Yard Machines MTD27P User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Electric Grass Trimmer

Model

MTD27P

English

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES

AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

PRINTED IN CHINA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Statement Page 1 Rules for Safe Operation Pages 2-6 Assembly Instructions Page 7 Adjustment Instructions Pages 8 Operating Instructions Page 9-10

Maintenance Instructions Pages 11-13 Specifications Page 13 Parts List Page 14 Notes Page 15 Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Page 16

WARRANTY STATEMENT

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON YARD MACHINES GRASS TRIMMER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this grass trimmer is used and maintained according to the operator’s manual, Yard Machines will repair any defect in material for workmanship free of charge.

If this grass trimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS GRASS TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST MTD REPAIR DEALER.

This warraanty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIOIN

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT:

caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to

the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

. The instructions or warnings they

Indicates danger, warning or

FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-668-1238

SYMBOL MEANING

DANGER:

result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING:

result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION:

result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Failure to obey a safety warning will

Failure to obey a safety warning can

Failure to obey a safety war

ning may

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.

When using the

WARNING:

Please r ating the unit in or of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instr

• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

• Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be accompanied and guided by an adult.

All guar

• properly before operating the unit.

Inspect the unit befor

• Make sur Replace par any way aged par

ds and safety attachments must be installed

e all fasteners ar

. Do not operate the unit with loose or dam-

ts.

ead these instr

ts that ar

uctions for later use.

e use. Replace damaged parts.

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e cracked, chipped or damaged in

unit, safety rules.

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e the safety

• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as glass, wire, etc.

• Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets outside a 50 feet (15m.) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be

encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIOIN

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS

OLTS

EXTENSION CORD

LENGTH

WIRE SIZE REQUIRED

120

25 feet / 7.5m 18 A.W.G.*

50 feet / 15m 16 A.W.G.*

100 feet / 30m 16 A.W.G.*

*American Wire Gauge

PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to assur optimum performance. Read this manual before assembling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or personal injury.

e maximum safety and

WARNING

1-1.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

1. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in

this manual before/during operation of this trimmer. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK this

2. equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the extension cord, reverse the plug. Do not change the plug in any way.

INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing or

3. plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the trigger does not turn the unit off properly. Never use unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or unit itself is not working as it should or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water. Never operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air openings free of debris that may reduce air flow. Replace damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or damaged in any way. Keep cutter knife sharp.

DOUBLE INSULATED to help protect against

electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of 2 separate “layers” of electric insulation. Appliances built with this insulation system are not intended to be gr cord used with your unit can be plugged into any conventional 120 volt electrical outlet. Normal safety

ecautions must be observed when operating an

pr electrical appliance. The double insulation system is only for added protection against injury resulting from a possible inter

EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to the cord length. See table below. A 2-wire cord without a gr appliance is double insulated. If in doubt of proper wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please note that the smaller the gauge number cor

ound connection may be used since this

ounded. As a r

nal electrical insulation failure.

esult, the extension

, the heavier the

Table 1

(1). When using the appliance, an extension cord of ade-

quate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating.

(2). The extension cord must be specifically intended for

outdoor use and marked “SJ” or “SJT” and with the suffix “WA”. In Canada, the extension cord must be marked “SFTW”.

(3). Inspect extension power cord for loose or exposed

wires and damaged insulation. If damaged, replace before using appliance.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry appliance by cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door on cord.

6. NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Your dou-

ble insulated appliance has no serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service information, contact the Yard Machines Product Service Department.

RISK OF EYE INJURY - Always wear goggles or

7. other suitable eye protection when operating your trimmer. Edging increases the risk of injury caused by flying debris. Always keep bystanders at a safe distance.

8. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from rotating line. Do not operate without debris shield attached.

DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants, shoes

9. and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.

10. KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially children and pets away from the area of operation 50 feet (15m). Turn off unit immediately if you are approached. Never allow children to operate the appliance to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.

11. AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases, smoking or burning materials to avoid creating a fire or explosion. Never operate the trimmer in wet or damp conditions or around swimming pools, hot tub, etc. Do not use in rain. Do not handle plug, cord or appliance with wet hands.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIOIN

12. USE APPLIANCE CORRECTLY - Use this appliance

only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping refers to tilting stringhead to sweep away debris from walkways, etc. Y stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet or more, causing injury or damage to nearby property such as automobiles, homes and windows. Inspect area before starting the appliance to remove debris and other objects that can cause damage during operation.

DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or attachments

13. except as recommended and provided by Yard Machines. Do not use any type of wire or metal cutting line.

DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm footing and bal-

14. ance at all times.

15.

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry plugged in trimmer with your finger on the switch.

DISCONNECT trimmer from power supply when not

16. in use and before servicing stringhead.

17. STORE idle trimmer indoors. Appliance should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place - out of the reach of children.

18. Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance.

Don’t force appliance - it will do the job better and

19. witth less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

our trimmer is a powerful tool and small

EXPLANATION OF NOTE, WARNING, and WARRANTY SYMBOL

1. A NOTE is used to convey additional information, or

highlight a particular explanation, or to expand a step instruction.

