Troy-Bilt TB60AF Assembly Instructions Operating Instructions, Starting and Stopping Instructions

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING THE BATTERY

NOTE: The battery is not shipped fully charged. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before use to ensure that maximum run time can be achieved. The lithium-ion battery will not develop a memory and may be charged at any time. A fully discharged battery will require approximately 1-2 hours to completely charge.

1.Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet/receptacle.

2.The red Power LED will illuminate (Fig. 6).

3.Insert the battery into the charger (Fig. 7).

NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully inserted into the charge by making sure the red Indicator LED charge light is on (Fig. 6).

4.Once the battery has reached a full charge level the Indicator LED will turn from red to green (Fig. 6).

5.The battery may be removed or stored in the charger once it is fully charged; however, it is recommended to disconnect the plug from the wall outlet/receptacle. To remove the battery, hold down the battery latch and slide the battery off the charger (Fig. 7).

NOTE: Lithium-ion batteries, while in use, will continue to provide full power without power fade unlike typical batteries; when the battery is fully discharged, the battery circuitry will immediately cut power to the tool and require immediate charging.

Battery Instructions

Battery

Compartment

Power

LED

Indicator

LED

Fig. 6

Battery Latch

Fig. 7

BCI Button LED Meter

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this unit to promote carelessness. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to inflict serious injury.

WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate the unit until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always wear appropriate eye and ear protection when operating this unit. Wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields, that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Failure to do so could result in serious eye injury caused by thrown objects. If the operation is dusty, wear a face mask or dust mask.

WARNING: Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. Refer to the Safety Information section for appropriate safety equipment.

WARNING: Do not expose the unit to rain. Do not use the unit in damp or wet locations or conditions.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, do not wear loose fitting garments, such as scarves, strings, chains or ties, which could be drawn into the air intake. Long hair must be pulled back and secured at the shoulders and neck.

PROPER GRIP ON HANDLE

• Always maintain a proper grip on the handles whenever the motor is running. Grip the unit firmly with both hands. Keep the left hand on the D-handle and the right

Press the battery capacity indicator (BCI) button. The lights will
illuminate according to the battery’s current power level (Fig. 8).
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY
Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and to
reduce the risk of electric shock or fire:
• Verify that the lock-off button is in the locked or OFF
position before installing or removing the battery. Refer
to Starting and Stopping Instructions.
• Verify that the battery is removed and the lock-off button is
in the locked or OFF position before inspecting, adjusting	Fig. 8
or performing maintenance on any part of the unit.

Installing the Battery

1.Align the tongue of the battery with the handle cavity (Fig. 9).

2.Grasp the rear handle firmly.

3.Push the battery into the handle cavity until the latch

locks into place.	Battery Latch	Handle
4. Do not use force when inserting the battery. It should	Battery	Housing
slide into position and “click.”
Removing the Battery

CAUTION: When the battery is not installed in the unit, keep it away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other metal objects that could make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns or a fire.

Fig. 9

1.Press the latch button on the battery down and hold (Fig. 9).

2.Grasp the rear handle firmly and pull the battery out of the handle cavity.

NOTE: The battery fits into the handle cavity snugly in order to prevent accidental dislodging. It may require a strong pull to remove it.

IMPORTANT! The battery is equipped with an internal circuit breaker that will automatically shut off power to the unit if the battery is overloaded during heavy use. Once cooled, the battery will reset itself. Follow these steps if an overload occurs:

1.Release the switch trigger and then restart the unit. Refer to Starting and Stopping Instructions.

2.The battery may need to be removed for approximately 1 minute, allowed to cool and then reinstalled.

STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING THE MOTOR Shaft Grip Lock-off Button

Make sure the immediate area is clear of any objects or obstructions that could come in contact with the cutting head.

To help prevent accidental start-ups, this unit has a lock-off button and switch trigger that must be used together to start the unit.

1.Fit the battery into the handle cavity (Fig. 9). Refer to

Installing the Battery.

2.	Press and hold the lock-off button (Fig. 10). This makes
	the switch trigger operational.	Switch Trigger
3.	While holding the lock-off button, press and hold the
		Fig. 10
	switch trigger (Fig. 10).

4.Release the lock-off button and continue to squeeze the switch trigger for continued operation.

STOPPING THE MOTOR

1.Release the switch trigger.

NOTE: Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-off button will automatically reset to the locked position.

CAUTION: Always allow 5 seconds or more for the cutting head to come to a complete stop after releasing the switch trigger. Do not invert the unit, or place any body parts near the cutting head until it has come to a complete stop.

hand on the shaft grip. The fingers should encircle the handle(s) and the thumb(s) should wrap under the handle(s). The left arm should be straight and the right arm slightly bent.

PROPER STANCE

• Balance body weight securely, with both feet on solid ground.

WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS Fig. 11

•Keep everyone – helpers, bystanders, children and animals – at least 50 feet (15 m) away from the work area. If anyone enters the work area, stop the unit!

•Only operate the unit when visibility and light are adequate to see clearly.

•Remove stones, nails, glass and wire from the area before operating the unit.

•Only operate the unit during reasonable hours. Comply with times listed in local ordinances.

OPERATING THE TRIMMER

1.Hold the unit at waist level with the cutting head parallel to the ground so that it easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over (Fig. 11).

2.Start the motor. Refer to Starting and Stopping Instructions.

3.Slowly move the cutting head into and out of the cutting area at the desired height.

•Move either in a forward-backward or side-to-side motion. When cutting from side-to-side, cut from left to right whenever possible. This improves the unit’s cutting efficiency and directs clippings away from the operator.

•Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results.

•Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature blade wear or motor drag.

•Do not force the cutting head. Allow the tip of the blade to do the cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the motor.

•Use the throttle speed(s) recommended for the Vegetation Task, as listed below:

Vegetation Task	Low Throttle	Medium Throttle	High Throttle
Edging	Yes	Yes	No
Trimming	No	Yes	Yes
Trimming against fences	Yes	Yes	No

• Only trim when grass or weeds are dry.

4.Dispose of debris appropriately.

Decorative Trimming

Decorative trimming is the act of removing all vegetation from around trees, posts, fences, etc. To accomplish it, rotate the whole unit so that the cutting head is at a 30˚ angle to the ground (Fig. 12).

Cutting Blades

The cutting blades wear down and becomes shorter with use. The life of the cutting blades is dependent upon:

•	Following the trimming techniques previously
		Fig. 12
	explained
• What vegetation is cut
•	Where the vegetation is cut.

For example, the cutting blades will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree.

Some blade breakage may occur from:

•Entanglement with foreign matter

•Normal blade fatigue

•Attempting to cut thick or stalky weeds

•Forcing the blades into objects such as walls or fence posts

WARNING: If blade breakage occurs, replace all blades immediately, as the unit may become unstable and difficult to control, resulting in personal injury.

NOTE: Replace all cutting blades when the cutting performance becomes poor.

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