User manual MTD YM137

[. . . ] 769-00936 (1/04) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT THROW AWAY 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 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. €¢ WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. 1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Never point the blower at yourself or others. Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place. €¢ DOUBLE INSULATED Two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. There is no grounding provided and no means of grounding should be added to this unit. 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT As a trimmer: • Cutting grass and light weeds • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Motor Housing Recessed Plug Housing Grip Cord Hook Switch Trigger Shoulder Harness D-Handle Two-Speed Switch EZ-Link™ Shaft Housing Switch Trigger Cutting Attachment Shield Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS On some units, the D-handle may be pre-installed. In this case you must loosen screws and adjust the handle to fit the operator. Go to step 4 if the D-handle is pre-installed. INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed or if you ever need to re-install it. Remove the items that were installed on the D-handle for shipping. Place the D-handle over the shaft housing and push it on the boom (Fig. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit. For decorative trimming/edging with the line head cutting attachment, lock the release button of the cutting attachment into the 90° hole or the 180° hole (Fig. For edging with the edger add-on, lock the release button of the cutting attachment only into the 180° trimming hole/ primary hole (Fig. 6 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE CORD Use the cord hook when connecting the extension cord to the power cord outlet. Make a narrow loop with the extension cord. Push the loop through the opening and move it onto the hook on the motor housing (Fig. only use outdoor-approved extension cords. [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]