McCulloch MT260, User Manual

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The grass-trimmer is supplied with some components
not assembled. To assemble these proceed as follows:

• ATTACH SUPPORT HANDLE (FIG. 2)
1.

Insert the joint (2) into the upper body from the
lower side. Fit the handle (3) between the joint fins
(2). 

2.

Insert the handwheel into the hole of the joint and
tighten them to the nut.

3.

Before tightening completely, adjust the support

handle height by sliding handle up and down tube.
When support handle is at desired operating
height, tighten it security.

• ATTACH GRASS GUARD (FIG. 3)
Insert the guard (1) onto the lower body and secure it at
the rear with two screws (2). Fit the cutting guide (3) on
the front part of the guard with another two screws (4).

• USE OF THE CABLE-HOLDER (FIG. 4)
The handgrip is supplied with a system for holding the
extension cable.

1.

When starting the grass-trimmer for the first time,
check that the nylon wires touch or pass over the
wire-cutting blade. If they are not long enough,
press the button and, at the same time, pull the
nylon wires (Fig. 5).

2.

Connect the plug of the grass-trimmer to the exten-
sion cable and attach this to the handle (Fig. 4)

3.

Make sure the height of grass trimmer and support

handle is most applicable before use, adjust the
height of grass trimmer by pressing the height con-
trol button adjust the height of support handle by
releasing and the handwheel.

4.

Take a secure hold of the grass trimmer and, with-

out letting it touch the grass to be cut unlock secu-
rity then press the switch on the upper handgrip.
Let the grass trimmer run idly for a few seconds
and then carry out the self-adjustment of the length
of the nylon wire.

5.

To switch off the grass trimmer let go the switch.

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GRASS TRIMMER DESCRIPTION

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Power cable

2.

Upper handgrip

3.

Switch

4.

Central support

handgrip

5.

Adjustment
handwheel

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Central tube

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Lower body

8.

Air slots

9.

Guard

10. Nylon wire

11. Spool carrier
12. Spool
13. Spring
14. Spool cover
15. Cutting guide
16. Security Lock
17. Height control

button

18. Rotation control

button

19. Wire-cutting blade

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ASSEMBLY

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CAUTION: Wire-cutting blade on grass
guard is sharp, contact with it could cause
personal injury.

CAUTION: Never use the grass trimmer
without the guard. It is vital for your and
other peoples’ safety and for the good
working order of the trimmer. The failure to
observe these safety regulations could
cause dangerous.

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STARTING

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These operations should be repeated a few times
before starting work to make sure that everything is
functioning properly and to familiarize yourself with the
grass trimmer.
Start off slowly, when you have gained experience, you
will be able to use the grass trimmer to its full potential.

1.

Start the grass trimmer before getting close to the
grass to be cut.

2.

Cut the grass by moving the grass trimmer from
right to left and proceed slowly keeping the trimmer
inclined by about 30˚ (Fig.7)

3.

High grass should be cut in layers, always begin-

ning from the top. The cuts should be short (Fig. 8)

4.

Do not cut damp or wet grass. Dry grass will give

excellent results.

5.

Always let the nylon wire rotate at top speed; do
not work in such a way as to overload the trimmer.

6.

Avoid wearing the wire out quickly by knocking
against hard objects (stones, walls, fences etc.).
Use the edge of the guard in order to keep the
edge-trimmer at the right distance (Fig. 9)

7.

Never pass the grass trimmer over the extension

cable while the grass trimmer is running; make
sure it is always in a safe position behind your
back.

8.

Before starting work, make sure that the area to be

cut is free of stones, debris, wires and any other
objects.

• REPLACEMENT OF THE SPOOL OF NYLON WIRE 

(FIG. 10, FIG. 11, FIG. 12)

1.

Disconnect the plug from the socket.

2.

Hold the spool carrier (1) firm in one hand, with the
other unscrew the cover (2) as indicated by the
arrow on the cover itself.

3.

Once this has been removed, extract the finished

spool, clean the inside of the spool carrier and the
cover carefully, making sure not to lose the spring.
Insert this into position in the spool carrie.

4.

Take the new replacement spool (3), insert the

ends of the wires into the holes on the cover, put
into position the spool, keeping the side with the
label facing upward. 

5.

Fit everything into the spool carrier by pressing
down and rotating clockwise until locking.

6.

Take the end of the wire which is sticking out and,
by pressing the button, withdraw them by at least
ten centimeters.

7.

In the event of the wire breaking inside the spool,

repeat the replacement operation.

8.

Start the grass trimmer following the instructions in

the “STARTING” chapter.

CAUTION: A short or worn wire cuts less
efficiently so, to improve its operation on
subsequent occasions, tap the spool but-
ton lightly on the ground while the trimmer
is running. This will bring about the self-
adjustment of the nylon wire. (Fig. 6)

CAUTION: After switching off, the nylon
wire will continue to rotate for a few more
seconds.

OPERATION

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CAUTION: Do not use the Grass trimmer
without the guard.

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