Starting The Unit; Stopping The Unit - MTD Yard-Man YM155 Manual Del Operador

STARTING THE UNIT

1. Press and hold the lock-off button in (Fig. 6). This
allows the trigger to operate.
WARNING:
ensure the lock-off button resets each time
the trigger is released.
2. Depress and hold the trigger.
3. Release the lock-off button.

STOPPING THE UNIT

Release the trigger to stop the trimmer.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION SWITCH
This unit is equipped with an overload protection switch
to prevent overheating damage to the motor.
If the switch pops out:
1. Release the trigger and allow the unit to cool for a
minute.
2. Press the overload switch to reset. Resume
operation (Fig. 7).
If the switch pops again shortly after the first time:
1. Allow the unit to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.
2. After the unit has cooled, press the overload switch
to reset. Resume operation
If the switch does not stay in or continues to pop out
during operation, take the unit to an authorized service
dealer for repair.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To prevent serious
personal injury,
Lock-Off Button
Trigger
Fig. 6
HOLDING THE UNIT
WARNING:
injury when operating this unit. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and
ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy, long
pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short
pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position
and check that:
• The operator is wearing eye protection and proper
clothing.
• The operator's right arm is slightly bent, the right hand
holding the housing grip.
• With a straight left arm, the left hand holding the
D-handle.
• The unit is at waist level.
• The trimmer bump head is parallel to the ground and
easily contacts the material to be cut without the
operator having to bend over (Fig. 8).
WARNING:
the unit with your finger on the trigger.
Overload
Protection
Switch
Fig. 7
Dress properly to
reduce the risk of
Fig. 8
To prevent serious
injury, do not carry
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