Operator’s Manual
2-Cycle Gasoline
Trimmer
Model MT705
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
SYMBOL
MEANING
attention 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. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
Failure to obey a safety
warning will result in
DANGER:
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
SYMBOL
MEANING
Indicates
danger,
Failure to obey a
SAFETY ALERT:
WARNING:
safety warning can
warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May be
used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
result in injury to yourself and others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Failure to obey a
CAUTION:
safety warning may
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
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 do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in the
United States, or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other
objects which may be thrown or become entangled in
the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children,
bystanders and pets; keep them outside a 50-foot
(15 m.) radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are still
at risk from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to
wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the
unit immediately.
When using the unit,
WARNING:
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.
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit;
teens may operate the unit with adult guidance.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS TRIMMERS
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts
that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way.
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed
and securely fastened. Be sure that the cutting
attachment shield is properly attached, and positioned
as recommended. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well
as damage to the unit.
Gasoline is highly
WARNING:
flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Take the
following precautions:
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel tank cap or
add fuel when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit
without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel
tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
• Use only 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) diameter original
equipment manufacturer replacement line. Never use
metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope. These can
break off and become dangerous projectiles.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area where
• Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler.
These parts get extremely hot from operation, even
after the unit is turned off.
there are no sparks or flames. Remove the fuel cap
slowly, and only after the engine stops. Do not smoke
while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
from the unit immediately.
• 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.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting location to another.
• Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the
area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
• 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.
WHILE OPERATING
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can be fatal.
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
• Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect
the spark plug for maintenance or repair.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available
from your authorized service dealer. Use of any
unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to
serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and
void your warranty.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1
standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or
dust mask if the operation is dusty.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long
sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above
shoulder level.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.
They may become lodged between the cutting
attachment and shield.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and
spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from
grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
• The cutting attachment shield must always be in place
while operating the unit. 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.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes
• This unit has a clutch. The cutting attachment remains
stationary when the engine is idling. If it does not, have
the unit adjusted by an authorized service technician.
may reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Adjust the D-handle to your size in order to provide the
best grip.
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to
prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach
of children.
• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with
anything before starting the unit.
• 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.
• 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 Starting/Stopping 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.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended
purpose.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on both handles or grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting
attachment when it rotates.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
MEANING
• THROWN OBJECTS AND
ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or
caution. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING:
Do not
operate without the cutting
attachment shield in place. Keep
away from the rotating cutting
attachment.
• 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.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION
OFF or STOP
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
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or
cylinder. You may get burned. These
parts get extremely hot from
operation. When turned off they
remain hot for a short time.
operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all
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• CHOKE CONTROL
bystanders, especially children and
pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the
operating area.
1 • FULL choke position
2 • PARTIAL choke position
3 • RUN position
• OIL
• UNLEADED FUEL
Refer to operator's manual for the
proper type of oil.
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
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