User manual MTD 2-STROKE TRIMMER 790 TB-TRIMMERBLOWER

[. . . ] English Operating instruction Operate the unit only in the technical condition as stipulated and delivered by the manufacturer. Arbitrary changes to the unit will exclude the manufacturer from any liability for resulting injury and/or damage. n Contents Safe operating practices . 12 Read all instructions before operating n Details on the ratings plate Enter all information on the rating plate of your unit in the following field. These specifications are very important for subsequent identification when ordering spare parts and for customer service. n n n These and other details for your appliance can be found on the separate CE declaration of conformity that forms an integral part of these operating instructions. Safe operating practices Using the unit correctly This unit is designed ­ to be used in accordance with the descriptions and safety instructions indicated in this operating manual ­ for private use ­ for trimming lawn edges and small inaccessible areas of grass (e. g. [. . . ] Do not mix directly in the tank. n Oil and fuel recommendations Recommended oil grade Use quality oil only, API classification TC (TSC-3) which is offered for aircooled two-stroke engines. Mix the oil for two-stroke engines according to the instructions on the container, 1:40 (2. 5 %). n Operating manual Starting the engine Note: The engine uses Advanced Starting TechnologyTM (spring-supported starting process) which significantly reduces the energy expenditure required to start the engine. You must pull out the starter rope until the engine starts by itself (spring-supported). It is not necessary to pull violently on the rope ­ the pulled rope does not resist greatly. Please note that this method of starting theengine is quite different (and much easier) from what you are used to. Tip: If starting a unit which has not been used for a long time (or brand new or difficult to start), press the intake pump 20 times. If this is not the case, press a further three times or until the fuel can be seen. n Move the choke lever to position 2 (Fig. To start the engine, pull the starter rope (8) in a controlled and continuous movement 1­5 times (Fig. Press on the throttle to warm up the engine for 15­30 seconds. Recommended petrol grade 9RHIV GIVXEMR GSRHMXMSRW TIXVSP MW I\XVIQIP] JPEQQEFPI ERH I\TPSWMZI r 6IJYIP SRP] MR E [IPP ZIRXMPEXIH EVIE ERH [MXL XLI IRKMRI W[MXGLIH SJJ (S RSX WQSOI ERH W[MXGL SJJ EPP MKRMXMSR WSYVGIW MR XLI ZMGMRMX] SJ XLI XERO SV EX XLI JYIP WXSVEKI HITSX r (S RSX SZIVJMPP XLI TIXVSP XERO XLIVI QYWX FI RS JYIP MR XLI MRPIX RS^^PI %JXIV JMPPMRK YT XLI TI XVSP XERO IRWYVI XLEX XLI XERO GET MW GPSWIH ERH WIGYVIH r ;LIR JMPPMRK YT XLI TIXVSP XERO HS RSX WTMPP ER] JYIP 7TMPPIH JYIP SV TIXVSP ZETSYVW QE] MKRMXI -J JYIP LEW FIIR WTMPPIH IRWYVI XLEX XLI EVIE MW HVMIH FIJSVI XLI IRKMRI MW VIWXEVXIH r 4VIZIRX VITIEXIH SV TVSPSRKIH WOMR GSRXEGX SV MRLEPEXMSR SJ XLI ZETSYVW Always use clean, fresh lead-free petrol (maximum 60 days old). !(ERKIV Note At lower temperatures the engine may require longer to warm up and reach maximum speed. The unit has warmed up adequately when the engine accelerates without faltering. n When the engine has warmed up, move the choke lever to position 3 (Fig. Notes: ­ It is not necessary to use the choke to start a hot engine. Move the switch to the On [I] position and the choke lever to position 2. ­ Move the choke lever to position 3 if the engine floods when attempting to start it. The engine must start after 3 (three) to 8 (eight) attempts. Fill the tank with petrol. n n n n On appliances without a choke lever n Remove the tank cap. 10 m from the filling station/fuel container before starting the engine. On appliances with a choke lever n See instructions on mixing oil and petrol Age and/or incorrectly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Place the unit on the ground, actuate the choke and hold down the lever. Pull the starter cord three times in a controlled, constant movement (Fig 11). n Pull the starter rope in controlled and continuous movement, until the engine starts (Fig. After starting the engine, wait 10­15 seconds before you actuate the throttle. Notes If the engine fails to start repeat the procedure. Operating instruction English n Stopp the engine n Starting the engine again. n n Take your hand off the throttle (1) (Fig. 9). Tips for best trim results Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. If more than the tip is used for cutting, the cutting capacity is reduced and the engine may overload. [. . . ] Have this setting carried out by a specialist company only. 10 Operating instruction English Troubleshooting Error Engine does not start. Cause Ignition switch set to OFF. On appliances with a choke lever: Implement the starting process with the choke lever in the operating position. On appliances without a choke lever: Press the throttle and pull the starter cable. Old or incorrectly mixed fuel. Carburettor incorrectly adjusted. Empty the tank / fill with fresh fuel mixture. [. . . ]