MTD PS - Manual (Page 2)

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Warranty Statement Page 1
Rules For Safe Operation Pages 2 - 6
Important Safety Instructions Pages 7 - 9
Assembly Instructions Pages 10 -12
Operating Instructions Pages 13 -14
General Cutting Instructions Pages 15 - 17
Maintenance Instructions Pages 18 - 19
Parts List Page 20
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Page 21
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TWO YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY ON YARD MACHINES POLE SAW
For two years from the date of purchase, when this pole saw is used and maintained according to the
operator’s manual, Yard Machines will repair any defect in material for workmanship free of charge.
If this pole saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from
the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS POLE SAW TO THE NEAREST MTD
REPAIR DEALER.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten-
tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and under-
standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
Indicates
danger, warn-
ing or cau-
tion. Attention is required in order to avoid
serious personal injury. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pic-
tographs.
SAFETY ALERT:
SYMBOL MEANING
Failure to obey a safety
warning will result in
serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
D ANGER:
SYMBOL MEANING
Failure to obey a safety
warning can result in
injury to yourself and others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety
warning may result in
property damage or personal injury to your-
self or to others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION:
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be
accompanied and guided by an adult.
• All guards and safety attachments must be installed
properly before operating the unit.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in
any way. Do not operate the unit with loose or dam-
aged parts.
• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as
glass, wire, etc.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a
minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets out-
side a 50 feet (15m.) radius; there still may be a risk to
bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be
encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are
approached, stop the unit immediately.
When using the unit,
safety rules. Please
read these instructions before operating the
unit in order to ensure the safety of the
operator and any bystanders. Please keep
these instructions for later use.
WARNING: