User manual MTD 8011

[. . . ] 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-to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. [. . . ] € Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands. OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS • Disconnect the unit from the power supply when it is idle, when you are storing or transporting it, when you are servicing it, and when you are changing attachments. € Store the unit in a dry area, locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage, and stored in a high place out of the reach of children. € Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions. WHILE OPERATING • Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87. Wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. € Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 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. If the D-handle was pre-installed, loosen the wing nut on it just enough so it is movable. While holding the unit in the operating position, arrange or rotate the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip (Fig. Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure. cutting Attachment Cutting Attachment Shield 2. Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top of the cutting attachment assembly. Then rotate the shield until its screw holes line up with the holes in the cutting attachment. The shield guard should fit into the recessed pocket (Fig. [. . . ] Store the unit out of the reach of children. 147153 These replacement parts can be purchased from your local authorized dealer. iNSPECT EXTENSION CORDS Inspect all extension cords. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. [. . . ]