MTD PS720r - Manual

P/N 769-03340A (09/07)
For service call 1-800-345-8746, or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to
obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF
PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS.
OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be
performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.
Copy the serial number here:
Copy the model and parent part number here:
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.
Copyright© 2007 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Replacing Saw Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Oiling the Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E15
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
S/N : ITEM :
MODEL :
Before beginning, locate the unit’s model plate. It lists the model and
serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the sample plate below and
copy the information for future reference.
Pole Saw
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PS720r