MTD 22K - Manual (Page 10)

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TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
BLADE LUBRICATION
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the
garden trimmer blade before and after each use. Apply
light machine oil along the edge of the top strap. (Fig. 6)
Your trimmer should be stopped, disconnected and oiled
occasionally during use.
1. The cutting blades are made from high quality, hard-
ened steel and with normal usage, they will not require
resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire
fence, stones, glass or other hard objects, you may put
a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick
as long as it does not interfere with the movement of
the blade. If it does interfere, unplug unit and use a fine
toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick.
2. If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage.
If the blade is bent, housing cracked, or handles broken
or if you see any other condition that may affect the
trimmer’s operation contact a professional service cen-
ter for repairs before putting it back into use.
3. Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents
which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not
store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
4. With the unit unplugged, use only mild soap and a
damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into
a liquid.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. EXTENSION CORD. Always keep extension cord away
from blades. Never drape it over a hedge being
trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it at the
electrical outlet immediately, before inspecting or
repairing cord.
2. WORKING POSITION. Maintain proper footing and
balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles,
non-skid footwear and rubber gloves when trimming.
Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool ON.
Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations,
with one hand on the rear handle and one hand on the
front hande. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.
3. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH. A wide, sweeping motion,
feeding the blade teeth through the twigs is most effec-
tive. A slight downward tilt of the blade, in the direction
of motion gives the best cutting. (Fig. 4)
4. LEVEL HEDGES. To obtain exceptionally level hedges,
a piece of string can be stretched along the length of
the hedge as a guide.
5. SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES. Hold the trimmer as
shown and begin at the bottom and sweep up. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 4
Do not use the trimmer
for cutting stems
greater than 1/2”. Use the trimmer only for cut-
ting normal shrubbery found around houses
and buildings.
CAUTION:
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Before lubricating, be
sure your hedge trim-
mer is disconnected from the power supply.
Failure to do so can result in accidental starting,
causing serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To assure prod-
uct SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjust-
ments should be performed by an profession-
al service center using identical replacement
parts.
IMPORTANT:
MODEL NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MTD16K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MTD18K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MTD22K
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz,2.6 Amp . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz,2.8 Amp . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 3.2 Amp
No Load Speed . . . . . . . . . . .3,200 S.P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,200 S.P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,200 S.P.M.
Blade Length . . . . . . . . . . . . .16” (400mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18” (450mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22” (550mm)
Max. Cutting Diameter . . . . . .1/2” (14mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2” (14mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2” (14mm)
Net Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.9 kg (6.4 Lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0 kg (6.6 Lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .3.2 kg (7.0 Lbs)
SPECIFICATIONS