McCulloch Virginia MH542, MH555 User manual

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VIRGINIA
MH542 P - MH555 P/25cc
HANDLEIDING
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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carefully and make sure you understand them before using
this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference.
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
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caratteristiche e dati del presente manuale in qualunque
momento e senza preavviso.
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DE CE Konformitätserklärung
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FR Déclaration de conformitéEuropéenne
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PT Declaração de Conformidade
:EU Overensstemmelseerklæring
SE EG-försäkran om överensstämmelse
Valmadrera, 15.12.01
Pino Todero (Direttore Tecnico)
E.O.P.I.
AEC Declaration of Conformity
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ES Declaracion de cumplimiento de la directriz de la UE
The undersigned, authorised by E.O.P.I., declares that the
following products: Virginia MH 542P - 555P, manufactured by
E.O.P.I., Valmadrera, Italia, are in accordance with the European
Directives 98/37/EEC (Machinery Directive), 93/68/CEE (CE
Marking Directive) & 89/336/CEE (Directive on electromagnetic
compatibility), directive 2000/14/CEE (Annex V).
Le soussigné, dûment mandatépar E.O.P.I., déclare que les
produits suivants: Virginia MH 542P - 555P, fabriqués par
E.O.P.I., Valmadrera, Italia, sont conformes aux Directives
Européennes 98/37/EEC (Directive SécuritéMachine),
93/68/CEE (Directive Marquage CE) & 89/336/CEE (Directive
EMC), directive 2000/14/CEE (Annexe V).
Der Unterzeichnete, bevollmächtigt durch E.O.P.I., erklärt,
daßfolgende Geräte: Virginia MH 542P - 555P,
hergestellt durch E.O.P.I., Valmadrera, Italia, den
Europäischen Richtlinien 98/37/EEC (Maschinenrichtlinie),
93/68/CEE (CE Kennzeichnungsrichtlinie) & 89/336/CEE
(EMV Richtlinie) entsprechen, richtlinie 2000/14/CEE
(Anhang V).
Il sottoscritto, autorizzato dalla E.O.P.I., dichiara che i seguenti
prodotti: Virginia MH 542P - 555P, costruito da E.O.P.I.,
Valmadrera, Italia, sono conformi alle Direttive Europee:
98/37/EEC (Direttiva Macchine), 93/68/CEE (Direttiva
Marcatura CEE) & 89/336/CEE (Direttiva Compatibilità
Elettromagnetica), direttiva 2000/14/CEE (Allegato V).
El abajo firmante, autorizado por E.O.P.I., afirma que los
siguientes productos: Virginia MH 542P - 555P, fabricados
por E.O.P.I., Valmadrera, Italia, cumplen con las directivas
Europeas 98/37/EEC (Directiva sobre Maquinaria),
93/68/CEE (Directiva sobre Marcas de la CE) & 89/336/CEE
(Directiva sobre ‘Compatibilidad Electro Magnética’), directiva
2000/14/CEE (Anexo V).
Ondergetekende, gemachtigd door E.O.P.I., verklaart dat de
volgende produkten: Virginia MH 542P - 555P, geproduceerd door
E.O.P.I., Valmadrera, Italia voldoen aan de Europese Richtlijnen
98/37/CEE (Machinerie Richtlijn), 93/68/CEE (EG Markering
Richtlijn) & 89/336/CEE (Richtlijn aangaande elektromagnetische
compatibiliteit), richtlijn 2000/14/CEE (Annex V).
O υπ γεγραµµέν σ, µε eξ υσι δτηση τησ E.O.P.I., δηλώνει τι
τα εξήσ πρ ϊντα: Virginia MH 542P - 555P, κατασκευασθέντα
απ την E.O.P.I.,Valmadrera, Italia, HΠA ανταπ κρίν νται πρ σ
τισ Eυρωπαϊκέσ Eντ λέσ 98/3 /CEE (η περί Mηχανηµάτων
Eντ λή), 93/68/CEE (η περί τ υ Σήµατ σ CE Eντ λή) &
89/336/CEE (η περί Hλεκτρ µαγνητικήσ Συµβαττητασ
Eντ λή), Aηρεκτηβα 2000/14/CEE (Πρηπ επηε V).
