OM, MT 260 CLS, 967153301, 967153302, 2013
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1. WN THE POWER 10 GET IT DONE Original instructions GB Operator s manual Li Husqvarna AB SE 561 82 Huskvarna Sweden WARNING For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new MT 260 CLS unit Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your trimmer before each use 576191711 Rev 5 2013 1 17 TP Meaning of symbols marked on the product a Read the user manual before using the machine A Warning Hot surface 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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES AA MCCULLOCH OLL Keep people or animals at least 15m away from the machine during operation ok y Warning Cutting elements continue to rotate after the engine turned off o Wear gloves to protect your hands A Beware of thrown objects 9 Wear foot protection Do not use metal blades Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle for Rom Cutting head INOISE GBA Guaranteed sound power level LWA accordance with directive 2000 14 EC 2005 88 EC Sound pressure level at 7 5 metres WARNING When using petrol tools basic safety precautions including the following should always be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and or damage to the unit Re2. trees or fence wire e For mowing or sweeping use full throttle for a good chean job inches 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the top of the line to make contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming Sa we oe A 3 inches 8 cm SR above ground NZ SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow the top of the line to strike the ground around trees posts monuments etc This technique increases line wear Scalping MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach In the mowing position keep the line parallel to the ground Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool Mowing SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side Sweeping CW PIS TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT Have all repairs other than the rec ommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer If any deale
3. at idle until unit stops This will purge the carburetor of fuel Allow engine to cool approx 5 minutes Using a spark plug wrench remove the spark plug Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2 cycle oil into the combustion chamber Pull starter rope slowly several times to coat internal components Replace spark plug 9 Store unit in a cool dry place away from any sourceof ignition such as an oil burner water heater etc REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE Remove spark plug Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from combustion chamber Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plugwith proper gap Prepare unit for operation Fill fuel tank with new fresh fuel oil mixture See Fuel and Lubrication Section SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 1 Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer head and remove cover and spool oND APUY N ok W P gt e CW Ae AA MCCULLOCH 4 AL go EB 11 Reinstall the spool and cover onto the trimmer head REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD Push until cover snaps into place 1 Hold the dust cup with a wrench to keep the shaft from turning while removing and installing trimmer head 2 Remove trimmer head by trining counterclockwise looking from bottom of unit 3 Thread replacement trimmer head onto the shaft by turning clockwise Only tighten hand tight 2 Remove any remaining line 3 Chean dirt and debris from all parts Replace spool if it is w
4. 0 7800 min Idie Speed pone a cade ae ae on pe baat wad ome amp au cae ate ed oie ae 3000 300 min Specific fuel consumpion naonnu nunnana neeaaea 415 3 g kWh Note 1 Equivalent sound pressure level according to ISO 22868 is calculated as the time weighted energy total for different sound pressure levels under various working conditions Typical statistical dispersion for equivalent sound pressure level is a standard deviation of 1 5 dB A Note 2 Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power Lwa in conformity with EC directive 2000 14 EC 2 ee Aa GENERAL IDENTIFICATION 1 TRIMMER HEAD 9 CHOKELEVER 16 COUPLER 2 TRIMMER LINE 10 STARTER ROPE HOUSING 17 SPANNER 3 SHIELD 11 FUEL TANK 4 DRIVE SHAFT 12 AIR FILTER COVER Supplied in User Kit 5 D HANDLE 13 STARTER HANDLE NOTE DO NOT use blades on this 6 THROTTLE TRIGGER 14 MUFFLER SHIELD model 7 ON OFF SWITCH 15 PRIMER BULB 8 THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT SAFETY FEATURES Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety feature 3 DEBRIS SHIELD must be installed to prevent debris from being thrown at the operator and prevent the trimmer line from extending longer than necessary 14 MUFFLER SHIELD helps prevent hands body and or combustible materials from making contact with a hot muffler ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please assemble the unit accord ing to the a
