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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-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS J_i, BEFORE SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC POWERHEADS AND TREE PRUNERS 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.
• Toreducethe riskofelectricalshock,keepthepruner frompowerlinesor electricalwires. • Use the right tool. Use this unit only as described in this manual. Do not use for any job except that for which is intended. • Use only genuine MTD replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any non-MTD parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty. OTHER • Do not overreach.
SYMBOL MEANING A KEEP BYSTANDERS WARNING: Keep all bystanders, from the operating area. THROWN / AWAY OBJECTS especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) AND RECIPROCATING BLADE WARNING: Inspect the unit before use. Do not operate Keep away from the blade. j/-_ SHARP CAN CAUSE SEVERE unit with a bent, cracked INJURY or dull blade. BLADE WARNING: Sharp blade, do not touch.
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.
ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER The TrimmerPlus® system enables the use of these optional add-ons. Blower/Vacuum .......................... BV720r Cultivator ............................... GC720r Hedge Trimmer ........................... Edger ................................... Sweeper/Blower .......................... Straight Shaft Trimmer ..................... Snow Thrower ............................ HS720r LE720r SB720r SS725r ST720r Turbo Blower TB720r ............................
OPERATING _b THE PRUNER body protection to reduce the risk of injury ARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Figs. 10 & 11). Check for the following: 1. When operating the pruner, rest the foot of the pruner against the tree limb that is being cut (Fig. 12). 2. Make the first cut one (1) foot (30.5 cm) from where the final cut will be (Fig. 13). 3.
PRUNINGTIPS WhyPrune? Trees need to be trained. If they are not, they may grow into a tangled and potentially dangerous area of the yard. Pruning is useful for sizing, shaping, removing broken branches and maintaining the health of the tree. How to Prune Correctly • Don't cause damage to the trunk bark by cutting too close to the trunk. • Cut the branch so that the wound is as small as possible. When to Prune? • Don't leave a long branch stub. It can lead to rot or insect infestation.
PRUNER BLADE REPLACEMENT always wear gloves while handling, removing WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, or installing the blade. _ 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 after long periods of use. housing To avoidgets serious WARNING: The pruner hot personal injury, do not touch the housing until it has cooled.
Unit Weight (Without Boom Extension) Unit Weight (Boom Extension) ....................................................... Unit Length (Without Boom Extension Length of Boom Extension Blade Length (Maximum Strokes per Minute Shoulder Harness .................................................. and Blade) ....................................... ......................................................... cut diameter) ............................................... ..........................................
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.
