Troy-Bilt TB20CS Operator's Manual page 3

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to
secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use. See
the Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other
users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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:
severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation.
When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
Keep all bystanders, especially children
KNOW YOUR UNIT
APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
• Cutting grass and light
weeds.
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around
trees, fences, etc.
Other optional accessories may
be used with the TB20CS. Refer
to Operating the EZ-Link System
for a list of add-ons.
On/Off Stop
Control
D-Handle
EZ-Link™
Line Cutting
Blade
Cutting Attachment
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
1. Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing so that the
handle slants towards the shaft grip (Fig. 1). The squared
bolt hole in the handle is to the right.
2. Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the handle
and push through. On the left side of the handle, place the
washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut onto the bolt.
Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.
3. Rotate the D-handle to place the grip above the top of the
shaft housing. Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm)
from the end of the shaft grip.
4. While holding the unit in the operating position
(Fig. 10), position the D-handle to the location that provides
you the best grip.
5. Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.
INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on
your unit is not installed.
1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing.
Be sure the guard mounting bracket slides into the slot on
the edge of the cutting shield. Rotate the shield into place,
counterclockwise. The holes in the guard mounting bracket
and cutting attachment shield will line up (Fig. 2).
2. From inside the cutting attachment shield, push the square
bolt through the hole until the threaded end protrudes
through the guard mounting bracket (Fig. 3).
3. Put the washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut onto
the bolt and tighten.
Fuel Cap
Muffler
Shaft Housing
Shaft Grip
Spark Plug
Throttle
Control
Primer Bulb
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Shaft Grip Shaft
Housing
Minimum
6 inches
(15.24 cm)
Bolt
Fig. 1
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Fig. 2
Guard Mounting
Bracket
Square Bolt
Fig. 3
Starter Rope
Grip
Blue Choke
Lever
Air Filter/
Muffler Cover
D-Handle
Tighten
Wing
Nut
Washer
Shaft
Housing
Guard
Mounting
Bracket
Washer
Wing Nut
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