CS 330 - Saw MCCULLOCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CS 330 MCCULLOCH

Introduction Product description This product is a brushcutter with a combustion engine. Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety and efficiency during operation. Speak to your servicing dealer for more information. Intended use Use the product with a saw blade, a grass blade or a trimmer head to cut different types of vegetation. Do not use the product for other tasks than grass trimming, grass clearing and forestry clearing. Use a saw blade to cut fibrous types of wood. Use a grass blade or trimmer head to cut grass. Note: National or local regulations can regulate the use. Comply to given regulations. Only use the product with accessories that are approved by the manufacturer. Refer to Technical data on page

1. Blade (not for all markets)

4. Cutting attachment guard

14. Air filter cover

21. Transport guard (not for all markets)

23. Locking pin (for products without hex key)

Symbols on the product WARNING! This product is dangerous. Injury or death can occur to the operator or bystanders if the product is not used carefully and correctly. To prevent injury to the operator or bystanders, read and obey all safety instructions in the operator's manual. 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021 3Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before use. Use a protective helmet in locations where objects can fall on you. Use approved hearing protection. Use approved eye protection. Use approved protective gloves. Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots. The product can cause objects to eject, which can cause injury. Maximum speed of the output shaft.

15 m Keep a minimum distance of 15 m/50 ft to persons and animals during operation of the product. Risk of blade thrust if the cutting equipment touches an object that it does not immediately cut. The product can cut off body parts. Keep a minimum of 15 m/50 ft distance to persons and animals during operation of the product. Only use a flexible cutting wire. Do not use metal cutting elements. Apply this for grass guard accessory. The arrows shows the limit for the handle position. Air purge bulb. Fill fuel. Choke. Noise emissions to the environment according to European Directive 2000/14/EC and New South Wales legislation "Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017". Noise emission data can be found on the machine label and in Technical data on page 24

The product agrees with the applicable EC directives. yyyywwxxxx The rating plate or the laser printing shows the serial number. yyyy is the production year, ww is the production week. Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for other commercial areas. Product liability As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not liable for damages that our product causes if:

• the product is incorrectly repaired.

• the product is repaired with parts that are not from the manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.

• the product has an accessory that is not from the manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.

• the product is not repaired at an approved service center or by an approved authority. Euro V Emissions

Tampering with the engine voids the EU type-approval of this product. Safety Safety definitions The definitions below give the level of severity for each signal word.

WARNING: Injury to persons.

4 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021CAUTION: Damage to the product. Note: This information makes the product easier to use. General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• This product produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this product.

• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine. This has a negative effect on your vision, alertness, coordination and judgment.

• Do not operate the product in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind and intense cold. To operate the product in bad weather can make you tired and add risks, such as icy ground and unpredictable felling direction.

• Always be careful and use your common sense. If you feel uncertain about a work situation or the operating procedures after you read the operator's manual, speak to a servicing dealer before you continue.

• Remove the spark plug cap if you let the product out of view. Safety instructions for assembly

Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Use approved protective gloves when you assemble the product and cutting attachment.

• Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug before you assemble the product.

• Make sure that the correct handlebar and cutting attachment guard are assembled before you operate the product.

• A defective or incorrect cutting attachment guard can cause injury. Do not use a cutting attachment without an approved cutting attachment guard.

• Attach the clutch cover and shaft correctly before you start the product.

• The drive disc and support flange must engage correctly in the center hole of the cutting attachment. A cutting attachment that is attached incorrectly can cause injury or death.

• Attach the harness to the product to prevent injury to the operator or others. Safety instructions for operation

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Learn and understand the difference between forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before you use the product.

• Use personal protective equipment, refer to Personal protective equipment on page 6

• Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing loss. Always use approved hearing protection.

• Listen for warning signals and loud voices when you use hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection when the engine stops.

• Never use the product if it is changed or defective.

• Make sure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are not damaged to prevent the risk of electrical shock.

• Look around the work area to make sure that no persons, animals or objects have a negative effect on the safety of the operation of the product.

• Look around the work area to make sure that no persons or animals touch the cutting attachment or are hit by objects that are ejected from the cutting attachment.

• Do not use the product in a situation or location where you can not get aid if an accident occurs.

• Do not use the product without an approved cutting attachment guard.

