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1. Operator s Electric Grass Trimmer Model TB495 SAFETY ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT OPERATION MAINTENANCE SERVICE PARTS SPECIFICATIONS 900000029 CAUTION Before using this product Read this manual and follow all safety Rules and operating instructions P N 6096 202B02 PRINTED IN CHINA arranty Page 2 Maintenance Page 16 17 Safety Rules Page 3 9 Service parts Page 18 Assembly Page 10 11 Specifications Page 18 Adjustment Instructions Page 12 13 Operating Instructions Page 14 15 RAE rd Avar y T ona TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON TROY BILT GRASS TRIMMER For two years form the date of purchase when this Grass trimmer is used and maintained aFFerGing W We gseraWr s p anuaO 7rpy BiQwi resair any CelepWin p aWtiaOpr wprkp anshis free of charge If this Grass trimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applied for only 90 days from the date of purchase WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS GRASS TREMMER TO THE NEAREST TROY BILT REPAIR CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES CALL 1 800 828 5500 FOR LOCATIONS This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state ba 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 instruction2. performance this manual before Failure to comply with instructions may result in electrical shock bums fire or personal injury WARNING 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 2 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK this equipment has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other and will require the use of a polarized extension cord The appliance plug will fit in a polarized extension cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wal outlet Do not change the equipment plug extension cord receptacle or extension cord plug in any way INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing or plug Keep all fasteners tight p Do not use if the trigger does not turn the unit off properly A guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly function Check for alignment of moving and perform its intended parts bi
3. flowers etc Fig 12 BEFORE STARTING THE UNIT I Make sure trimmer line is at full length Both lines reach out to the cutting blade on the guard Remove protective material from cutting blade before use To lengthen press and release manual line feed button E while gently pulling two lines until the lines reach the line cutting blade Fig 13 3 Fig 13 If line fails to feed when unit is stopped and restarted repeat 2 Fig 13 Use the correct extension cord as per the instructions in Section 5 1 Connect the cord Make sure the length of grass trimmer and position of assist handle are set for users comfort adjust the length of grass trimmer by pressing the shaft adjustment 13 button adjust the height of assist handle by loosening the adjustment knob 6 The head will automatically dispense more line as unit is stopped and started 7 To switch off the string trimmer release the switch 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 WARNING Be sure unit is unplugged when making any adjustment CONNECT THE CORD l bh Insure the cord is NOT plugged into a receptacle before this procedure Mah a Oop with 8 10 20
4. 24 hub Fig 21 Remove spool Noiches ng ves UP ETT ae Pon PAS vip cii pal RRO Cap ee 7 jd release latch Fig 24 Cut out area of spool 3 Using 2 pieces of 080 replacement line p easutg RY appugxip ately 10 5 pf line Put 2 lines into 2 slots of the spool Fig 22 Fig 25 7 fnsert the line through each eyelet in the hub Fig 25 Ptraighten the lines by removing from notches 8 Make sure lines feed smoothly 9 Replace cap securely on hub 10 fn the event of the line breaking inside Fig 22 the spool repeat the replacement 4 t ind the line onto the spool by turning operation the spool as the arrows shown in Fig 23 11 Ptart the grass trimmer following the insttgrtigns In the B 25 67AS 1 G7H 8177 septign Fig 23 16 CAUTION Before carrying out any maintenance operations cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting the plug from the extension cord I 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 so
5. 25cm ol the end of the extension cord Mace the loop into the slot A under the rear handle and lock into place on the cord retainer as shown in Cig 14 Connect the extension cord to the trimmer power cord Mug the extension cord into a receptacle ONi Y when you are ready to operate the trimmer cord retainer slot Cig 14 TRIMMER OPERATION TRIMMING MOWING Cig 15 Pwing trimmer with a sickle like motion from side to side 3 o not tilt the string head during the procedure Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height h eep string head at same level for even depth of cut T criminal Ure me MM T BH cus 14 CLOSER TRIMMING Cig 16 Tosition trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of string head is above ground level and string contact occurs at proper cutting point Always cut away from operator 40 not pull trimmer in toward operator Cig 16 3 FENCE FOUNDATION TRIMMING Approach trimming around chain link fences picket fences rock walls and foundations slowly to cut close without whipping string against the barrier If the string comes in contact with rock brick walls or foundations it will break or fray If string snags fencing it will snap off Use wire guide TRIMMING AROUND TREES Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so string does not contact bark t alk around the tree trimming from left to right Approach grass or we
6. and repairs will be at owner s expense Service other than user maintenance should be performed by a Troy Bilt Authorized Pervice Center 3 amage or conditions caused by improper maintenance practices which render this product inoperable will void the manufacturer s warranty 4 FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE contact the nearest Troy Bilt Authorized Pervice Center by calling the 8007 on the back cover of this manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator s manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product Sead the operators manual for complete safety assembly operating and maintenance and repair information SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL fndicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs READ OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING ead the 2 perator s Q anual s and follow all warnings and safety instructions Cailure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders WEAR EYE HEARING AND HARDHAT PROTECTION WARNING Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss t ear eye protection meeting ANPf W87 1 1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit ear a hard hat T se a full face shield when needed MINIMUM OPERATING DISTANCE WARNING heep children bystanders and animais 50 feet
7. 15 meters away ff approached stop unit immediately Ld dete SYMBOL MEANING DANGER Objects thrown up by machine KNOW YOUR GRASS TRIMMER REAR HANDLE We amit e CORD RETAINER gt S EDGING CONVERSION BUTION ONJOFF TRIGGER d ASSIST HANDLE A SHAFT LENGTH ADJUSTMENT BUTTON ADIUS TABLE SHAFT Se SHAFT ANGLE As ADJUS TMENT BUTTONS AIR OPENINGS DEBRIS SHIELD WIRE GUARD EDGE GUIDE WHEEL EZ ADVANCE STRING HEAD WARNING l unplugged when Be sure unit is making any adjustment NOTE The assembly required for your trimmer is to install the debris shield the assist handie and 2 divided shafts ASSEMBLY OF 2 SHAFTS Remove and discard the rubber grommet packing material before assembling upper and lower shafts Fig 1 upper shaft rubber grommet m 2 lower shaft Fig 2 Align 2 arrows on upper and lower shaft as shown in Fig 2 A NA 7 Fig 2 3 While pushing up on the shaft length adjustment button A slide upper shaft over lower shaft until it locks in place The shafts will not come back apart NOTE Once the upper and lower shafts are assembled they will not separate again 10 INSTALLATION OF ASSIST HANDLE Remove nut and bolt from handle before assembly Place the assist handle on the upper shaft some force is required Fig 3 Tighten the adjustment knob and bolt Fig 4 Fig 4 DEBRIS SHIELD
8. INSTALLATION E Align the installation arrow on the debris shield with the installation arrow 2 on the housing as shown Fig 5 and Fig 6 Twist the debris shield in the LOCK direction shown until it snaps securely into place Fig 6 Make sure the debris shield is assembled to the unit as shown in the KNOW YOUR TRIMMER section of the manual Fig 6 li WARNING Be sure unit is unplugged when making any adjustment ADJUST SHAFT LENGTH E Grip shaft firmly 2 Push shaft length adjustment button B and move upper shaft up or down to desired length Fig 7 NOTE Shaft may be adjusted in trimming Fig 9 normal trimmer mode or edging mode Fig 10 edging mode ADJUST THE ASSIST HANDLE i Loosen adjustment knob and move EDGING CONVERSION handle to a comfortable position on the 1 Grip shaft firmly upper shaft 2 Press the edging conversion button C 2 Tighten adjustment knob securely Fig 8 and rotate the handle assembly ADJUST THE TRIMMER SHAFT until it locks in place Fig 9 normal ANGLE trimmer mode amp Fig 10 edging mode 1 Squeeze the adjustment buttons D at the bottom of the shaft Fig 11 C prr Fig 11 Fig 8 2 There are 4 settings to allow you to angle the shaft as needed to reach under decks bushes etc 12 OPERATION OF THE WIRE GUARD Rotate the wire guard as shown in Fig 12 The wire guard helps you keep the trimmer line away from fences curbs
9. ater safety precautions should always use Basic be followed to reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and personal injury READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING 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 Children must not operate the unit Teens must be accompanied and puided by an adult Ail guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit Inspect the unit before use Replace damaged parts 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 Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as glass wire etc IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clear the area of children bystanders and pets At a minimum keep all children bystanders and pets outside a 50 feet 15 m 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 C PLEASE READ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed to assure maximum safety and optimum Read assembling and operating this appliance
10. ble eye protection when operating your trimmer Wear eye meeting ANSI Z787 1 standards Edging increases the risk of protection 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 9 DRESS PROPERLY Always wear long pants shoes 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 IE 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 handie plug cord or appliance with wet hands 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 string head to sweep away debris from walkways etc Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small 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 befor
11. e starting the appliance to remove debris and other objects that can cause damage during operation To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from the extension cord during operation use the cord retention hook provided in this manual 13 DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or attachments except as recommended and provided by Troy Bilt Do not use any type of wire or metal cutting line 14 DO NOT OVERREACH Keep firm footing and balance at all times 15 AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Do not carry plugged in trimmer with your finger on the trigger 16 DISCONNECT trimmer from power supply when not in use and before servicing string head 17 STORE idle trimmer indoors Appliance should be stored in a dry high or locked up place out of the reach of children 18 DRP Weups WH ESSRSHI cuWig High when picking up or holding the appliance 19 Dret Trey pssGenep it will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed 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 WARRANTY SYMBOL serves notice that unless instructions or procedures are followed any damage will void the warranty
