McCulloch B40 P ELITE Operator's Manual Page 1

GB Operator’s manual 2-27SE Bruksanvisning 28-52DK Brugsanvisning 53-78FI Käyttöohje 79-104NO Bruksanvisning 105-129FR Manuel d’utilisation 130-

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS10 – EnglishLocking nutA locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment.When fitting, tighten the nut in the

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 11Sharpening grass knifes and grass blades• See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructio

ASSEMBLY12 – EnglishAssembling the handlebar and throttle• Fit the handlebar in the handlebar clamp on the shaft using four screws.• Fit the protecti

ASSEMBLYEnglish – 13• Place the blade (D), support flange (E) and support cup (F) on the output shaft.• Fit the nut (G). The nut must be tightened to a

ASSEMBLY14 – EnglishQuick releaseAt the front is an easily accessible, quick release. Use this if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency sit

FUEL HANDLINGEnglish – 15Fuel safetyNever start the machine:1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporat

FUEL HANDLING16 – EnglishMixing• Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel.• Always start by filling half the amount of the

STARTING AND STOPPINGEnglish – 17Check before starting• Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the cent

STARTING AND STOPPING18 – EnglishPrimer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled.

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 19General working instructionsBasic safety rules1 Look around you:• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot

KEY TO SYMBOLS2 – EnglishSymbolsWARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause seri

WORKING TECHNIQUES20 – EnglishBasic working techniquesAlways slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 21Cutting• The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord paral

MAINTENANCE22 – EnglishCarburettorAdjusting the idle speed (T)Check that the air filter is clean. When the idle speed is correct, the cutting attachmen

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 23Cooling systemTo keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system.The cooling syst

MAINTENANCE24 – EnglishSpark plugThe spark plug condition is influenced by:• Incorrect carburettor adjustment.• An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or

English – 25MAINTENANCEMaintenance scheduleThe following is a list of the maintenance steps that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items a

26 – EnglishTECHNICAL DATATechnical dataNote 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (LWA) in conformity with EC directive 2000/

English – 27TECHNICAL DATAEC-declaration of conformity(Applies to Europe only)We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, decl

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CONTENTSEnglish – 3Contents Note the following before starting:Please read the operator's manual carefully.KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols ...

4 – EnglishINTRODUCTIONDear Customer,Thank you for choosing a McCulloch product. You are thereby part of a story that started long ago, when the McCul

English – 5WHAT IS WHAT?What is what on the brush cutter?17181923282143161192226711 141225241513852710242097861 Blade2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear3 B

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS6 – EnglishImportantPersonal protective equipmentHELMETA protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objectsHEARING P

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 7GLOVESGloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when fitting cutting attachments.BOOTSWear boots with steel toe-c

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS8 – EnglishCheck that the throttle trigger and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.See in

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 9Quick releaseThere is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the front as a safety precaution in case the e