User manual MTD 114-500-000

[. . . ] This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. 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. Inside Back Cover 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. [. . . ] Throttle Control 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER 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 right 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 • • • • 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 TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS • For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle. 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. € Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. € The life of your cutting line is dependent upon: • Proper adherence of trimming techniques (explained above) • 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. 9 ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH The Bump Head™ cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground (Fig. Line release becomes more difficult as cutting line becomes shorter Fig. 10 DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees , posts , fences , etc. 18 NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel with the slotted holes. NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and place inner reel with spring inside the outer spool (Fig. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the reel. Insert each end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. Pull the line through the inner reel so that the loop is as small as possible. Place your index finger between the two lines to stop the lines from overlapping. Holding Slots NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment. Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by turning clockwise. Insert one end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. Pull the line through the inner reel until only about 4 inches is left out. [. . . ] € In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized MTD Service Center. warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized MTD 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. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer • The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/ fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler. [. . . ]