MTD TrimmerPlus PS720r User manual

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES

AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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Pole Saw

PS720r

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INTRODUCTION

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e:

THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern

outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful

service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device.

This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-

understand operating instr

uctions. Read the whole

manual and follow all the instr

uctions to keep your new

outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS

AND SPECIFICATIONS

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.

Reserved.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty

period should be performed only by an authorized and

approved service dealer.

For service call

1-800-345-8746 to obtain a list of

authorized service dealers near you. For more details

about your unit, visit our website at

www.TrimmerPlus.com.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any

questions regarding the controls, operation or

maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer

Support Department.

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.

PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR

W

ARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure you carefully read and understand this manual

befor

e starting or operating this equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Intr

oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .11

Specifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

Copy the model and parent

part number her

e:

Befor

e beginning, locate the unit’s model plate. It lists

the model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the

sample plate below and copy the information for future

reference.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS

POWERHEADS

•

Stor

e fuel only in containers specifically designed and

appr

oved for the storage of such materials.

• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling

the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, 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.

• Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area

outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly

remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not

smoke while fueling or mixing fuel. W

ipe up any spilled

fuel from the unit immediately.

• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do

not star

t the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.

•

Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) fr

om 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.

•

Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this

unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING

• Carefully read and understand the operator's manual of

the unit that powers this attachment.

•

Read this operating instr

uction manual car

efully

. Be

thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use

of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and

disengage the controls quickly.

• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the

influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

•

Never allow childr

en to operate the equipment. Never

allow adults unfamiliar with the instr

uctions to use the

unit. Never allow adults to operate the equipment

without pr

oper instr

uction.

•

All guar

ds and safety attachments must be installed

properly before operating the unit.

SYMBOL

MEANING

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your

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.

NOTE: Advises you of infor

mation or instructions vital to

the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

SYMBOL

MEANING

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

Failure to obey a

safety warning can

result in injury to yourself and others.

Always follow the safety precautions to

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and

personal injury.

WARNING:

Failur

e to obey a

safety war

ning will

r

esult in serious injury to yourself or to

others. Always follow the safety pr

ecautions

to r

educe the risk of fire, electric shock and

personal injur

y.

DANGER:

Failure to obey a

safety warning may

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.

CAUTION:

Indicates

danger,

warning or caution. Attention is required in

order to avoid serious personal injury. May

be used in conjunction with other symbols

or pictographs.

SAFETY ALERT:

Read the Operator’

s Manual(s) and follow all

war

nings and safety instructions.

Failur

e to do so can result in serious injury to the

operator and/or bystanders.

FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746

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.

WARNING:

Gasoline is highly

flammable, and its

vapors can explode if ignited. T

ake the

following precautions:

WARNING:

4

POLE SAW OPERATING PROCEDURES

• Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least

50 ft (15 m) away.

• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as

meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and ear/hearing

protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or

dust mask if the operation is dusty. Wear a hard hat.

• 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.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

•

Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose

intended.

• Always stop the engine/motor when operation is

delayed or when walking fr

om one location to another.

• Use only genuine factory 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.

KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• With a basic understanding of kickback, you can

reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden

surprise contributes to accidents.

• Grip saw firmly. Hold the pole saw firmly with both

hands when the motor is running. Keep a good firm grip

on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the r

ear

handle, and the left hand on the front handle.

• Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log,

branch, gr

ound or other obstr

uction.

•

Always cut with the engine r

unning at full speed. Fully

squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady

cutting speed.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

• Do not over reach.

• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and

maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

• Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the

manufacturer or the equivalent.

OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• DO NOT operate a pole saw with one hand! Serious

injury to the operator, helpers, or bystanders may

result from one-handed operation. A pole saw is

intended for two-handed use.

• Do not operate a pole saw if you are fatigued.

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can get

caught in moving parts. Non-skid footwear is

recommended when working outdoors. Wear

protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• Use safety glasses, safety footwear, snug fitting

clothing, protective gloves, and protective hearing and

head gear.

• Use caution when handling fuel. Move the pole saw at

lest 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting

the engine.

• Do not allow other persons to be near the pole saw

when starting or cutting with the pole saw. Keep

bystanders and animals out of the work area.

• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas invite

injuries. Do not start cutting until you have a clear

work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path

from the falling branches.

• Stay Alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense. Do not operate the pole saw when you are

tired. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw

chain when the motor is operating. Before you start

the saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting

anything.

• Disconnect the pole saw when not in use, before

servicing, and when changing accessories and

attachments such as saw chain and guard.

•

Check damaged par

ts. Befor

e fur

ther use of the pole

saw, a guard or other part that is damaged should be

carefully checked to determine that it will operate

pr

operly and per

for

m its intended function. Check for

alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions

that may af

fect its operation. A guar

d or other par

t that

is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by

an authorized service center, unless otherwise

indicated in this instr

uction manual.

Kickback may occur

when the nose or tip

of the guide bar touches an object, or when

the wood closes in and pinches the saw

chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases

may cause a lightning-fast reverse action,

kicking the guide bar rapidly back towards

the operator. Pinching the saw chain along

the top of the guide bar may push the guide

bar rapidly back towards the operator.

Either of these reactions may cause you to

lose control of the saw, which could result in

serious injury to the user.

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety

devices built into your saw. As a pole saw

user, you should take several steps to keep

your cutting jobs fr

ee fr

om accident or injury.

WARNING:

5

• Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush

and sapling, as slender material may catch the saw

chain and be whipped towar

d you or pull you off

balance. Do not operate a pole saw in a tree unless

you are specifically trained to do so. When cutting a

limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so

that you will not be struck when the tension in the

wood fibers is r

eleased. Do not expose the pole saw

to rain. Do not use the pole saw in damp or wet

locations. Do not use the pole saw in the presence of

flammable liquids or gases.

• All pole saw service, other than the items listed in the

user manual safety and maintenance instructions,

should be performed by competent pole saw

personnel. Do not attempt to repair it yourself; there

are no user serviceable parts inside.

•

When not in use, pole saws should be stored out of

the r

each of children, in a dry, high or locked-up place.

When storing saw, use a scabbard or carrying case.

• The pole saw will do a better and safer job when used

at the rate for which it was intended.

• Use the right tool. Cut wood only. Do not use the pole

saw for purposes for which it was not intended. For

example, do not use the pole saw for cutting plastic,

masonry, or non-building materials.

• Use devices, such as low-kickback chain, guide bar

nose guards and special guide bars, which reduce the

risks associated with kickback.

• There are no other replacement components for

achieving kickback protection in accordance with CSA

Z62.3.

• Do not operate a pole saw that is damaged,

improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely

assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving

when the trigger is released.

•

Do not attempt operations beyond your capacity or

experience.

• Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety

device furnished with your unit.

•

This saw is classified by CSA as a Class 2C saw

. It is

intended for infrequent use by homeowner’s, cottagers

and campers, and for such general applications such

as clearing, pr

uning, cutting fir

ewood, etc. It is not

intended for prolonged use. If the intended use

involves pr

olonged periods of operation, this may

cause cir

culator

y pr

oblems in the user’s hands due to

vibration. It may be appropriate to use a saw having an

anti-vibration featur

e.

• Safety clothing required by your safety organizations,

government regulations, or your employer should be

used; other

wise, snug fitting clothing, safety footwear,

and hand and ear protection should be worn.

Low-kickback saw chain is chain that has met the

kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-

1991 and is in accordance with CSA Z62.3. Do not use

other replacement chain unless it has met these

requirements for your specific model.

• Do not use any other cutting attachment or

accessories. Use only original equipment

manufacturer replacement parts and accessories,

which are designed specifically to enhance the

performance and maximize the safe operation of our

products. Failure to do so may cause poor

performance and possible injury. Use only the chain

and bar supplied with this pr

oduct. Do not use any

other cutting attachment. Use of such attachments will

void your factory warranty and could result in serious

bodily injury.

• Never touch the chain or attempt to service the saw

while the engine is running. Make sure all moving parts

have stopped. Allow the pole saw to cool, as the chain

can be hot.

• Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for

proper adjustment. Make sure the bar and chain are

properly tightened and sharpened. Visually inspect for

damage. Repair any damage before restarting or

operating the pole saw.

