McCulloch SUPERLITE 4528 Operator's Manual

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2 – English Symbols WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Approved hearing protection • Approved eye protection Th ...

starting: Please read the operator’s manual carefully. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ................................................................ 2 CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 Note the following before starting: ........................ 3 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, .................................................... 4 WHAT IS WHAT? What is w ...

INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a McCulloch product. You are thereby part of a story that started long ago, when the McCulloch Corporation started its manufacturing of engines during World War II. In 1949, when McCulloch introduced its first light one-man chainsaw, woodworking would never be the same again. The line of innovative chainsaws would continue over the decades, and business was expanded, first by airplane and k ...

WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? 2 7 1 Operator ′ s manual 2 Handle 3 Throttle lock 4 Fuel cap 5 Choke control 6 Front handle 7 Blade and blade guard 8 Transport guard 9 Air filter cover 10 Air purge. 11 Fuel tank 12 Lock for handle (ErgoLite 6028) 13 Throttle trigger 14 Spark plug cap and spark plug 15 Cylinder cover 16 Starter handle 17 Stop switch 18 Lubricant filler cap, gear 19 Gear 20 Hand guard 21 Combination spanner 22 Tube of grease ...

6 – English Important Personal protective equipment HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting cutt ...

English – 7 CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby. Machine ′ s safety equipment This section describes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and mainten ...

8 – English Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. The stop switch automatically returns to the start position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or performing maintenance. Hand guard The hand guard prevents hands from ...

English – 9 If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. Blade and blade guard The outer part of the blades (1) are shaped as blade guards. The blade guard is intended to protect against any part of the body coming into contact with the blades. Check that the blade guard is not damaged or d ...

Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. 3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. Transport and storage • Allow the hedge trimmer ...

Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine’s fuel tank. • Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a time. • If the machine is not ...

12 – English Check before starting • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws are tight. • Make sure the gear housing is lubricated correctly. See instructions under the heading Gear housing. • Check that the cutting attachment ...

English – 13 (4, 5) Push the choke control back to its original position as soon as the engine fires, and continue trying to start until the engine starts. CAUTION! When the choke control is pushed back to its original position, the engine runs at a heightened speed, the so called start throttle position, and the blades then move. Start throttle position is released by throttling using the throttle lever. CAUTION! Do not pull th ...

General working instructions Safety instructions regarding the surroundings • Never allow children to use the machine. • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment. • Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you are working. • Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have understood the ...

• If anything jams in the blades while you are working, switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. If the blades get stuck, they can be loosened by sticking the combination spanner into the gear housing. Remove the lubricant plug and stick the combination spanner into the gearing and turn it back and forth. Safety instructions aft ...

Carburettor Adjustment of the idle speed Before any adjustments are made, make sure that the air filter is clean and the air filter cover is fitted. Make sure the start throttle position is disengaged. Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjustment screw T, if it is necessary to readjust. First turn the T screw clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to move. Then turn the screw anticlockwise until the cutting attachmen ...

If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0,5 mm. The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary. CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/ cyli ...

Cleaning and lubrication Clean any resin and plant residue from the blades using cleaning agent 531 00 75-13 (UL22) before and after using the machine. Check that the blade edges are not damaged or deformed. File away any burrs. Check that the blades move freely. Remove the lubrication plug in the gear housing and stick in the combination spanner and turn back and forth. Lubricate the blade bars with special grease, part no. 531 ...

MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Maintenance Before use: After 40 hours in use After 100 hours in use Clean the outside of the ...

TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (LWA) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/ EC. Reported sound power level for the machine has been measured with the original cutting attachment that gives the highest level. The difference between guaranteed and measured sound power is that the guaranteed sound power also includes dispersion in the measurement result and the variations betwe ...