User manual MTD 8110

[. . . ] This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. Inside Back Cover PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. [. . . ] Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. nOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal , State and Local regulations. 10 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Fully press and release the primer bulb 5 to 7 times, slowly, until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER BULB (Fig. If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb three (3) additional times, or as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it. While pressing the throttle lock-out, squeeze the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle) position (Fig. 18) pull the starter rope briskly 5 times in the FULL choke (A) position. If the engine attempts to run before the fifth pull, proceed to step 7. NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has started and warmed up. 21 USING THE CUTTING BLADE WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot, body protection and the shoulder strap to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit with the cutting blade, stand in the operating position (Fig. € Bring the engine to full throttle before entering the material to be cut. At full throttle the blade has maximum cutting power and is less likely to bind, stall or cause blade thrust (which can result in serious personal injury to the operator or others). WARNING: Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not immediately cut. Blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the unit and/or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control of the unit. Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. € Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. € When you are finished, always unsnap the unit from the harness before taking off the harness. € Cut at full throttle • Swing the unit into material to be cut from your right to your left (Fig. [. . . ] warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized MTD Service Centers. € Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer • The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/ fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler. 23 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect with new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. [. . . ]