• Do not cut near electrical cables or power lines.

• Do not use the chain saw to fell a tree. Use a standard

chain saw for this application.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting.

Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.

• Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry

place to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of

the r

each of childr

en.

•

Never douse or squir

t the unit with water or any other

liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.

Clean after each use.

• 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.

• Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs

or maintenance procedures that are not described

in this manual.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SYMBOL

MEANING

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or cau-

tion. 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 opera-

tor 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.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING: Keep all bystanders,

especially childr

en and pets, at least

50 feet (15 m) from the operating

area.

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and inter

national 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

• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE

SEVERE INJURY

WARNING:

Do not operate unit

without proper attachments and

guards in place.

• GUIDE BAR WARNING

Contact of the guide bar tip with any

object should be avoided. Tip contact

may cause the guide bar to move

suddenly upward and backward,

which may cause serious injury.

• USE BOTH HANDS

Always use both hands while oper-

ating the chain saw. Never use only

one hand to operate the saw.

• HOT SURFACE WARNING

Do not touch a hot muffler or cylin-

der. You may get burned. These

par

ts get extr

emely hot from opera-

tion. When turned off they remain

hot for a short time.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Tension

Adjustment Screw

Guide Bar

Saw Chain

Oil Tank Cap

Drive Shaft

Guide Bar

Nose

Sprocket

Cover

Foot

Bar Retaining Nuts

Extension Pole

Coupler

Knob

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The add-on should be installed with the release button in

the primary hole.

Check Flex Shaft Engagement Prior to Using

1. Start the unit.

2. Briefly engage and release the trigger.

3. Check that add-on is operating.

4.

If the add-on is not operating, r

emove add-on and

repeat steps for installing the add-on.

5. Recheck operation of add-on attachment.

4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).

ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER

The following TrimmerPlus Add-Ons are also available for your

unit:

Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GC720r

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LE720r

Hedge T

rimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r

Straight Shaft T

rimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r

Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r

Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBPS

NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier,

place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

NOTE: The extension pole with this unit is to give the

user added reach. Follow the directions for

removing the add-on or installing the add on to

remove or install the extension pole.

Removing the add-on

1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).

2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 1).

3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the

add-on out of the coupler (Fig. 2).

Installing the add-on

1.

Remove the hanger fr

om the top of the shaft housing.

2. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).

3. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into

the coupler (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1

Coupler

Release Button

Guide Recess

Knob

Primary Hole

Upper Shaft

Housing

Coupler

NOTE: Aligning the r

elease button with the guide recess

will help installation (Fig. 1).

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Knob

Lower Shaft

Housing

Release Button

Knob

Clockwise

Counter

clockwise

Prior to operation,

read and understand

the operator’s manual for unit to be used with

this add-on.

WARNING:

To avoid serious

personal injury and

damage to the unit, shut the unit off befor

e

removing or installing add-ons.

WARNING:

The add-ons with the

coupler system is to

be used in the primary hole only. Using the

wrong hole could lead to personal injury or

damage to the unit.

CAUTION:

Lock the release

button in the primary

hole (Fig. 2) and securely tighten the knob

before operating this unit.

CAUTION:

9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

1. Keep bystanders 50 feet (15 meters) away when

operating the saw.

2. Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees. Use a

chain saw without a pole attachment.

3. Grip pole saw securely - one hand on the pole, the

other on the handle.

4. Keep finger off the trigger until ready to make cut.

5. Before starting the pole saw, make sure the chain is

not touching anything.

6. Keep all parts of your body away from the chain

when the saw is running.

7. Do not force the pole saw while cutting. Apply light

pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate

for which it was intended.

8. When cutting limbs or branches that are under

tension, use extreme caution. Be alert for wood

springing back. When wood tension is released, the

limb could spring back and strike operator causing

severe injury or death.

9. When carrying pole saw from one place to another:

• hold pole at balance point

• keep guide bar and chain to the rear

10. Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pole

saw. Use a chain saw only, with extreme care.

Slender matter may catch in the chain and be

whipped towar

d you. This could also pull you of

f

balance.

11. Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming.

Always position yourself out of the path of falling

debris (Fig. 4).

12. Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable

suppor

t while using the pole saw

.

