MTD 18K Trimmer User Manual


 
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR UNIT
FRONT HANDLE
SAFETY SWITCH
REAR HANDLE
CORD RETAINER
SAFETY GUARD
BLADE
TRIGGER SWITCH
INSTALLING SAFETY GUARD (FIG. 1)
1.Your Hedge Trimmer comes fully assembled except for
the safety guard.
2.To assemble safety guard, align holes in safety guard (A)
to holes in hedge trimmer and fix with screws (B) provid-
ed.
Fig. 1
Do not use without
guard in place.
WARNING:
A
B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SWITCH
For your safety, this hedge trimmer is designed with a two
hand safety switch (A ). If you only squeeze one trigger (B),
the trimmer will not be actuated. To turn the trimmer ON,
squeeze both triggers at the same time. To turn the trim-
mer OFF, simply release either trigger. (Fig. 2)
POWER CORD
To prevent the power cord from disconnecting from the
hedge trimmer, loop the cord around the recessed hook
(C) and pull gently to tighten. (Fig. 3)
Fig. 2
Always ensure all
handles and guards
are securely attached when using the tool.
CAUTION:
Fig. 3
A
B
C