Rules For Safe Operation - Troy-Bilt TB70SS Operator's Manual

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:
Keep all bystanders, especially children
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
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 TB70SS. Refer
to Operating the EZ-Link System
for a list of add-ons.
On/Off Stop
Control
D-Handle
EZ-Link™
Shaft Housing
Cutting Attachment
Line Cutting
Shield
Blade
Cutting Attachment
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
On some units, the D-handle may be pre-installed, requiring only
loosening screws and some adjustment. If this is the case, go to
step 4.
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE
1. Remove the screws and bottom clamp piece that were
installed on the D-handle for shipping.
2. Place D-handle the over the shaft housing and onto the
bottom clamp (Fig. 1). Place it a minimum of 6 inches
(15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.
3. Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx screwdriver.
Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.
4. If the D-handle was pre-installed, loosen the screws on the
handle just enough to move it.
5. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 2),
position the D-handle to the location that provides you the
best grip.
6. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle is
secure.
INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on
your unit is not installed or if you ever need to re-install it.
1. Slide the cutting attachment shield into the shield mount on
the cutting attachment. Align the screw holes in the shield
with the holes in the cutting attachment (Fig. 3).
2. Place a hex lock nut into one of the three recessed holes
on the top of the cutting attachment shield (Fig 4).
3. Install a screw into the hole from the bottom of the cutting
attachment shield and screw it into the nut installed in step
2 (Fig 5). Do not tighten.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all three screws have been
started, then tighten securely.
OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM
The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons.
Mach 4 ® Trimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AF720
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AH720
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC720*
Blower/ Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT720
Blower Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720
Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS720
Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725
Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720
*Do NOT use this attachment with an electric powered unit.
REMOVING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT OR ADD-ONS
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 4).
Fuel Cap
Muffler
Shaft Grip
Spark Plug
Throttle
Control
Primer Bulb
Shaft Grip
Minimum
6 inches
(15.24 cm)
Bottom Clamp
Fig. 1
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Fig. 2
Nut (3)
Fig. 3
Starter Rope
Grip
Blue Choke
Lever
Air Filter/
Muffler Cover
Screws (4)
D-Handle
Shaft
Housing
Guard
Mounting
Bracket
Hex Nut
Screw (3)
3