5. ad all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions WARNING This machine 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 machine WHAT TO DO This power unit can be dangerous Operator is responsible for following unit manual instructions and warnings Read entire operators manual before using unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the prop er use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read understand and follow unit manual instructions and warnings Never allow children to operate this unit DANGER Never use blades wire or flailing devices Unit is designed for line trimmer use only Use of any other accessories or attach ments will increase the risk of injury WARNING Keep children bystanders and animals 50 feet 15 metres away If approached stop unit immediately 1 Wear close fitting tough work clothing that will provide protection such as long slacks or trousers safety work shoes heavy duty work gloves hard hat a safety face shield or safety glasses for eye protec tion and a good grade of ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing protection 2 Store in a safe place Open fue
6. e Cylinder Displacement ser ose ecaratred rii wae ee eed nde doe wade E ERE ae 26cm DAN WV OUI siete art cccvo d von dave each chien eee Rea outa deee i ne 5 00 kg Fuel Capacity 42 2 eacteaarandan saan renew ee ead ouee baeanee caeeaee x 590 cm B MpP Head ssavkoeesutaeseseanuckweeeenhebesentuend ceaeeasteasane Twin Line Bump Feed Drive Shaft Length oiied aie cae ian cde toes aor baw oe Bo ed ae ad awe 66 66 cm Cutting Width cesar och diary Gea dene eg avarg hh RAE SLD Sate Rae a ree 43cm Handie o tincsence sees eouaneemeee cueeeeteun ae cesses nee eee eco asass D Handle IONIAN 4 6 at andot acnne eauantanense dated sata ante tecce snc bates Electronic SVG e acted Sea oe edie cardbus eek Soe et acan iam eee poses eee es Centrifugal Clutch Sound levels see note 1 Equvialent sound pressure level at the operators ar c0ceeeeee ee eee 98 37 dB A Noise emissions see note 2 Measured sound power level cwcdosdasabiisrin er ioneduriademediacanideinninnnine Gouseun 107 31 dB A Guaranteed sound power level c i coxsceesusadelasan tetas ctvdasoaseencsssensentantic 110 dB A ViDration KET 9 ncn serra kidroncinusr raeravnuad n einne eia nen 6 796 m s Maximum Engine Performance 22 o cr0es se0essiev annua a nenau aa 0 78 kw Engine Speed rotationa lfrequency at recommended max spindle rotational frequency nnu annann annua a aaan 7800 min Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle Max
7. gasoline to allow incoming gasoline to mix with oil Shake container to ensure thorough mix WARNING Lack of lubrication voids engine war ranty Fuel and oil must be mixed at 40 1 e FUEL AND LUBRICATION Fuel amp Oil Mix 40 1 2 5 e FUEL OIL MIXTURE RATIOS Two Stroke Oil ml 40 1 2 5 Petrol Litre e RECOMMENDED FUELS Some conventional gasolines are being blended with oxy genates such as alcohol or an ether compound to meet clean air standards Your Mcculloch engine is designed to operate satisfactorily on any fuel intended for autom itive use including oxygenated fuels OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS e STARTING A COLD ENGINE NOTE To minimize load on engine during starting and warm up trim excess line to 13cm Fig 4A 1 Press ON OFF Switch to the RUN I position Fig 4B 2 Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke FULL CHOKE IN HALF CHOKE i and RUN H Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE N position while the throttle trigger is in full position Fig 4C Press the primer bulb A 10 times Fig 4D Wait 10 sec A smooth rapid pull is required for a strong spark Pull starter rope briskly maximum 6 times Fig 4F As soon as the engine sounds as if it is trying to start even if less than 6 pulls then move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE position Fig 4G 6 Pull starter rope again 4 times while trigger is in the full throtthe
8. ing so could cause ment personal injury and or damage the unit voiding the DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A MUFFLER manufacturer s warranty and properly installed muffler shield 12 DO NOT operate your unit near or around flammable DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in liquids or gases whether in or out of doors An explo contact with a hot muffler or spark plug wire sion and or fire may result DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSI 13 DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CUTTING ATTACHMENT TIONS off balance outstretched arms or one hand Use only Mcculloch replacement parts and acces ed Always use two hands when operating unit with sories which are designed specifically to enhance the thumbs and fingers encircling the handles performance and maximize the safe operation of our DO NOT RAISE TRIMMER HEAD above ground level products Failure to do so may cause poor perform while unit is operating Injury to operator could result ance and possible injury Use only the stringhead sup DO NOT USE UNIT FOR ANY PURPOSES OTHER plied with this product Do not use any other cutting than trimming lawn or garden areas attachment Use of such attachments will void your fact t It in seri il DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED PERI aia Cee ane OME eet Serene ack ODS Rest periodically SPECIFICATIONS Model NO 4 5 4 ny dead we Le a ae a ee A ae MT 260 CLS Engine Type nto oucta cb eabe tha dke sed beahetoedtanheee macman rarua Air cooled 2 Cycle Chrom