• Make sure that persons or animals keep a distance of a minimum of 15 m/50 ft during work. Always look behind you before you turn around with the product. Stop the product immediately if a person or animal enters the 15 m/50 ft safety zone. If more than 1 operator does work in the same area, keep a safety distance of a minimum of 2 times the tree height and a minimum of 15 m/50 ft.

• Examine the work area. Avoid loose objects, such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire and string, that can eject or wind around the cutting attachment.

• Make sure that you can move safely and have a safe stance. Examine the area around you for obstacles 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021 5such as roots, rocks, branch and ditches. Be careful during work on slopes.

• Do not overreach. Keep a stable position of the feet and a good balance at all times.

• Before you start the product, put it on a flat surface, at a minimum ot 3 m/10 ft from the fuel source and from where you fill fuel. Make sure that there are no objects near or touching the cutting attachment.

• If the cutting attachment rotates at idle speed, let a service agent adjust it. Do not use the product until it is adjusted or repaired.

• Look out for thrown objects. Always use approved eye protection and keep away from the cutting attachment guard. Stones and other small objects can eject into your eyes and cause blindness or other injuries.

• Do not put the product down with the engine on unless you have it in clear view.

• Do not remove the cut material, or let other persons remove cut material, while the engine is on or the cutting equipment rotates, as this can result in serious injury.

• Always stop the engine and make sure that the cutting equipment does not rotate before you remove material that is wound around the blade shaft or caught between the cutting attachment guard and the cutting attachment.

• Be careful when you remove material from around the cutting equipment. The bevel gear gets hot during operation and can cause burn injuries.

• The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can contain sparks. Risk of fire. Be careful around dry and flammable material.

• Never use the product indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and highly dangerous gas.

• Stop the engine before you move to a new work area. Always attach the transport guard before you move the equipment.

• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in persons who have poor circulation. Speak to your physician if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms usually show in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low temperatures. Personal protective equipment

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Always use approved personal protective equipment when you use the product. Personal protective equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident does occur. Let your dealer help you select the correct equipment.

• Use a helmet if the trees in the work area have a height of more than 2 m/6.5 ft.

• Use approved hearing protection.

• Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you must also use approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with the ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.

• Use gloves when it is necessary, for example when you attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.

• Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Do not use jewelry, short pants or sandals. Do not go with bare feet. Put your hair up safely above shoulder level.

• Keep first aid equipment near. Safety devices on the product For information about where to find the safety devices, see Cutting attachment guard on page 8

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Do not use a product with defective safety devices. Do a check of and do maintenance on the safety devices regularly. If the safety devices are defective, speak to your McCulloch service agent.

• Do not make changes to safety devices. Do not use the product if protective covers, safety switches or other protective devices are not attached or are defective.

• For all service and repair work on the product, especially for the safety devices, special training is necessary. If the safety devices fail the checks given in this operator's manual, you must let a service agent help you. We guarantee that professional repairs and service is available. If your dealer is not a service agent, speak to them for information about the nearest service agent.

• Do not use a cutting attachment without an approved and correctly attached cutting attachment guard. See Technical data on page 24

To do a check of the throttle trigger lockout The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control.

1. Press the throttle trigger lockout (A) and make sure

that the throttle control is released (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle trigger lockout both move back to their initial positions. This movement is controlled by two return springs. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.

2. Make sure that the throttle control is locked at the

idle setting when the throttle trigger lockout is released.

3. Press the throttle trigger lockout and make sure that

it return to its initial position when you release it.

4. Do a check of the throttle control and throttle trigger

lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.

5. Start the product (refer to instructions under

To start and stop on page 16 ) and apply full throttle. 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021

76. Release the throttle and make sure that the cutting

attachment stops and remains at a standstill. Adjust the carburetor if the cutting attachment move with the throttle is in the idle position. Refer to the instructions in the chapter To adjust the idle speed on page 22

To do a check of the stop switch

1. Start the engine.

2. Move the stop switch to the stop position and make

sure that the engine stops. Cutting attachment guard The cutting attachment guard prevents a loose object to eject in the direction of the operator. Examine the cutting attachment guard for damage and replace if it is damaged. Only use the approved guard for the cutting attachment. To do a check of the vibration damping system The vibration damping system decreases vibration in the handles to a minimum which makes the operation easier.

