User manual MTD MAC4900

[. . . ] Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. 8 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. [. . . ] WHILE OPERATING • Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87. Also wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. €¢ Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. sYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger , warning , or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. SYMBOL MEANING • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m. €¢ WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top of the cutting attachment assembly. Then rotate the shield until its screw holes line up with the holes in the cutting attachment. The shield guard should fit into the recessed pocket (Fig. Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 5 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons: Blower/Vacuum . TB720r Prior to operation, read and understand the operator’s manual for unit to be used with this add-on. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing add-ons. WARNING: CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. [. . . ] 24 • Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area. €¢ Store the unit out of the reach of children. 13 TROUBLESHOOTING MOTOR WILL NOT START CAUSE Unit is unplugged ACTION Check cord to make sure it is still plugged into an electrical outlet CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE CAUSE Cutting attachment bound with grass Cutting attachment out of line Inner reel bound up Cutting head dirty Line welded Line twisted when refilled Not enough line is exposed ACTION Stop the unit and clean cutting attachment Refill with new line Replace the inner reel Clean inner reel and outer spool Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind Disassemble and rewind the line Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) of line is outside of the cutting attachment CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY C A U SE Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head ACTION Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer. 15 in (381 mm) 15 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. [. . . ]