Troy-Bilt TBTP WARNING, INTRODUCTION, TABLE OF CONTENTS, NOTE:, THANK YOU, •1-330-558-7220 Or, 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

SERVICE INFORMATION

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

Dial:

•1-330-558-7220 Or

•1-866-840-6483to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you.

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

Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment.

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

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
ll.	Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 7
	A. Installing The Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 7
	B. Installing And Adjusting The Shoulder Harness	. . . 7
IIl.	Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 8-9
	A. Assembling the Coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 8
	B. Operating The Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 9
	C. Pruning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 9
IV. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . .		. . 10
	A. Pruner Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 10
	B. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 10
	C. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 10
	D. Accessories/Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . .	. . 10
V.	Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 11
Vl.	Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 12

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit should consist of the following:

•TBTP Tree Pruner Add-On

•Blade & Blade Cover

•Blade Clamp Screw and Lock Washer

•Boom Extension

•Hangers

•9/64” Allen Wrench

•Shoulder Harness

•Operator's Manual

•Product Registration Card

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