User manual MTD 7010-1

[. . . ] Before starting or operating this equipment, read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. 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. Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by a Cub Cadet dealer. [. . . ] While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons EZ-Link™ Coupler Primary Hole Release Button To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut unit off before removing or installing addons. NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 5-5 Lower Shaft Housing NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 180˚ Edging Hole (Trimmer Only) Knob Lock the release button in the primary hole and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit. 5-6 Operating the EZ-Link™ System The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons. TBPS The cutting attachment and add-ons with the EZLink™ system are to be used in the primary hole unless stated otherwise in the specific add-ons operator’s manual. 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 or the 180° edging hole (Fig. 10 Operation (continued) Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25. € Cut from right to left whenever possible. Cutting to the left improves the unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator. € Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. € Trim only when grass and weeds are dry. € The life of your cutting line is dependent upon: • Following the trimming techniques • What vegetation is being cut • Where vegetation is cut For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree. decorative Trimming Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees , posts , fences and more. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 11 Section 6 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. [. . . ] The manufacturer is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts. € In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized Cub Cadet Service Center. warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized Cub Cadet 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. [. . . ]