12. eds with the tip of the string and tilt string head slightly forward SCALPING ig 17 Pcalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the ground To do this tilt the string head to about a 3M degree angle to the left By adjusting the handle you will have better control during this operation Always keep a distance of 5M feet 15 meters from other people and animals when scalping 8 o not attempt this procedure if there is any chance flying debris could injure operator other people or cause damage to property Fig 17 6 OPERATING AS AN EDGER Fig 18 With the unit configured as an edger hold it so the motor is to your left side so that debris is thrown to the rear Always use eye protection Place edge guide wheel on hard surface sidewalk driveway etc with trimmer line in the grass Fig 18 7 SWEEPING DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER Fig 19 Fig 19 8 DO NOT BUMP TRIMMER ON CONCRETE This can damage the string head Fig 20 String head feeds automatically eh ay 15 EZ ADVANCE STRING HEAD REPLACE THE SPOOL OF NYLON 5 i me should be wrapped snugly around LINE the spool t ind it until there is about 4 1 Unplug the trimmer of line left Be sure to not twist or cross 2 Remove the spool assembly from the line when winding trimmer To do so hold in two cap release 6 i ock the ends of the lines in the notches latches with one hand Pull cap away from the of the spool Fig
13. ize use the next heavier gauge Please note that the smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS EXTENSION WIRE SIZE REQUIRED VOLTS CORD LENGTH 25 feet 7 5m 18 A W G 120 50 feet 15m 16 A W G 100feet 30m 16 A W G American Wire Gauge Table I 1 When using the appliance an extension cord of adequate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use such as an extension cord of cord type SW A SOW A STW A STOW A SIW A SJOW A SITW A or SITOW A 2 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 o NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE Your double insulated appliance has no serviceable parts inside Do not attempt to repair it yourself For service information contact the Troy Bilt Product Service Department listed on the back cover of this User Manual WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS 7 RISK OF EYE INJURY Always wear goggles or other suita
14. lvents as these could ruin the trimmer The parts made of plastic can easily be damaged by chemical agents tnnt NA ps PEE S E Eo f P RUE t pasion EG Orel ASEO AAA E gt Eee Sy E ES era br bart y e y d ds AS SLE iiA 7 y 3s 77304 pif dm d emet ate x n PEU tot ND NATA EDTA d ys 2 E AN Teoh etra Ry UM S evt 2 E b pe Sila AA V an 5 A 4 v Ls i a RT d Get ton AA nnan i URIE ERP et E PEN A IANT Item Part escription 71753 05759 ssist handie assembly 2 697 00417 ine on spool 3 753 05760 pool cap 4 753 0576 ire guard SICA 83 maii V4 ta ME ege EH T an VERLA A P Uic ky A Eros i e T E edt pcr T rtr ur i MS mined MIU CI H i M pd M Ner ICM Lr ME 4 Es He AP ss 1 f ud aroa Aar E 7 T menm iL EDO ants d re pri ES pep Si 4 VL DEN EU 1 A 4 E aes PPIs iets um i 1 OLIO DR f T K T i NSA ug Nd ur P rti terzi e AO a gt oF M NEM TA E repr tit rre ee Go ant tit A a f TU E nth abt 4 eA AES Y pb pus vis z ut 13 D AM SEC IER TAS P E gt E fout 9a Fe Xe 3 5 VLDE NE PLE y A ee 7 box Gad te ae EH m s y y Gd te ct y e E A deter SY i 5 2 as Ei TTE Vi SF 4 5 AMD eat DOOR AA A OP o Load A UR d eade cen dcl le ee ote MECA sd RE ode cades mium eidod LABS GU WEIBliE Lec DROIT Sees Re 18 or problems or questions DO NOT return this product to the store AO A As dai A Seren olo e Pe Para problemas o
15. nding of moving parts breakage of parts condition that may affect its operation A mounting and any other guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual Never use unit if cord or plug has been damaged the motor or if 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 line cutting blade sharp DOUBLE INSULATED to help protect against electric shock Double insulation construction consists of 2 seppo lpyers pl elepwWp insulin Appliances built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded As a result the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any conventional 120 volt electrical outlet Normal safety precautions must be observed when operating an electrical appliance The double insulation system is only for added protection against injury resulting from a possible internal electrical insulation failure EXTENSION CORD se only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use Match wire gauge to the cord length Pee table below A 2 wire cord without a ground connection may be used since this appliance is double insulated If in doubt of proper wire s
16. preguntas NO devolver este producto a la tienda Contacte a su Agente de Servicio al Cliente U S A Imported by MTD LLC For Consumer Assistance Please Call PO Box 361131 Para La Ayuda Del Consumidor Llame Par Favor Cleveland OH 44136 0019 Made in China Hecho en China 19
17. s or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention Measures SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT Indicates danger warming or 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 ReaG the Ogerator s Manuads anG follow all warnings and safety instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders SYMBOL MEANING DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning may 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 Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself and others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself and others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury WARNING 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 l
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