User manual MTD 8113268

[. . . ] Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. 8 PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Inside Back Cover SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. [. . . ] Also wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. €¢ Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. sYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger , warning , or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. SYMBOL MEANING • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m. €¢ WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. 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. Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 5 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons: Cultivator . TBPS Before you begin using any attachment, read and understand the manual that came with the attachment. Follow all safety information contained within. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing add-ons. WARNING: CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole (Fig. [. . . ] Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. STORAGE • Allow the unit to cool before storing. €¢ Lock the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage. €¢ Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area. [. . . ]