Troy-Bilt TB90BC Operator's Manual page 3

• A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after
the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger is released. Maintain
proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
• Do not run the unit at high speed when not cutting.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop
the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any
damage repaired before attempting further operations. Do
not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade. Discard
blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.
• Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can
cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in
severe personal injury. Replace the blade.
• Do not use the cutting blade for edging or as an edger; severe
personal injury to yourself or others may incur. Use the cutting
blade only for the purpose described in this manual.
• Stop the engine IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive
vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly
for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Repair or
replace affected parts as necessary.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
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: Thrown objects and loud noise
can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1
standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper
type of oil.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from
the operating area.
• BRUSHCUTTERS - REPLACE DULL BLADE
Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening
the blade can cause the blade tip to break off
while in use. This can result in severe
personal injury.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
After Use
• Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to remove any
gum buildup. Oil the blade with machine oil to prevent rust.
• Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate area to
protect the blade from unauthorized use or damage.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store a fueled unit 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 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.
SYMBOL
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MEANING
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or
cylinder. You may get burned. These parts
get extremely hot from operation. They
remain hot for a short time after the unit is
turned off.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING
CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the
cutting attachment shield in place. Keep
away from the rotating cutting attachment.
• TRIMMER/ BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating
cutter can cause severe injury. Keep
bystanders, especially children and pets, at
least 50 feet (15 m) away from the cutting
area. The cutting attachment shield must be
used when using the trimmer cutting
attachment.
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