9. l cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank To prevent a fire hazard move at least 10 feet 3 metres from fueling area before starting 3 Turn unit off before setting it down 4 Always hold unit firmly with both hands the thumb and fingers encircling the handles 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Keep all screws and fasteners tight Never operate your equipment when it is improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled Keep handles dry clean and free of fuel mixture Keep stringhead as close to ground as practical Avoid hitting small objects with trimmer head When cutting on a slope stand below trimmer head NEVER cut or trim on a hill or slope etc If there is the slighte st chance of slipping sliding or losing firm footing Check area you will be trimming for debris that may be struck or thrown during operation Keep all parts of your body and clothing away from trimmer head when starting or running engine Before starting engine make sure trimmer head will not come in contact with any obstacle Stop engine before examining cutting line Store equipment away from possible flammable materials such as gas powered water heaters clothes dryers or oil fired furnaces portable heaters etc Always keep the debris shield trimmer head and engine free of debris build up Operation of equipment should always be restricted to mature and properly inst
10. n fuel tank 1 Completely remove fuel cap A from fuel tank B to be able to remove fuel filter D from tank Use a piece of wire C with a hook formed at the end to pull filter out of tank Fig 8A amp Fig 8B 2 Pull filter D off with a twisting motion 3 Replace fuel filter D Fig 8C NOTE Never operate the trimmer without the fuel filter Internal engine damage could result Fig 8C e CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The carburetor was pre set at the factory for optimum per formance If further adjustments are necessary please take your unit to the nearest professional Service Center SPARK PLUG 1 Spark plug gap 025 635mm Fig 9 2 Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds 12 to 15 Nem Connect spark plug boot e DEBRIS SHIELD KNIFE SHARPENING 1 Remove cutter knife E from debris shield F Fig 10 2 Place knife in a bench vise Sharpen knife using a flat file being careful to maintain the angle of cutting edge File in one direction only re PIE cE e STORING A UNIT WARNING Failure to follow these steps may cause varnish to form in the carburetor and difficult starting or permanent damage following storage h Perform all the general maintenance recommended in the Maintenance Section of your User Manual Clean exterior of engine Output Shaft cutting attachment guard and cutting head Drain fuel from the fuel tank After fuel is drained start engine Run engine
11. orn or damaged 4 Replace with a pre wound spool or replace line using a 25 feet 8 metres length of 0 080 inch 2 mm diameter McCULLOCH brand line WARNING Never use wire rope string etc which can break off and become a dangerous missile TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ENGINE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Incorrect starting procedures Follow instructions in the User Manual Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment Have carburetor adjusted by an Unit won t start or starts but will setting Authorized Service Center not run Fouled spark plug Clean gap or replace plug Fuel filter blocked Replace fuel filter Incorrect lever position on choke Move to RUN position Unit starts but engine has low Dirty spark arrester screen Replace spark arrester screen 10 Insert the ends of the lines through exit holes in the Di ir fil R direnetan Line exit hole Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment Have carburetor adjusted by an setting Authorized Service Center Engine hesitates Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment Have carburetor adjusted by an No power under load setting Authorized Service Center Runs erratically Incorrectly gapped spark plug Clean gap or replace plug gap or replace plug Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment Have carburetor adjusted by an Smokes excessively setting Authorized Service Center 10 T YT 5 When installing new line on an existing spool hold the spool as
