Sun Seeker MFT 26 User manual
Operator’sManual
MFT 26
2-Cycle Multi-function Tool
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF
OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY
SERVICE.
For assistance regarding the assembly, operation or maintenance of
the unit, please call 1-844-786-7335 (in the United States) or contact
Warranty service is available through an authorized service center.
To locate a service center in your area, please write us email or
call the number listed above. Service on this unit, both within and
after the warranty period, should only be performed by an
authorized and approved service center. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
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.
The product may vary slightly from the illustrations contained in this
manual.
IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before using this product. Follow all instructions.
MFT 26 / 00 2017/12
SERVICE
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of
California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land
and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and
4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered
areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective
working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and
maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local
authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure
to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine.
This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires
replacement, contact your local service dealer to install the
appropriate muffler assembly.
This product contains a chemical
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment. Read the operator’s manual and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
•IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
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Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other objects that
may be thrown or become entangled with the unit.
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.
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 change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
This unit is intended for occasional, household use only.
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•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and
proper use of the unit.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
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•Never allow children to operate the unit. Teens must be trained, •
accompanied and supervised by an adult. Never allow adults to
operate the unit without proper instruction.
All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly
before operating the unit.
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any
way. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
Only use the trimming line described in the Specifications
section of this manual. Never use metal-reinforced line, wire,
chain or rope. These can break off and become dangerous
projectiles.
Do not replace the cutting head with rigid or metal blades. Doing
so could result in serious injury.
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WARNING: When using the unit, all safety
instructions must be followed. 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.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
DANGER:
Signals an EXTREME hazard.
Failure to obey a safety DANGER symbol WILL result in
serious injury or death to yourself or to others.
WARNING: Signals a SERIOUS hazard.
Failure to obey a safety WARNING symbol CAN result in
serious injury to yourself or to others.
CAUTION: Signals a MODERATE hazard.
Failure to obey a safety CAUTION symbol MAY result in
property damage or injury to yourself or to others.
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.
SAFETY
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS •Before setting the unit down, always make sure the engine is off
and all moving parts have stopped.
If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the
unit immediately and check for damage. Do not operate the unit
before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or
damaged parts.
Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for
maintenance or repair.
Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
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.
If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit immediately.
Inspect the unit for the cause of the vibration. Vibration is
generally an indicator of trouble.
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•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
tank. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the
engine is hot. Always loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve
any pressure in the tank before fueling.
Always mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area
where there are no sparks or flames. DO NOT smoke.
Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Wipe up any
spilled fuel from the unit immediately,before starting the unit.
Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling source and
site before starting the engine. DO NOT smoke.
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 outdoor area.
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OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
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Maintain the unit with care.
All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in
this manual, should be performed by an authorized service
dealer.
Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the unit.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
Secure the unit while transporting.
Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry and clean (free from debris, oil and grease).
Clean the unit after each use. Refer to Cleaning and Storage. Do
not use solvents or strong detergents.
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
WHILE OPERATING
•Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face mask 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.
The cutting head shield must always be in place while operating
the unit. Do not operate the unit without both trimming lines
extended and the proper line installed. Do not extend the
trimming line beyond the length of the shield.
The cutting head should remain stationary when the engine
idles. If it does not, refer to Adjusting the Idle Speed.
Adjust the handle to provide the best grip, if applicable.
Make sure the cutting head 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 Starting and Stopping.
Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a
firm grip on both handles or grips.
Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take
extra care when working on stairs, steep slopes or inclines. To
avoid serious injury, do not operate the unit while on a ladder or
a roof.
Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not
touch or try to stop moving parts.
Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts
get extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned
off.
Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the
job. Do not run the unit at high speed when not in use.
Do not force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at
the intended rate.
Always stop the unit when operation is delayed or when walking
from one location to another.
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WARNING:Gasoline is highly flammable and
its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following
precautions:
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• SAFETY & 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
OFF or STOP
WARNING: Small objects can be
WARNING: Keep all bystanders,
from the operating area.
or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get
the cutting head shield. To prevent serious injury, do
not replace the cutting head with rigid or metal blades.
containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
propelled at high speed, causing injury.
Min. 50
ft
15 m
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m)
• HOT SURFACE
WARNING: Do not touch a hot muffler
extremely hot from operation. When turned off, they
remain hot for ashort time.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING: There is a sharp blade on
not touch the line cutting blade.
• DO NOT USE METAL BLADES
WARNING:To prevent serious injury, do
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING: 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 EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud
noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• WEAR FOOT PROTECTION
Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip footwear when
operating this unit.
• WEAR HAND PROTECTION
Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip gloves when
handling this unit.
• HANDLE POSITION
Make sure the handle is positioned beyond the end of
the safety label.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
WARNING: It has been proven that fuel
damage this engine and void the warranty.
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APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer /brush cutter:
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Cutting grass and light weeds.
Edging
Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
Trimmer Hedge Trimmer Pole Saw Edger
Other optional attachments may be used with this unit.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
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Starter Rope Grip
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Muffler
Spark Plug
Air Filter
Cover
Throttle Lockout
On/Off Switch
Strap Hanger Fuel Cap
Handle
Rear Handle
Throttle
Control
Shaft Housing
Coupler
Cutting Head
Cutting Head
Shield
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