English; Safe Operating Practices - MTD H15 Original Operating Instructions

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Contents
Safe operating practices . . . . . . 4
Operating and display
elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation manual . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Oil and petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . 10
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Details on the rating plate
Enter all information on the rating
plate of your unit in the following
field. You can find the rating plate
near the engine.
These specifications are very
important for subsequent identi-
fication when ordering spare
parts and for customer service.
These and other details for your
appliance can be found on the
separate CE declaration of confor-
mity that forms an integral part
of these operating instructions.
Illustrations
Fold out the illustrated pages at the
start of the operating manual.
Graphical representations may
deviate in detail from the pur-
chased unit.

Safe operating practices

Using the unit correctly
This unit is designed exclusivly
- for use around the outside
of the house and in the garden
- for trimming lawn edges and small
or inaccessible areas of grass
(e.g. under bushes),
- for cutting wild growth, shrubs and
undergrowth,
- according to the descriptions and
safety instructions indicated in this
operating manual.
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Any other use is not as intended.
Improper use is not covered by the
warranty and the manufacturer will
reject any liability. The user is liable
for all injuries to third parties and
damage to their property.
Operate the unit only in the techni-
cal condition as stipulated and
delivered by the manufacturer.
Arbitrary changes to the unit will
exclude the manufacturer from any
liability for resulting injury and/or
damage.
Read all instructions before
operating

Please read these instructions
carefully. Familiarise yourself
with the operation and handling
of the unit.

Do not use this unit if you are
tired or ill or under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or medication.

Do not permit persons under the
age of 16 to handle this unit or
perform other work on the unit,
such as maintenance, cleaning
or adjusting (local regulations
may specify the minimum age
of the user).

This unit is not designed to be
used by persons (including
children) who have limited physi-
cal, sensory or mental abilities
or who have no experience and/
or knowledge of the unit, unless
they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety
or they have been instructed by
the person how to use the unit.

Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

Check the unit before using it.
Replace damaged parts.
Check whether fuel is leaking
out. Ensure that all connections
are attached and tight.
Replace cutting attachment parts
which are cracked, flawed
or damaged in any other way.
Ensure that the cutting attach-
ment has been installed correctly
and attached securely.
Ensure that the guard for the
cutting attachment has been
attached correctly and is in the
recommended position.
Operating manual
If these instructions are not
followed, the user and bystan-
ders may be injured or the unit
damaged.

Use only original replacement
lines which have a diameter
of 3.0 mm. Never use a metal-
reinforced string, wire, chain,
rope, etc.. These may break
off and become dangerous
projectiles.

Always be aware of the risk of
injury to head, hands and feet.

Depress the throttle.
It must automatically return
to the home position.
Perform all settings and/or
repairs before operating the unit.

Before using the unit, always
clear the area which you want to
trim. Remove all objects such as
stones, broken glass, nails, wire
or string which could be ejected
or become entangled in the
cutting attachment.
Remove children, bystanders
and animals from the area.
Keep children, bystanders and
animals at a minimum distance
of 15 m; there is still a risk
of bystanders being hit by ejec-
ted objects. Bystanders should
wear eye protection. If somebody
approaches, immediately switch
off the engine and cutting attach-
ment.
Safety instructions
for petrol-driven units
Petrol is highly flammable and
the vapours may explode if ignited.
Take the following precautions:

Store petrol in designated and
permitted containers only.

Keep ignition sources away from
spilled petrol. Do not start the
engine until the petrol vapours
have evaporated.

Before filling the tank, always
switch off the engine and leave
it to cool down.
Never remove the tank cap or fill
the tank while the engine is hot.
Before using the unit, ensure
that the tank cap is screwed
on tightly. Slowly unscrew the
tank cap to reduce the pressure
in the tank gradually.