2. Do a visual check for deformation and damage, for

3. Make sure that the elements of the vibration

damping system are attached correctly. To do a check of the quick-release mechanism

WARNING: Do not use a harness with

a defective quick-release mechanism. The quick-release mechanism lets the operator remove the product quickly from the harness if there is an emergency.

2. Do a visual check for damage, for example cracks.

1681 - 001 - 28.06.20213. Release and attach the quick-release mechanism to make sure that it operates correctly. Muffler

• Do not use an engine with a damaged muffler. A damaged muffler increases the noise level and the risk of fire. Keep a fire extinguisher near.

• Examine regularly that the muffler is attached to the product.

• Do not touch the engine or the muffler when then engine is on. Do not touch the engine or the muffler for a while after the engine stops. Hot surfaces can cause injuries.

• A hot muffler can cause a fire. Be careful, if you use the product near flammable liquids or fumes.

• Do not touch the parts in the muffler, if the muffler is damaged. The parts can contain some carcinogenic chemicals.

• Clean the spark arrestor with regular intervals if the product have a spark arrestor. To attach and remove the locknut

Stop the engine, use protective gloves and be careful around the sharp edges of the cutting attachment. A locknut is used to attach some types of cutting attachments. The locknut has a left thread.

• To attach, tighten the locknut in the opposite direction to the direction of turning of the cutting attachment.

• To remove the locknut, loosen the locknut in the same direction as the cutting attachment rotates.

• To loosen and tighten the locknut, use a socket wrench with a long shaft. The arrow in the picture shows the area where you can operate the socket wrench.

WARNING: When you loosen and

tighten the locknut, there is a risk of injury from the blade. You must always make sure that the blade guard prevents injury to your hand when you do this. Note: Make sure that you can not turn the locknut by hand. Replace the nut if the nylon lining does not have a resistance of a minimum of 1.5 Nm. The locknut must be replaced after it has been put on approximately 10 times. Cutting equipment Choose and maintain the cutting equipment to:

• Obtain maximum cutting performance.

• Increase life span of the cutting equipment.

• Follow the checking, maintenance and service instructions for the muffler.

• Always use the recommended guard for the cutting equipment. See Technical data.

Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to check the correct way to load the trimmer line and the correct trimmer line diameter.

WARNING: A faulty cutting attachment

may increase the risk of accidents.

WARNING: Always stop the engine

before doing any work on the cutting attachment. This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the spark plug cap before you start to work on it. 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021 9Cutting equipment

• Use the saw blade to cut fibrous types of wood.

• Use the blades and grass knives to cut coarse grass.

• Use the trimmer head to cut grass.

• An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents. Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened. Obey the instructions in To sharpen grass cutters and grass blades on page

and use the recommended file gauge.

• Examine the cutting attachment for damage and cracks. Replace the damaged cutting attachment.

• Only use cutting attachments with recommended guards. Refer to Technical data on page 24

• Use the product with an approved blade. Do not use a blade without proper installation of all required parts. Make sure that the installation is done correctly and that the proper parts are used. Improper installation may cause the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders.

• Wear protective gloves when you handle the blade or do maintenance.

• Use head protection when you operate a product with a blade.

• A blade can cause injury when it spins after the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger is released. Make sure that the blade has completely stopped rotating before maintenance.

• Stop the engine before you do work on the cutting attachment. Make sure the cutting attachment fully stops. Disconnect the lead from the spark plug.

• Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened.

• Do not use a damaged cutting attachment.

• Attach the transport guard to the blade when you transport or store the product. To sharpen grass cutters and grass blades

• Sharpen all edges of the grass cutters and blades equally to keep the balance. Use a single-cut flat file. To sharpen the saw blade

WARNING: Stop the engine. Use

• To sharpen the blade correctly, refer to the instructions that come with the blade.

1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021• Make sure that the product and blade has sufficient support when you sharpen it.

• Use a 5.5 mm (7/32 in) round file with a file holder.

• Hold the file at an angle of 15°.

• Sharpen one tooth of the saw blade to the right and the next tooth to the left, see the illustration. 15˚ Note: Sharpen the edges of the teeth with a flat file if the blade is heavily worn. Continue to sharpen with a round file.

• Sharpen all edges equally to keep the blade balanced.

• Adjust the blade set to 1 mm (0.04 in) with the recommended setting tool. Refer to the instructions that come with the blade.

