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English
Operator’s Manual
Straight Shaft
Electric Trimmer
Model
YM137
PART NO. 769-02490 (7/06)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT THROW AWAY
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 understand operating instruct
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention Failure to obey a and understanding. The safety warnings do not by DANGER: safety warning will themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or result in serious injury to yourself or to warnings they give are not substitutes for proper others. Always follow the safety precautions accident prevention
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a • The cutting attachment shield must always be in place polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This while operating the unit. Do not operate unit without unit will fit with a polarized plug in one way only. If the both trimming lines extended, and the proper line plug does not fit fully into the unit, reverse the plug. If installed. Do not extend the trimming line beyond the it still does not fit, use
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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 SYMBOL MEANING • DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or WARNING: Avoid caution. May be used in conjunction dangerous environments. Never with other symbols or pictogra
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT Motor Housing As a trimmer: Recessed • Cutting grass and light weeds Plug • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Housing Grip Cord Hook Switch Trigger Shoulder Harness Two-Speed Switch D-Handle EZ-Link™ Shaft Housing Switch Trigger Cutting Attachment Shield Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment 6
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment 1. Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing and shield on your unit is not installed or if you ever need to push it on the boom (Fig. 1). The squared bolt hole in the handle is to the right. re-install it. Never operate the WARNING: trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place to prevent serious personal injury. 1. Slide the cutting a
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM 2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 7). The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons: NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 6). Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r Release Button EZ-Link™ Coupler Edger . . . . . . . . .
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER CONNECTING THE CORD Use the cord hook when connecting the extension cord to Always wear eye, the power cord outlet. This helps prevent any WARNING: hearing, foot and disconnection. body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. 1. Make a narrow loop with the extension cord. 2. Push the loop through the opening and move it onto Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position the hook on the motor housing (Fig. 9). (Fig.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm) • Cut from right to left whenever possible. Cutting to of trimming line releases. A blade in the cutting the left improves the unit's cutting efficiency. attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if Clippings are thrown away from the operator. any excess line is released. • Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting For best results, tap the bump knob on bare ground or area at the desired height.
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS ® SERVICING DOUBLE INSULATED UNITS Top View Of The SpeedSpool This unit is double-insulated. In a double-insulated unit, two systems of insulation are provided instead of Arrows grounding. There is no grounding provided and no means of grounding should be added to this unit. Outer Spool Extreme care and knowledge of the system is required when servicing a double-insulated unit. Service should be performed by qualified service personnel only. Replacement parts
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 19 Line Locking Hole Fig. 16 INSTALLING A PRE-WOUND REEL 1. Turn the bump knob counterclockwise and remove 6. Pull the line from the outer spool until the line is tight the bump knob, spring and foam seal (Fig. 20). against the inner reel (Fig. 17). Bump Knob Foam Seal Spring Inner Reel Fig. 17 7. Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. Fig. 20 8. Hold the outer spool. Wind the inner reel 2. Pull the old inner reel with existing line from the
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Releasing the Inner Reel ® Shaft If the SpeedSpool does not release line correctly, pull the ends of the line firmly from the spool (Fig. 19). If this does not the release line, follow the Cleaning the Plunger ® SpeedSpool instructions. ® CLEANING THE SPEEDSPOOL ® Cleaning the SpeedSpool may be necessary if: • A jammed or excessive line must be removed ® • The SpeedSpool becomes difficult to wind or does not operate correctly when bumping the head on the Fig.
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TROUBLESHOOTING MOTOR WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION Unit is unplugged Check cord to make sure it is still plugged into an electrical outlet CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE CAUSE ACTION Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the motor and clean cutting attachment Cutting attachment 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 Line twisted when
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SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR Motor type..........................................................................................................................................A.C.,120 Volts Electric Operating RPM............................................................................................................................................ up to 7,800 rpm Ignition Switch ........................................................................................................................
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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 LLC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, used in the United States, its possessions and territories. applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other MTD warrants this product against defects in material and express warrant
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Français Manuel de l'utilisateur Désherbeuse Electrique Model YM137 PART NO. 769-02490 (7/06) MANUEL IMPORTANT À NE PAS JETER
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INTRODUCTION TOUS NOS REMERCIEMENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES Nous vous remercions d'avoir acheté ce produit de Service technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 qualité. Cet outil mécanique de plein air moderne est conçu pour vous rendre service pendant longtemps. Il Consignes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 vous sauvera beaucoup de temps comme vous pourrez vous en rendre compte. Ce manuel de l'utilisateur Familiarisez-vous avec votre appareil . . . .
