Operating Instructions; Trimmer Operation - MTD Yard Machines MTDA13P Manual Del Operador

4. Take a secure hold of the grass trimmer and, without
letting it touch the grass to be cut, push up the safety
switch, then press the trigger on the upper handgrip.
Let the grass trimmer run for a few seconds and
"bump" the stringhead against the lawn. Nylon line will
automatically release. The cut-off blade in the debris
shield will trim off excess line.
5. To switch off the string trimmer let go of the switch.
CAUTION:
so, to improve its operation on subsequent
occasions, bump the stringhead lightly on the
ground while the trimmer is running.(Fig 10)
These operations should be repeated a few times before
starting work to make sure that everything is functioning
properly and to familiarize yourself with the grass trimmer.
Start off slowly, when you have gained experience, you will
be able to use the grass trimmer to its full potential.
CONNECT THE CORD
1. Ensure the cord is NOT plugged into a receptacle
before this procedure.
2. Make a loop with 8" - 10" (20 - 25cm) of the end of the
extension cord.
3. Place the loop into the slot (A) under the rear handle
and lock into place on the cord retainer (B) as shown
in Figure 11.
4. Connect the extension cord to the trimmer power
cord.
5. Plug the extension cord into a receptacle ONLY when
you are ready to operate the trimmer.
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A short or worn line
cuts less efficiently

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A
B
Fig. 11

TRIMMER OPERATION

1. TRIMMING / MOWING (Fig. 12). Swing trimmer with a
sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the
stringhead during the procedure. Test area to be
trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at
same level for even depth of cut.
9
B
Fig. 10
Fig. 12