User manual MTD PS720R

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual Pole Saw PS720r IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 9096-A10708 © 2005 PRINTED IN TAIWAN INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. [. . . ] Failure to do so may cause poor performance and possible injury. Use only the chain and bar supplied with this product. Do not use any other cutting attachment. €¢ GUIDE BAR WARNING Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. €¢ WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION 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. €¢ USE BOTH HANDS Always use both hands while operating the chain saw. Never use only one hand to operate the saw. €¢ HOT SURFACE WARNING • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area. 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. 6 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT Guide Bar Nose Guide Bar Bar Retaining Nuts Oil Tank Cap Saw Chain Foot Drive Shaft Sprocket Cover Knob Extension Pole Coupler Tension Adjustment Screw 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER The following TrimmerPlus Add-Ons are also available for your unit: Cultivator . TBPS Prior to operation, read and understand the operator’s manual for unit to be used with this add-on. NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench. NOTE: The extension pole with this unit is to give the user added reach. Follow the directions for removing the add-on or installing the add on to remove or install the extension pole. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the add-on out of the coupler (Fig. [. . . ] Never use a loop of chain that has more than 3 links removed from it. 8" (200 mm) 13 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by TrimmerPlus with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. TrimmerPlus 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. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. [. . . ]