Safety Precautions - McCulloch MTR1000 Manuel D'utilisation

1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to assure maximum
safety and optimum performance. Read this manual before assembling and operating this appliance.
Failure to comply with instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or personal injury.
WARNING
1-1. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR
PERSONAL INJURY:
1. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in this manual before/during operation of this trimmer.
2. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
3. INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing, cord or plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if
the switch does not turn the unit off properly. Never use unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the
motor or unit itself is not working as it should or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
in water. Never operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air openings free of debris that may
reduce air flow. Replace damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or damaged in any way can fly
apart and cause serious injury.
4. DOUBLE INSULATED to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction
consists of 2 separate "layers" of electric insulation. Appliances built with this insulation system
are not intended to be grounded. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged
into any conventional 120 volt electrical outlet. Normal safety precautions must be observed when
operating an electrical appliance. The double insulation system is only for added protection against
injury resulting from a possible internal electrical insulation failure.
5. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) receptacle may be used on an outlet or circuit
for an added measure of safety.
6. EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge
to the cord length. See table below. A 2-wire cord without a ground connection may be used since
this appliance is double insulated. If in doubt of proper wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please
note that the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS
EXTENSION CORD
VOLTS
LENGTH
25 feet / 7.5m
120 50 feet / 15m
100 feet / 30m
*American Wire Gauge
DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry appliance by cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep
cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water.
Do not pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door on cord.
7. NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Your double insulated appliance has no serviceable parts
inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service information, contact the McCulloch
Product Service Department listed on the back cover of this User Manual.
8. RISK OF EYE INJURY - Always wear goggles or other suitable eye protection when operating your
trimmer. Edging increases the risk of injury caused by flying debris. Always keep bystanders at a safe
distance.
9. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from rotating line. Do not operate without guard attached.
10. DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants, shoes and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewel-
ry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
11. KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially children and pets away from the area of operation.
Turn off unit immediately if you are approached. Never allow children to operate the appliance to be
used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
12. AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases,
smoking or burning materials to avoid creating a fire or explosion. Never operate the trimmer in wet
or damp conditions or around swimming pools, hot tub, etc. Do not use in rain. Do not handle plug,
cord or appliance with wet hands.
13. USE CORRECT APPLIANCE - Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual. DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping refers to tilting stringhead to sweep away
debris from walkways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small stones or other such debris may
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WIRE SIZE
REQUIRED
18 A.W.G.*
16 A.W.G.*
16 A.W.G.*
Table 1
1. When using the appliance, an extension cord of
adequate size must be used for safety and to
prevent loss of power and overheating.
2. The extension cord must be specifically intended
for outdoor use and marked "SJ" or "SJT" and
with the suffix "WA". In Canada, the extension
cord must be marked "SFTW".
3. Inspect extension power cord for loose or
exposed wires and damaged insulation. If dam-
aged, replace before using appliance.