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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 USER MANUAL Cordless Grass Trimmer MANUEL DE UTILISATION Toneuse/Tronçonneuse Électrique de gazon MANUAL DEL USUARIO Recortaador/Cortador de Césped Eléctrico MODEL : TB45E SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE SECURITE FONCTIONNEMENT ENTRETIEN SEGURIDAD...
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
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INFORMACION GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ........TB45E Input ..........120V~, 60Hz, 4.5 Amp No Load Speed .
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - RENSEIGNMENTS GENERAUX - INFORMACION GENERAL REAR HANDLE POIGNEE ARRIERE MANUBRIO TRASERO PLUG FOR SAFETY SWITCH EXTENSION CORD INTERRUPTEUR DE SÉCURITÉ PRISE POUR LA CORDE INTERRUPTOR DE SEGURIDAD DE PROLONGATION ENCHUFE PARA CUERDA...
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 (1). When using the appliance, an extension cord of adequate size must be MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating. EXTENSION CORD WIRE SIZE VOLTS...
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS POUR MONTAGE - INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSEMBLADO 3-1B 3-1A 3-1D 3-1C NOTE: The only assembly required for your trimmer is to install the edge guide wheel, debris shield and adjust the assist handle.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4 - ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS DE RÉGLAGE INSTRUCCIONES DE AJUSTE 4-1A 4-2A 4-2B 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.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4-4A 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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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4-4B 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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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5-2A 5-2B 5-2C 5-2F 5-2D 5-2E 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.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 6 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - ENTRETIEN - INSTRUCCIONES DE MAINTENIMIENTO 6-1A 6-1B 6-1C 6-1D 6-1E 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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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 6-1F 6-1G 6-1H 6-1J 6-1K 6-1L 6-1M 6-1N 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).
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 6 - PARTS LIST Parts No. Description Parts No. Description 6011-202A02 POWER CORD 6131-202A02 EXPANDING RING 6199-202A01 CORD GUARD 6SVABB04-10 SCREW 6043-202A01 PLATE (PRESSING CORD) 6SDABA03-16 SCREW 6SDABB04-14 SCREW 6041-840001 TERMINAL BLOCK...
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.