User manual MTD 618

[. . . ] 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. 18 SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. [. . . ] Excessive line length will make the clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit. WARNING: Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing • With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand is holding the shaft grip • The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the D-handle • The unit is at waist level • The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over 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. € Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. € Cut from right to left whenever possible. Cutting to the left improves the unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator. € Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. The edger will rest above the cutting attachment guard. Re-tighten the wing nut and operate the trimmer normally. Accomplish this by loosening its wing nut slightly and turning the guide to the left (when facing the unit away from the engine). 13) or until it resembles the position shown in Figure 14. 14 USING THE EDGER AS A DEPTH GUIDE The edge guide is also effective as a depth guide when trimming next to solid structures like walls, block fences or foundations (Fig. To adjust the guide’s length, loosen the depth adjustment nut that is located on top of the guide (Fig. Next, pull the guide out as far as it will go. This length is equal to the length of the trimming line. Using the edge guide in this manner will greatly reduce line wear. Without it, trimming line will wear away more quickly as is repeatedly hits the structure you’re trimming near. Start the unit following the instructions described in Starting/Stopping Instructions. [. . . ] The manufacturer is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts. € In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Center. warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Centers. € Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner. [. . . ]