MTD SS725r Trimmer User Manual


 
For edging when using the straight shaft trimmer add-
on, lock the release button of the cutting attchment into
the 90° edging hole or the 180° edging hole (Fig. 3).
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.
ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER
The TrimmerPlus® system enables the use of these
optional add-ons.
Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r
Sweeper/Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB720r
Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r
Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r
WARNING: Read and understand
operator’s manual for unit to be used with
this add-on prior to operation.
Removing the Add-Ons:
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the
add-on straight out of the coupler. (Fig.2)
Installing the Add-Ons:
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury
and damage to the unit, shut unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier,
place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
1. Remove the hanger from the top of the lower shaft
housing.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into
the coupler (Fig. 2).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess
will help installation (Fig. 1).
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: Lock the release button in the
primary hole and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft Housing
Coupler
Lower Shaft Housing
Release Button
Knob
7
90° Edging Hole
180° Edging Hole
Coupler
Release Button
Guide Recess
Knob
ClockwiseCounterclockwise
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating
position (Figs. 4 & 5). Check for the following:
The operator is wearing eye protection and proper
clothing.
The right arm is slightly bent, and the hand is
holding the shaft grip.
The left arm is straight, and the hand is holding the
D-handle or J-handle.
The unit is at waist level.
The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and
easily contacts the vegetation to be cut without the
operator having to bend over.
WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot
and body protection to reduce the risk of
injury when operating this unit.
CAUTION: The add-ons with the coupler
system are to be used in the primary hole only
unless stated otherwise in the specific add-ons
operator’s manual. Using the wrong hole could
lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.