User manual MTD 7205

[. . . ] Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. 7 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. Inside Back Cover SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. [. . . ] Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. € KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area. € WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION • CHOKE CONTROL 1 • FULL choke position 2 • PARTIAL choke position 3 • RUN choke position WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. 11989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. • HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. € WEAR GLOVES • DO NOT USE BLADES WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, do not attach or operate the unit with any type of blade. € WEAR BOOTS 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT Starter Rope Grip Throttle Lock-Out On/Off Stop Control Handle Throttle Control Muffler Shield Air Filter Cover Shaft Housing Primer Bulb Fuel Cap Choke Control Cutting Attachment Shield Fuel Tank Cutting Attachment Edging Guide Wheel 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS On some units, the handle may installed, but is turned down under to help in packaging. Grip the handle firmly and press the safety trigger and press/squeeze the throttle trigger to the Full Throttle position (Fig. Pull the starter rope out a short way until you feel resistance (approximately 4”). Then continue with a smooth rapid pull (for a strong spark). Pull the rope briskly in this manner 4 times (Fig. With the throttle trigger still in the Full Throttle position, pull the starter rope 4 more times. When the engine starts, leave the choke lever in Position 2 for about 10 seconds, so the unit can warm up. If engine fails to start, repeat everything from Step 2 on. NOTE: Always pull the starter rope straight out. If you pull it at an angle, the rope will rub against the eyelet. This friction may cause the rope to fray a wear more quickly. Always hold the starter handle when the rope retracts. [. . . ] ) *All specifications 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. 17 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. [. . . ]