Assembly Instructions - MTD MP425 Operator's Manual

ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
The MP425 and MP475 use a D-handle, which is pre-
installed on the unit. If you ever need to adjust it, make
sure it is at least 6 inches from the end of the shaft grip
(Fig. 1).
Shaft
Housing
Shaft Grip
Minimum 6 inches
(15.24 cm)
INSTALLING THE CUTTING SHIELD
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment
shield on your unit is not installed or if you ever need to re-
install it.
WARNING:
never operate the trimmer without the
cutting attachment shield in place.
MP475
1. Slide the cutting attachment shield into the shield
mount on the cutting attachment. Align the screw
holes in the shield with the holes in the cutting
attachment shield mount (Fig. 2).

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Bottom Clamp
Fig. 1
To prevent serious
personal injury,
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