WWW.McCULLOCH.COM GB Operator’s manual Original instructions Husqvarna AB SE-561 82 Huskvarna WARNING: Sweden 576191713 For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit.Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury.Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your trimmer before each use. Rev.
GB GENERAL SAFETY RULES Meaning of symbols marked on the product Keep people or animals at least11215m away from the machine during operation Read the user manual before using the machine Warning! Cutting elements continue to rotate after the engine turned off Whenever the machine is in use, safety glasses must be worn to safeguard against flying objects. Hearing protection must also be used in order to protect to operators hearing.
GB SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL IDENTIFICATION MT 305 CPS 8 9 7 8 MB 305 CBS 10 9 11 7 20 6B 6A 5 19 15 16 14 3 4 GB Model No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MT 305 CPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MB 305 CBS Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Air-cooled, 2-Cycle, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-cooled, 2-Cycle, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GB ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS D WARNING: Please assemble the unit according to the assembly instructions. Failure to do so may cause injury to the operator. “P” ATTACHING THE HANDLE (MT 305 CPS) DANGER: To avoid serious injury, the barrier portion of E C D the handle must be installed as shown to provide a barrier between operator and the spinning blade. 1. Position the loop handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted in front of direction arrow on the shaft.
GB • • INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving. WARNING: Do not use any blades, or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts shown in the following illustrations. These parts must be provided by McCulloch and installed as shown below. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.
GB When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the following: - Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. - Extend your left arm and hold loop handle with your left hand. - Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger. - Keep unit below waist level. - Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder. - Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder.
GB SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used to blow away loose debris from an area. Keep the line parallel to and above the area surface and swing the tool from side to side. • Sweeping unit. The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury if the blade contacts the operator or others. WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS - Blade Thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
GB • 9. Place the spool in the cover as shown below. GB • BLADE REPLACEMENT • CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making adjustments, the trimmer head must not move/spin at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory.
GB TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ENGINE PROBLEM Unit won’t start or starts but will not run. Unit starts, but engine has low power. PROBABLE CAUSE EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CORRECTIVE ACTION Incorrect starting procedures. Follow instructions in the User Manual. Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment Have carburetor adjusted by an Authorized setting. Service Center. Fouled spark plug Clean / gap or replace plug. Fuel filter blocked. Replace fuel filter. Incorrect lever position on choke.
