Introduction table of contents, Warning – MTD 769-00425 User Manual

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THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern
outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful
service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device.
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.

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. We reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.

2002 MTD SOUTHWEST INC

is a registered trademark of MTD

SOUTHWEST INC

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized and
approved service dealer.

Dial:

• 1-330-558-7220

• 1-866-840-6483 to obtain the listing of the
authorized service dealer nearest you.

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED

FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR
MORE US PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

II. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

A. Assembling the coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B. Holding the Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C. Adjusting Trimming Line Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
D. Tips for Best Trimming Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
E. Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

III. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . 9-11

A. Line Installation for the SpeedSpool® . . . . . . . . 9
B. Installing a Prewound Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C. Cleaning the SpeedSpool® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
D. SpeedSpool® Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 11
E. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
F. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
G. Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

IV. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

V. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

VI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit should consist of the following:

• TBSS Straight Shaft Trimmer
• Hanger
• Operator's Manual
• Product Registration Card

NOTE: This product has been rated for use on both gas

and electric powerheads.

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.

WARNING!