Know Your Unit; Assembly Instructions; Operating Instructions - MTD Trimmer Plus PS720 Manuel De L'opérateur

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Chain Transport
Guard
Oil Adjustment
Screw
Drive Shaft
Shipping Cap
Hanger

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

FILLING THE OIL RESERVOIR
DANGER: Failure to fill the oil reservoir will cause irreparable damage to the unit.
Make sure the oil reservoir is always filled.
Follow the following steps to fill the oil reservoir:
1. Place the unit on a flat surface.
2. Remove the Oil Tank Cap.
3. Open the oil bottle provided with your unit.
4. Pour oil into the reservoir until filled.
NOTE: The oil reservoir may be filled to the lip of the fill opening without damaging the unit.
WARNING:
Oil constantly flows from the oil reservoir to oil the chain. Check the oil
level constantly so that the oil level does not drop below half full.
ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER
WARNING:
Prior to operation, read and
understand the operator's manual for unit to be
used with this add-on.
The Trimmer Plus add-on may be mounted to different power
tools. The instruction manuals for the basic power tool and the
attachment contain the information necessary for operation of the
power tool combination. Therefore, aways read BOTH instruction
manuals before using the power tool for the first time. Keep the
manuals in a safe place for future reference.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier,
place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Removing the Add-On or Extension Boom
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury
and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 3).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the add-
on or extension boom out of the coupler (Fig. 2).
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Guide Bar
Nose
Guide Bar
Saw Chain
Bar Retaining
Nuts
Hook
Chain Guard
Coupler
Extension Boom
Oil Tank
Cap
Tension Adjustment
Screw
Oil Reservoir
™
Rapid-Link Coupler
Guide Recess
Fig. 1
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft
Lower Shaft
Housing
Fig. 2
Installing the Add-On or Extension Boom
1. Remove the hanger or shipping cap from the top of the
shaft housing.
2. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 3).
3. While firmly holding the add-on or extension boom, push it
straight into the coupler (Fig. 2).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will
help installation (Fig. 1).
WARNING:
and damage to the unit, NEVER install more
than one extension boom to a power tool.
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).
CAUTION:
before operating this unit.
5. Repeat steps 1–4 for the add-on or extension boom.
CAUTION:
could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.
The add-on should be installed with the release button in the primary hole.
Check Flex Shaft Engagement Prior to Using
1. Start the unit.
2. Briefly engage and release the trigger.
3. Check that add-on is operating.
4. If the add-on is not operating, remove add-on and repeat steps for installing the add-on.
5. Recheck operation of add-on attachment.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy long
pants, boots and gloves. Wear a hard hat. Use a full face shield when needed.
1. Keep bystanders 50 feet (15 meters) away when operating the saw.
2. Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees. Use a chain saw without a pole attachment.
3. Make sure the oil tank is full and oil is lubricating the chain prior to starting.
4. Grip pole saw/ trimmer securely—one hand on the grip, the other on the handle.
5. Keep finger off the trigger until ready to make cut.
6. Before starting the pole saw, make sure the chain is not
touching anything.
7. Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the
saw is running.
8. Do not force the chain saw while cutting. Apply light
pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
9. When cutting limbs or branches that are under tension,
use extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back.
When wood tension is released, the limb could spring
back and strike operator causing severe injury or death.
10. When carrying pole saw from one place to another:
• hold pole at balance point
• keep guide bar and chain to the rear
11. Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pole saw.
Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped
toward you. This could also pull you off balance.
12. Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming. Always
position yourself out of the path of falling debris (Fig. 4).
13. Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable support
while using the pole saw.
14. Always use both hands to operate pole saw. Keep a firm,
steady pressure on the pole saw while cutting, but do not
try to force the saw through the wood.
Release
WARNING:
Button
limbs larger than 4" (10 cm) in diameter.
15. Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole saw
and at a safe distance from work area. (Fig. 5).
16. Do not use the pole saw near cable, electric power or
telephone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 50 feet
(15 m) from all power lines (Fig. 6).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
(9.1 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors only.
Start and operate your pole saw without assistance. For specific starting instructions, see the
appropriate section of your powerhead manual. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of injury.
1. Place the pole saw on firm ground or other solid surface in an open area.
2. Maintain good balance and secure footing.
OPERATING TIPS
Housing
WARNING:
object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in
some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse action, kicking the guide bar rapidly back
towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push
the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you
to lose control of the saw, which could result in serious injury to the user.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user,
you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
To avoid serious personal injury
Lock the release button in the primary hole and securely tighten the knob
Add-ons are to be used in the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not
Do not use the pole saw to cut
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at least 30 ft.
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an
Knob
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6