MTD 599 manual Maintenanace, Maintenance Instructions

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

8.Make sure to insert the spring, assemble the spool and spool carrier back onto the trimmer. To do so, push the head on and turn it clockwise until it locks. (Fig. 27 and Fig. 28)

9.To test if the line is advancing properly, push the but- ton with your thumb while pulling the line with your fingers. The line should advance freely. (Fig. 29).

10.In the event of the line breaking inside the spool, repeat the replacement operation.

11.Start the grass trimmer following the instructions in the “STARTING” section.

Fig. 27

MAINTENANACE

Before carrying out CAUTION: any maintenance

operations, cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting the battery pack from the hous- ing.

1.Regular cleaning and maintenance of your string trim- mer will ensure efficiency and prolong the life of your machine.

2.After each cutting operation, take apart and clean out the grass and soil from: the spool and its slot, the whole trimmer and in particular the guard.

3.During operation, keep the air slots clean and free of grass.

4.Only use a cloth soaked with hot water and a soft brush to clean the string trimmer.

5.Do not spray or wet the appliance with water.

6.Do not use detergents or solvents as these could ruin the trimmer. The parts in plastic can easily be dam- aged by chemical agents.

7.If the line cutting blade no longer cuts or breaks, have this replaced by contacting an professional service center.

The line cutting CAUTION: blade can give deep

cuts. For repairs which have not been explained in these instructions, contact a pro- fessional service center.

8.This appliance has no internal serviceable parts. Do not attempt any repairs. Doing so could create a haz- ard and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Fig. 28

Fig. 29

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