Always discard a blade that is damaged. Do not try to make a bent or twisted blade straight and use it again. Trimmer head

WARNING: Always make sure the

trimmer line is wound tightly and evenly around the drum to prevent harmful vibration.

• Only use recommended trimmer heads and trimmer lines.

• Only use recommended cutting attachments.

• Smaller machines requires small trimmer heads and vice versa.

• The length of the trimmer line is important. A longer trimmer line requires greater engine power than a shorter trimmer line of the same diameter.

• Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact. This cuts the trimmer line to the correct length.

• Soak the trimmer line in water for a couple of days before use to increase the life length. Fuel safety

• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel from the product.

• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing immediately.

• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If you get fuel on your body, use a soap and water to remove the fuel.

• Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on the product or on your body.

• Do not start the product if the engine has a leak. Examine the engine for leaks regularly.

• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive and can cause injuries or death.

• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury. Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.

• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.

• Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.

• Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.

• Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel. 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021 11• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and release the pressure carefully.

• Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.

• Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can occur.

• Move the product at a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the position where you filled the tank before a start.

• Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.

• Make sure that a leak cannot occur when you move the product or fuel container.

• Do not put the product or a fuel container where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light. Make sure that the storage area does not contain an open flame.

• Only use approved containers when you move the fuel or put the fuel into storage.

• Empty the fuel tank before long-term storage. Obey the local law on where to dispose fuel.

• Clean the product before long-term storage.

• Remove the spark plug cable before you put the product into storage to make sure that the engine does not start accidentally. Safety instructions for maintenance

• If you cannot adjust the idle speed to make the cutting attachment stop, speak to your service center. Do not use the product until the product is correctly adjusted or repaired. Assembly

WARNING: Read the safety chapter

before you assemble the product. Introduction

WARNING: Before you assemble the

product, you must read and understand the safety chapter.

WARNING: Remove the spark plug

cable from the spark plug before you assemble the product. To install the handlebar

1. Attach the handlebar onto the mounting bracket as

shown. To install blades and trimmer heads

WARNING: Only use the approved

guard for the blades. See Technical data on page 24 . A defective guard can cause injury.

WARNING: If you operate the product

with a grass blade, first install the correct handlebar, blade guard and harness .

WARNING: If you do not install the the

blades correctly, it can cause injury.

1. Make sure that the lifted section on the drive disc/

support flange engages correctly in the center hole of the blades.

2. Install the blades.

To install the blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter CAUTION: Only use the approved guard for the blades. See the operator's manual. 12 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021CAUTION: Make sure that the guard extension is removed.1. Attach the blade guard/cutting attachment guard (A)onto the shaft and tighten with the bolt (L).

2. Install the drive disc (B) on the output shaft.3. Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in thedrive disc aligns with the related hole in the gearhousing.4. Put the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.5. Put the blade (E), support flange (F) and the supportcup (G) on the output shaft.6. Install the nut (H). Hold the shaft of the wrench nearthe blade guard as much as possible. To tighten thenut, you must turn the wrench in the oppositedirection of rotation. Tighten the nut to a torque of35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm).

Note: Left hand thread. To attach the trimmer guard and the trimmer head Note: Make sure to use the correct trimmer guard for the correct trimmer head.1. Attach the correct trimmer guard/combination guard(A) for the trimmer head.2. Install the trimmer guard/combination guard aroundthe shaft and tighten it with the bolt (B). Use thelocking pin or hex key (C).

3. Put the locking pin or hex key (C) in the groove onthe screw head and tighten.4. Attach the drive disc (D) on the output shaft.5. Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in thedrive disc aligns with the hole in the gear housing.6. Install the locking pin or hex key (C) in the hole tolock the shaft.7. Assemble the trimmer head/plastic blades (E). Turnthe trimmer head/plastic blades counterclockwise.

13To install a blade guard and saw blade CAUTION: Only use the approved guard for the blades. See Technical data on page 24

1. Remove the mounting plate (H).2. Install the adapter (I) and bracket (J) with the twoscrews (K).3. Install the blade guard (A) to the adapter using the 4screws (L). J K

4. Install the drive disc (B) on the output shaft.5. Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in thedrive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in thegear housing.6. Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.7. Put the blade (D) and support flange (F) on theoutput shaft.8. Install the nut (G). The nut must be tightened to atorque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5kpm). Use the socketwrench in the tool kit. Hold the shaft of the wrench asclose to the blade guard as possible. To tighten thenut, turn the wrench in opposite direction to thedirection of rotation.

