Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Shaft Housing

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place.

Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed. Use only the instructions that apply to the type of shaft and shield that your unit is equipped with.

TB465SS

1.Slide the cutting attachment shield into the shield mount on the

cutting attachment. Align the screw holes in the shield with the holes in the cutting attachment (Fig. 4).

2. Place a hex lock nut

into one of the three

Cutting

Shield

Attachment

Mount

TB415CS

1.Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing. Be sure the guard mounting bracket slides into the slot on the edge of the cutting shield. Rotate the shield into place, counterclockwise. The holes in the guard mounting bracket and cutting attachment shield will line up (Fig. 1).

2.From inside the cutting attachment shield, push the square bolt through the hole until the threaded end protrudes through the guard mounting bracket (Fig. 2).

Cutting Attachment

Shield

Fig. 1

Guard Mounting

Bracket

Square Bolt

Shaft

Housing

Guard

Mounting

Bracket

Washer

Wing Nut

Square Bolt

recessed holes on

the top of the

cutting attachment

shield (Fig 5).

3. Install a screw into the

hole from the bottom

of the cutting

attachment shield and

screw it into the nut

installed in step 2 (Fig.

5). Do not tighten.

 

Fig. 4

Nuts (3)

Recessed

 

Holes

 

Hex Lock

 

Nut

 

Screws (3)

 

Fig. 5

4.Repeat steps 2 and

3 until all three screws have been started, then tighten securely.

ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE

1.Locate the wing nut on the D-Handle. Loosen the wing nut enough to loosen the

D-Handle (Fig. 6).

NOTE: Do not remove wing nut, washer, or bolt.

2.Rotate the D-Handle

to the upright

 

position on the front

Fig. 6

side of the shaft

 

housing (Fig. 6).

3. Put the washer on the bolt, then screw

the wing nut onto the bolt and tighten.

Figure 3 shows the

installation process from underneath the unit.

NOTE: The D-handle should slant towards the powerhead of the unit.

3.Hold the unit in the operating position (Fig. 15). If necessary, reposition the D-handle to the location that provides the best grip.

4.Tighten the wing nut until the D-Handle is secure.

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

WARNING: OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the oil before each use and change it as needed. See Changing the Oil.

RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE

Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change

the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure. Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH.

ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE

NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase before you attempt to start the unit.

Your unit is supplied with one 3.04 fluid oz. (90 ml) bottle of SAE 30 SF,

3.Remove the oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase (Fig. 9).

4.Pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole (Fig. 9).

NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank.

5.Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall the oil fill plug / dipstick.

Check oil before each use and change as needed. Refer to Changing the Oil.

Oil Fill

Fig. 8

O-Ring

Oil Fill

Plug/Dipstick

Oil Fill Hole

Fig. 9

SG, SH oil (Fig. 7).

NOTE: Save the bottle of oil. It can be used to measure the correct amount during future oil changes. See Changing the Oil.

1. Unscrew the top of

 

the bottle of oil and

 

remove the paper

 

seal covering the

Funnel

opening. Replace the

Spout

top. Next, cut the tip

 

off the funnel spout

Fig. 7

(Fig. 7).

2.Place the unit on a flat level surface (Fig. 8).

RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE

Old fuel is the primary reason for improper unit performance. Be sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.

NOTE: This is a four cycle engine. In order to avoid damage to the unit, do not mix oil with gasoline.

Definition of Blended Fuels

Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate or form acids when stored. Use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old), when using alcohol-blended fuel.

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