Dirty hand tools 101085 Operation Manual
Trimmer Mower
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MODEL # 101085
Operation Manual
is safety alert symbol identies important safety messages in
this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information
may result in serious injury or death.
Part # 101550 Rev B
For Service or Questions
Call 1-877-487-8275
720-287-5182
www.dirtyhandtools.com
Dirty Hand Tools® is a brand of
1100 W 120th Ave, Suite 600
Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information .....................................................4
Unpacking and Setup .....................................................................7
Installing the Cutting Cord ............................................................8
Filling with Gasoline and Oil .........................................................9
Operation .....................................................................................10
Setting the Cutting Height ..........................................................11
Cutting Cords Recommendations ................................................12
Trimming Ball ..............................................................................13
Cutting Head Assembly ...............................................................14
Operating Environment ...............................................................15
Maintenance .................................................................................17
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................21
Handlebar Assembly ....................................................................24
Axle/Wheel Assembly ..................................................................25
Trim Ball Assembly ......................................................................25
Engine Assembly ..........................................................................26
Warranty and Specifications ..........................................Back Cover
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Important Safety Information
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WARNING
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions
and safety information before assembling or operating this
trimmer/mower. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
Do not allow anyone to operate this trimmer/mower who has not
read this manual. As with all power equipment, a trimmer/mower
can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate
this trimmer/mower if you have doubts or questions concerning
safe operation.
Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182,
1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any
questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
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DANGER
Intended Use
Do Not Use the trimmer/mower for any purpose other than for
which it was designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may
result in serious injury or death.
Personal Protective Equipment
When operating this trimmer/mower it is essential that you wear
safety gear including goggles or safety glasses, adequate clothing
and tight fitting gloves (no loose cuffs or draw strings). Always
wear ear plugs or sound deafening headphones to protect against
hearing loss when operating this trimmer/mower. Always wear
sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and
never operate the trimmer/mower with bare feet. Do not wear
loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.
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CAUTION
Whenever you leave the operating position to make adjustments,
change cords or if you have to remove grass or debris from
the underside of the deck, always shut o the engine and wait ve
(5) minutes to allow parts to cool. Remove the key or disconnect
the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.
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Important Safety Information
General Safety
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation
instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury
or death.
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DANGER
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATION.
• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.
Do not permit others that have not read and understood the
complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
• Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the
work area when operating this trimmer/mower.
• Do not operate the trimmer/mower when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not
completely alert to operate the trimmer/mower.
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DANGER
CAREFULLY INSPECT THE AREA TO BE TRIMMED
AND REMOVE ALL FOREIGN OBJECTS.
• Stop the cutting cords when crossing gravel or loose pebbles.
• Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet, or muddy surface.
• Always operate the mower from behind the handlebar. Never
pass or stand on the discharge side of the machine when the
engine is running or cutting cords are spinning.
• Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or
otherwise alter standard parts on the trimmer/mower.
• If the cutting cords strike a foreign object or if your machine
should start making an unusual noise or vibration, stop the
engine and wait five (5) minutes for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop and cool.
• Be cautious when using your trimmer/mower around fencing,
wires, ropes, and hoses.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 20 degrees.
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Important Safety Information
• Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper
ventilation as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly
poisonous gas.
• Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow
the engine to cool completely.
• Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or cover over
the carburetor air-intake removed, except for adjustment.
Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.
• e muer and engine become very hot with use and can
cause a severe burn; do not touch. Allow the engine to cool
before refueling, doing maintenance, or making adjustments.
Safety Decals
Safety labels on the trimmer/mower are to remind you of
important information while you are operating the unit.
Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in
readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact
Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
101052
READ
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
WEAR
PROTECTIVE
EYEWARE
KEEP BODY
AWAY FROM
CUTTING
LINE
REMOVE
OBJECTS IN
TRIMMER’S
PAT H
DO NOT
OPERATE
NEAR OTHER
PEOPLE
CHECK OIL BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE
USE
CAUTION
ON SLOPES
101054-B
101053
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SAFETY
BAR
THROTTLE
Unpacking and Setup
Your trimmer/mower is assembled at the factory and shipped with
the handlebar folded forwards. Loosen both adjustment knobs
(Figure 1) and align the handlebar both sides to a comfortable
operating position. Tighten the adjustment knobs securely. It is
important to find a handlebar height that allows the trim ball to
hover just above the ground and remain balanced so you do not
have to push down or pull up on the handlebar.
LOWER
HANDLEBAR
UPPER
HANDLEBAR
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
NOTCHES IN
ALIGNMENT
RECOIL
STARTER
OIL FILL
HANDLEBAR
ADJUSTMENT
Figure 1
GASOLINE
FUEL FILL
CUTTING
CORD
TRIMMER
GUARD
TRIM
BALL
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Installing the Cutting Cord
Installing the Cutting Cord
ere are two installation points on the line plate. Each point
is 180 degrees apart. Always install two cords, one opposite the
other of the same length and weight (diameter).
1. Insert the end of the cord into the side openings in the line
plate (Figure 2).
2. Push the cord through until the end comes out the center
hole in the line plate. Adjust the cord ends so the tips are of
equal length.
3. Pull the cord under the loop and push the loop up into the
line plate groove above them (Figure 3) and then pull the cord
ends tight.
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CAUTION
If the tips of the cutting cords are not of equal length, it can
cause unbalance of the trimmer and will result in increased
vibration and potential damage to the trimmer.
Figure 2
Figure 4 illustrates the proper cord installation on the line plate.
It shows the line plate from a top view. e cord ends should be
of equal length and the same length on each side. ere are two
installation points on the line plate. Each point is 180 degrees
apart. Always install two cords, one opposite the other.
Figure 4
Figure 3
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Filling with Gasoline and Oil
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WARNING
ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
e trimmer/mower is shipped without uids installed.
OIL FILL
FUEL FILL
Figure 5
Keep the caps on the fuel and oil fills until you are ready to pour
either gasoline or oil into the correct fill.
Requires approximately 15 - 22 ounces of SAE 30 engine oil.
Please refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed
information on oil quantity and cold temperature oil specifications.
1. Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 1/2 of the
SAE 30 high detergent oil into the oil fill (Figure 5) and wait
one (1) minute for the oil to settle.
2. Check the dipstick and continue adding a few ounces of oil at a
time, rechecking the dipstick until the oil reaches the fill mark.
Be careful not to overfill.
3. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, unleaded gas (min. 85 Octane),
to 1/4” from the top of the ll neck to allow for expansion. Be
careful not to overll and reinstall the cap before starting the
engine.
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WARNING
ALWAYS FILL THE TANK WITH
ENGINE OFF AND COOL.
ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
BEFORE OPERATING.
Allow the engine to cool for at least two minutes before removing
the fuel cap.
Before performing any adjustments to the trimmer cords or any
other procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five minutes to
allow parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away
from the spark plug. Contact with internal rotating parts will cause
serious personal injury. Never put hands, face, feet, or clothing
under the mower deck or discharge opening at any time.
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