O ® I I__ Operator's Manual runer J TBTP C_U$ LISTED A241 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 769-00412 (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.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible 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 proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury.
• Inspect all extension cords and the unit power connection periodically. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Also inspect the connections for damage. Replace the cords if any defects or damage appear. • Prevent disconnection of the tree pruner powerhead from extension cord during operation by using a plugreceptacle retaining strap, connector, or by making a knot as shown below: Extension Cord Tree Pruner Cord Extension COrd Tree Pruner Cord • Avoid dangerous environments.
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 • WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S with other symbols or pictographs.
APPLICATIONS With Pruner Add-On: • For pruning limbs and branches up to 4 inches in diameter, Hangers Sha_ Housing Gear Housing Boom Extension Blade and Blade Cover Shoulder Harness Blade Clamp Screw and Lock Washer Foot 6 Coupler
INSTALLING THE BLADE 1. Slide the blade cover past the end of the blade to expose the hole for the pin. 2. Insert the blade through the end of the pruner housing and install the blade over the pin (Fig. 1). The blade teeth should face the foot side. 3. Install the blade clamp over the blade and pin. Install the screw with lock washer and tighten securely with the allen wrench (Fig. 2). 4. Before operating unit, remove blade cover completely (Fig. 3). Store away for later use.
ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER Coupler Primary Hole ReleaseButto_.y The following Troy-Bilt Add-Ons are also available for your unit: Blower/Vacuum ............................ TBBV Cultivator ................................ \\ TBGC Hedge Trimmer ............................ TBHS Edger .................................... TBLE Straight Shaft Trimmer ...................... Snow Thrower ............................. TBSS TBST Turbo Blower ..............................
OPERATINGTHE PRUNER WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot I and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Figs. 10 & 11). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing a face shield, head protection and proper clothing. • Harness is adjusted to proper position. • The handle is adjusted to provide the best grip. • The operator has a firm grip on both the throttle grip and handle. Fig.
PRUNER BLADE REPLACEMENT always wear gloves while handling, or nsta ng the bade. I removing I long periods of use. To avoid serious I personal injury, do not touch the housing Until _iII_ I WARNING: The pruner housing gets hot after I t has coo ed. Blade Clamp Screw and Lock Washer Blade Clamp F o Replacing the Blade Replace the blade if: o / Fig. 15 • it is missing teeth, dull, bent or damaged. PRUNER • you are required to force the moving blade through wood.
Unit Weight (Without Boom Extension) .................................................. Unit Weight (Boom Extension) ....................................................... Unit Length (Without Boom Extension and Blade) ....................................... Length of Boom Extension ......................................................... Blade Length (Maximum cut diameter) ............................................... Strokes per Minute ..................................................................
' REPLACEMENT PARTS TREE - MODEL PRUNER TBTP ADD-ON PPN 41AJTP-C063 @ Q @ Item 1 2 Part NO. 791-180968B 791_181153 Description Blade (2 pack) Blade Cover 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 791-181155 791-181158 79%181874 79!_181875 791-181876 791-181877 791-181851 Blade Clamp Blade Clamp Screw & Washer Assembly Arbor Assembly Bevel Gear Washer Pinion Bevel Gear Insulator 10 11 791_!81878 791-181879 Slide Bushing Felt Seal 12 791-181880 Slider (2_pack) 13 14 15 791-181881 791.
MANUFACTURER'S O n n _. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: '_" The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD SOUTHWEST INC ("MTD") with respect with new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD 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.