Note: Left hand thread.9. When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut,there is a risk of injury from the teeth of the sawblade. Therefore always ensure that your hand isshielded by the by the blade guard. Always use asocket wrench with a shaft that is long enough toallow this. The arrow in the diagram shows the areawhere you should operate the socket wrench whenloosening or tightnening. To attach the transport guard

1. Attach the transport guard on the blade as shown inthe illustration.

To adjust the harness

The product must alwaysbe correctly attached to the harness. If not,you cannot control the product safely andthis can result in injury to you or others. Do14 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021not use a defective harness. Do not use a harness with a defective quick release.

1. Put on the harness.

2. Connect the product to the harness.

3. Adjust the harness for the best work position.

4. Adjust the side straps to make the product weigh

equally on your shoulders.

5. Adjust the harness until the cutting attachment is

parallel to the ground.

6. Let the cutting attachment stay lightly on the ground.

Adjust the harness clamp to balance the product correctly. Note: If you use a grass blade, it must balance approximately 10 cm /4 in above the ground. Operation

WARNING: Read and understand the

safety chapter before you operate the product. Introduction

WARNING: Before you operate the

product, you must read and understand the safety chapter. Fuel This product has a two-stroke engine. CAUTION: Incorrect type of fuel can result in engine damage. Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. Premixed fuel

• Use McCulloch premixed alkylate fuel for best performance and extension of the engine life. This fuel contains less harmful chemicals compared to regular fuel, which decreases harmful exhaust fumes. The quantity of remains after combustion is lower with this fuel, which keeps the components of the engine more clean. To mix fuel Gasoline

• Use good quality unleaded gasoline with a maximum of 10% ethanol contents. CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an octane grade less than 90 RON/87 AKI. Use of a lower octane grade can cause engine knocking, which causes engine damages. Two-stroke oil

• For best results and performance use McCulloch two-stroke oil.

• If McCulloch two-stroke oil is not available, use a two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct oil. CAUTION: Do not use two-stroke oil for water-cooled outboard engines, also referred to as outboard oil. Do not use oil for four-stroke engines. To mix gasoline and two-stroke oil Gasoline, liter Two-stroke oil, liter 2% (50:1)

1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021 15US gallon US fl. oz. 1 2 ½ 2 1/2 6 ½ 5 12 ⅞ CAUTION: Small errors can influence the ratio of the mixture drastically when you mix small quantities of fuel. Measure the quantity of oil carefully and make sure that you get the correct mixture.

1. Fill half the quantity of gasoline in a clean container

2. Add the full quantity of oil.

3. Shake the fuel mixture.

4. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline to the

5. Carefully shake the fuel mixture.

CAUTION: Do not mix fuel for more than 1 month at a time. To fill the fuel tank

WARNING: Obey the procedure that

follows for your safety.

1. Stop the engine and let the engine become cool.

2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.

3. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is

4. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release the

5. Fill the fuel tank.

CAUTION: Make sure that there is not too much fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel expands when it becomes hot.

6. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.

7. Clean fuel spillage on and around the product.

8. Move the product 3 m/10 ft or more away from the

refueling area and fuel source before you start the engine. Note: To see where the fuel tank is on your product, refer to Product overview on page 3

To start and stop Before you operate the product

• Examine the work area to make sure that you know the type of terrain, the slope of the ground and if there are obstacles such as stones, branches and ditches.

• Do an overhaul inspection of the product.

• Do the safety inspections, maintenance and servicing that are given in this manual.

• Make sure that all covers, guards, handles and the cutting equipment are correctly attached and not damaged.

• Make sure that there are no cracks at the bottom of the saw blade or grass blade teeth or by the center hole of the blade. Replace the blade if it is damaged.

• Examine the support flange for cracks. Replace the support flange if it is damaged.

• Make sure that the locknut can not be removed by hand. If you can remove it by hand, it does not lock

1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021the cutting attachment sufficiently and you must replace it.

• Examine the blade guard for damages or cracks. Replace the blade guard if it has been hit or if it has cracks.

• Examine the trimmer head and cutting attachment guard for damages or cracks. Replace the trimmer head and cutting attachment guard if they have been hit or if they have cracks. To start the engine

1. Put the product on a flat and stable surface. Keep

the cutting attachment off the ground.

