User manual MTD PS720R

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual Pole Saw PS720r IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 9096-A10708 © 2005 PRINTED IN TAIWAN INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. [. . . ] €¢ Do not use any other cutting attachment or accessories. Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and accessories, which are designed specifically to enhance the performance and maximize the safe operation of our products. €¢ GUIDE BAR WARNING Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. €¢ WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. €¢ USE BOTH HANDS Always use both hands while operating the chain saw. €¢ HOT SURFACE WARNING • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area. 6 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT Guide Bar Nose Guide Bar Bar Retaining Nuts Oil Tank Cap Saw Chain Foot Drive Shaft Sprocket Cover Knob Extension Pole Coupler Tension Adjustment Screw 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER The following TrimmerPlus Add-Ons are also available for your unit: Cultivator . TBPS Prior to operation, read and understand the operator’s manual for unit to be used with this add-on. NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench. NOTE: The extension pole with this unit is to give the user added reach. Follow the directions for removing the add-on or installing the add on to remove or install the extension pole. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the add-on out of the coupler (Fig. Installing the add-on To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing add-ons. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the coupler (Fig. Coupler Release Button Guide Recess CAUTION: The add-ons with the coupler system is to be used in the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit. The add-on should be installed with the release button in the primary hole. If the add-on is not operating, remove add-on and repeat steps for installing the add-on. 1 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Grip pole saw securely - one hand on the pole, the other on the handle. [. . . ] Do not use other replacement chain unless it has met these requirements for your specific model. By keeping the saw chain in good working condition and correctly serviced as recommended in this manual, you will be able to maintain the safety system of your chain saw over the life of the product. 8" (200 mm) 13 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by TrimmerPlus with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. TrimmerPlus 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. [. . . ]