User manual MTD F8

[. . . ] 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. The other manual that came with your power tool, the parts manual, contains all the information that you need to order parts. I. II. TABLE OF CONTENTS California Emission Regulations . [. . . ] If fuel hasn’t entered the bulb, press three more times, or until it does. Place the choke lever in the START position (A) (Fig. 2). Choke Lever WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Run (B) Start (A) Primer Bulb Fig. 2 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE CLICK-LINK® SYSTEM The system enables the use of these optional add-ons. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the Click-Link® coupler (Fig. NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 5). Release Button Primary Hole Click-Link® Coupler WARNING: Read and understand operator’s manual for add-on prior to operation. Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons: 1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the Click-Link® coupler (Fig. Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons: Upper Shaft Housing Lower Shaft Housing Fig. Position the D handle forward or backward to the location that will provide you the best grip. Tighten the screws securely. CAUTION: Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will make the clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit. Some line breakage will occur from: • Entanglement with foreign matter • Normal line fatigue • Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds • Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence D Handle 4 Screws Fig. 8 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS • • Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine. (200 mm. ) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. Cut from left to right whenever possible. Cutting to the right improves the unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator. [. . . ] The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should call 1-800-345-8746. • • • • • 23 LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each new RYOBI Product for two (2) years according to the following terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. [. . . ]