2. A WARNING identifies a procedure which, if not

undertaken or if improperly done, can result in a serious personal injury or damage to the unit and/or both.

3. ( unless instructions or procedures are followed, any damage will void the warranty and repairs will be at owner’s expense. Service other than user maintenance should be performed by a Yard Machines Authorized Service Center. Damage or conditions caused by improper maintenance practices which render this product inoperable will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE contact the nearest

4. Yard Machines Authorized Service Center by calling 800# on back cover.

WARRANTY SYMBOL) serves notice that

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIOIN

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and inter Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

national symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.

SYMBOL MEANING

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

• WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud

noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.

SYMBOL MEANING

• MINIMUM OPERATING DISTANCE WARNING: Keep children,

bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately.

DANGER: Objects thrown up by machine.

• DO NOT USE BLADES WARNING: To prevent serious

personal injury, do not attach or operate the unit with any type of blade.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

ASSIST HANDLE

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIOIN

REAR HANDLE

ON/OFF TRIGGER

CORD RETAINER

SHAFT EXENSION

BUTTON

EDGE GUIDE

INCLUDED

ADJUSTABLE SHAFT

TWIST TO

EDGE BUTTON

AIR OPENINGS

DEBRIS SHIELD

STRING

NYLON LINES

HEAD

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: The only assembly required for your trimmer is to install the debr

is shield and the assist handle.

DEBRIS SHIELD INSTALLATION

Position the motor housing with stringhead carrier fac-

1. ing up (Figure 1).

2. Slide debris shield over motor housing as shown (Figure 2).

3. Align edging guide with mating grooves and push firmly in the direction shown until an audible snap is heard (Figure 3).

NOTE: Be certain that edging guide is oriented as shown. Once edging guide, motor housing and debris shield are mated the connection is permanent and cannot be removed without a special tool.

ATTACH ASSIST HANDLE (Fig. 4 and Fig. 5)

1. Insert the handle in comfortable position and tighten securely.

Before tightening completely, adjust the assist handle

2. height by sliding handle up or down tube. When assist handle is at desired operating height, tighten it securely.

Assist Handle

Nut

Fig. 4

Bolt

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 5

Fig. 3

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

ADJUST SHAFT LENGTH

Grip shaft firmly.

2. Push shaft locking button (A) forward and move handle forward or backward to desired length. (Fig. 6)

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

Fig. 6

EDGING CONVERSION

1. Grip shaft firmly.

2. Push shaft locking button forward, and rotate cutting assembly until an audible click is heard.(Fig. 7 & Fig. 8)

STARTING

When starting the string-trimmer for the first time,

1. check that the nylon wires touch or pass over the wirecutting blade. If they are not long enough, press the button and, at the same time, pull the nylon wires. (Fig. 9)

Connect the plug of the string-trimmer to the extension

2. cord and attach to the handle.

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 locking button, adjust the height of assist handle by releasing the loosening the wingnut.

4. Take a secure hold of the grass trimmer and, without letting it touch the g press the s trimmer run for a few seconds and “bump” the stringhead against the la release.The cut-off knife in the debris shield will trim off excess line.

5. To switch off the string trimmer let go of the switch.

witch on the upper handgrip. Let the string

CAUTION:

so, to improve its operation on subsequent occasions, bump the stringhead lightly on the ground while the trimmer is running.(Fig 10)

rass to be cut unlock security then

wn. Nylon line will automatically

A short or worn line cuts less efficiently

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

These operations should be repeated a few times before starting work to make sure that everything is functioning properly and to familiarize yourself with the grass trimmer.

Start off slowly, when you have gained experience, you will be able to use the grass trimmer to its full potential.

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECT THE CORD

1. Ensure the cord is NOT plugged into a receptacle before this procedure. Make a loop with 8

2. extension cord. Place the loop into the slot (A) under the rear handle

3. and lock into place on the cord retainer (B) as shown in Figure 11.

4. Connect the extension cord to the trimmer power cord.

5. Plug the extension cord into a receptacle ONLY when you are ready to operate the trimmer.

″ - 10″ (20 - 25cm) of the end of the

SCALPING (Fig. 14). Scalping refers to removal of all

egetation down to the ground. To do this, tilt the

v stringhead to about a 30 degree angle to the left. By adjusting the handle you will have better control during this operation. Always keep a distance of 50 feet (15 meters) from other people and animals when scalping. Do not attempt this procedure if there is any chance flying debris could injure operator, other people or cause damage to property.

Fig. 11

TRIMMER OPERATION

1. TRIMMING / MOWING (Fig. 12). Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the stringhead during the procedure. Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at same level for even depth of cut.

CLOSER

2. straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of stringhead is above ground level and string contact occurs at proper cutting point. Always cut away from operator. Do not pull trimmer in toward operator.

3. FENCE/FOUNDATION TRIMMING. Approach trim- ming around chain link f walls and foundations slowly to cut close without whipping string against the barrier. If the string comes in contact with roc break or fr

TRIMMING AROUND TREES. Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so string does not contact bark. Walk around the tree trimming from left to right. Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string and tilt stringhead slightly forward.

