INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda trimmer/brush cutter!
We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the
finest trimmer/brush cutters on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new trimmer/brush
cutter and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information
on how to do that; please read it carefully.
We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY
(page
29) and the EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page
30) to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of
ownership.
When your trimmer/brush cutter needs scheduled maintenance, keep
in mind that your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in
servicing Honda trimmers/brush cutters. Your Honda servicing dealer
is dedicated to your satisfaction, and will be pleased to answer your
questions and concerns.
Keep this owner's manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time.
This owner's manual is considered a permanent part of the trimmer
and should remain with the trimmer if resold.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Power Equipment
Mfg. Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
trimmer/brush cutter. This information alerts you to potential hazards
that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a trimmer/brush
cutter. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels - on the trimmer/brush cutter.
• Instructions - how to use this trimmer/brush cutter correctly and
safely.
• Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert A symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
signal words mean:
B
DANGER
B
WARNING
B
CAUTION
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
• Damage Prevention Messages - You will also see other
important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This
word means:
Your trimmer or other property can be
NOTICE
damaged if you don't follow instructions.
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
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chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY .......................................3
CONTROLS ..................................7
READY? .......................................9
GO? ..............................................9
ADJUSTED? ...............................10
OPERATION....................................10
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OWNER'S MANUAL
HHT25S • HHT35S
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product contains
ENGINE ...................................... 15
BLADES ..................................... 18
STORAGE ....................................... 24
PROBLEMS..................................... 25
WARRANTY ............................... 29
WARRANTY ............................... 30
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