2. Push the air purge bulb again and again until fuel

starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to fill the air purge bulb fully.

3. Move the choke lever to the choke position.

The cutting attachment starts to rotate immediately when you start the engine with the choke.

4. Set the start/stop switch to the RUN position.

5. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your

6. Hold the starter rope handle with your right hand.

7. Slowly pull out the starter rope with your right hand

until you feel some resistance.

Do not twist the starter rope around your hand.

8. Pull the cord quickly and with force. Pull the starter

rope again and again until the engine starts. CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope to full extension and do not let go of the starter rope handle when the starter rope is fully extended. This can cause damage to the product.

9. Reset the choke when the engine fires.

10. Operate the throttle gradually when the engine

11. Make sure that the engine runs smoothly and let the

engine become warm for 1-2 minutes before operation. 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021 17To stop the product

• Push the stop switch to stop the engine. Blade thrust

• A blade thrust is a sudden movement of the product to the side, forward or rearward. A blade thrust occurs when the grass blade hits an object that cannot be cut. In areas where it is not easy to see the material being cut the risk of blade thrust increases.

• When a blade thrust occurs, there is a risk that the product or the operator moves out of position. A blade that moves can hit bystanders and there is a risk of injuries.

• If a blade is bent, has cracks, is broken or damaged, discard the blade.

• Use a sharp blade. The risk of blade thrust increases when a blade is not sharp. General work instructions

Be careful when you cut a tree that is in tension. It can spring back to its normal position before or after the cut and hit you or the product, and cause injury.

• Clear an open space at one end of the work area, and start the work from there.

• Move in a regular pattern across the work area.

• Move the product fully to the left and right, to clear a width of 4–5 m on each turn.

• Clear a length of 75 m before you turn and go back. Move the fuel can along with you as you continue.

• Move in a direction where you do not go across ditches and obstacles more than necessary.

• Move in a direction where the wind makes the cut vegetation fall in the cleared area.

• Move along slopes, not up and down. Forestry clearing with a saw blade To fell a tree to the left To fell to the left, push the bottom of the tree to the right.

1. Apply full throttle.

2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the

3. Tilt the saw blade and push it with force diagonally

down to the right. At the same time, push the tree with the blade guard. To fell a tree to the right To fell to the right, push the bottom of the tree to the left.

1. Apply full throttle.

2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the

1681 - 001 - 28.06.20213. Tilt the saw blade and push it with force diagonally up and to the right. At the same time, push the tree with the blade guard. To fell a tree forward To fell forward, push the bottom of the tree rearward.

1. Apply full throttle.

2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the

3. Pull the saw blade forward with a fast movement.

To fell large trees Large trees must be cut from 2 sides.

1. Examine in which direction the tree will fall.

2. Apply full throttle.

3. Do the first cut on the side of the tree to which it will

4. Cut through the tree from the other side.

CAUTION: If the saw blade becomes blocked, do not pull the product with a sudden movement. That can cause damage to the saw blade, bevel gear, shaft or handlebar. Release the handles, hold the shaft with 2 hands and carefully pull the product. Note: Use more cutting pressure fo fell small trees. Use less cutting pressure to fell large trees. Brush cutting with a saw blade To fell to the left, push the bottom of the tree to the right.

• Cut down thin trees and brush.

• Move the product from side to side.

• Cut many trees in one movement.

• For groups of thin trees: a) Cut the outer trees high up. b) Cut the outer trees to the correct height. c) Cut from the center. If you cannot get access to the center, cut the outer trees high up and let them fall. This decreases the risk that the saw blade becomes blocked. 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021 19Grass clearing with a grass blade CAUTION: Do not use grass blades and grass knives on wood. Use grass blades and grass knives for long or heavy grass only.

• Move the product from side to side.

• Start the movement from right to left when you cut. Move the product to the right before you cut again.

• Cut with the left side of the grass blade.

• Angle the grass blade to the left to make the grass fall in a line. This makes it easy to collect the grass.

• Keep a stable position with your feet apart.

• Move forward after each right movement and make sure that you have a stable position again before you cut again.

• Keep the support cup with a light pressure against the ground to make sure that the grass blade does not hit the ground.

