Maxim Manufacturing MBWT5B - Manual (Page 4)

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Operating Controls
Lower Handle
Recoil Starter Handle
Handle Knob
Throttle Control Lever
Trimmer
control Bail
Upper Handle
Lower Guard
Trimmer Head
Trimmer Line
Upper Guard
Fuel Cap
Figure 3
1. Trimmer Control Bail -- Controls the rotation of the
trimmer head. To begin trimming pull the control bail
towards the handle. To stop trimming release the control
bail. It will return to the open position and disengage the
trimmer head.
2. Throttle Control Lever -- Controls the speed of the
engine or stops the engine. To stop the engine move the
throttle back towards the operator to the stop or off posi-
tion. The faster the engine runs, the faster the trimmer
head will rotate.
3. Lower Guard -- The lower guard is a safety device that
will help prevent debris from hitting the operator's feet and
legs. Never operate this trimmer without the lower guard
or if the lower guard is broken. 4. Upper Guard -- The upper guard is a safety device that
will help prevent debris from hitting the operator's face and
body. Never operate this trimmer without the upper guard
or if the upper guard is broken.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START OR OPERATE THIS TRIMMER UNTIL YOU ARE COMPLETELY FAMILIAR
WITH LOCATION AND USE OF EACH CONTROL NECESSARY TO OPERATE THIS TRIMMER. YOU MUST
KNOW HOW TO STOP THIS MACHINE BEFORE YOU START IT. EACH TIME PRIOR TO STARTING, CHECK
THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY TO INSURE IT IS WORKING PROPERLY.
NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER WITHOUT
PROPER GUARDS, PLATES, OR OTHER
SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE. SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH COULD RESULT.
EVEN THOUGH THIS TRIMMER IS EQUIPPED
WITH SAFETY SHIELDS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR
DEBRIS TO BE THROWN FROM THE TRIMMER.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES AND
KEEP THE TRIMMING AREA CLEAR OF BY-
STANDERS ESPECIALLY SMALL CHILDREN
AND PETS.
STRING TRIMMERS ARE PRONE TO DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN GRASS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM
GUARD, DECK, MUFFLER AREA, HEAD COOLING FINS, AND THROTTLE CONTROLS.