User manual MTD MCS1400

[. . . ] OWNER'S OPERATING MANUAL Garden Shredder Mulcher MANUEL D'UTILSATION Broyeur de Jardin STOP ARRÊT ALTO For problems or questions, DO NOT return this product to the store. 2001 IMPORTANT: It is vital that you retain and thoroughly read and understand these safety and operating instructions. Incorrect use will make this machine in operable. When using electric gardening tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following. [. . . ] Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. inspect tool cord periodically , and if damaged , have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Keep handling surface dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual. € • Never pull the machine by the power cord and keep cord away form water or sharp edges. Disconnect the power cord when the machine is not in use. 2 0-6 6-10 10-12 12-16 18 18 16 14 TABLE 1 16 16 16 12 16 14 14 16 14 14 Not recommended Method of securing extension cord CORD SET APPLIANCE CORD (A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN (B) CONNECT PLUG AND RECEPTACLE • • MAINTENANCE Your Trisecta has been designed for a low level of maintenance, involving routine cleaning and inspection. The motor of the Trisecta is maintenance free and requires no attention. For the best results the blades must be kept sharp at all times. The blades have dramatically less cutting power when blunt. The Trisecta will tear rather than cut when the blades are blunt. When this occurs rotate the double sided blades or replace the blades immediately. Before attempting any maintenance switch the machine off and disconnect the power cord. V-CUTTER MAINTENANCE • Switch the machine off and disconnect the power cord ensuring all moving parts are completely stopped. € Wear gloves when attempting any maintenance to the cutting blades. jAMMING if blades become jammed rotate knob under motor. If blades can not be worked loose refer to disassembly instructions (Item1) and then remove obstruction. Loosen caging knobs and remove the top cover assembly. Rotate the cutter base anti clockwise and place a piece of wood between the cutter base and cutting chamber wall so as to stop the cutting base retating. Remove the center hold down bolt by turning it anti clockwise using a 17mm spanner. [. . . ] If you are missing a parts, contact the retailer you purchased it form before attempting to assemble your Trisecta. Examine all the parts to make sure no break age has occurred during shipping. Any damaged part should be replaced before attempting to use the Trisecta. SHREDDING BLADES MAINTENANCE To inspect or renew the double sided shredding blades there is no need to remove the cutter base. [. . . ]