Outdoor Products Via Como 72 23868 Valmadrera (Lecco) ITALIA Phone +39 0341 203111 - Fax +39 0341 581671 www. electrolux. com/mcculloch - www. electrolux. com/partner Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time without prior notice. Electrolux Outdoor Products manufacture products for a number of well known brands under various registered patents, designs and trademarks in several countries. 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. [. . . ] To make sure this button works properly, start the engine and check that it stops when the Stop button is turned to the Stop position. Protection for transport 1 2 3 4 This device, fastened to the machine, ensures a minimum distance between the operator and the cutting device during use, and prevents the machine from striking and injuring the operator if the blade hits a hard surface (fig. Muffler 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 14 The muffler serves to reduce the noise level to a minimum and to route the exhaust fumes produced by the combustion engine away from the operator. Backpack release buckles 4 10 13 Never use a machine with the blade cover still on. The guard covers the sharp extremities of the blade when the machine is in the resting position for transport or storage. Safety guard 1 2 3 4 12 Stop the cutting device before dropping the shaft. Before using the machine study the release buckles on the backpack and make sure you are able to use them quickly. If you have to remove the backpack rapidly, proceed as follows: hold the grip firmly in your right hand and use your left to release first the belt and then the left shoulder strap, letting the motor slip to the ground from your right shoulder. 1 2 3 4 10 This very important safety device (fig. A no. 19) prevents any objects that come into contact with Preparation of the mixture D. Fuel Mixture 7 14 16 Do not use any other type of fuel than the type recommended in this manual. This machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and should therefore be fueled with a mixture of unleaded gasoline (with a minimum octane rating = 90) and fully synthetic oil specific for two-speed engines that use unleaded gasoline in the proportions indicated in the table on the cover, fig. Control the specifications of the oil shown on the package; the use of oil lacking the specifications expressly indicated in this manual could cause serious damage to the engine!To obtain the best mixture, pour the oil into an approved container first, followed by the gasoline, and shake the container well (every time you take fuel out of it). The characteristics of the mixture tend to deteriorate in time, so you should only prepare as much mixture as you are going to need (the use of deteriorated fuel can seriously damage the engine). Filling the tank 14 15 Clean the area around the fuel cap before removing it, to prevent any impurities from contaminating the fuel. Unscrew the cap on the fuel tank and fill it with the necessary quality, using a funnel. During use, to prevent problems in starting the engine again, we strongly recommend that you avoid letting the fuel run out in the tank. Fuel storage 14 15 Store the fuel in a cool, well-ventilated place, in an approved fuel storage container. ENGLISH - 5 Never store the engine with fuel in the tank in a poorly ventilated place where the fumes produced by the gasoline could propagate and E1. Setting the motor on the frame reach a fire, candle, burner or furnace pilot light, water heater, dryer, etc. Safety guard extension (exclusively for use with nylon string head) E. Assembly/disassembly 4 Position the motor so that the fuel cap faces upward and the bracket for fastening it to the frame is on one side. [. . . ] Cutting and trimming grass borders with the nylon string head Cutting with the nylon string head is suitable for light jobs like trimming borders and cutting the grass around trees. Mowing To prevent damage to your lawn or the cutting mechanism, keep the string parallel to the ground but avoid contact with the terrain. Trimming borders Angle the nylon string head keeping it a short distance from the ground. Do not press the string against the material to be cut. Drawing out the string During cutting, the nylon string wears naturally causing an increase in the speed of the engine and a reduced cutting capacity. [. . . ]