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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
applies after the applicable period of express written
warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other
express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,
except as mentioned above, given by any person or
entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any
product shall bind MTD. During the period of the
Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement
of the product as set forth above.

(Some states do not

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. MTD
shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or
damages including, without limitation, expenses incurred
for substitute or replacement lawn care services, for
transportation or for related expenses, or for rental
expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product.

(Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.)

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration
of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty.
You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury
to you and your property and/or to others and their property
arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the
product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than
the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for whom
it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty:

This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

To locate your nearest service dealer dial 

1-800-800-7310

in the United States or 

1-800-668-1238

in Canada.

MTD LLC

P.O. Box 361131

Cleveland, OH 44136-0019

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD 
LLC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and
used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

MTD warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the
date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or
replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in
material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply
if this product has been operated and maintained in
accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the
product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, 
commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of
other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the
installation or use of any accessory or attachment not
approved by MTD for use with the product(s) covered by this
manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. This
warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original
retail purchase for any MTD product that is used for rental or
commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

Warranty service is available,

WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL
AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate the dealer in your
area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact
the Customer Service Department of MTD LLC by calling 

1-800-800-7310

or writing to P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland

OH 44136-0019 or if in Canada call 

1-800-668-1238

. No

product returned directly to the factory will be accepted unless
prior written permission has been extended by the Customer
Service Department of MTD LLC.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the 
following cases:

A. Tune-ups - Spark Plugs, Carburetor Adjustments, Filters.

B. Wear items - Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Line,

Inner Reels, Starter Pulley, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts.

C. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or

exported outside of the United States of America, its
possessions and territories, except those sold through
MTD’s authorized channels of export distribution.

MTD reserves the right to change or improve the design of
any MTD Product without assuming any obligation to modify
any product previously manufactured.

Summary of Contents for Yard-Man YM137

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual P N 769 02490A 12 06 English Straight Shaft Electric Trimmer Model YM137 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT THROW AWAY...

Page 2: ...00 7310 or 1 800 668 1238 in Canada to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you For more details about your unit visit our website at www yardman com If you have difficulty assembling this...

Page 3: ...radius at a minimum Even then they are still at risk from thrown objects Encourage bystanders to wear eye protection If you are approached stop the unit immediately ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS Since th...

Page 4: ...ndals or go barefoot Secure hair above shoulder level The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while operating the unit Do not operate unit without both trimming lines extended and the pr...

Page 5: ...lf or others Objects can be thrown from blower Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator s manual describes safety and internati...

Page 6: ...and light weeds Decorative trimming around trees fences etc Cutting Attachment Shield D Handle Cutting Attachment Shaft Housing Line Cutting Blade Housing Grip Switch Trigger Recessed Plug Motor Housi...

Page 7: ...en started then tighten securely Recessed Holes Shield Mount Never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place to prevent serious personal injury WARNING INSTALL AND ADJUST THE...

Page 8: ...To make installing or removing the add on easier place the unit on the ground or on a work bench 1 Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen Fig 6 Fig 6 EZ Link Coupler Release Button Guide Recess Knob Pr...

Page 9: ...oper 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...

Page 10: ...om Entanglement with foreign matter Normal line fatigue Attempting to cut thick stalky weeds Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade as...

Page 11: ...el Winding the Inner Reel With New Line NOTE It Is unnecessary to remove the bump knob to install a new trimming line 1 Cut two pieces of 0 080 inch 2 03 mm trimming line 10 feet 3 m long 2 Hold the o...

Page 12: ...rclockwise until approximately four 4 inches 102 mm of line remain Fig 18 NOTE Do not wind the inner reel before installing the second piece of line Bump Knob Foam Seal Spring Inner Reel Fig 20 2 Pull...

Page 13: ...ne Installation for the SpeedSpool 5 Clean the shaft and the inner surface of the outer spool To clean the shaft underneath the plunger press down on the plunger Fig 24 Remove any dirt or debris from...

Page 14: ...Disassemble remove the welded section and rewind 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 li...

Page 15: ...CUTTING ATTACHMENT Drive Shaft Housing Steel EZ Link Shoulder Strap Optional Approximate Unit Weight cutting attachment shield and D handle 9 lbs 4 kg Cutting Mechanism SpeedSpool Dual String Cutting...

Page 16: ...16 NOTES...

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Page 18: ...s given by MTD LLC MTD with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for...

Page 19: ...Manuel de l utilisateur Fran ais P N 769 02490A 12 06 D sherbeuse Electrique Model YM137 MANUEL IMPORTANT NE PAS JETER...

Page 20: ...appelez le 1 800 800 7310 ou le 1 800 668 1238 au Canada Pour de plus amples informations propos de votre appareil visitez www yardman com NE RETOURNEZ PAS L APPAREIL AU D TAILLANT CHEZ QUI VOUS L AV...

Page 21: ...en forme de U Ces rallonges sont disponibles aupr s de votre revendeur local Veillez n utiliser que des rallonges section circulaire approuv es pour une utilisation ext rieure Cet outil comporte une i...

Page 22: ...justez la poign e en D selon votre taille pour mieux l agripper N utilisez l appareil qu en plein jour ou avec un bon clairage artificiel Portez des pantalons pais et longs des bottes des gants et une...

Page 23: ...e visi re de norme ANSI Z87 1 1989 et des prot ge oreilles pendant l utilisation LES OBJETS PROJET S ET LA T TE ROTATIVE PEUVENT CAUSER DES BLESSURES GRAVES AVERTISSEMENT Tenez vous l cart de la sorti...

Page 24: ...ille autour des arbres des cl tures etc FAMILIARISEZ VOUS AVEC L APPAREIL Protecteur d accessoire de coupe Poign e en D Accessoire de coupe Corps de l arbre Lame coupante Poign e du bo tier D clencheu...

Page 25: ...cessoire de coupe Trous encastr s Support du protecteur crou de blocage hex Vis n utilisez jamais la d sherbeuse sans protecteur d accessoire de coupe pour viter des blessures graves AVERTISSEMENT INS...

Page 26: ...ment guide facilitera l installation Fig 6 3 Serrez le bouton en le tournant droite Fig 8 Coupleur EZ LinkMD Bouton de d clenchement Renfonce ment guide Bouton Trou principal Corps de l arbre sup rieu...

Page 27: ...l appareil pour des travaux exigeants avec le commutateur en position de basse vitesse Cela pourrait surchauffer ou endommager l appareil MISE EN GARDE TENUE DE LA D SHERBEUSE Avant de faire marcher l...

Page 28: ...trangers Usure normale du fil Coupe de mauvaises herbes paisses longues tiges Forcer le fil dans des objets comme des murs ou des poteaux de cl ture COUPE D CORATIVE La coupe d corative consiste d bla...

Page 29: ...le fil neuf sur le moulinet int rieur REMARQUE il est inutile d enlever le bouton de but e pour installer un fil neuf 1 D coupez deux morceaux de fil de 2 03 mm 0 080 po de 3 m 10 pi de long 2 Alignez...

Page 30: ...nt rieur avant de poser le second fil Fig 20 Installation d un moulinet pr enroul 1 Retirez le bouton de but e le ressort et le joint en mousse en tournant le bouton de but e gauche Fig 20 Bouton de b...

Page 31: ...yer Enlevez tout d bris ou trace d herbe du bouton du ressort du moulinet et du joint en mousse Lavez le moulinet int rieur avec de l eau ti de savonneuse Fig 23 Nettoyage du SpeedSpoolMD Le nettoyage...

Page 32: ...uis rembobinez le fil Quantit insuffisante de fil expos e Enfoncez le bouton de but e et tirez le fil jusqu en extraire 102 mm 4 po l ext rieur de l accessoire de coupe C A U S E S O L U T I O N Moteu...

Page 33: ...CESSOIRE DE COUPE Logement de l arbre d entra nement Tube en acier EZ LinkMC Poids de l appareil avec accessoire de coupe protecteur et poign e en D 4 kg 9 lb M canisme de coupe SpeedSpoolMD T te de c...

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Page 36: ...OH 44136 0019 La garantie limit e nonc e ci apr s est accord e par MTD LLC MTD et concerne les marchandises neuves achet es et utilis es aux tats Unis ainsi que dans leurs possessions et territoires M...

Page 37: ...Manual del Operador Espa ol P N 769 02490A 12 06 Recortador El ctrico Mod lo YM137 ESTE MANUAL ES IMPORTANTE NO LO DESECHE...

Page 38: ...informaci n las ilustraciones y las especificaciones contenidas en este manual se basan en la informaci n m s reciente disponible en el momento de impresi n del manual Nos reservamos el derecho de hac...

Page 39: ...orio de corte de inmediato IMPORTANTE INFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD El no seguir una advertencia de seguridad puede conducir a que usted u otras personas sufran lesiones Siga siempre las precauciones de se...

Page 40: ...orte la unidad enchufada con su dedo en el interruptor Verifique que el interruptor est apagado cuando enchufe la unidad Use la herramienta adecuada No use esta unidad para ninguna tarea para la cual...

Page 41: ...ndo opere esta unidad Use una careta completa cuando la necesite LOS OBJETOS DESPEDIDOS Y LA CUCHILLA ROTATIVA PUEDEN CAUSAR GRAVES LESIONES ADVERTENCIA Mant ngase alejado de la salida del soplador Nu...

Page 42: ...Gatillo del interruptor Bastidor del motor Enchufe c ncavo Cuchilla de corte de l na Accesorio de corte Bastidor del eje Protector accesorio de corte Como recortador Corte de c sped y hierbas delgadas...

Page 43: ...ncavos Montaje del protector Contratuerca hexagonal Tornillos No opere nunca la recortadora sin el protector accesorio de corte colocado en su lugar para evitar graves lesiones personales ADVERTENCIA...

Page 44: ...rmeza emp jelo en l nea recta en el acoplador EZ Link Fig 7 NOTA La alineaci n del bot n de desconexi n con el hueco de gu a facilitar la instalaci n Fig 6 Acoplador EZ Link Bot n de desconexi n Hueco...

Page 45: ...con metal alambre cadena ni soga etc Estos elementos pueden desprenderse y convertirse en un proyectil peligroso ADVERTENCIA COMO SOSTENER EL RECORTADOR Antes de operar esta unidad p rese en posici n...

Page 46: ...ce mejores resultados Recorte nicamente cuando el pasto y las hierbas est n secas La vida de su l nea de corte depende de Seguir todas las t cnicas de corte indicadas anteriormente El tipo de vegetaci...

Page 47: ...l nea nueva Instalar un carrete prebobinado Bobinado del carrete interior con l nea nueva NOTA No hace falta quitar la perilla percusiva para instalar l nea de corte nueva 1 Corte dos piezas de 2 03 m...

Page 48: ...ntido antihorario Fig 19 Fig 20 Perilla percusiva Sello de espuma Resorte Carrete interior INSTALACI N DE UN CARRETE INTERIOR PREBOBINADO 1 Saque la perilla percuisva el resorte y el sello de espuma g...

Page 49: ...l nea para el SpeedSpool 3 Saque el carrete interior con la l nea existente de la bobina exterior Fig 21 4 Saque toda la l nea que haya en el carrete interior antes de limpiarlo Saque todos los resid...

Page 50: ...nea La l nea se retorci al reponerla Desarme y rebobine la l nea No hay suficiente l nea expuesta Oprima el bot n de tope y tire de la l nea hasta sacar 102 mm 4 pulgadas de l nea fuera del accesorio...

Page 51: ...r del eje impulsor Tubo de acero EZ Link Peso de la unidad con el accesorio de corte el protector y la manija en D 9 lbs 4 1 kg Mecanismo de corte SpeedSpool cabeza de corte con l nea doble Bobina de...

Page 52: ...E16 NOTAS...

Page 53: ...E17 NOTAS...

Page 54: ...Housing Set Qty 11 2 791 145569 Anti Rotation Screw 3 753 04608 Motor Housing Assembly 4 791 180302 Two Speed Switch Assembly 5 791 180559 Lead Wires 6 791 180150 Switch 7 791 182318 Trigger 8 791 180...

Page 55: ...y 11 753 05182 Flexible Drive Shaft 12 791 180547 Guard Mounting Hardware 13 791 180548 Guard Assembly 14 791 180553 Blade Assembly 15 791 145569 Anti Rotation Screw 16 753 05188 Gearbox includes 17 2...

Page 56: ...imitada establecida a continuaci n es dada por MTD LLC MTD con respecto a mercanc a nueva que sea comprada y usada en los Estados Unidos sus posesiones y territorios MTD garantiza este producto contra...

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