Starting The Unit - Troy-Bilt TB55B Operator's Manual

STARTING THE UNIT
1. Press and hold the lock-off button in (Fig. 6). This
allows the trigger to operate.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal l
injury, ensure th e lock-off button [esets each I
time the trigger is released. I
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Overload
Protection
Switch
Trigger
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Fig. 6
2. Depress and hold the trigger.
3. Release the lock-off button.
STOPPING THE UNIT
Release the trigger to stop the trimmer.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION SWITCH
This unit is equipped with an overload protection switch
to prevent overheating damage to the motor.
If the switch pops out:
1. Release the trigger and allow the unit to cool for a
minute.
2. Press the overload switch to reset. Resume
operation (Fig. 7).
If the switch pops again shortly after the first time:
1. Allow the unit to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.
2. After the unit has cooled, press the overload switch
to reset. Resume operation
If the switch does not stay in or continues to pop out
during operation, take the unit to an authorized service
dealer for repair.
Fig. 7
HOLDING THE UNIT
WARNING: Dress properly to reduce the risk
of injury when operating this unit. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and
ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy, long
pants, boots and gloves. Do not "wear short
pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position
and check that:
• The operator is wearing eye protection and proper
clothing.
• The operator's right arm is slightly bent, the right hand
holding the housing grip.
• With a straight left arm, the left hand holding the
D-handle.
• The unit is at waist level.
• The trimmer bump head is parallel to the ground and
easily contacts the material to be cut without the
operator having to bend over (Fig. 8).
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Fig. 8
l_ ' WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do n0t '
l carry the unit with YOU!finger On the trigger • I
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