Operating Instructions; Installing Fixed Line; Holding The Trimmer; Line Installation - Troy-Bilt TB415CS Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body
protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this
unit.

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

Before operating the unit, stand in the
operating position (Fig. 11). Check for the
following:
• The operator is wearing eye protection and
proper clothing
• With a slightly-bent right arm, the
operator's right hand is holding the shaft
grip
• The operator's left arm is straight, the left
hand holding the handle
• The unit is at waist level
• The cutting attachment is parallel to the
ground and easily contacts the grass
without the need to bend over
TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
• For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle.
• Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.
• Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of the line to do
the cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will
reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine.
• Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in
small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag.
• Cut from right to left.
• Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the
desired height. Move either in a forward-backward or side-to-side
motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
• The life of your cutting line is dependent upon:
- Proper adherence of explained trimming techniques
- What vegetation is cut
- Where vegetation is cut
For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation
wall as opposed to trimming around a tree. It is normal for some line
breakage to occur from regular use.
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around
trees, posts, fences and more.
Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to
the ground (Fig. 12).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 11
30°
Fig. 12

INSTALLING FIXED LINE

WARNING:
chain, or rope. These can break off and become
dangerous projectiles.

LINE INSTALLATION

Always use original equipment
manufacturer 0.105 inch (2.667 mm)
replacement line. Lines other than
those specified may make the engine
overheat or fail.
To install the trimming line:
1. Insert each end of the replacement
line into the holes on either side of
retention hook (Fig. 13).
2. Push the ends through until they
stick out of the sides of the head
(Fig. 14).
3. Pull the ends through making sure
that the ends are of equal length
and the middle of the line is
centered between the insertion
holes (Fig. 15).
4. If the ends are not of equal length,
push the longer end back through
the head part way and pull the
shorter end to compensate.
Repeat until both ends are the
same length.
5. Push the trimmer line behind the
hook to secure it from coming
loose while running (Fig. 16).
WARNING:
installing trimming line on the unit.
6
Never use metal-reinforced line, wire,
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Always use the correct line length when