O abaixo assinado, autorizado por E.O.P.I., declara que os seguintes
produtos: Virginia MH 542P - 555P, fabricada por E.O.P.I.,
Valmadrera, Italia. estão de acordo com as Directivas Europeias
98/37/EEC Directiva de Maquinaria), 93/68/CEE (Directiva de
Marcação CE) e 89/336/CEE (Directiva de Compatibilidade
Electromagnética), directiva 2000/14/CEE (Apêndice V).
Allekirjoittanut, E.O.P.I. in valtuttaamana, vakuuttaa että
seuraavat tuotteet: Virginia MH 542P - 555P, ja jotka on
valmistanut E.O.P.I., Valmadrera, Italia, ovat Euroopan
direktiivien 98/37/EEC (Koneisto-direktiivi), 93/68/CEE
(CE Merkintä-direktiivi) & 89/336/CEE
(Elektromagneettinen Yhteensopivuus-direktiivi) mukainen,
direktiivi 2000/14/CEE (Liite V).
Undertegnede, bemyndiget af E.O.P.I., erklærer herved, at
følgende produkter: Virginia MH 542P - 555P, E.O.P.I.,
Valmadrera, Italia, er i overensstemmelse med de eurpæiske
direktiver 98/37/EEC (Maskineri direktiv), 93/68/CEE (CE
mærkningsdirektiv) & 89/336/CEE (EMC-direktiv), direktiv
2000/14/CEE (Annex V).
Undertecknad, auktoriserad av E.O.P.I., försäkrar att följande
produkter: Virginia MH 542P - 555P, tillverkade av E.O.P.I.,
Valmadrera, Italia, är i överensstämmelse med följande
europeiska direktiv 98/37/EEC (Maskindirektiv), 93/68/CEE
(CE-märknings-direktiv) & 89/336/CEE (Elektromagnetisk
kompatibilitet), direktiv 2000/14/CEE (Annex V).

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Do not smoke while re-
fuelling or while operat-
ing the trimmer
Choke fully opened
(hot start / run)
Wear safety clothing:
Approved safety glasses or face
shield
Wear safety clothing:
Approved ear defender
Wear safety clothing:
Approved safety helmet
Wear safety clothing:
Approved gloves
Wear safety clothing:
Approved safety footwear
If not used properly this Hedgetrimmer can be dangerous.
The warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reason-
able safety and efficiency in using this product.The operator is responsible
for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the
product.
Warning
Read the user instructions careful-
ly o make sure you understand all
the controls and what hey do.
Explanation of Symbols
Choke closed (cold start)
A. General description
Safety precautions
1) Trimmer blades
2) Blade guides
3) Fuel tank cap
4) Rear handle
5) Starter handle
6) Muffler shield/top cover
7) Spark plug boot/spark plug
8) Front handle
9) Throttle trigger
10) Ignition switch
11) Gear box assembly
12) Front hand guard
13) Air cleaner cover
14) Choke lever
15) Primer bulb
16) Safety trigger
17) Blade sheaths

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C . Additional safety precautions
B. Safety precautions
D. Fuel mix
• This machine can cause serious injuries if
not used in the correct manner.
•If using the face shield, ensure you peel off the
protective films from the see-through plastic.
•Ensure all operators study this manual careful-
ly and thoroughly before using the hedge
trimmer.
•Be familiar with all controls and the proper use
of this machine.
•As with all machinery, long hair, loose belts or
straps should be tied back or secured to avoid
possible contact or entanglement with moving
parts.
•Wear close-fitting protective clothes. Wear
safety shoes, gloves, goggles and ear protec-
tors. Ensure you know how to stop the engine
in an emergency. Start the engine according
to these instructions.
•Stop the engine when changing location or
before examining the blades.
•Prolonged use of this or other machines
exposing the operator to vibration may pro-
duce Whitefinger’s Disease (Raynaud’s
Phenomenon). This may reduce the hands’
ability to feel and regulate temperature and
may produce general numbness. Continual or
regular users should therefore monitor closely
the condition of their hands or fingers. If any of
the symptoms appear, seek immediate med-
ical advice.
•Do not operate this machine when tired or
under the influence of any substances such as
drugs or alcohol which can impair vision, dex-
terity or judgement.
•Carefully survey the working site to note any
hazards (eg road, paths, electricity cables,
dangerous trees, etc).
•Ensure other persons are at a safe working
distance (minimum distance of 10 metres).
•If necessary use warning signs to keep
onlookers at a safe distance.
•Ensure someone is nearby within a safe hear-
ing distance in case of an accident.
•When transporting or storing the machine
always fit the blade sheath
•Never allow children to use this machine
•Always hold the hedgetrimmer firmly with both
hands when the engine is running.
•Always maintain a firm foothold. Do not use
while standing on a ladder. Use properly
installed scaffolding to reach high places.
•Keep handles dry, clean and free from fuel
mixture.
•If fuel has spilt on unit, ensure engine has
dried completely before starting.
•Keep all parts of your body and clothing away
from blades when starting or running engine.
•When transporting the hedgetrimmer in a vehi-
cle, secure it to prevent fuel spillage.
Do not use any other type of fuel than the type
recommended in this manual.
This product is equipped with a two-stroke
engine and must therefore use a mixture of
lead-free gasoline (with a minimum of 90
octanes) and fully synthetic oil for two-stroke
engines, specific for lead-free gasoline in the
proportions indicated in the table on the cover
page at item (D).
IMPORTANT! Read the oil specifications on
the can carefully: the use of oil lacking the
specifications indicated in this manual can
cause severe damage to the engine!
To obtain the best mixture, pour the oil first, fol-
lowed by the gasoline, into an approved contain-
er, shake well (repeat the operation every time
you draw any fuel from the container).
The characteristics of the mixture are subject to
aging and may be altered in time, so we recom-
mend mixing only the amount strictly needed for
use. If you use a mixture that is several weeks
old, this could damage the engine.
WARNING
Do not smoke when re-fuelling.
Always open the fuel cap slowly, to release any
pressure build up in the tank.
Re-fuel in open spaces only, keeping away from
naked flames or sparks.
SAFE STORAGE OF FUEL
Petrol fuel mix is highly inflammable.
Put out all cigarettes, pipes and cigars before
working with fuel.
Avoid spilling fuel. Store fuel in a cool, well venti-
lated place, in an approved container specifically
designed for the purpose.
Never store engine with fuel in the tank in

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enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light such as in a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer etc. Petrol fumes can cause an explosion or
a fire. Never store large amounts of fuel.
To prevent possible restarting problems avoid
running the fuel tank dry.
This also helps to extend engine life.
F. Cutting instructions
E. Starting and stopping the engine
Starting a cold engine
1 Move stop switch to on position. Depress the
primer bulb 5 times.
2 Move choke lever to position.
3 Pull starter rope until engine fires once.
4 Move choke lever to 1/2position.
5 Pull starter rope until engine fires. Allow
engine to warm up for 15 seconds.
6 Move choke lever to position.
7 To stop engine, push stop switch to stop
position.
If the engine fails to start repeat the above proce-
dure.
Starting a warm engine
1 Stop switch to on position.
2 Depress the primer bulb 5 times if the fuel
tank has run empty.
3 Ensure the choke is on position.
4 Pull starter handle until engine runs. Allow
engine to run for 15 seconds.
5 If the engine fails to start repeat points 4, 5
and 6 for ‘Starting a cold engine.’
•If unfamiliar with trimming or cutting tech-
niques, practice the procedure with engine in
‘Off’ position.
•Clear work area of debris such as cans, bot-
tles, rocks etc. Striking objects can cause seri-
ous injury to operator, bystanders and equip-
ment. If an object is hit accidentally, immedi-
ately turn off engine and examine equipment.
•Always hold unit firmly with both hands,
thumbs and fingers encircling handles.
•Always trim or cut at high engine speeds. Do
not run engine slowly at start or during cutting
operations.
•Do not use this unit for purposes other than
trimming shrubs, hedges or bushes.
•Never raise hedgetrimmer above chest height
during operation.
•Do not operate unit with other people or ani-
mals in the immediate vicinity.
•Always ensure the handle and guard is fitted in
place when using the machine. Never attempt
to use an incomplete machine or one which
has been modified by anyone other than an
authorised service dealer.
