Servicing; Transport And Storage - MTD GT40 Manual De Instrucciones

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Manual line adjustment may be necessary during
first use after changing the line spool.
Press button 1 .
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Pull the line out 2 .
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Switching the device off G
3 The device switches off as soon as you release
the on/off switch on the handle 3 .
Removing the power pack I
Press the power pack release 1 .
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Remove the power pack 2 .
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Servicing

Risk of injuries or material damage due to
moving parts.
¾ Only clean or service the device if the
motor is stationary and also the cutting
tool.
¾ Always remove the power pack prior to
working on the device.
¾ Do not clean the device with water.
¾ Repair and service work as well as the
replacement of safety elements must
be performed by a qualified expert or
workshop.
Cleaning the trimmer
Switch the trimmer off and wait until the cutting
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tool comes to a standstill and remove the power
pack.
Clean the device with a hand brush after every
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use.
Clean the ventilation slots and underside of the
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device at regular intervals to remove grass resi-
dues.
Replacing the line spool A J
Risk of injuries due to the cutting tool.
¾ Only adjust the device with the motor
switched off and the cutting tool at a
standstill.
¾ Do not reach into the area of the rotating
line.
¾ Always remove the power pack prior to
working on the device.
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Simultaneously strongly press both of the en-
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gaging lugs of the spool cap together J 1 and
pull it off J 2 .
Remove the line spool J 3 .
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If necessary, remove any dirt.
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Extend the thread out of the new spool fitting
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(optional accessories A d ) J 4 .
Insert the spool in the line box J 5 .
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Thread the end of the thread of the coil through
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the eye of the thread box J 6 .
Simultaneously strongly press both of the en-
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gaging lugs of the spool cap together and push it
on to the line spool until it engages J 7 .

Transport and storage

Risk of injuries due to the cutting tool.
¾ Before transport or storage, switch off
the device and wait until the cutting tool
comes to a standstill.
¾ Remove the power pack before transport
or storage.
Storage
Thoroughly clean your device after every season.
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Always store the device in a dry and safe location
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that is inaccessible to children.
Store the power pack and trimmer separately.
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Store the power pack in a cool and dry location.
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Recommended storage temperature approx.
18 °C.
Keep the trimmer and especially its plastic com-
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ponents away from brake fluids, petrol, mineral
oil containing products, penetrating oils etc. They
contain chemical substances that can damage,
attack or destroy the plastic components of the
trimmer.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain
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substances that may have a highly corrosive
effect on the metal parts of the trimmer. Therefore
do not store your trimmer in the vicinity of these
substances.
WARNING!
Servicing