12. p Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head If the line is worm down to 2 inches 5 cm or less more than one tap will be required to obtain the most efficient line length WARNING Use only 0 080 2 mm diameter line Other sizes of line will not advance prop erly and can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury CUTTING METHODS WARNING Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects rock gravel fence posts etc which can damage the trimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown causing a serious hazard e The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below Line crowded Into work area Tip of the line does the cutting The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences For trimming or scalping use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear especially e During light duty cutting e Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts
13. p switch to stop the engine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS e OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR Hearing protection Eye protection Cut from your right to your left WARNING Always wear eye protection Never lean over the trimmer head Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle At lower speeds there is less engine noise and vibration The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to weld onto the spool Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting To stop engine e Release the throttle trigger e Push and release the engine ON STOP switch TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 inches 5 cm each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter ee Aa Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated To advance line e Operate the engine at full throttle e Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grasy area e Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Approximately 2 inches 5 cm of line will be advanced with each ta
14. posision Fig 4F 7 Once engine is started leave the choke lever in the HALF CHOKE i position for 20 seconds then move choke lever to RUN H Fig 4H If engine does not start go back to step 2 ae a AA MCCULLOCH ha AS go NOTE If engine fails to start after repeated attempts refer to Troubleshooting section NOTE Always pull starter rope straight out Pulling starter at an angle will cause rope to rub against the eyelet This friction will cause the rope to fray and wear more quickly Always hold starter handle when rope retracts Never allow rope to snap back from extended position This could cause rope to snag or fray and also damage the starter assembly Fig 4G Fig 4H e WARM ENGINE START 1 Move engine stopping denice to the RUN position Fig 5A 2 Place choke in HALF CHOKE position Fig 5B 3 Grasp throttle handle firmly squeeze throttle trigger to FULL position 4 Pull starter rope briskly until engine starts but no more than 6 times Keep throttle at FULL position until engine runs smoothly 5 If engine does not start place choke in RUN 4 posi tion and pull starter rope 5 more times If engine still does not start it is probably flooded Wait 5 minutes and repeat procedure with choke in RUN 4 position and throttle full open Fig 5A Fig 5B e TO STOP ENGINE Release throttle trigger Let engine return to idle Push the ignition sto
15. r other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product MCCULLOCH may not pay for repairs under warranty It is your re sponsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Spark Plug Boot e Air Filter e Housing Screws e Assist Handle Screw e Debris shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts e ON STOP Switch Ensure ON STOP switch functions properly by pushing the switch Make sure engine stops Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset Restart engine and continue e Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks e Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged e AIR FILTER COUTION NEVER operate trimmer without the air filter The air filter must be kept clean If it becomes damaged install a new filter To Clean Air Filter 1 Remove knob A holding air filter cover in place remove cover B and lift filter C from air box Fig 7 2 Wash filter in soap and water DO NOT USE PETROL 3 Air dry filter 4 Reinstall filter NOTE Replace filter if frayed torn damaged or unable to be cleaned FUEL CAP FUEL FILTER COUTION Remove fuel from unit and store in approved container before starting this procedure Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed i
