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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E18

WARNING: When using the unit, you must follow the safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.

2-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer

YM70SS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For service call 1-800-800-7310in the United States, or 1-800-668-1238in Canada to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.yardman.com.

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE

NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the

Accessory Part #753-05169 Spark Arrestor Kit.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Copyright© 2007 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.

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