User manual MTD 5017

[. . . ] Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. 11 PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. E31-E35 SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. [. . . ] Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit. For edging (when using the line head cutting attachment with EZ-Link™ models), lock the release button of the cutting attachment into the 90° edging hole (Fig. 24 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Or alter CAUTION: Do not remove blade the line cutting assembly. Excessive line length will make the clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit. WARNING: Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing • With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s right hand is holding the shaft grip • The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the handle • The unit is at waist level • The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over After starting the unit and standing in the operating position, hook the shoulder strap to the unit (5017 only). 28 Some line breakage will occur from: • Entanglement with foreign matter • Normal line fatigue • Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds • Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS • For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle. € Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting, especially along walls. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. The blade continues to spin after the engine is turned off. The coasting blade can seriously cut you if accidentally touched. WARNING: • Swing the unit in the opposite direction as the blade spins, which increases the cutting action. € After the return swing, move forward to the next area to be cut plant your feet again. € The cutting blade is designed with a second cutting edge. You can use it by removing the blade, turning it upside down, and reinstalling it. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury to yourself or others. 29 5017 ONLY: USING THE CUTTING BLADE Always wear eye, hearing, foot, body protection and the shoulder strap to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. To reduce the chance of material wrapping around the blade, follow these steps: • Cut at full throttle • Swing the unit into material to be cut from your left to your right (Fig. [. . . ] warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Centers. € Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer • The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/ fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler. 29 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. [. . . ]