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Operator's Manual Electric Grass Trimmer Model TB495 CAUTION: Befbre using this product, Read this manual and follow all safety Rules and operating instructions. PiN 6096-202B02 PRINTED IN CHINA O SAFETY o ASSEMBLY o ADJUSTMI?2qT O OPERATION o MAINTENANCE e SERVICE ® SPECIFICATIONS PARTS Warranty Page 2 Maintenance Page 16-17 Safety Rules Page 3-9 Service parts Page 18 Assembly Page 10-tl Specifications Page 18 Adjustment Instructions Page 12-13 Operating Instructions Page I4-15 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON TROY-BILT GRASS TRIMMER For two years fbrm the date of purchase, when this Grass trimmer is used and maintained aFFRr(-ing _We Rgera'_-'s p anuaO 7rw-Bil_i_vi(_resair any CeTelC_Vn p a_t-iaOrg wRrkp anshi S free of charge° lfthis Grass trimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applied for only 90 days from the date of'purchase. WARRANTY THE SERVICE NEAREST 1-800-828-5500 IS AVAILABLE TROY-BILT REPAIR BY RETURNING CENTER IN THIS TIlE GRASS UNITED TRIMMER STATES. TO CALL FOR LOCgFIONS_ This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to staten Thepurpose of safetysymbols is to attract your attentionto possibledangers.The safetysymbols,and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding The safery warnings by themselves eliminate instructions or warnings substitutes for proper do not any danger The they give are not accident prevention measures. Ai i i [ [ [ i others i i J Indicates a safety warning may result in serious injury to yourself or to [ [ [ [ [ SAFETY FaiBure toobey i i MEANING DANGER: l i SYMBOL I MEANING 1SYMBOL Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of' fire, electric shock and personal . . injury. ALERT: danger, warning or WARNING: Failure to caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal obey a safety warning can result injury. in serious injury to yourself' and May conjunction be used in with other symbols or pictographs. NOTE: Advises you others. Always fbllow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of of information or instructions vital to the operation fire, electric shock and personal injury. or maintenance of the equipmenL ReaG follow the all Oserator's Manually) warnings and anG safety instructions. Failure to do so can result injury to the operator in serious and/or bystanders. CAUTION: Fanu,e to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself' and others.. Always the safety follow precautions to reduce the risk of' fire, electric shock and personal injury. O IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS " Clear the area of children, bystanders, and WARNING: Whenusing bystanders these Bystanders should be encouraged to wear instructions before the unit in order operator and bystanders_ Please use., Basic any keep for later safety precautions should always be fbllowed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING instructions carefully. Be fbmiliar 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 adult_ and guided by an " All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the before use.. Replace unit,_ • Inspect damaged the bystanders, and pets outside a 50 feet (15 the safety rules, Please read these instructions the keep all children, m.) radius; there still may be a risk to to ensure the safety of ttle Read At a minimum, the unit, you must follow operating • pets unit 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 uniL Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as glass, wire, etc. from eye protection.. thrown objects.. If' you are approached, stop the unit immediately. I_ PLEASE READ-SAVE unit off' properly THESE that INSTRUCTIONS assure performance assembling appliance, basic should atways be fotlowed maximum safety Read and this properly to function optimum manual and operating should be carefully of this appliance shock, burns, and perform its intended Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage before Failure to comply with instructions result in electrical is damaged checked to determine that it will operate When using an electrical precautions A guard or other part parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation A may guard or other part that is damaged should fire, or be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated personal injury. elsewhere in this manual Never use unit WARNING: 1"oreducethe if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or if unit itself is not working as it 1, risk of electric shock, bums, should or has been dropped, damaged, left fire or personal injury. outdoors FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ALL SAFETY listed in this manual TO REDUCE ELECTRIC THE RISK in water Never blocked Keep air openings fTee of debris that may before/during operation of this trimmer 2. or dropped operate with any air opening reduce air flow Replace OF damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or damaged in SHOCK this equipment has any way Keep line cutting blade sharp