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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
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SAFETY
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ASSEMBLY
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ADJUSTMI?2qT
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OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE
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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.
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[
[
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others
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Indicates
a safety warning may result in
serious injury to yourself or to
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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
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