MTD MP425 Operator's Manual page 12

HOLDING THE TRIMMER
Before operating the unit, stand in
the operating position (Fig. 17).
Check for the following:
• The operator is wearing eye
protection and proper clothing
• With a slightly-bent right arm, the
operator's right hand is holding
the shaft grip
• The operator's left arm is straight,
the left hand holding the handle
• The unit is at waist level
• The cutting attachment is parallel
to the ground and easily contacts
the grass without the need to bend over.
TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
• For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle.
• Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.
• Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of
the line to do the cutting, especially along walls.
Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting
efficiency and may overload the engine.
• Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top
to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line
wear or engine drag.
• Cut from right to left.
• Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting
area at the desired height. Move either in a forward-
backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter
lengths produces the best results.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
• The life of your cutting line is dependent upon:
- Proper adherence of explained trimming techniques
- What vegetation is cut
- Where vegetation is cut
For example, the line will wear faster when trimming
against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around
a tree. It is normal for some line breakage to occur from
regular use.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 17