OPERATO£'S MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 1-800-668-1238 in CANADA www.TrimmerPlus.com MANUAL in U.S.
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-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. PRODUCT REFERENCES, SPECIFICATIONS ILLUSTRATIONS II.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1_, BEFORE SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC POWERHEADS AND LAWN EDGERS WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use only extension cords approved for , outdoor use, such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-W or SJTOW-A. Extension cords are available from your local retailer. Use only round-jacketed extension cords approved for outdoor use. rules must be followed.
• Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was designed. • Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you. • Do not overreach, take extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines. Always keep proper footing and balance. • Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips. • Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts.
L SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. pictographs.
APPLICATIONS With Edger Add-On: • Edging along paths, driveways, rockedes, etc, er sha,,.
ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER The TrimmerPlus® system enables the use of these optional add-ons. Blower/Vacuum .......................... BV720r Cultivator ............................... Hedge Trimmer Sweeper/Blower NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 1). Coupler .......................... .......................... Release Button '\ GC720r \ Primary \\ HS720r SB720r Straight Shaft Trimmer ..................... Snow Thrower ...........................
HOLDING _ THE UNIT WITH EDGER ADD-ON body protection to reduce the hearing, risk of injury ARNING: Always wear eye, foot and when operating this unit. ADJUSTING and proper • The right arm is slightly bent, and the hand is holding the shaft grip. • The left arm is straight, and the hand is holding the handle. DEPTH 1. Loosen the adjustment knob above the wheel (Fig 6). 2. Slide the wheel to the desired position. • Raising the wheel increases the cutting depth. 3.
EDGERBLADE REPLACEMENT [,_ ARNING: avoidwhi serious personal injury, or always installing wear the To gblade. oves e hand ing, removing I_lb after long periods of use. To avoid serious ARNING: The gear housing gets hot hasPers°nacooled.njury' do not touch the hous ng unt 1. Line up the hole in output shaft with the locking rod slot. Insert the locking rod through the slot into the output shaft hole (Fig. 7). 2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the boom of the unit (Fig.8).
STORAGE ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT • Check unit before storage to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Stop the engine or motor. Blade .............................. Blade Retainer ........................ Lock Nut ............................. • Store the unit indoors, in a dry and locked place, out of the reach of children. Use only original MTD replacement • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
Unit Weight (Add-On only) ......................................................... Cutting Depth (maximum) ........................................................... Wheel Diameter ................................................................. Gearbox Ratio ............................................................................ 5.25 Ibs. (2.36 kg.) 2.5 in, (63.5 mm) 3.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: Trimmer : The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD SOUTHWEST INC ("MTD") with respect with new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
