User manual MTD OEM-190-097

[. . . ] 8 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. 18 SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. For service call 1-800-520-5520 to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. Refer to the sample plate below and copy the information for future reference. [. . . ] 9 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head™ on the ground while the unit is running. Some line breakage will occur from: • Entanglement with foreign matter • Normal line fatigue • Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds • Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts or alter CAUTION: Do not remove blade the line cutting assembly. WARNING: Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing • With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand is holding the shaft grip • The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the D-handle • The unit is at waist level • The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS • • Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine. € Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. € Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. € The life of your cutting line is dependent upon: • Following the trimming techniques • What vegetation is being cut • Where vegetation is cut For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree. 12 ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH The Bump Head™ cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground (Fig. NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the cutting attachment to operate incorrectly. 18 NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel with the slotted holes. NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and place inner reel with spring inside the outer spool (Fig. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the reel. Take approximately 18 feet (6 m) of new trimming line, loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. Pull the line through the inner reel so that the loop is as small as possible. Place your index finger between the two lines to stop the lines from overlapping. 22 Holding Slots NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment. Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by turning clockwise. [. . . ] € The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The manufacturer is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts. € In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Center. warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Centers. [. . . ]