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Straight Shaft Trimmer
SS725r
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or
1-800-668-1238 in CANADA
www.TrimmerPlus.com
IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY
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INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 THANK YOU A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . 5 outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. II. Operating Instructions . .
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • •Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel WARNING: When using the unit, the safety cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling rules must be followed. For your own safety or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit and that of bystanders, please read these immediately. instructions before operating the unit. Pleas
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not use the unit in the rain. Do not use in or around •Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance, repair, or for water. changing add-ons or other attachments. The unit must be stopped and the cutting head no longer turning to avoid • Do not handle the plug or unit with wet hands or standing injury. on any wet surfaces. • Use only genuine MTD replacement parts and • Do not leave the unit plugged in when not in use, changing accessories for this unit. These are
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. •WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all w
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS With Trimmer Add-On: • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Hanger Line Cutting Blade Shaft Housing Cutting Attachment Shield Gear Housing Cutting Attachment 6
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER Release Button Coupler The TrimmerPlus® system enables the use of these Primary Hole optional add-ons. Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r Sweeper/Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Figs. 4 & 5). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper Fig. 6 clothing. Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm.) • The right arm is slightly bent, and the hand is holding of trimming line is released. A blade in the cutting the shaft
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 7). Fig. 7 9
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS ® LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL Always use original MTD 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) replacement line. Line other than specified may make Trimming Line the engine overheat or fail. Eyelet WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and become a dangerous projectile. ® There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool trimming line. • Wind the inner reel with new line • Install a prewound inner reel Line Loading Hole Winding
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 7. Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. 2. Pull the old inner reel with existing line from the outer spool. 8. Hold the outer spool. Wind the inner reel counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches 3. Insert the ends of the prewound inner reel line into (102 mm) of line remain (Fig. 12). the outer spool eyelets (Fig. 15). Push the new inner reel, arrow side up, into the outer spool. NOTE: Do not wind the inner reel before installing th
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS ® CLEANING THE SPEEDSPOOL ® Cleaning the SpeedSpool may be necessary, Shaft • To remove jammed or excess line, Plunger ® • If the SpeedSpool becomes difficult to wind or does not operate correctly when bumping the head on the ground, 1. Hold the outer spool, and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig. 16). Fig. 18 ® SPEEDSPOOL REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181472 Replacement Line Cartridge . . . . . .
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TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING HEAD WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE CAUSE ACTION Cutting head bound with grass Stop the unit and clean cutting attachment Cutting head out of line Refill with new line Inner reel bound up Replace the inner reel Cutting head dirty Clean inner reel and outer spool Line welded Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind the line Line twisted when refilled Disassemble and rewind the line Not enough line is exposed Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) of
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SPECIFICATIONS STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMER ADD-ON Unit Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 lbs. (1.36 kg.) ® Cutting Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SpeedSpool Dual String Cutting Head Line Spool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of SOUTHWEST INC (“MTD”) with respect with new merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its applies after the applicable period of express written possessions and territories. warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral, MTD war
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Désherbeuse à arbre droit SS725r MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR SI VOUS AVEZ DES QUESTIONS, APPELEZ LE 1-800-345-8746 aux ÉTATS-UNIS, ou le 1-800-668-1238 au CANADA Site web : www.TrimmerPlus.com MANUEL IMPORTANT À NE PAS JETER
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES INTRODUCTION I. Consignes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 TOUS NOS REMERCIEMENTS A. Importantes consignes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Nous vous remercions d'avoir acheté ce produit de B. Symboles de sécurité et internationaux . . . . . 5 qualité. Cet outil moderne de plein air est conçu pour vous C. Familiarisez-vous avec votre appareil . . . . . . . 6 rendre service pendant longtemps. Il vous sauvera beaucoup de temps comme vous pourrez vous e
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ • IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ • et propre, en plein air, à l'abri des étincelles ou des LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS flammes. N'enlevez lentement le bouchon du réservoir AVERTISSEMENT : suivez soigneusement les d'essence qu'après avoir arrêté le moteur. Ne fumez consignes de sécurité lorsque vous utilisez cet pas pendant le remplissage ou le mélange de appareil. Dans l'intérêt de votre sécurité et de carburant. Essuyez immédiatement tout déversement. celle des person
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ dans des conditions humides ou mouillées. L’humidité une vibration excessive car cela indique un problème peut provoquer l’électrocution. Vérifiez qu'il n'y a ni écrous ni boulons desserrés, ni aucun dommage avant de continuer. Réparez ou • N’utilisez pas l'appareil sous la pluie. Ne l’utilisez pas à remplacez les pièces affectées au besoin. proximité de l’eau. • Arrêtez et éteignez l'appareil dans ces cas-ci : entretien, • Ne manipulez pas la prise ou l'appareil les mains
