User manual MTD 1850

[. . . ] The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING DANGER: Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Page 16 Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. WARRANTY STATEMENT TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON YARD MACHINES GRASS TRIMMER For two years from the date of purchase, when this grass trimmer is used and maintained according to the operator’s manual, Yard Machines will repair any defect in material for workmanship free of charge. [. . . ] SHAFT EXENSION BUTTON TWIST TO EDGE BUTTON AIR OPENINGS EDGE GUIDE INCLUDED DEBRIS SHIELD NYLON LINES STRING HEAD 5 6 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. 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. 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. Ensure the cord is NOT plugged into a receptacle before this procedure. Make a loop with 8″ - 10″ (20 - 25cm) of the end of the extension cord. [. . . ] This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift. How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To locate your nearest service dealer dial 1-866-747-9816 in the United States or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada. When starting the string-trimmer for the first time, check that the nylon wires touch or pass over the wire-cutting blade. [. . . ]