Troy-Bilt TBSS WARNING, INTRODUCTION, TABLE OF CONTENTS, NOTE:, THANK YOU, www.troybilt.com, CONTENTS OF CARTON, SERVICE INFORMATION

INTRODUCTIONTHANK 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-to- understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Troy-Bilt® is a registered trademark of MTD PRODUCTS INC SpeedSpool® is a registered trademark of MTD SOUTHWEST INC

SERVICE INFORMATION

For service call 1-800-520-5520in the United States, or 1-800-668-1238in Canada to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.troybilt.com.

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

WARNING!

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

II. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7-8
A. Assembling the coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 7
B. Holding the Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 8
C. Adjusting Trimming Line Length . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 8
D. Tips for Best Trimming Results . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 8
E. Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 8
III. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . .	9-11
A. Line Installation for the SpeedSpool® . . . . . .	. . 9
B. Installing a Prewound Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 10
C. Cleaning the SpeedSpool® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 10
D. SpeedSpool® Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . .	. 11
E. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 11
F. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 11
G. Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 11

IV. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

V. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

VI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit should consist of the following:

•TBSS Straight Shaft Trimmer

•Hanger

•Operator's Manual

•Product Registration Card

NOTE: This product has been rated for use on both gas and electric powerheads.