User manual MTD OEM-190-749

[. . . ] This information is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer. € You can locate the model number on the unit. a sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below. [. . . ] This unit may stay on the charging station continuously without overcharging. Place the charging station where the unit is intended to be stored. This should be a cool, dry and well ventilated place, where the unit can be locked-up and out of the reach of children. The unit should be stored and charged in a location where the temperature is between 50˚F (10˚C) and 100˚F (38˚C). Locate a place for the charging station near a wall outlet and high enough to keep the unit off the floor. Locate the wall stud and mount the charging station to the wall using the three (3) screws provided (Fig 3). Make sure that the screws enter the wall stud to provide a secure mount. Hold the unit in the operating position. If necessary, reposition the D-handle to the location that provides the best grip (Fig. 3 CAUTION: To prevent injury or damage to the unit, the charging station must be mounted securely to the wall. Plug the charger into the wall outlet and wind any excess wire onto the cord wrap on the charging station (Fig. 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE TRIMMER WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a 50 feet (15m) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the motor and cutting attachment immediately. NOTE: Remove protective tape from the line cut-off blade before operating trimmer. 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 motor. [. . . ] € Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area. € Store the unit out of the reach of children. 19 14 TROUBLESHOOTING MOTOR OPERATES SLOWLY OR WILL NOT OPERATE CAUSE Battery is not charged Overload protection switch has popped ACTION Charge the battery Reset overload protection switch BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE CAUSE No power to charger or battery Battery has failed ACTION Check charger and charging station Replace the battery CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE CAUSE Cutting attachment bound with grass Cutting attachment out of line Inner reel bound up Cutting attachment dirty Line welded Line twisted when refilled Not enough line is exposed ACTION Stop the unit and clean cutting attachment Refill with new line Replace the inner reel Clean inner reel and outer spool Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind the line Disassemble and rewind the line Push the Bump Knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm. ) of line is outside of the cutting attachment SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY AND MOTOR Motor . [. . . ]