TRIMMING

k, brick walls, or foundations, it will

ing snags fencing, it will snap off.

If str

13). Position trimmer

(Fig.

ences, picket fences, rock

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

9 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6. OPERATING AS AN EDGER (Fig. 15). With the unit configured as an edger left side so that debris is thrown to the rear. Always use eye protection.

SWEEPING - DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER (Fig.

16)

8. DO NOT BUMP TRIMMER ON CONCRETE. This can damage the stringhead (Fig. 17).

, hold it so the motor is to your

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

REPLACE THE SPOOL OF NYLON LINE

1. Unplug the trimmer.

2. Remove the spool assembly from the trimmer. To do so, hold the outer ribbed part of the assembly with one hand, while pushing down and turning the spool head with the other to unlock it. (Fig. 18 & Fig. 19) The spool carrier and spool will now disassemble easily.

NOTE: There is a spring inside the spool head that could easily be lost. Ensure that it is put in a safe place.

Fig. 20

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

3. Remove the clear plastic line retaining ring. Remove any existing line from the spool.

4. Using 0.065" replacement line measure off approximately 14' of line. Double over the cutter line into two equal lengths and place loop in slot of the spool divider (Fig. 20).

5. Wind the line onto the spool by turning the spool. The line should go on in the direction of the arrow (A) on the spool (Fig. 21). Line should be wrapped tightly around the spool. The line is wound with each half separated by the divider. Tightly wind it until there is about 6" of line left (Fig. 22).

Fig. 21

Fig. 22

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

6. Lock the ends of the line in opposite slots on the spool (Fig. 23). Place the clear plastic line retainer back over the line and spool (Fig. 24). Pull the lower line up into the lower slot in the clear plastic line

etainer (Fig. 25). Pull the upper line down into the

r upper slot (Fig. 26).

Fig. 23

7. Insert the line through each eyelet in the spool carrier and slide the spool into the carrier. (Fig. 27)

NOTE: Ensur

e that the line is within the clear plastic

line retainer. If it's outside of the clear plastic line

etainer, the line will not feed.

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. 28 and Fig. 29)

Fig. 27

Fig. 24

Fig. 25

Fig. 28

Fig. 29

Fig. 26

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1 6036-230201 PROJECTIVE GUARD 14 6068-202606 UPPER HANDGRIP (R)

2 6228-202701 GUARD ASS'Y 15 6010-202602 WIRE 2-1 6SDABB04-10 SCREW 16 6010-202601 WIRE 2-2 6250-202503 WIRE CUTTING BLADE 17 6022-230001 SWITCH 2-3 6262-202701 GUARD 18 6028-230003 TRIGGER

3 6228-202004A SPOOL CARRIER ASS'Y 19 6068-202605 UPPER HANDGRIP (L) 3-1 6140-B23101 PILOT 20 6038-202605 HOUSING (L) 3-2 6059-202005A SPOOL COVER 21 6021-202602 DETENT 3-3 6194-202001 WIRE-CUTTING 22 6024-202605 SPRING 3-4 6008-202001A SPOOL CARRIER 23 6056-202607 BUTTON 3-5 6059-202004 SPOOL COVER 24 6024-202603 SPRING

4 6038-202606 HOUSING (R) 25

6099-202702 MOTOR 120V 5 6SDABB04-18 SCREW 6154-840001 TERMINAL BLOCK 6 6SDABB04-14 SCREW 27 6024-202601 SPRING 7 6017-230101 JACKET 28 6072-202601 MOTOR PLATE 8 6056-202603 SNAP BUTTON 29 6WSB-04 WASHER 9 6114-202602 ADJUSTABLE ROD 30 6SDAE-03-08 SCREW

10 6SHDB-06-52 SCREW 31 6WSB-03 WASHER 11 6WFB-06 WASHER 32 6SDAB-04-10 SCREEW 12 6NBB-06 NUT 33 6270-202003 CUTTER ASS'Y 13 6196-202601 CENTRAL HANDGRIP  34 6024-202604 SPRING

No.  Parts No. Description No.  Parts No. Description

9. To test if the line is advancing properly, push the button with your thumb while pulling the line with your fingers. The line should advance freely. (Fig. 30).

10. In the event of the line breaking inside the spool,

epeat the replacement operation.

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

Fig. 30

MAINTENANCE

ore carrying out

Bef

CAUTION:

operations, cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting the plug from the extension cord.

1. Regular cleaning and maintenance of your string trimmer 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 and in particular the debris shield.

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 made of plastic can easily be damaged by chemical agents.

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

any maintenance

Input No Load Speed

Cutting width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12” (300mm)

Line Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ø0.065” (1.65mm)

Net Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4 Lbs (2.0 Kg)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 3.7Amp

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SPECIFICATION

8,000/min.

PARTS LIST

1 6036-230201 PROJECTIVE GUARD 14 6068-202606 UPPER HANDGRIP (R)

4 6038-202606 HOUSING (R) 25

No.  Parts No. Description No.  Parts No. Description

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