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NOTE:

The only assembly required for your trimmer is to

install the debris shield and adjust the assist handle.

DEBRIS SHIELD INSTALLATION

1. Position the motor housing with string head carrier fac-

ing up (Figure 1).

2. Place the debris shield (A) on the tube so the holes

align with the slots on the bracket (B). (Figure 2)

3. Install the Shield knob and nut (C) and tighten secure-

ly.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 1

A

B

Fig. 2

TRIMMER OPERATION

1.

TRIMMING / MOWING

(Figure 5). Swing trimmer with

a sickle-like motion from side to side.  Do not tilt the
stringhead during the procedure. Test area to be
trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at
same level for even depth of cut.

2.

CLOSER TRIMMING

(Figure 6). Position trimmer

straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of stringhead
is above ground level and string contact occurs at
proper cutting point. Always cut away from operator.
Do not pull trimmer in toward operator.

3.

FENCE/FOUNDATION TRIMMING.

Approach trim-

ming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock
walls and foundations slowly to cut close without
whipping string against the barrier. If the string comes
in contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it will
break or fray.  If string snags fencing, it will snap off.

4.

TRIMMING AROUND TREES.

Trim around tree trunks

with a slow approach so string does not contact bark.
Walk around the tree trimming from left to right.
Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string and
tilt stringhead slightly forward.

5.

SCALPING

Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation

down to the ground. To do this, tilt the stringhead to
about a 30 degree angle to the left. By adjusting the
handle you will have better control during this operation.
Always keep a distance of 50 feet (15 meters) from other
people and animals when scalping. Do not attempt this
procedure if there is any chance flying debris could
injure operator, other people or cause damage to prop-
erty.

6.

SWEEPING - DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER

(Figure 7)

STRINGHEAD

1. Use only appropriate MTD replacement accessories.
2. Always clean dirt and debris from the spool and hub

prior to, when the unit is idle, and after performing any
type of maintenance.

C

CONNECT THE CORD

1. Ensure the cord is NOT plugged into a receptacle

before this procedure.

2. Make a loop with 8” - 10” (20 - 25cm) of the end of the

extension cord.

3. Place the loop into the slot (A) under the motor hous-

ing and lock into place with cord retainer (B) in Fig. 3

4. Connect the extension cord to the trimmer.
5. Plug the extension cord into a receptacle ONLY when

you are ready to operate the trimmer.

ADJUST THE ASSIST HANDLE

NOTE:

The assist handle is attached to the shaft but has

been turned under for packing
1. Loosen adjustment knob and rotate handle to the top

of shaft (Figure 4).

2. Retighten adjustment knob securely.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 3

A

Fig. 4

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Fig. 6

Fig. 7

B

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MTD308P

Page 1: ...Electric Grass Trimmer Model MTD308P IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P N 6096 230807 2005 PRINTED IN CHINA Operator s Manual English...

Page 2: ...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 gra...

Page 3: ...y 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...

Page 4: ...is double insulated If in doubt of proper wire size use the next heavier gauge Please note that the smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord 1 When using the appliance an extension cord of ade qu...

Page 5: ...r locked up place out of the reach of children 18 Don t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance 19 Don t force appliance it will do the job better an...

Page 6: ...lure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders WEAR HEAD EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss Wea...

Page 7: ...6 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIOIN KNOW YOUR UNIT DEBRIS SHIELD STRING HEAD CORD RETAINER ON OFF TRIGGER ADJUSTABLE HANDLE PLUG FOR EXTENSION CORD MOTOR HOUSING REAR HANDLE NYLON LINE...

Page 8: ...re the cord is NOT plugged into a receptacle before this procedure 2 Make a loop with 8 10 20 25cm of the end of the extension cord 3 Place the loop into the slot A under the motor hous ing and lock i...

Page 9: ...r fray If string snags fencing it will snap off 4 TRIMMING AROUND TREES Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so string does not contact bark Walk around the tree trimming from left to right Ap...

Page 10: ...ough an eyelet G in the housing E Figure 12 8 Lower the spool into the housing E while feeding the line through the eyelets G Ensure the spring seats itself into the spool Figure 12 9 Once the spool i...

Page 11: ...re cleaning or performing maintenance or removing or installing string head 3 Never douse appliance with liquid or squirt with a gar den hose Clean with a damp sponge 4 Keep air openings on the motor...

Page 12: ...30307 HOUSING R 13 6228 230728 SHAFT ASS Y 4 6SDABA4 5 18 SCREW 14 6228 230729 COVER ASS Y 5 6003 230301 READ HOUSING 15 6SXDB 06 60 SCREW 6 6022 230301 SWITCH ASS Y 16 6228 230707 CUTTING LINE ASS Y...

Page 13: ...old 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...

Page 14: ...D sherbeuse lectrique Mod le MTD308P IMPORTANT LISEZ LES R GLES ET CONSIGNES DE S CURIT SOIGNEUSEMENT P N 6096 230807 2005 FABRIQU CHINA Manuel de Utilisation Fran ais...

Page 15: ...date d achat quand ce coupe herbe est utilis et maintenu selon le manuel de l op rateur Yard Machines r parera n importe quel vice de mat riau pour la main d u vre gratuitement Si ce coupe herbe est...

Page 16: ...ons avec soin Familiarisez vous avec les commandes et l utilisation correcte de cet appareil N utilisez pas l appareil si vous tes fatigu malade ou sous l effet de l alcool de drogues ou de m dicament...

Page 17: ...t utilis La double isolation constitue seulement une protection suppl mentaire en cas de d faillance de l isolant interne 5 CORDON PROLONGATEUR Ne brancher cet appareil que dans un cordon prolongateur...

Page 18: ...D ACCESSOIRES autres que ceux recommand s et fournis par Yard Machines Ne pas utiliser de fils de coupe m talliques 14 NE PAS TENIR L APPAREIL BOUT DE BRAS Toujours garder bon pied et un bon quilibre...

Page 19: ...s de s curit Vous pourriez d faut entra ner des blessures graves pour vous ou d autres personnes PORTEZ DES PROTECTIONS T TE YEUX ET OREILLES AVERTISSEMENT les objets pro jet s et les bruits forts peu...

Page 20: ...NSIGNES DE S CURIT FAMILIARISEZ VOUS AVEC VOTRE APPAREIL PARE DEBRIS TETE DE COUPE MANETTE MARCHE ARRET POIGNEE DE MAINTIEN PRISE POUR RALLONGE CARTER MOTEUR POIGNEE ARRIERE FIL DE NYLON RETENUE DU CO...

Page 21: ...t PAS branch dans une prise de courant avant de proc der l op ration suivante 2 Former une boucle de 20 25 cm 8 10 pouces avec l extr mit du cordon prolongateur 3 Placer la boucle dans la fente A sous...

Page 22: ...ter ce qui risquerait de casser le fil ou l effilocher Si le fil vient en contact avec une cl ture grillag e il cassera 4 POUR COUPER L HERBE AUTOUR DES ARBRES Approacher lentement de arbres de mani r...

Page 23: ...ue extr mit du fil dans les oeillets G du bo tier Figure 12 8 Enfoncer la bobine E tout en faisant avancer le fil dans les oeillets G V rifier que le ressort se posi tionne correctement dans la bobine...

Page 24: ...oyer de l entretenir ou de d poser et de reposer la t te de coupe 3 Ne jamais arroser l appareil avec de l eau ou un liq uide Le nettoyer avec une ponge humide 4 Pour viter que l appareil surchauffe l...

Page 25: ...6228 230729 ASSEMBLAGE DE COUVERTURE 5 6003 230301 LISEZ LE BOITIER 15 6SXDB 06 60 VIS 6 6022 230301 ASSEMBLAGE DE INTERRUPTEUR 16 6228 230707 ASSEMBLAGE DE LIGNE DE COUPE 7 6010 230301 FIL 17 9228 3...

Page 26: ...NOTES 25...

Page 27: ...liorer la conception de tout produit MTD sans assumer l obligation de modifier tout produit d une fabrication plus ancienne Aucune garantie implicite y compris toute garantie de valeur marchande ou d...

Page 28: ...Podadora El ctrica Modelo MTD308P IMPORTANTE LEA LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD Y INSTRUCCIONES DETENIDAMENTE P N 6096 230807 2005 HECHO EN CHINA Manuel del Due o Operador Espa ol...

Page 29: ...ne reparar cualquier defecto material o de fabricaci n de forma gratuita durante un plazo de dos a os desde la fecha de compra siempre y cuando la bordeadora haya sido usada y manteni da de acuerdo co...

Page 30: ...ECAUCI N INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE ANTEMANO Lea las instrucciones detenidamente Familiar cese con los controles y el uso adecuado de la unidad No opere esta...

Page 31: ...a posible falla de aislamiento el ctrico interno 5 CABLE DE EXTENSION Uselo exclusivamente con un cable de extensi n dise ado para exteriores Vea la tabla de abajo Puede usar un cable de dos alam bres...

Page 32: ...NDIDO INVOLUNTARIO No transporte la recortadora conectada con el dedo en el interruptor 16 DESCONECTE la recortadora de la corriente el ctri ca cuando no la use o antes de realizar el servicio de la c...

Page 33: ...rtencias e instrucciones Si no lo hace puede provocar serios da os al operador o los que lo rodean UTILICE PROTECCI N PARA OJOS O DOS Y CABEZA ADVERTENCIA Los objetos lanzados y los ruidos potentes pu...

Page 34: ...UNCIONAMIENTO SEGURO CONOZCA SU BORDEADORA DE C SPED PROTECTOR DESECHOS CABEZA DE HILO GATILLO DE ENCENDIDO APAGADO MANUBRIO AUXILIAR APERTURAS DE AIRE CAJA DEL MOTOR MANUBRIO TRASERO HILO NYLON RETEN...

Page 35: ...NECTE EL CABLE 1 Aseg rese de que el cable NO est conectado en el recept culo antes de este procedimiento 2 Haga una lazada con 20 25cm 8 10 del extremo del cable extensi n 3 Coloque la anilla en la r...

Page 36: ...BOLES Corte alrededor de arboles sin tocar la corteza del rbol utilice la gu a de corte para que por ning n motivo toque el rbol puede da ar al rbol si le llega a cor tar la corteza del mismo 5 REMOVE...

Page 37: ...a trav s de uno de los ojillos G de la caja E Figure 12 8 Bajar el carrete de la caja mientras E se alimenta la l nea a trav s de los ojillos G Asegurarse de que el resorte se coloque por s mismo dent...

Page 38: ...ar el mantenimiento remover o instalar la cabeza de hilo 3 Nunca moje ni roc e el aparato con manguera de jard n L mpielo con una esponja h meda 4 Conserve las aperturas de aire del bastidor del motor...

Page 39: ...NILLO 14 6228 230729 CUBRA LA ASAMBLEA 5 6003 230301 LIRE LE CARCASA 15 6SXDB 06 60 TORNILLO 6 6022 230301 CAMBIE LA ASAMBLEA 16 6228 230707 ASAMBLEA CORTANTE DE LINEA 7 6010 230301 ALAMBRE 17 9228 33...

Page 40: ...NOTAS 39...

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