WHAT NOT TO DO
1. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that
recommended in your manual. Always follow
instructions in the Fuel and Lubrication section of
this manual. Never use gasoline unless it is
properly mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant.
Permanent damage to engine will result, voiding
manufacturer’s warranty.
2. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating
equipment.
3. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A
MUFFLER and properly installed muffler shield.
4. DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come
in contact with the muffler. Hold unit with thumbs
and fingers encircling the handles.
5. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD
POSITIONS, off balance, outstretched arms, or
one-handed. Always use two hands when
operating unit with thumbs and fingers encircling
the handles.
6. DO NOT RAISE STRINGHEAD above ground
level while unit is operating. Injury to operator
could result.
7. DO NOT USE UNIT FOR ANY PURPOSES
OTHER than trimming lawn or garden areas.
8. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED
PERIODS. Rest periodically.
9. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
10. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS DEBRIS
SHIELD AND/OR GUARD IS INSTALLED AND
IN GOOD CONDITION.
11. DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY
COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so
could cause personal injury and/or damage the
unit voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.
12. DO NOT operate your unit near or around
flammable liquids or gases whether in or out of
doors. An explosion and/or fire may result.
General identification
1. STRINGHEAD
2. CUTTER LINE
3. DEBRIS SHIELD*
4. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
5. HANDLE
6. THROTTLE TRIGGER
7. IGNITION OFF SWITCH
8. SAFETY TRIGGER
9. CHOKE LEVER KNOB
10. STARTER ROPE HOUSING
11. FUEL TANK
12. AIR FILTER COVER
13. STARTER HANDLE
14. MUFFLER SHIELD
15. PRIMER BULB
16. DEBRIS SHIELD NUT & BOLT & WASHER*
17. COUPLING (MTK 24 only)
*Supplied in User Kit
NOTE: DO NOT use blades on these models.
SAFETY FEATURES
3 DEBRIS SHIELD must be installed to prevent debris
from being thrown at the operator and prevent the string
from extending longer than necessary.
14 MUFFLER SHIELD helps prevent hands, body and/or
combustible materials from making contact with a hot
muffler.
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