User manual MTD BL50 41AD105G765

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual Since it began making garden tools in 1850, Bolens has been known for longlasting, dependable products. Bolens eventually carried that hard-working heritage into the outdoor power equipment industry, when it designed and built the first-ever power-driven garden tractor. Today, homeowners around the country rely on Bolens for durable, reliable power equipment at an affordable price. Electric Trimmer Model BL50 INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. [. . . ] sYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger , warning or caution. SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. € WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. € HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch hot surfaces like the gear housing. € WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. • SHARP BLADE WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. € KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area. HOLDING THE UNIT WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. 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 Fig. 7 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Once the unit is plugged in, stand in the operating position (Fig. WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. 6 Trigger ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH The Bump Head™ cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the motor. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground (Fig. Line release becomes more difficult as cutting line becomes shorter Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if any excess line is released. 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For best results, tap the bump knob on bare ground or hard soil. Line release becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter. NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head™ on the ground while the unit is running. 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 posts • Cut from left to right whenever possible. € Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. € The life of your cutting line is dependent upon: • Following the trimming techniques previously explained • What vegetation is cut • Where vegetation is cut For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree. [. . . ] 65 mm) 12 TROUBLESHOOTING MOTOR WILL NOT START CAUSE Unit is unplugged ACTION Check cord to make sure it is still plugged into an electrical outlet CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE CAUSE Cutting attachment bound with grass Cutting attachment out of line Inner reel bound up Cutting head 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 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 CUTTING LINE ADVANCE UNCONTROLLABLY CAUSE Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head ACTION Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer 13 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect with new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. [. . . ]