16. ructed individuals WARNING The emission of exhaust gases is toxic Emergency Stopping Procedure When it is neces sary to stop engine immediately DEPRESS the switch to stop This unit has a clutch The routine for checking that the clutch is working correctly is that when the engine returns to idle the trimmer head stops spinning Tighten the cap of oil and fuel tank to prevent the loss of oil and fuel during transport ee cE 18 19 Prolonged use of this product expose the operator to vibrations and may produce whitefinger disease In order to reduce the risk please wear gloves and keep your hands warm If any of the whitefinger symptoms appear seek medical advice immediately It is recommended that daily inspection before use and after dropping or other impacts to prevent significant damage or defects WHAT NOT TO DO 1 7 8 DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that recom 9 DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE mended in your manual Always follow instructions in INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS the Fuel and Lubrication section of this manual Never 10 DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS DEBRIS SHIELD use gasoline unless it is properly mixed with 2 cycle AND OR GUARD IS INSTALLED AND IN GOOD engine lubricant Permanent damage to engine will CONDITION result voiding manufacturer s warranty 11 DO NOT ADD REMOVE OR ALTER ANY COMPO DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating equip NENTS OF THIS PRODUCT Do
17. se to loosen Fig 3A 2 While firmly holding the attachment B push it straight into the Quick Change coupler C until the release button D appears in the primary hole E of the Quick Change coupler Fig 3B 3 Turn the knob A clockwise to tighten Fig 3C CAUTION The release button must be in the primary hole and the knob must be tighened securely before operating this unit All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise indicated in the specific attach ments operators manual If the incorrect hole is used it could result in injury or damage to the unit Fig 3C FUEL AND LUBRICATION e FUEL Use regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with Mcculloch 40 1 custom 2 cycle engine oil for best results Use mixing ratios in Feul Mixing Table WARNING Never use straight gasoline in your unit This will cause permanent engine damage and void the manufacturers warran ty for that product Never use a fuel mixture that has been stored for over 90 days WARNING If 2 cycle lubricant other than Mcculloch Custom Lubricant is to be used it must be a premium grade oil for 2 cycle air cooled engines mixed at a 40 1 ratio Do not use any 2 cycle oil product with a recommended mix ing ratio of 100 1 If insufficient lubrication is the cause of engine damage it voids the manufacturers engine warranty e MIXING FUEL Add oil to an approved fuel container followed by the
18. shown 6 Bend the line at the midpoint and inset the bend into the slot in the center rim of the spool Ensure line snaps into positon in the slot 7 With your finger between the lines wrap the lines evenly and firmly around the spool in a clockwise direction EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Business name of the manufacturer Husqvarna AB Full address of the manufacturer SE 561 82 Huskvarna Sweden We declare that the machinery Product name Petrol Grass trimmer Commercial name Petrol trimmer Function Trimming grass Model MT 260 CLS Type Powered by petrol Fulfils all the relevant provisions of Directives 2006 42 EC 2004 108 EC 2000 14 EC 2005 88 EC 97 68 EC 2004 26 EC and tested in accordance with below standards EN ISO 11806 2011 EN ISO 14982 2009 The conformity assessment of Directive 2000 14 EC was done using Annex V of the Directive For information regarding noise emissions and rated net power see Technical Data Sheet Person authorised to compile the technical file and make this declaration d Name surname BoR Jonsson Position Title R amp D Manager Address SE 561 82 Hukvarna Sweden Place and date of the declaration Shanghai PRC 2013 1 18
19. ssembly instructions Failure to do so may Cause injury to the operator e D HANDE INSTALLATION WARNING When adjusting the assist handle be sure it remains above the safety label 1 Position D handle on the shaft Note that the handle must be mounted in front of direction of arrow head on the shaft The distance between both handles shall be at least 250mm Bolt y NE Handle geet So PA g r e e Bo Spanner A 2 Install the bolt and nut as shown in the illustration 3 Make a final adjustment of the handle to a comfortable working position Tighten the nut firmly with wrench provided e ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING The shield must be properly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line The line limiter on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you Remove nut from shield Insert bracket into slot on shield Fig 1 Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket Reinstall nut and tighten securely with wrench provided Fig 2 eo D ee cE e INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT WARNING To avoid serious personal injury turn unit off before removing or installing attachment NOTE To make installing or removing the attachment easier place the unit on the ground or on a work bench 1 Turn the knob A counter clockwi
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