O ® I I__ Operator's Manual \ Hedge Trimmer TBHS IMPORTANT: MTD READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SOUTHWEST INC, Chandler, AZ 85226-2434 769-00417 (8/02) PRINTED IN USA
THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator's manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. PRODUCT REFERENCES, SPECIFICATIONS ILLUSTRATIONS Copyright © 2002 MTD SOUTHWEST INC All Rights Reserved.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to )ossible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for prier accident prevention measures. SYMBOL [A WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips. • Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the blades when they are moving. OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS is in the 'off, position. • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use. • Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS 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 pictographs.
APPLICATIONS With Hedge Trimmer Add-On: • Trimming hedges and shrubs, Shaft Housing_ Hanger _ Loop Handle ___= \ \\\\ Blades \\ \ 6 \ \ Housing \ \ \ _
ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER The following Troy-Bilt Add-Ons are also available for your unit: Blower/Vacuum ............................ TBBV Cultivator Edger ................................ TBLE Straight Shaft Trimmer ...................... Snow Thrower ............................. TBSS TBST Turbo Blower .............................. TBTB Tree Pruner ................................
PREPARING FOR OPERATION OPERATING For ease of operation, your hedge trimmer has a loop handle. For ease of operation and best balance of the unit. we recommend that you use the loop handle on the hedge trimmer attachment rather than the assist handle on the powerhead (Fig. 4). / 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.
IMPORTANT! Lubricating Cams 3. Align the cams (Fig. 9). 4. Remove the four (4) blade screws (Fig. 9). Blade Screws The cams are lubricated with a sufficient amount of hightemperature grease. To keep the attachment operating efficiently, apply a high-temperature grease to the cams, and in between the yokes every 6 hours of use. (Fig. 7) Yokes -Cams /\° J; J J _ . Fig. 9 Push the red end of the blade bar towards the cams.
7. Squeezetheyokesandremovethebladefromthe housing(Fig.12). _1_ WARNING: When Servicing, use only identical OEM replacement parts. Use of any I I other parts may create a hazard or cause LPrOdUCt damage. Housing Slot / J Fig. 12 INSTALLING BLADE Bottom Plate Lip Fig. 14 blade assembly, do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in any position _IIWARNING: Blades are sharpl When handling ' where they cou d get p nched or cut. iAi gloves when removing or installing the blade. I I.
STORAGE ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT • Check unit before storage to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Replacement Blade .................... 791-181660 Blade Screws (4 required) 791-181827 • Stop the engine or motor. Loop Handle Assembly ................. Handle Mounting Hardware (4 screws, 4 nuts) ................... Bottom Plate ......................... • Store the unit indoors, in a dry and locked place, out of the reach of children.
REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL TBHS HEDGE TRIMMER ADD-ON PPN 41AJHS-C063 _ ___.._ Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part No.
MANUFACTURER'S O I m LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: I_m The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