13. Always use both hands to operate pole saw. Keep a

firm, steady pressure on the pole saw while cutting,

but do not tr

y to for

ce the saw through the wood.

14.

Do not use the pole saw to cut limbs larger than

4” (10 cm) in diameter.

15. Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole

saw and at a safe distance from work area. (Fig.5).

16.

Do not use the pole saw near cable, electric power

or telephone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of

10 feet from all power lines (Fig. 6).

Dr

ess properly to

r

educe the risk of

injur

y when operating this unit. Do not

wear loose clothing or jewelr

y. Wear eye

and ear/hearing pr

otection. Wear heavy

long pants, boots and gloves. Wear a hard

hat. Use a full face shield when needed.

WARNING:

10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING TIPS

A

void kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or

death.

Do not operate the pole saw while in a tree, on a ladder

or any other unstable work surface, or in any awkward

position. You may lose control of the pole saw causing

severe injury.

Do not extend your arms above shoulders when using

the pole saw. Seek professional help if you are facing

conditions beyond your ability.

Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a

living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep your feet

apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.

Avoid kickback.

Kickback can result

in sever in jur

y or death. See Kickback,

page 9, to avoid risk of kickback.

WARNING:

1. When operating the pole saw, rest the foot (A) of the

pole saw against the tree limb that is being cut. (Fig.

7)

2. Make the frist cut one (1) foot from where the final

cut will be. (Fig. 8)

3. Cut the outside of the branch collar to avoid damage

to the tree. (Fig. 9)

Do not operate Pole

Saw while in a tree,

on a ladder or any other unstable work

surface, or in any awkward position. You

may lose control of Pole Saw causing

servere injury.

WARNING:

Do not extend arms

above shoulders

when using Pole Saw

.

WARNING:

Seek professional

help if facing

conditions beyond your ability.

WARNING:

Fig. 7

A

Fig. 8

1 Foot

Fig. 9

Cut

Collar

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the bar retaining nuts and screw. Then take

off the sprocket cover (Fig. 10a).

2. Using a straight screwdriver turn tension adjustment

screw counterclockwise (Fig. 10b) as far as it will go

or to the end of its travel, take off the chain then

remove the bar.

Whenever handling

the saw chain,

always wear work gloves for protection

against sharp cutting edges.

WARNING:

Fig. 10

A

B

Bar Retaining

Nuts

Spr

ocket

Cover

Screw

Tension

Adjustment

Screw

Fig. 10

3. Prepare new chain or bar.

4. Loop the saw chain over the drive sprocket with the

cutting edges of the chain pointing in the direction of

rotation (Fig. 11).

5. Adjust the tension adjustment screw (Fig. 10b) to

allow insertion of the bar (Fig. 12). Make sure the

chain follows the slot in the guide bar and adjust the

tension adjustment screw to make the chain tighten.

6. Install the sprocket cover and tighten bar retaining

nuts and screw (Fig. 10a).

Fig. 11

Fig. 13

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Pr

oper tension of the saw chain is extremely important

and must be checked before starting, as well as during,

any cutting operation. Taking the time to make needed

adjustments to the saw chain will result in improved

cutting performance and prolonged chain life.

NOTE: A new chain and bar will need r

eadjustment after

as few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the

break-in period, and the interval between future

adjustments will lengthen quickly (Fig. 13).

If a chain is too loose

or too tight, the bar,

chain and saw bearings will wear more

rapidly. Refer to Figure 14 for information

concerning correct cold tension (A), correct

war

m tension (B), and a chain in need of

adjustment (C).

CAUTION:

A

C

B

To adjust the saw chain tension:

1. Loosen the bar retaining nuts so they are hand tight

(Fig. 8a).

2. Holding the nose of the bar up, use the screwdriver or

scr

ench (if pr

ovided in your unit’

s har

dwar

e pack) to

turn the guide bar adjustment screw clockwise to

tighten the chain (Fig. 8b). Turning the screw

counterclockwise loosens the chain on the guide bar.

3.

While wearing heavy duty work gloves (after you’ve

made the adjustment), move the saw chain back and

forth on the guide bar to be sure the chain moves

fr

eely and is in pr

oper mesh with the sprocket. Never

move the chain with your bare hands.

