After Use; Other Safety Warnings - MTD 890 Manual Del Usuario

• The cutting attachment guard must always be in place
while operating the unit as a trimmer. Do not operate
unit without both trimming lines extended, and the
proper line installed. Do not extend the trimming line
beyond the length of the shield.
• Adjust the handlebar to your size to provide the best
grip.
• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with
anything before starting the unit.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position
whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer
to the Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose
intended.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on both handlebar grips.
• Always use the shoulder harness when using this unit.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting
attachment when it is rotating.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get
extremely hot from operation. When turned off they
remain hot for a short time.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed
needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at
high speed when not cutting.
• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting location to another.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign
object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do
not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance,
repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other
attachments.
• Use only genuine replacement parts when servicing
this unit. These parts are available from your
authorized service dealer.
• Do not use parts, accessories or attachments not
authorized for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious
injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your
warranty.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.
They may become lodged between the cutting
attachment and guard.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark
arrestor, keep the engine and muffler free from grass,
leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
• Have all repairs carried out by a specialist only.
WHILE OPERATING WITH CUTTING BLADE
• Read and understand all safety warnings before
operating this unit.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
• Keep the handlebar between the operator and cutting
attachment or blade at all times.
• NEVER cut with the cutting blade located over 76 cm
(30 in.) or more above the ground level.
• Kick back may occur when the spinning blade
contacts an object that it does not immediately cut.
Kick back can be violent enough to cause the unit
and/or operator to be propelled in any direction, and
possibly lose control of the unit. Kick back can occur
without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This
is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to
see the material being cut.
• For operation with the brush blade, do not cut
anything thicker than 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) or a violent
kickback could occur.
• Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is
rotating.
• A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to
spin after the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger
is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has
completely stopped rotating.
• Do not run the unit at high speed when not cutting.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign
object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Have any damage repaired before attempting
further operations. Do not operate unit with a bent,
cracked or dull blade. Discard blades that are bent,
warped, cracked or broken.
• Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade
can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This
can result in severe personal injury. Replace the blade.
• Stop the engine 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.

AFTER USE

• Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to
remove any gum buildup. Oil the blade with machine
oil to prevent rust.
• Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate
area to protect the blade from unauthorized use or
damage.

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry place, locked up or up-high to
prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep 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, see Cleaning and Storage
instructions.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS