User manual MTD Y725

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual 2-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer Model Y725 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 769-01654 (1/05) 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. [. . . ] Excessive line length will make the clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit. WARNING: Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing • With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand is holding the shaft grip • The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the J-handle • The unit is at waist level • The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS • • Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine. € Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. € 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. 12 ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH The Bump Head™ cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground (Fig. 13) while operating the trimmer at high speed. NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter. 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. 13 Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if any excess line is released. [. . . ] 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. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase for any MTD product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose. hOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available , WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. [. . . ]