NOTE: IF the chain is difficult to rotate or if it binds on

the guide bar

, ther

e is too much tension applied

and it must be adjusted. T

o decr

ease tension,

turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise,

slowly

. Move the chain back and for

th until it

moves fr

eely

.

4.

Holding the nose in upper position, secur

ely tighten

the bar retaining nuts.

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OILING THE CHAIN

The pole saw chain is self-lubricating. Oil is dispersed

onto the chain as the unit is used. Keep an adequate

amount of oil in the oil tank. Use the bar-chain oil

provided in the hardware pack. Always use bar-chain

and sprocket oil or similar chain saw oil.

GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE

NOTE: Proper maintenance of the guide bar is essential

to the performance of your pole saw. Proper

guide bar maintenance will keep your saw in

good working order.

Most guide bar problems can be prevented merely by

keeping the chain saw well maintained.

Incorrect filing and non-uniform cutter and depth gauge

settings cause most guide bar problems, primarily

resulting in uneven bar wear. As the bar wears unevenly,

the rails widen, which may cause chain clatter and

difficulty in making straight cuts.

Insufficient guide bar lubrication and operating the saw

with a chain that is

too tight will contribute to rapid bar

wear. Refer to Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.

To help minimize bar wear, the following guide bar

maintenance is recommended:

Bar Wear

Turn guide bar frequently at regular intervals (for

example, after 5 hours of use), to ensure even wear on

top and bottom of bar.

Ensur

e that the unit

is off and the spark

plug is disconnected (gas powerheads) before

performing any maintenance on your saw.

WARNING:

Bar Grooves

Bar grooves (or rails which support and carry the chain)

should be cleaned if the saw has been heavily used or if

the saw chain appears dirty. Rails should always be

cleaned every time the saw chain is removed.

T

o clean guide bar rails:

1. Remove sprocket cover, bar and chain. Refer to Saw

Chain Replacement / Installation

.

2. Using a screwdriver, putty knife, wire brush or other

similar instrument, clear residue from the rails on the

guide bar (Fig. 14).

This will keep the oil passages open to provide

proper lubrication to the bar and chain.

3. Reinstall the bar, chain and bar bolt retaining nuts.

Refer to

Saw Chain Replacement / Installation.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 14

Oil Passages

Oil passages at bar pad should be cleaned to insure

proper lubrication of the bar and chain during operation.

This can be done using a soft wire small enough to insert

into the oil discharge hole.

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

A low-kickback saw chain should always be used in

conjunction with other kickback protection devices such

as the hand guard, which is furnished with your unit.

Always use a r

eplacement saw chain designed as “low-

kickback” or a saw chain which meets the low-kickback

per

formance.

A standard saw chain (a chain which does not have the

kickback reducing guard links) should only be used by

an experienced professional chain saw operator.

Low-Kickback Saw Chain

A low-kickback saw chain is a chain which has met the

kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1. Do

not use other replacement chain unless it has met these

requirements for your specific model.

By keeping the saw chain in good working condition and

correctly serviced as recommended in this manual, you

will be able to maintain the safety system of your chain

saw over the life of the product.

Ensure that the unit

is off and the spark

plug is disconnected (for gas powerheads)

when working on the saw chain. Wear heavy

duty gloves too.

WARNING:

Never remove,

modify or make

inoperative any safety device furnished with

your unit. The low kick back saw chain is a

major safety feature provided for your

protection.

WARNING:

Unless you have

experience and

specialized training for dealing with

kickback (see Important Safety Instructions),

always use a low-kickback saw chain,

which significantly reduces the danger of

kickback. Low-kickback saw chain does not

completely eliminate kickback. A low-

kickback or “safety chain,” should never be

regarded as total protection against injury.

WARNING:

Chain Tension

Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as often

as necessary to keep the chain snug on the bar, but

loose enough to be pulled around by hand. Refer to

Saw

Chain Tension Adjustment.

Br

eaking in a New Saw Chain

A new chain and bar will need readjustment after as few

as 5 cuts. This is normal during the break-in period, and

the interval between future adjustments will begin to

lengthen quickly.

