User manual MTD MTD27P

[. . . ] English Operator’s Manual STOP ARRÊT ALTO For problems or questions, DO NOT return this product to the store. 1-866-747-9816 CANADA 1-800-668-1238 Made in China / Fabriquè à China / Hecho en China IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 6096-202705 © 2005 PRINTED IN CHINA TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement Rules for Safe Operation Assembly Instructions Adjustment Instructions Operating Instructions Page 1 Pages 2-6 Page 7 Pages 8 Page 9-10 Maintenance Instructions Specifications Parts List Notes Pages 11-13 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIOIN The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. [. . . ] Insert the handle in comfortable position and tighten securely. Before tightening completely, adjust the assist handle height by sliding handle up or down tube. Push shaft locking button (A) forward and move handle forward or backward to desired length. When starting the string-trimmer for the first time, check that the nylon wires touch or pass over the wirecutting blade. If they are not long enough, press the button and, at the same time, pull the nylon wires. Connect the plug of the string-trimmer to the extension cord and attach to the handle. Make sure the length of grass trimmer and position of assist handle is most applicable before use, adjust the length of grass trimmer by pressing the shaft locking button, adjust the height of assist handle by releasing the loosening the wingnut. Take a secure hold of the grass trimmer and, without letting it touch the grass to be cut unlock security then press the switch on the upper handgrip. Let the string trimmer run for a few seconds and “bump” the stringhead against the lawn. The cut-off knife in the debris shield will trim off excess line. To switch off the string trimmer let go of the switch. A short or worn line cuts less efficiently so, to improve its operation on subsequent occasions, bump the stringhead lightly on the ground while the trimmer is running. (Fig 10) DEBRIS SHIELD INSTALLATION 1. Position the motor housing with stringhead carrier facing up (Figure 1). Align edging guide with mating grooves and push firmly in the direction shown until an audible snap is heard (Figure 3). nOTE: Be certain that edging guide is oriented as shown. Once edging guide, motor housing and debris shield are mated the connection is permanent and cannot be removed without a special tool. Push shaft locking button forward, and rotate cutting assembly until an audible click is heard. 1 These operations should be repeated a few times before starting work to make sure that everything is functioning properly and to familiarize yourself with the grass trimmer. Start off slowly, when you have gained experience, you will be able to use the grass trimmer to its full potential. 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The only assembly required for your trimmer is to install the debris shield and the assist handle. Insert the handle in comfortable position and tighten securely. [. . . ] If they are not long enough, press the button and, at the same time, pull the nylon wires. Connect the plug of the string-trimmer to the extension cord and attach to the handle. Make sure the length of grass trimmer and position of assist handle is most applicable before use, adjust the length of grass trimmer by pressing the shaft locking button, adjust the height of assist handle by releasing the loosening the wingnut. Take a secure hold of the grass trimmer and, without letting it touch the grass to be cut unlock security then press the switch on the upper handgrip. [. . . ]