User manual MCCULLOCH MCT3362VA

[. . . ] Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond to numbers above to help you locate the safety feature. 3 DEBRIS SHIELD must be installed to prevent debris from being thrown at the user and prevent the string from extending longer than necessary. 13 MUFFLER SHIELD helps prevent hands, body and/or combustible materials from making contact with a hot muffler. NOTE: Compliance with local, state and federal laws and/or regulations governing the use of a spark arrester screen is the user's responsibility. [. . . ] Some conventional gasolines are being blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to meet clean air standards. Your McCulloch engine is designed to operate satisfactorily on any gasoline intended for automotive use including oxygenated gasolines. Add oil to an approved fuel container followed by the gasoline to allow incoming gasoline to mix with oil. Pull starter rope briskly until engine starts, but no more than 6 times. If engine does not start, place choke in RUN " " position and pull starter rope 5 more times. Wait 5 minutes and repeat procedure with choke in RUN " " position and throttle full open. Before operating your unit, review ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in this manual. Occasionally, due to atmospheric conditions such as altitude it might be necessary to make slight adjustment to idle speed. Turn 1/8 turn clockwise to increase idle speed and 1/8 turn counterclockwise to decrease idle speed. IF UNFAMILIAR WITH TRIMMING techniques, practice the procedures with ENGINE in "OFF" position. aLWAYS CLEAR WORK area of debris such as cans , bottles , rocks , etc. Striking objects can cause serious injury to operator or bystanders and also damage equipment. if an object is accidentally hit , immediately TURN ENGINE OFF and examine equipment. DO NOT use equipment for purposes other than trimming or mowing weeds. DO NOT operate unit with other people or animals in the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) between operator and other people and animals when trimming or mowing. Allow a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) between operator and other people and animals when SCALPING with stringhead cutter. DO NOT OPERATE on a slope or hilly incline if there is the slightest chance of slipping or losing your footing. When properly equipped with a debris shield and stringhead, your unit will trim weeds and tall grass in those hardto-reach areas - along fences, walls, foundations and around trees. It can also be used for scalping to remove vegetation down to the ground for easier preparation of a garden or to clean out a particular area. DO NOT use steel wire or plastic-coated steel wire of any kind with your stringhead. To release fresh line, run engine at full throttle and "bump" stringhead against lawn. [. . . ] Repair or replace components which have failed within the duration of the applicable warranty period at no cost to the User. Ensure that the McCulloch Authorized Service Center is reimbursed for parts and labor costs incurred due to performance of a warranty repair in accordance with established warranty policies and procedures. The User must deliver or ship the McCulloch product covered under this warranty to the dealer from whom it was originally purchased or to the nearest McCulloch Authorized Service Center. Use reasonable care in maintenance, operations and storage of the product as explained in the User Manual(s). [. . . ]