MTD TrimmerPlus AH720, Operator'S Manual

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WHILE OPERATING

• Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 ft (15

m) away.

• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI

Z87.1 standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating this
unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.

• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long sleeve shirt. Do

not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go
barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use hedge trimmer properly. Only use this tool for the purpose

intended. Use only for trimming the type of shrub, growth, etc.,
described in the operating instructions.

• Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood

of injury at a rate for which it was designed.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.
• Do not overreach, take extra care when working on steep slopes

or inclines. Always keep proper footing and balance.

• DO NOT stand on an unstable support. Do not use on a ladder.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a

firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips.

• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts.

Do not touch or try to stop the blades when they are moving. 

• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do

the job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use.

• Always stop the engine/motor when operation is delayed or when

walking from one location to another.

• Stop the engine/motor for maintenance, repair, to install or

remove the blades. The unit must be stopped and the blades no
longer moving to avoid injury.

• Always wear heavy gloves when handling, removing, installing or

cleaning the blades.

• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the

engine/motor immediately and check for damage. Have any
damage repaired before attempting further operations.

• Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive vibration.

Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts,
bolts or damage before continuing. Repair or replace affected
parts as necessary.

• Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance, repair, or for

changing add-ons or other attachments.

• Maintain hedge trimmer with care. Keep blades sharp at all

times, and clean for best and safest performance.  Follow
maintenance instructions. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluid, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your unit.

• Use only genuine MTD replacement parts and accessories for

this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer.
Use of any non-MTD parts or accessories could lead to serious
injury to the user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to

secure the unit while transporting.

• Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry place to

prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of
children.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep

handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use.

• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to

instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them
these instructions.

• Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs or

maintenance procedures that are not described in this manual. 

• Check engine mounting bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for

proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Inside a building store the machine away from ignition sources.

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

• Always refer to the Operator’s Manual instructions for important

details if the unit is to be stored for an extended period.

• Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you have the proper

tools, and instructions for disassembly and repair of the machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

Blades will coast after the powerhead is

in the “OFF” position.

• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.  Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL

MEANING

SYMBOL

MEANING

• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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.

• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING:

Thrown objects and loud noise can

cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.

• HOT SURFACE WARNING

Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder.
You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot
from operation. They remain hot for a short time after
the unit is turned off.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES

MOVING BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY.

Do not put hands on blades when starting the engine
or while operating hedge trimmer attachment.

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

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KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:

Keep all bystanders, especially

children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the
operating area. 

•

USE BOTH HANDS

Always use both hands while operating the chain
saw. Never use only one hand to operate the saw.