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Warranty Statement
Page 1
Rules for Safe Operation
Pages 2-6
Assembly Instructions
Page 7
Operating Instructions
Page 8-9
Maintenance Instructions
Pages 10-12
Specifications
Page 12
Parts List
Page 13
Notes
Page 14
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Page 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON YARD MACHINES GRASS TRIMMER
For two years from the date of purchase, when this grass trimmer is used and maintained according
to the operator’s manual, Yard Machines will repair any defect in material for workmanship free of
charge.
If this grass trimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days
from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS GRASS TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST
MTD REPAIR DEALER.
This warraanty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIOIN
NOTE:
Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-668-1238
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten-
tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and under-
standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
Indicates
danger,
warning or
caution. Attention is required in order to
avoid serious personal injury. May be used
in conjunction with other symbols or pic-
tographs.
SAFETY ALERT:
SYMBOL
MEANING
Failure to obey a
safety warning will
result in serious injury to yourself or to oth-
ers. Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
DANGER:
SYMBOL
MEANING
Failure to obey a
safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a
safety warning may
result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION:
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be
accompanied and guided by an adult.
• All guards and safety attachments must be installed
properly before operating the unit.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in
any way. Do not operate the unit with loose or dam-
aged parts.
• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as
glass, wire, etc.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a
minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets out-
side a 50 feet (15m.) radius; there still may be a risk to
bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be
encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are
approached, stop the unit immediately.
When using the
unit, safety rules.
Please read these instructions before oper-
ating the unit in order to ensure the safety
of the operator and any bystanders. Please
keep these instructions for later use.
WARNING:
