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Operator’s Manual

Lawn Edger Attachment

LE720

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cleaning and Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based
on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright© 2013 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.

DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF
PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

For assistance regarding the assembly, controls, operation or
maintenance of the unit, please call the Customer Support Department
at 

1300 951 594

. Additional information about the unit can be found

on our website: 

www.mtd.com.au

.

For service, please call the Customer Support Department to obtain
a list of authorized service dealers near you. Service on this unit,
both within and after the warranty period, should only be performed
by an authorized and approved service dealer. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICE

Summary of Contents for LE720

Page 1: ... Reserved DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE For assistance regarding the assembly controls operation or maintenance of the unit please call the Customer Support Department at 1300 951 594 Additional information about the unit can be found on our website www mtd com au For service please call the Customer Support Department to obtain a l...

Page 2: ...ns deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment DANGER Signals an EXTREME hazard Failure to obey a safety DANGER signal WILL result ...

Page 3: ...tions for later use WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited Take the following precautions 3 OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS All service other than the maintenance procedures described in this manual should be performed by a qualified service dealer Before inspecting servicing cleaning storing transporting or replacing any parts on the unit 1 Stop the unit 2 Make sure all ...

Page 4: ...d or bystanders WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI Z87 1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit Use a full face shield when needed THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING Small objects can be propelled at high speed causing injury Keep a...

Page 5: ...ong paths driveways rockeries etc SPECIFICATIONS All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice Approximate Unit Weight attachment only 4 5 lbs 1 8 2 3 kg Cutting Depth maximum 2 5 in 63 5 mm Wheel Diameter 3 75 in 95 25 mm NO ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED ...

Page 6: ...y into the primary hole Fig 3 NOTE Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation Fig 2 3 Turn the knob clockwise to tighten Fig 1 NOTE Do not tighten the nut Fig 2 Removing the Attachment 1 Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen Fig 1 2 Press and hold the release button Fig 2 3 While firmly holding the upper shaft housing pull the attachment straight out of the coupler...

Page 7: ...g the wheel will increase the cutting depth 5 Tighten the depth adjustment knob 6 Reconnect the spark plug wire and continue use Depth Adjustment Knob Raise Lower Fig 5 Alignment Guide TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS Keep the wheel on the sidewalk or pavement To protect the sidewalk or pavement from damage keep the edger guide in contact with the edge of the sidewalk or pavement Use the alignment guide to h...

Page 8: ...g the locking rod tighten the lock nut by turning it counterclockwise Fig 9 Make sure that the edger blade stays flat and centered against the output shaft while tightening the lock nut If you have a torque wrench tighten the lock nut to 325 335 in lbs 37 38 N m If you do not have a torque wrench tighten the lock nut with a 13 mm wrench until the lock nut presses against the blade retainer and the...

Page 9: ...vent rust WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always stop the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit STORAGE Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage Store the unit in a dry well ventilated area Store the unit out of the reach of children Long...

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Page 16: ... Parts such as Blades Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Line Inner Reels Starter Pulley Starter Ropes Drive Belts Saw Blades Guide Bars Cultivator Tines Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburettor Adjustments Filters which can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended working capacity are also excluded This warranty is void if alterations are made to the machine without MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd pr...

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