Using your hedgetrimmer
•Your hedgetrimmer is equipped with a cen-
trifugal clutch so the cutting blades will stop
moving when the engine is at idle. If the
blades move when the engine is at idle, the
carburettor idle speed needs adjusting. If this
does not solve the problem, do not use the
hedgetrimmer - take it immediately to an
Authorised Service Agent.
•Always allow the engine to idle before moving
from one section of the bush or hedge to
another. Wait until blades stop moving. Before
resuming trimming, check that your stance is
correct.
•Always be sure of your footing. Do not over-
reach.
•Do not use hedgetrimmer while standing on a
ladder or other unstable surfaces. If trimming
tall hedges or bushes, use scaffolding which is
stable and secure.
•Do not operate the machine if the blades are
damaged or excessively worn.
•To reduce any fire hazard keep the engine and
muffler free of debris, leaves or excessive lubri-
cant.
Trimming Procedures
WARNING: Wear heavy duty gloves when oper-
ating this unit.
There are two trimming procedures: Horizontal A
and Vertical B.
•The horizontal trimming position is used to cut
the top of bushes, shrubs or hedges. Always
trim from right to left. Do not use hedgetrim-
mer above chest height.
•The vertical trimming procedure is used to cut
the sides of bushes, shrubs and hedges.
Always cut from bottom to top.
1Place right hand on rear handle assembly and
left hand on the front handle.
2Trim area to be cut whilst squeezing throttle
trigger to maximum extent. When finished
release throttle trigger. Allow engine to return
to idle position. Blade action should stop.
Move to next section to be cut.
3After moving to the next section, make sure
you are standing on firm ground, squeeze trig-
ger to full extent and resume trimming.

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H. Regular maintenance
Technical data
G. Carburettor adjustment
Your machine is fitted with a highly sensitive
low emission carburettor. We therefore recom-
mend that carburettor adjustments are only
made by an authorised servicing dealer,
equipped with instruments that will ensure
best performance with lowest emission levels.
To adjust the idle speed, however, proceed as fol-
lows:
With engine running and warm, slowly turn screw
‘I’ clockwise until the engine runs smoothly with a
consistent noise level but without making the
blade move.
If the cutting attachment does move or the engine
runs too fast, slowly turn screw ‘I’ in an anticlock-
wise direction until the correct speed is obtained.
Precise numerical engine speed settings are men-
tioned in the technical detail chart in the front of
the operator’s manual.
Warranty may be invalidated from incorrect
carburettor adjustment made by persons
other than an authorised dealer.
Every 10 work hours
1Air filter cleaning
Never operate hedgetrimmer without the air fil-
ter, this will damage the engine.
• Remove the 2 air cleaner cover screws.
• Take off the air cleaner cover and remove air
filter from the back of the cover.
• Clean air filter in warm soapy water. DO NOT
USE PETROL.
• Allow filter to dry.
• Re-install filter.
Note: replace filter if torn or damaged.
2Remove spark plug
• Clean and adjust electrodes setting.
Every 50 work hours
3Change spark plug
Long storage
• Empty fuel tank and run engine dry.
Displacement (cc) 25
Bore 35
Stroke (mm) 26
Engine output din hp/kW 0.9/0.7
Engine speed at max power 8,000 - 9,000
Fuel tank capacity (cc) 370
Weight (Kg) 4.5/4.8
Sound pressure level (at the operator’s ear) LpAav (dBA) (ISO7917) 83/100dB(A)
Guaranteed noise level LwAav (dBA) (ISO 10884) 108
Measured sound power level LwAav (dBA) (ISO 10884) 106
Vibration levels recorded at the operators hand position idle/racing 4/8 m/s2

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Fault finding
Engine will not start
• Check stop switch is in the correct position
• Check fuel level
Engine will not start or runs badly
• Check air filter is clean
• Remove sparkplug - dry, clean and adjust, and replace if necessary
• Have carburettor adjusted
Engine runs fast but loses power when working
• Have carburettor adjusted
• Change fuel filter
• Contact your dealer
Engine still gives trouble
• Contact your dealer
Note: Do not attempt to repair your machine unless you are qualified to do so.