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THANK YOU
Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern
outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful
service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving
device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-
to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole
manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new
outdoor power tool in top operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
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
©
2006 MTD SOUTHWEST INC
All Rights Reserved.
TrimmerPlus® is a registered trademark of
MTD SOUTHWEST INC
SpeedSpool
®
is a registered trademark of MTD
SOUTHWEST INC
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized
and approved service dealer.
Dial:
• 1-800-345-8746 in the United States
Or
• 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain the listing of
the authorized service dealer nearest you.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE
REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR
MORE US PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . 5
C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
II. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
A. Assembling the coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B. Holding the Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C. Adjusting Trimming Line Length . . . . . . . . . . 8
D. Tips for Best Trimming Results . . . . . . . . . . 8
E. Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
III. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . 10-12
A. Line Installation for the SpeedSpool® . . . . . 10
B. Installing a Prewound Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
C. Cleaning the SpeedSpool® . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
D. SpeedSpool® Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . 12
E. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
F. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
G. Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IV. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
V. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
VI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CONTENTS OF CARTON
This unit should consist of the following:
• SS725r Straight Shaft Trimmer
• Hanger
• Operator's Manual
• Product Registration Card
NOTE: This product has been rated for use on both gas
and electric powerheads.
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury to the operator
and/or bystanders.
WARNING!
2
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, 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.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates
danger, warning, or caution. Attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions
vital to the operation or maintenance of
the equipment.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning
will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety
warning can result in injury to yourself and
others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning
may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury.