User manual MTD Y700 41ADY70G500

[. . . ] English Operator’s Manual Curved Shaft, 2-Cycle Trimmer Model Y700 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Inside Back Cover FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new trimmer. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. [. . . ] Clippings are thrown away from the operator. Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. € • • Figure 9 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 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. € • 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. Decorative Trimming Decorative trimming refers to the removal of vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground. Figure 10 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. For best results, tap the bump knob on bare ground or hard soil. If you attempt a line release in tall grass, the engine may stall. Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter. 10 Figure 11 SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Schedule Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start. FREQUENCY Before starting engine Every 10 hours Every 25 hours NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. [. . . ] 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. To locate the dealer in your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact the Customer Service Department of MTD LLC by calling 1-800-345-8746 or writing to P. [. . . ]