User manual MTD PM2050

[. . . ] The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING Pages 3 - 7 Page 8 Pages 9-10 Page 10-11 Failure to obey a safety warning may result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. [. . . ] WARNING: POWER CORD ON/OFF TRIGGER • READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. €¢ WEAR EYE, HEARING AND HARDHAT PROTECTION Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. 1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. wARNING: ASSIST HANDLE DANGER: Objects thrown up by machine. CORD RETAINER EDGER CONVERSION BUTTON WARNING: ADJUSTABLE SHAFT SHAFT ADJUSTMENT BUTTO AIR OPENINGS EDGE GUIDE WHEEL DEBRIS SHIELD EDGE GUIDE WING NUT STRING HEAD 6 7 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. rULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR GRASS TRIMMER REAR HANDLE SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger , warning , or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY SWITCH • MINIMUM OPERATING DISTANCE Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. WARNING: POWER CORD ON/OFF TRIGGER • READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. 7 Connect the correct extension cord to the string trimmer power cord per the instructions in Section 5-1 Connect the cord. Make sure the length of grass trimmer and position of assist handle is most comfortable before use, adjust the length of grass trimmer by pressing the shaft adjustment button, adjust the height of assist handle by loosening the adjustment knob. Take a secure hold of the grass trimmer and, without letting it touch the grass to be cut, push up the safety switch, then press the trigger on the upper handgrip. Let the grass trimmer run for a few seconds and “bump” the stringhead against the lawn. The cut-off blade in the debris shield will trim off excess line. To switch off the string trimmer let go of the switch. Position trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of stringhead is above ground level and string contact occurs at proper cutting point. Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock walls and foundations slowly to cut close without whipping string against the barrier. If the string comes in contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it will break or fray. Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so string does not contact bark. Walk around the tree trimming from left to right. [. . . ] Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product. This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift. How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. [. . . ]