a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and wilt require the use of a polarized extension cord _ DOUBLE INSULATED to help pIug will fit in a polarized extension cord protect against electric insulation constr_Jction only one way If the plug does not fit fully sepDL3N "lD, ers" RI eleF_F into the extension cord, reverse the plug Appliances If' the plug still does not fit, obtain a system are not intended to be grounded correct A As a result, the extension cord used with polarized extension cord will require the your unit can be plugged into any conventional 120 volt electrical outlet polarized The appliance 4. extension use of a polarized wall outlet cord This plug built this insulation Normal one way If the plug does not fit fully into observed the wall outlet, reverse the plug If the appliance The double insulation system is plug still does not fit, contact a qualified only for added protection electrician to install the proper wall outlet, resulting Do electrical insulation failure extension change the equipment cord receptacle, plug, or extension when from 5. EXTENSION operating a must be an electrical against injury possible interna! CORD - r se only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use cord plug in any way 3. INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE precautions insutt3J_ will fit into the polarized wal! outlet only not safety with shock Double consists of 2 to the housing or plug Keep all fasteners tight Do not use if the trigger does not turn the Match wire gauge to the cord length Pee table below A 2-wire cord without a groundconnection maybeusedsincethis appliance is doubleinsulated._ If in doubt of'properwiresize,usethe next heavier appliance has no serviceable parts inside.. gauge, Please note that the smaller the Product Service Department listed on the gauge number, the heavier the cord. back covet' of this User Manual MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDAf service information, contact the Troy-Bitt IONS EXIENSION WIRE SIZE CORD REQUIRED VOLTS Do not attempt to repair it yourseff. For WHEN USE ONLY IDENTICAL LENGIII 120 25 filet / 7.5m t 8 A.W.G.* 50 filet / t5m 16 A.W.G.* 100feet / 30m 16 A.W.G.* *American Wire Gauge REPLACEMENT PARTS. 7, RISK OF EYE INJURY q[?able I (t) - Always wear goggles or other suitable eye protection When using the appliance, an extension cord of' adequate SERVICING when operating your trimmer size must be used for protection meeting Wear eye ANSI safety and to prevent loss of power and standards., Edging increases overheating injury caused by flying debris A WARNING: ib reducethe risk of' electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended fbr rotating line Do not debris shield attached 9_ DRESS PROPERLY operate cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, loose STW-A, sandals or go barefbot. SJW-A, clothing, without - Always wear long pants, shoes and gloves. SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJ_OW-Ao Always keep bystanders at a safe distance 8._KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from outdoor use, such as an extension SIOW-A, Z787, 1 the risk of Do not wear jewelry, short pants, 10,_KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, (2), Inspect extension power cord for loose especially children and pets away from or exposed wires and damaged insulation. the area of"operation 50 feet (15m)Turn If' off' damaged, replace before using appliance. DO NOT unit immediately approached. ABUSE CORD - Never carry if' allow you are children to operate the appliance, to be used as a toy, appliance by cord or pull cord to disconnect fiom outlet. Keep cord clear of' operator and Never or to run unattended at any time.. Il AVOH) A DANGEROUS obstacles at all times Do not expose cord to ENVIRONMENT heated surfaces, oil or water_ Do not pull presence of flammable cord around sharp edges, comers or close smoking or burning door on cot& creating a fire or explosion Never' operate 6. _ NO SERVICEABLE PARTS - Do not use in the liquids or gases, materials to avoid the trimmer in wet or damp conditions or around swimming pools, hot tub, etc_ Do INSIDE - "(our double insulated not use in rain Do not handle plug, cord orappliance withwethands 12 USE APPLIANCECORRECTLY Usethisappliance 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 f?om 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 before starting the appliance to remove objects debris that can cause operation., To disconnection and damage reduce the other during risk of of appliance cord from the extension cord during operation, use the cord retention manual.. 13 DO NOT hook provided in this USE ACCESSORIES or aRachments 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 fboting and balance at all times. I5,, AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry plugged in trimmer with your finger on the trigger. 16, DISCONNECT supply when not trinamer from power in use and before sew icing string head ! 7. STORE idle trimmer indoors. Appliance should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place - out of the reach of children.. t8,. DRn'V_I_S W_qIktSRSH1cuWC_gH:IgH: when picking up or holding the appliance, 197 DRn't II_Ht!_S(I_IeH- it witt do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. EXPLANATION OF NOTE, W'ARNING, fndicates danger, warning, and WARRANTY SYMBOL or caution.. May be used in 1,, A NOTE is used to convey additional information, or highlight explanation, instruction, or 2, A WARNING to conjunction a particular expand a step identifies a procedure can result @ in a serious personal (W/,.RRANTY notice that SYMBOL) unless READ OPERATOR'S WARNING: serves instructions • NL&NUAL injury or damage to the unit and/or both.. 3_ O other symbols or pictographs, which, if not undertaken or if' improperly done, with Oead the 2 perator's 0 anual(s) and follow or procedures are followed, any damage will all warnings and safety instructions, c allure to do so can void the warranty result and repairs will be at owner's expense. Service other than user maintenance should be performed Troy-Bitt Authorized Pervice by a Center. a amage or conditions caused by improper mahatenance product inoperable 4 FOR will void @ OR WEAR EYE, HEARING AND HARDHAT PROTECTION the warranty, WARRANTY injury to the operator and/or bystanders. practices which render this manufacturer's in serious WARN'ING: SERVICE Zhrown contact the nearest Troy-Bilt Authorized objects Pervice Center by calling the 800# on the back cover of this manual. cause severe eye injury and SAVE hearing protection INSTRUCTIONS AND IN7 ERNATIONAL operator's manual describes safi:ty and appear symbols and pictographs on this operator's manual assembly, operating product,, Oead for complete that the safety, and maintenance and repair information_ SYMBOL eye when operating r se a full face shield when needed international may t ear this unit._ t ear a hard hat. SYMBOLS rI]liS loss. protection meeting ANPf w87 1-1989 standards and ear THESE SAFETY and loud noise can A • MINIMUM OPERATING DISTANCE WARr-ONG: MEANING children, bystanders, heep and animals 50 feet (15 meters) SAFETY SYMBOL ALERT away_ ff approached stop unit immediately.. MEANING SYMBOL DANGER: O[_jects thrown up by machine,, KNOW YOUR GRASS TRIMMER CORD RETM_TER ONIOF:F7F, IGGER _:P_EGUARD EDGE GUIDE V_IEEL EZ ADVANCE STRIHG HEAD A INSTALLATION WARNING: Besureunitis I_ unplugged making 2,. Remove OF ASSIST HANDLE nut and bolt from handle before assembly,. when any adjustment, Place the assist handle on the upper shaft (some force is required) Fig 3 3,, NOTE: The assembly required for your' trimmer is to install the debris shield, the Tighten the adjustment knob and bolt.. (Fig,. 4.) assist handle and 2 divided shafts_ ASSEMBLY OF 2 SHAFTS I.. Remove and discard the rubber grommet ( packing material ) before assembling upper and lower shafts. ( Fig. I) upper shaft Fig,. 3 rubber grommet lower shaft Fig. I 2. Align 2 arrows on upper and lower shaft as shown in Fig2. Fig.,4 g Fig2 3,. While pushing up on the shaft length adjustment button (A), slide upper shaft over" lower shaft until it locks in placer Ihe shafts will not come back aparL NOrE: Once the upper and lower shafts are assembled, they will not separate again_ t0 DEBRIS SHIELD INSTALLATION 1,, Align the installation arrow I on the debris shield with the installation arrow 2 on the housing as shown., (Fig5 and 2,, Fig, 6 ) Twist the debris slaield in tile 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_,5 arrow I Fig, 6 1! A WARNING: Bes reunitis unplugged making when any adjustment. ADJUST SHAFT LENGTH I, Grip shaft firmly.. 2_ Push shaft length adjustment button (B) and move upper shaft up or down to desired lengdl,. (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 Fig,. '7 I. Loosen adjustment EDGING CONWERSION handle to a comfbrtable I., Grip shaft firmly. upper shaft_ 2_ Press the edging conversion button (C) 2. (Fig. 8) and rotate the handle assembly until it locks in place ANGLE trimmer mode & Fig_ 10 edging mode) I, and move position on tile lighten adjustment knob securely ADJUST (Fig 9 normal knob THE TRIMIMER SHAFT Squeeze the adjustment buttons (D) at the bottom of' file shaft,. (Fig.. 11) Fig l 1 Pig. 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 button, adjust the height of assist handle Rotate the wire guard as shown in l:ig. 1.2. The wire guard helps you keep by loosening the adjusmlent knob. the 6. The head will automatically trimmer line away from fences, curbs, flowers etc. more line as uni! started. dispense is stopped and 7. To switch off the string trimmer, release the switch. Yhese 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' stowly, when you have Fig. 12 BEFORE STARTING THE UNIT I, trinamer to its full potential,. 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.. ) 2. 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),. E Fig 13 .3_ Ifline flails to feed when unit is stopped and restarted, repeat #2 (Fig. 13). 4.. Use the correct extension cord as per the instructions in Section 5-I Connect the cord. 5, gained experience, you will be able to use the grass 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 , WARNING: Besureunitis CLOSER TRIMMING (c ig,. 16).. rrbsition trimmer straight abead with a slight tilt so bottom of' string head is unplugged when making any above ground level and string contact adjustment. CONNECT occurs at proper cutting point,. Always THE CORD cut away from operator iv Insure the cord is Nor- plugged into a a o not pull trimmer in toward operator receptacle before this procedure. 2._MaNe a _op with 8"- I0" (20 - 25cm) oI the end of the extension cord 3, nlace the loop into the slot (A) under the rear handle and lock into place on the cord retainer as shown in c ig. 14 4, Connect the extension cord to the trimmer cig 16 3. FENCE/FOUNDATION power cord, 5._nlug the extension cord into a receptacle Approach ONi Y when you are ready to operate the fences, trimmer. foundations trimming picket TRIMMING. around fences, rock chain link walls and slowly to cut close without whipping string against the barrier_ If the cord retainer 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. 4. IRIMMING AROUND TREES_ _Frim around tree trunks with a slow approach slot A so st_ing does not contact cig 14 TRIMMER around the tree trimming from left to right, OPERATION i. IRIMMING / MOWING bark., talk Approach grass or weeds with the tip of (cig. 15).. the string and tilt string head slightly Pwing trimmer with a sickle-like motion forward from side to side,, a o not tilt the string 5_ SCALPING (Cig 1'7) Pcalping refers to bead during the procedure. 'lest area to removal of all vegetation be trimmed ground,, Ii_ do this, tilt the string head to fbr proper' cutting height down to the h eep string head at same level for even about a 3Mdegree depth of cut. adjusting the handle you will have better control during keep a distance angle to the left.. By this operation, of 5Mfeet from other' people Always (15 meters) and animals when scalping_ a o not attempt this procedure if there is any chance flying debris could injure Cig, !5 operator, other people damage to property 14 or cause / Fig, 17 6_ OPERATING AS AN EDGER With the unit configured it so the motor debris hard surface with trimmer 18), as an edger, hold is to your left side so that is thrown eye protection,, (Fig to the rear, Always use Place edge guide wheel on (sidewalk, driveway etc) line in the grass. Fig., 18 7. SWEEPING - DO NOT SWEEP TRIMMER WITH (Fig, 19) Fig, 19 , DO NOT BUMP CONCRETE:, head TRIMMER This can damage (Fig,, 20). String ON the string head feeds automatically j! i¸_ / ..... Fig 20 15 EZ ADVANCE STRING HEAD REPLACE THE SPOOL OF NYLON 5,. LINE the spool t ind it until there is about 4" of line lefL Be sure to not twist or"cross 1..Unplug the trimmer, 2, Remove the i ine should be wrapped snugly around spool assembly from the line when winding,. & trimmer_ To do so, hold in two cap release latches with one laan& Pull cap away from the iock the ends of' the lines in the notches of the spool,, (Fig24) Notches hub, (Fig,,21),, Remove spool., ... ..... "\._. .... _..1.Cap _.., .-Cap 1__ [elease Fig, 24 Spool_ latch Hub _.Eyelet Fig 21 3_ Using 2 pieces of ea of spool ,,080" replacement line p easul_ Rff appLRxip ately 1&5' Rf 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.. l& Fig, 22 fn the event of the line breaking inside the 4, t ind the line onto the spool by turning spool, repeat the replacement operation, the spool as the arrows shown in Fig, 23,_ I1,. Ptart the grass trimmer instL_FtiRns 67A57'1 Fig 23 16 in tt_e G 7H( 81'7" following the "B( ) 2 5 ( seFtiRn,. MAINTENANCE A CAUTION: Before carrying out any maintenance operations, cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting the plug fiom 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 witta hot water and a soft brush trimmer, to clean the string 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, 17 Item Part # Description 1 753-05759 Assist handle 2 697-00417 Line on spool 3 '753-05"760 Spool cap 4 753-05'76 ! Wire guard assembly Input .................................................................................................... No Load Speed ........................................................................................... 120V, 60HZ, 4.5Amp 7,000RPM CuRing width ............................................................................................. 14"(360p p ) Line diameter .................................................................................................... 080"(2p p ) Net weight ................................................................................................. 18 '7 Ibs (3.2Kg) r@ For problemsorquestions, DONOT return this productto the store. _ontact your Customer ServiceAoent. Para Droblemas o preountas, NOdevolver este productoa la tienda Contacte a suAaente de Servicio al Cliente. ll,i........................ i,i.ll i..i U,S,,Ao imported ill i lllllllll i i ii L by: ForConsumer/_ssi_lance PleaseCall MTD LLC ParaLaAyudaI]elC0t,_umidor tlarnePotFavor PO., Box 361131 Cleveland, _.. OH 44136-0019 U.S.A. 1-800-828-5500 Made in China / Hecho en China t9