Troy-Bilt TB4000 manual Decorative Trimming, Using the Cutting Blade, Cutting Blade Operating Tips

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Operation (continued)

Fig. 5-6

Fig. 5-7

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc.

Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 5-6).

USING THE CUTTING BLADE

Always wear eye, hearing, foot, body protection and the strap to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

Do not use the cutting blade for edging or as an edger, severe personal injury to yourself or oth- ers can occur.

Before operating the unit with the cutting blade stand in the operating position (Figs. 5-4). Refer to Holding the Trimmer, Pg. 16.

Cutting Blade Operating Tips:

To establish a rhythmic cutting procedure:

•Plant feet firmly, comfortably apart.

•Bring the engine to full throttle before entering the material to be cut. The blade has maximum cutting power at full throttle and is less likely to bind, stall, or cause blade thrust, which can result in serious per- sonal injury to the operator or others.

Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not immediately cut. Blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the unit and/or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control of the unit. Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.

•Cut while swinging the upper part of your body from right to left.

•Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.

•When done always unsnap unit from harness before taking harness off.

The blade continues to spin after the engine is turned off. The coasting blade can seriously cut you if accidentally touched.

•Swing the unit in the same direction as the blade spins, which increases the cutting action.

•Move forward to the next area to be cut after the return swing and plant feet again.

•The cutting blade is designed with a second cutting edge, which can be used by removing the blade, turning it upside down, and reinstalling it.

Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury to yourself or others. Replace the blade.

To reduce the chance of material wrapping around the blade, follow these steps:

•Cut at full throttle.

•Swing the unit into material to be cut from your right to your left (Fig. 5-7).

•Avoid the material just cut as you make the return swing.

Do not clear away cut material with the engine running or blade turning. To avoid serious per- sonal injury, turn off engine. Allow the blade to stop before removing materials wrapped around the blade shaft.

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Contents Owner/Operator Manual Cycle Trimmer Brush Cutter Introduction Table of ContentsAccessory 182153 Spark Arrestor Kit Service InformationSymbol Meaning SafetySafety Warnings for GAS Trimmers Before OperatingWhile Operating with Cutting Blade While OperatingOther Safety Warnings Safety and International SymbolsSymbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol For Service INFORMATION, CallTRIMMER/BRUSH Cutter Safety Symbol Meaning Unleaded FuelOIL Thrown Objects and Rotating Cutter can Cause Severe InjuryApplications Know Your UnitInstalling and Adjusting the J-HANDLE AssemblyInstalling AdjustingRemoving and Installing Cutting Attachment Shield Installing the HarnessRemove the Cutting Attachment and Install the Cutting Blade Remove the Cutting Attachment ShieldRemove the Cutting Attachment Install the Cutting Attachment Remove the Cutting Blade and Install the Cutting AttachmentRecommended Fuel Type Oil and FuelRecommended OIL Type Starting Instructions OperationFueling Unit Engine Re-Start Warm Engine With Fuel Stopping InstructionsTips for Best Trimming Results Adjusting Trimming Line LengthHolding the Trimmer Cutting Blade Operating Tips Using the Cutting BladeDecorative Trimming Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceWhen Maintenance Needed GO to Line InstallationGo To for Membrane Line Installation Single Line InstallationReplacement Parts Installing a Prewound ReelChecking the OIL Level Changing the OILCleaning the Air Filter AIR Filter MaintenanceOil and Fuel, Recommended Fuel Clean Air Filter Carburetor AdjustmentRocker ARM Clearance Check FuelReplacing the Spark Plug Cleaning ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PartsStorage Long Term StorageU S E T I O N TroubleshootingInch 0.655 mm Specifications200-10,000 rpm Manufacturers Warranty Coverage WarrantyOwners Warranty Responsibilities MTD Southwest Inc

TB4000 specifications

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