Yard Machines MTDA13P Adjustment Instructions, Adjust Shaft Length, Edging Conversion, Starting

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

ADJUST SHAFT LENGTH

1.Grip shaft firmly.

2.Push shaft release button (A) and move motor hous- ing forward or backward to desired length. (Fig. 5)

NOTE: Shaft may be adjusted in trimming or edging mode.

A

Fig. 5

EDGING CONVERSION

1.Grip shaft firmly.

2.Push edge button (B) and rotate handle assembly until an audible click is heard. (Fig. 6 & Fig. 7)

3.Adjust assist handle as required.

B

Fig. 6

ADJUST THE ASSIST HANDLE

NOTE: The assist handle is attached to the shaft but has been turned under for packing

1.Loosen adjustment knob and rotate handle to the top of shaft (Fig. 8).

2.Tighten adjustment knob securely.

Fig. 8

STARTING

1.Before starting the grass-trimmer for the first time, check that the nylon line touch or pass over the line- cutting blade. If they are not long enough, press the bump knob and, at the same time, pull the nylon line. (Fig. 9).

Fig. 9

2.Connect the correct extension cord to the string trim- mer power cord per the instructions in Section 5-1 Connect the cord.

3.Make sure the length of grass trimmer and position of assist handle is most applicable before use, adjust the length of grass trimmer by pressing the shaft adjust- ment button, adjust the height of assist handle by loosening the adjustment knob.

Fig. 7

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