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USER MANUAL Cordless Grass Trimmer MANUEL DE UTILISATION MANUAL DEL USUARIO MODEL : TB45E SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE SECURITE FONCTIONNEMENT ENTRETIEN SEGURIDAD OPERACION MANTENIMIENTO For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury.
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PLEASE READ Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a Troy Bilt product. With proper operation and maintenance it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE User Manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit.
INFORMACION GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ........TB45E Input ..........120V~, 60Hz, 4.5 Amp No Load Speed .
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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - RENSEIGNMENTS GENERAUX - INFORMACION GENERAL GATILLO DE ENCENDIDO/APAGADO ASSIST HANDLE POIGNEE DE MAINTIEN MANUBRIO AUXILIAR SHAFT ADJUSTMENT BUTTON BOUTON D’AJUSTEMENT D’EXE BOTÓN DEL AJUSTE DEL EDGE GUIDE WHEEL ROUE DE GUIDAGE DE BORD RUEDA DE GUÍA DE EXTREMO STRING HEAD TETE DE COUPE...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES - INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPOR- TANTES PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to assure maximum safety and optimum performance. Read this manual before assembling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or personal injury.
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INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing or plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the trigger does not turn the unit off properly. Never use unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or unit itself is not working as it should or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water.
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MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS EXTENSION CORD VOLTS LENGTH 25 feet / 7.5m 50 feet / 15m 100 feet / 30m *American Wire Gauge Table 1 DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry appliance by cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times.
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8. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from rotating line. Do not operate without debris shield attached. 9. DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants, shoes and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. 10. KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially children and pets away from the area of operation 50 feet (15m). Turn off unit immediately if you are approached.
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14. DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm footing and balance at all times. 15. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry plugged in trimmer with your finger on the switch. 16. DISCONNECT trimmer from power supply when not in use and before servicing stringhead. 17.
FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE contact the nearest Troy Bilt Authorized Service Center by calling 800# on back cover. 1-3. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS 1. Read the User Manual (Figure 2-1). 2. Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of accidental injury (Figure 2-2). SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS POUR TOUT ENTRETIEN OU SERVICE AU TITRE DE LA GARANTIE, entrez en contact avec la centre commer- ical autorisé...
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3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS POUR MONTAGE - INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSEMBLADO NOTE: The only assembly required for your trimmer is to install the edge guide wheel, debris shield and adjust the assist handle. 3-1. EDGE GUIDE WHEEL INSTALLATION 1. Position the edge guide wheel (A) to the front of the motor housing as shown in Fig. 3-1A 2.
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4 - ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS DE RÉGLAGE INSTRUCCIONES DE AJUSTE 4-1A 4-1. ADJUST SHAFT LENGTH 1. Grip shaft firmly. 2. Push shaft release button (A) and move motor housing forward or backward to desired length. (Fig. 4-1A) NOTE: Shaft may be adjusted in trimming or edging mode. 4-2.
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4-4. STARTING When starting the string-trimmer for the first time, check that the nylon line touch or pass over the wire-cutting blade. If they are not long enough, press the bump knob and, at the same time, pull the nylon line. (Fig. 4-4A). Adjust the height and cutting position as detailed in adjustment instructions.
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CAUTION A short or worn wire cuts less efficiently so, to improve its operation on subsequent occasions, bump the spool button lightly on the ground while the trimmer is running.(Fig 4-4B) These operations should be repeated a few times before starting work to make sure that everything is functioning prop- erly and to familiarize yourself with the string trimmer.
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5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION - INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION 5-1. CONNECT THE CORD 1. Ensure the cord is NOT plugged into a receptacle before this procedure. 2. Make a loop with 8″ - 10″ (20 - 25cm) of the end of the extension cord. 3.
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5-2A 5-2D FENCE/FOUNDATION TRIMMING. Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock walls and foun- dations slowly to cut close without whipping string against the barrier. If the string comes in contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it will break or fray. If string snags fencing, it will snap off. TRIMMING AROUND TREES.
6 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - ENTRETIEN - INSTRUCCIONES DE MAINTENIMIENTO 6-1A 6-1. REPLACE THE SPOOL OF NYLON LINE Unplug the trimmer. Remove the spool assembly from the trimmer. To do so, hold the outer ribbed part of the assembly with one hand, while pushing down and turning the spool head with the other to unlock it.
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6-1F 6-1K Lock the ends of the line in opposite slots on the spool (Fig. 6-1F). Place the clear plastic line retainer back over the line and spool (Fig 6-1G). Pull the lower line up into the lower slot in the clear plastic line retainer (Fig. 6-1H). Pull the upper line down into the upper slot (Fig 6-1J).
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6-2. MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before carrying out any maintenance operations, cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting the plug from the extension cable. Regular cleaning and maintenance of your string trimmer will ensure efficiency and prolong the life of your machine. After each cutting operation, take apart and clean out the grass and soil from: the spool and its slot and in particular the guard.
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STOP ARRÊT For problems or questions, DO NOT return this product to the store. Contact your ALTO Customer Service Agent . En cas de problèmes ou pour des questions, NE PAS retourner ce produit au point de vente. S'adresser au préposé du Service à la clientèle en composant. Para problemas o preguntas, NO devolver este producto a la tienda Contacte a su Agente de Servicio al Cliente.
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