MTD TP720r - Manual (Page 10)

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
PRUNER BLADE REPLACEMENT
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always wear gloves while handling, removing
or installing the blade.
WARNING: The pruner housing gets hot
after long periods of use. To avoid serious
personal injury, do not touch the housing until
it has cooled.
Replacing the Blade
Replace the blade if:
• it is missing teeth, dull, bent or damaged.
• you are required to force the moving blade through
wood.
• the engine slows excessively while cutting.
• every one (1) hour (accumulative) of actual cutting time.
1. Install the blade cover on the blade.
2. Remove the blade clamp screw, lock washer and
blade clamp (Fig. 15).
3. Reinstall the blade following the steps under
Installing the Blade in the assembly section.
Cleaning the Blade
• Clean the blade after each use to remove pitch, gum,
sap, etc.
• Clean the blade with commercially available saw blade
cleaners. Available at your local hardware store.
• Discard the blade if it is missing teeth, dull, bent or
damaged in any way.
• Always install the blade cover on the blade when not in
use.
Fig. 15
PRUNER GEAR HOUSING
All internal parts are lubricated at the factory and require
no maintenance. Do not disassemble the pruner. Contact
an authorized service dealer for any internal repairs.
CLEANING
Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit.
Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that
contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and
solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing
or handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.
STORAGE
• Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or
up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep
out of the reach of children.
ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS
Blade (2 pack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .791-180966B
Blade Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .791-181155
Blade Clamp Screw and Lock Washer . . . . .791-181156
Use only original MTD replacement parts.
Blade Clamp
Blade Clamp
Screw and
Lock Washer