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Page 1: ...O I I__ Operator s Manual Hedge Trimmer TBHS IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY MTD SOUTHWEST INC Chandler AZ 85226 2434 769 00417 8 02 PRINTED IN USA ...

Page 2: ... to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER NOTE PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE US PATENTS OTHER PATENTS PENDING Read the Operator s Manual s and follow all warnings and safe...

Page 3: ...he blade is installed correctly and secure Clear the area to be hedged before each use Remove all objects such as rocks broken glass nails wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the hedge trimmer attachment Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel when the engine is hot Never operate the unit witho...

Page 4: ...se brake fluid gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your unit Use only genuine factory replacement parts and accessories for this unit These are available from your authorized service dealer Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user or damage to the unit and void your warranty OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS is in the off position Allo...

Page 5: ...ion of any power tool can be the source of thrown objects and loud noise which can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss Always wear safety glasses or goggles eye protection meeting ANSI Z87 1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit Use a full face shield when needed KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 50 feet 15 m from the operat...

Page 6: ...APPLICATIONS With Hedge Trimmer Add On Trimming hedges and shrubs Hanger _ _ Shaft Housing_ Loop Handle ___ Blades Housing 6 ...

Page 7: ...en Fig 1 3 While firmly holding the add on push it straight into the coupler Fig 2 Coupler Release Button Guide Recess Counterclockwise NOTE Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation Fig 1 Coupler Primary Hole Upper Shaft Housing Knob Release Button J Lower Shaft Housing Fig 2 4 Turn the knob clockwise to tighten Fig 3 CAUTION Lock the release button in the primary h...

Page 8: ...ERY I DANGEROUS Release the unit in the safest manner poss b e and turn Off power Source OPERATING TIPS NOTE Do not operate unit with the hedge trimmer attachment at full engine speed Best performance occurs at 1 2 to 3 4 speed 1 Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth When trimming new growth use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade Older gro...

Page 9: ...chment to your nearest authorized service dealer to replace the blade NOTE Disconnect the hedge trimmer attachment from the powerhead before replacing the blade REMOVING BLADE WARNING Blades are sharpl When handling I blade assembly do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in any position where they cou d get p nched or cut 1 Place hedge trimmer upside down on workbench and remove two 2...

Page 10: ...BRICATING BLADE 1 For easier operation and longer blade life lubricate the hedge trimmer attachment blade before and after each use Before lubricating be sure the switch is in the OFF position on the powerhead Apply light machine oil along the edge of the top strap Fig 15 2 Occasionally you should oil your hedge trimmer attachment during use Before oiling stop hedge trimmer then oil You then can r...

Page 11: ...lothes dryers etc ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement Blade 791 181660 Blade Screws 4 required 791 181827 Loop Handle Assembly 791 180869 Handle Mounting Hardware 4 screws 4 nuts 791 180870 Bottom Plate 791 181849 Bottom Plate Screws 2 required 791 181827 Use only original genuine factory replacement parts TRANSPORTING Allow the unit to cool before transporting Secure the unit while transpor...

Page 12: ...mbly 5 753 1219 Housing Set 6 791 181629 Anti Rotation Screw 7 791 181843 Nut 8 191 181844 Housing Screw 9 791 181851 Insulator 11 791 181846 Bevel Gear Assembly _ ___ _ 10 791 181845 Pinion Gear includes items 11 14 12 791 182169 Washer 13 791 181847 Cam Assembly 4 791 181848 Screw 15 791 181849 Bottom Plate 16 79 181827 Screw 17 791 181660 Cutting Blade Assembly 18 791 612605 Hanger tems Not Sho...

Page 13: ...Bilt s authorized channels of export distribution Troy Bilt LLC reserves the right to change or improve the design of any Troy Bilt Product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to ...

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