• Obey these instructions to decrease the risk that cut material winds around the grass blade: a) Apply full throttle. b) Do not move the grass blade through cut material when you move the product from left to right.

• Before you collect the cut material, stop the engine and remove the product from the harness. Put the product down on the ground. Grass trimming with a trimmer head To trim the grass

1. Hold the trimmer head immediately above the

ground at an angle. Do not push the trimmer line into the grass.

2. Decrease the length of the trimmer line by 10-12

3. Decrease the engine speed to decrease the risk of

4. Use 80 % throttle when you cut grass near objects.

1. Keep the trimmer head above the ground.

2. Tilt the trimmer head.

3. Cut with the end of the trimmer line around objects in

the work area. CAUTION: Cut grass. Other objects that are hit by the trimmer line, increases the wear on the trimmer line.

4. Use 80% speed when you cut and clear vegetation.

This decreases the wear on the trimmer head and trimmer line. To cut the grass

1. Make sure that the trimmer line is parallel to the

ground when you cut the grass.

2. Do not push the trimmer head to the ground. This

can cause damage to the product.

1681 - 001 - 28.06.20213. Move the product from side to side when you cut grass. Use full speed. To sweep the grass The airflow from the rotating trimmer line can be used to remove cut grass from an area.

1. Hold the trimmer head and the trimmer line parallel

to the ground and above the ground.

2. Apply full throttle.

3. Move the trimmer head from side to side and sweep

WARNING: Clean the trimmer head

cover each time you assemble new trimmer line to prevent unbalance and vibrations in the handles. Also do a check of the other parts of the trimmer head and clean it if necessary. Maintenance Introduction

WARNING: Read and understand the

safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Clean the external surface. X Examine the harness for damages. X Do a check of the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle trigger. Refer to To do a check of the throttle trigger lockout on page 7

Examine the handle and the handlebar for damages and make sure that they are attached correctly.

Do a check of the stop switch. Refer to To do a check of the stop switch on page

Make sure that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle speed. X Clean the air filter. Replace it if it is damaged. X Examine the cutting attachment guard for damages and cracks. X Make sure that the saw blade or grass blade is attached correctly. Make sure that the saw blade or grass blade is sharp and not damaged.

Examine the trimmer head for damages and cracks. Replace it if it is damaged. X Tighten the locknut fully for cutting attachments with a locknut. X Examine the transport guard for damage and make sure that it can be attached correctly.

Tighten nuts and screws. X Examine the engine, the fuel tank and the fuel lines for leaks. X 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021 21Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Examine the starter and the starter rope for damages. X Examine the spark plug. Refer to To examine the spark plug on page 24 . Re- place the spark plug if it is necessary. Make sure that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.

Clean the external surface of the carburetor and the area around it. X Make sure that the bevel gear is filled correctly with grease. Refer to Bevel gear on page 23

Examine the fuel filter for contamination and the fuel hose for cracks and other defects. Replace if it is necessary.

Examine all cables and connections. X Replace the spark plug. Make sure that the spark plug is fitted with a suppres- sor.

To adjust the idle speed The high speed needle and the low speed needle are permanently set and cannot be adjusted. The idle speed is the only function that can be adjusted.

1. Start the engine and make sure that it is run warm

before you start to adjust the idle speed.

2. Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until the cutting

attachment starts to rotate.

3. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise until the

cutting attachment stops.

4. The idle speed must be below the speed when the

cutting attachment starts to rotate. The idle speed is correct when the engine operates smoothly in all positions. To do maintenance on the muffler The muffler decreases the noise level and points the exhaust gases away from the operator.

Mufflers that have catalytic converters get very hot during operation and will stay hot for some time after you stop the product. This also applies at idle speed. If you touch the product it can result in burns to the skin. Think about of the risk of fire.

1. Stop the product and let it cool down.

2. Remove the muffler.

3. Remove the screws that holds the spark arrestor

4. Clean the spark arrestor screen if it is blocked or

replace it if it is damaged.

1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021CAUTION: The spark arrestor screen must be replaced if it is damaged. Do notuse a product if the spark arrestor screen onthe muffler is missing or defective. CAUTION: If the spark arrestor screen is frequently blocked it can be a sign thatperformance of the catalytic converter isdecreased. Turn to your servicing dealer toexamine the muffler. A blocked sparkarrestor screen will cause overheating andresult in damage to the cylinder and piston. To clean/do maintenance on the cooling system This product has a cooling system. A dirty or blockedcooling system can make the product too hot which candamage the piston and cylinder. Check and clean thecooling system with a brush one time each week ormore frequently in demanding conditions. The coolingsystem have cooling fins on the cylinder (A) and airintake (B).

