MTD 243-540 - Manual

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EDGER
MODEL NO.
243-540
IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES - WALK BEHIND EDGER
TRAINING
1. Read the Operating and Service Instruction Manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children to operate a power edger.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, partic­
ularly small children, and pets.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones
and other foreign objects.
2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
3. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill gasoline
tank indoors, when engine is running, or while engine
is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before start­
ing engine.
4. Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while
engine (motor) is running.
5. Edge only in daylight or in good artificial light.
6. Never operate equipment in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and
walk, never run.
OPERATION
1. Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed
engine.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.
3. Stop blade when crossing gravel drive, walks or roads.
4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
edger for any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the edger.
5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine (motor) and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment,
before cleaning housing, and when making any repairs
or inspections.
7. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug to pre­
vent accidental starting.
8. Do not run engine (motor) indoors.
9. Never operate edger without proper guards, plates or
other safety protective devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equip­
ment is in safe working condition.
3. Never etore equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in any en­
closure.
4. To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease.
MTD PRODUCTS INC
5389 WEST 130th STREET P.O. BOX 2741 CLEVELAND OHIO 44111
FORM NO. 770-4155