MTD TP720r - Manual (Page 6)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
6
INSTALLING THE BLADE
1. Slide the blade cover past the end of the blade to
expose the hole for the pin.
2. Insert the blade through the end of the pruner
housing and install the blade over the pin (Fig. 1). The
blade teeth should face the foot side.
3. Install the blade clamp over the blade and pin. Install
the screw with lock washer and tighten securely with
the allen wrench (Fig. 2).
4. Before operating unit, remove blade cover
completely (Fig. 3). Store away for later use.
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER
HARNESS
1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle.
2. Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through
the slot in the buckle (Fig. 4).
3. Snap it on to the support fitting (Fig. 5).
4. While standing in the operating position adjust length
to fit the operator’s size.
• Lengthen the harness by pulling down on the strap
and lifting the buckle end up (Fig. 6).
• Shorten the harness by pulling the strap back
through the buckle while holding the buckle (Fig. 6).
Fig. 1
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
Blade and Blade
Cover
Blade Clamp
Blade Clamp
Screw and
Lock Washer
Blade Cover
Pin