Air filter A dirty air filter can cause carburetor malfunction, startproblems, loss of engine power and wear to engineparts. It also makes the engine use more fuel thannecessary. Clean the filter at an interval of 8 hours, ormore frequently if the product is operated in a dustyenvironment. Note: An engine adjustment can be necessary whenthe air filter has been cleaned or replaced. See

adjust the idle speed on page 22

To clean and examine the air filter

1. Remove the air filter.2. Clean the felt air filter with compressed air.

CAUTION: Replace the felt air filter if it cannot be fully cleaned. Alwaysreplace a damaged felt air filter.3. Clean the inner surface of the air filter cover. Usecompressed air or a brush. Fuel filter When the engine runs short of fuel, make sure that theair hole in the fuel tank cap and the fuel filter (A) areclean.

Bevel gear The bevel gear is filled with the correct quantity ofgrease at the factory. But, before you use the product,make sure that the bevel gear is 3/4 full with grease.Use McCulloch special grease.It is not necessary to replace the grease in the bevelgear unless the bevel gear is repaired.1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021 23To examine the spark plug CAUTION: Always use the recommended spark plug type. Incorrect spark plug type can cause damage to the product.

• Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on power, is not easy to start or does not operate correctly at idle speed.

• To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions: a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly adjusted. b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct. c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.

• If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure that the electrode gap is correct, refer to Technical data on page 24

Cylinder diameter, Ø mm 40.5 40.5 Cylinder stroke length, mm 31.1 31.1 Idle speed, rpm 3000 3000 Recommended max. speed, rpm 12000 12000 Speed of output shaft, rpm 8220 8220 Max. engine output, according to ISO 8893, kW @ rpm 1.5 @ 9000 1.5 @ 9000 Ignition system Spark plug NGK CMR7H-10 NGK CMR7H-10 Electrode gap, mm 0.9-1.0 0.9-1.0 Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer/type of carburetor Ruixing H225D- Ruixing H225D- Fuel tank capacity, l/cm³ 1 / 1000 1 / 1000 Weight Without fuel, cutting attachment and guard, kg 7.3 7.4 Noise emissions

Sound power level, measured dB(A) 112 112 Sound power level, guaranteed L

Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L

) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC. Reported sound power level for the machine has been measured with the original cutting attach- ment 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 between dif- ferent machines of the same model according to Directive 2000/14/EC. 24 1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021B40 B Elite B40 BT Elite Noise levels

Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear, measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22868, dB(A), min./max. Equipped with trimmer head (original) 100 100 Equipped with grass blade (original) 99 99 Equipped with saw blade (original) – 99 Vibration levels

Equivalent vibration levels (a hv,eq ) at handles, measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867, m/s

Equipped with trimmer head (original), left / right 3.4 / 4.4 3.4 / 4.4 Equipped with grass blade (original), left / right 5.2 / 5.1 5.2 / 5.1 Equipped with saw blade (original), left / right – 4.5 / 4.2 B40 B Elite, B40 BT Elite Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no. Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4

Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 dB (A).

Reported data for vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s

1681 - 001 - 28.06.2021 25EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: [phone], declares that the trimmer McCulloch B40 B Elite with serial numbers dating from 2021 onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:

• of May 17, 2006 ”relating to machinery” 2006/42/EC

• of February 26, 2014 ”relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 2014/30/EU

• of May 8, 2000 ”relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC. Conformity assessment according to Annex V. For information relating to noise emissions, see the Technical data chapter.

• of June 8, 2011 ”on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment” 2011/65/EU. The following standards have been applied:

63000:2018 RISE SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Box 7035, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden has performed voluntary type examination on behalf of Husqvarna AB. The certificates are numbered: SEC/12/2339 - B40 B Elite, B40 BT Elite RISE SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB has also verified agreement with appendix V of the council’s directive 2000/14/EG. Huskvarna, 2020-08-25 Pär Martinsson, Development Manager (Authorized representative for Husqvarna AB and responsible for technical documentation)

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