Operating Instructions; Adjusting Trimming Line Length - MTD YARD MACHINES MCT333707 Manual Del Dueño/Operador

ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH

To release fresh line, run engine at full throttle and
"bump" stringhead against lawn. Line will automatically
release. The blade in debris shield will trim excess line
(Fig. 9).
WARNING:
coated steel wire of any kind with your
stringhead. Serious operator injury can result.
CAUTION:
prevent overheating the drive shaft. Weed
wrap occurs when strands of weeds become
entangled around the shaft beneath the
debris shield (Fig. 10). This condition prevents
the shaft from cooling properly. Remove weed
wrap with a screwdriver or a similar device.
TRIMMING PROCEDURES
NOTE: Even with care, trimming around foundations,
brick or stone walls, curves, etc., will result in
above normal string wear.
Trimming / Mowing
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 (Fig. 1).
Closer Trimming
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.
Fence / Foundation Trimming
Approach trimming 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.
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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 9
DO NOT use steel
wire or plastic-
Periodically remove
wrapped weeds to
Fig. 10
Scalping
WARNING:
scalping . Keep a distance of 100 feet (30 m)
between operator, other people and
animals during these operations.
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. Do not attempt
this procedure if there is any chance flying debris could
injure operator, other people or cause damage to
property.
WARNING:
Sweeping refers to tilting stringhead to
sweep away debris from walkways, etc.
Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small
stones or other such debris may be hurled
50 feet (15 m) or more, causing injury or
damage to nearby property such as
automobiles, homes and windows.
Fig. 11
Use extreme
caution when
DO NOT sweep
with trimmer.
Fig. 12