Over a period of time, however, the moving parts of the

saw chain will become worn, resulting in what is called

chain stretch. This is normal. When it is no longer

possible to obtain correct chain tension adjustment, a

link will have to be removed to shorten the chain. See

your TrimmerPlus Authorized Service Center to have this

repair performed.

Never use a loop of

chain that has more

than 3 links removed from it. This could

damage the sprocket.

WARNING:

SPECIFICATIONS

POLE SAW ADD-ON

Approximate Operating Weight of Attachment........................................................................................... 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg)

Drive Shaft Length.............................................................................................................................................. 26” (66 cm)

Cutting Width................................................................................................................................................... 8" (200 mm)

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

No implied warranty

, including any implied warranty of

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,

applies after the applicable period of express written

warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other

express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,

except as mentioned above, given by any person or

entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any

product shall bind TrimmerPlus During the period of the

Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement

of the product as set forth above.

(Some states do not

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so

the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the

sole and exclusive r

emedy arising from the sales.

TrimmerPlus shall not be liable for incidental or conse-

quential loss or damages including, without limitation,

expenses incurr

ed for substitute or replacement lawn

care services, for transportation or for related expens-

es, or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a war-

ranted product.

(Some states do not allow limitations on

how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation

may not apply to you.)

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the

amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration

of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty.

You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury

to you and your property and/or to others and their proper-

ty arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the

product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than

the original pur

chaser, original lessee or the person for

whom it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

To locate your nearest service dealer dial

1-800-345-8746.

MTD Southwest Inc

PO Box 361131

Cleveland, OH 44136-0019

The limited war

ranty set forth below is given by TrimmerPlus

with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in

the United States, its possessions and territories.

TrimmerPlus warrants this product against defects in mate-

rial and workmanship for a period of two (2) years com-

mencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its

option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be

defective in material or workmanship. This limited warranty

shall only apply if this product has been operated and main-

tained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished

with the product, and has not been subject to misuse,

abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper main-

tenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage

because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting

fr

om the installation or use of any accessory or attachment

not approved by TrimmerPlus for use with the product(s)

covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any

resulting damage. This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days

from the date of original retail purchase for any TrimmerPlus

product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or

any other income-producing purpose.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,

WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL

AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate

the dealer in

your area, visit our website at www.TrimmerPlus.com,

check

for a listing in the Yellow Pages, call 1-800-345-8746 or

write to

P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, OH 44136-0019

.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in

the following cases:

A. Tune-ups - Spark Plugs, Carburetor Adjustments,

Filters

B.

W

ear items - Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting

Line, Inner Reels, Star

ter Pulley, Starter Ropes, Drive

Belts

C. TrimmerPlus does not extend any warranty for prod-

ucts sold or exported outside of the United States of

America, its possessions and ter

ritories, except

those sold through TrimmerPlus’s authorized chan-

nels of export distribution.

T

rimmerPlus

reserves the right to change or improve the

design of any TrimmerPlus Product without assuming any

obligation to modify any pr

oduct pr

eviously manufactur

ed.

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PARTS LIST

REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL PS720r

POLE SAW ADD-ON

Item Part No. Description

1 753-04621 Gearbox

2 753-04622 Screw

3 753-04623 Shaft Assembly

4 753-04624 Spindle Assembly

5 753-04625 Connection Stick Assembly

6 753-04626 Screw

7 753-04627 Case Cover

8 753-04628 Screw

9 753-04629 Sprocket

10 753-04630 Washer

11

753-04631

C Ring

12 753-04632 Oil Pump Assembly

13

753-04633

Rubber Cork

14 753-04634 Fixed Plate

15

753-04635

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ew

Item

Part No. Description

16 753-04636 Oiler Assembly

17 753-04637 Anti-Spillage Pad

18 753-04638 Regulation Screw

19 753-04639 Regulation Cap

20 753-04640 Adjustable Plate

21

753-04641 Screw

22 753-04642 Bar 8”

23

753-04643 Saw Chain

24 753-04644 Guard

25

753-04644 Fixed Ring

26 753-04645 Nut

27

753-04646 Screw

28 753-04647 Covering

29

753-04649 Guard

30 753-04648 Inner Pipe Assembly

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2

5

28

30

6

8

7

13

14

15

29

25

26

27

24

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21

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