Murray TM6100X5A User Manual

WEED TRIMMER

INSTRUCTION BOOK

Model

TM6100x5A

This Instruction Book contains information for several models.
Read and keep this book for future reference.
This book contains important information on

SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The owner must be certain
that all the product information
is included with the unit.
This information includes the
INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the
REPLACEMENT PARTS and the
WARRANTIES. This information must
be included to make sure state laws and
other laws are followed.

RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR UNIT. THIS INFORMA−
TION IS NECESSARY WHEN ORDERING PARTS OR IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT.

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MURRAY, INC. Two Year Limited Warranty

Murray, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of Two (2)
Years from the date of purchase; however, this warranty does not cover Normal
Wear Parts (except as noted below) or engines as the engine companies that man­ufacture these items furnish their own warranties and provide service through their
authorized field service facilities. For additional information, see the warranties cov­ering these particular parts. If you are uncertain whether your unit contains or is
equipped with one or more of these parts, consult your dealer prior to purchase. Sub­ject to the terms and conditions noted in this Limited Warranty, we shall, at our option,
repair or replace at no cost to the original purchaser any part covered by this Limited
Warranty during the applicable warranty period.

Normal Wear Parts are defined as belts and trimmer line. These parts are warranted
to be free from defects in material and workmanship as delivered with the product.
Any claim for repair or replacement of Normal Wear Parts must be made within thirty
(30) days of the date of purchase. No claims involving damage caused from material
use, abuse or misuse will be honored.

This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty is your exclusive remedy; howev-
er, this warranty is void or does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with,
altered, misused, abused or used for rental or other commercial and/or professional
(non-homeowner) uses. Your warranty does not cover minor mechanical adjust­ments which are not due to any defect in material or workmanship. For assistance
in making such adjustments, consult your Instruction Book.

To make a claim under this Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty, return the
unit (or if authorized in advance, the defective part) along with your proof of purchase
to an Authorized Service Center near you. To locate the nearest Authorized Service
Center, call the Central Parts Distributor for your area shown in the list provided with
your unit or check the Yellow Page listings in your local telephone directory. If you
return the entire unit, we will repair the unit. If we authorize the return of the defective
part only, we will either replace or repair the part.

This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This Limited Warran-

ty is given in lieu of all other expressed and implied warranties including the
implied warranty of merchantability and warranty of fitness for a particular
purpose. If you need additional information on this written warranty or assistance in

obtaining service, call or write to the address below. The model number along with
the CUSTOMER CARE Center 1-800 number is on the Model Number Nameplate
attached to the unit.

MURRAY, INC.

Outdoor Power Equipment

Customer Service Department

Brentwood, Tennessee 37027

P.O. Box 268

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Trimmer.

WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”

I. General Operation

1. Read, understand, and follow all instruc­tions on the machine and in the manual(s).
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the trimmer before start­ing.

2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety
and operating decals on this equipment
and on any of its attachments or accesso­ries.

3. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat­ing parts.

4. Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate the
trimmer.

5. Inspect the area where the trimmer is to be
used. Your equipment can propel small ob­jects at high speed causing personal injury
or property damage. Stay away from
breakable objects, such as house win­dows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc.

6. Keep the area of operation clear of all per­sons, particularly small children, and pets.

7. Wear appropriate clothing such as a long­sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trou­sers or slacks. Do not wear shorts.

8. Do not wear loose clothing which could get
caught in this equipment.

9. Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating
trimmer to protect your eyes from foreign
objects which can be thrown from the unit.

10. Always wear work gloves and sturdy foot­wear. Leather work shoes or short boots
work well for most people. These will pro­tect the operator’s ankles and shins from
small sticks, splinters, and other debris,
and improve traction.

11. It is advisable to wear protective headgear
to prevent the possibility of being struck by
small flying particles, or being struck by low
hanging branches, twigs, or other objects
which may be unnoticed by the operator.

12. Do not operate the trimmer without proper
guards or other safety protective devices
in place.

13. Use this equipment for its intended pur­pose only.

14. See manufacturer’s instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories.

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Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.

15. Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.

16. Do not operate the trimmer while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or other medica­tion which can cause drowsiness or affect
your ability to operate this machine safely.

17. Never operate trimmer in wet grass. Al­ways be sure of your footing; keep a firm
hold on the handle and walk; never run.

18. Before each use, inspect the throttle con­trol lever and cable. Make sure that the
cable is free and that the lever is not dam­aged. Also check the cable linkage running
to the carburetor for kinks, loose fittings,
and obstructions. Verify that the control
bail is working properly.

19. Stop the rotating trimmer head when cross­ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Wait for
the cutting lines to stop rotating.

20. Watch for traffic when operating near, or
when crossing roads.

21. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning re­pairing or inspecting the unit, be sure the
trimmer head and all moving parts have
stopped. Let the engine cool, disconnect
the spark plug wire and move it away from
the spark plug.

22. If the equipment should start to vibrate ab­normally, stop the engine (motor), discon­nect the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug. Check immediate­ly for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.

23. After striking a foreign object, stop the en­gine (motor). Remove the wire from the
spark plug. Inspect the trimmer for dam­age. If damaged, repair before starting and
operating the trimmer.

24. Never leave the trimmer unattended when
the engine is running. Remove the wire
from the spark plug.

25. Regularly inspect the trimmer. Make sure
parts are not bent, damaged or loose.

II. Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents which can result in severe injury. All

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slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy

SAFETY RULES

on a slope, do not trim it.
Do trim across the face of slopes; never up and

down. Do not trim excessively steep slopes
(maximum 15 degrees) or areas where the
ground is very rough. See the “Guide” in the
back of this manual to check a slope. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.

Do remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc.

Do watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.

Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches, or embank­ments. The operator could lose footing or bal­ance.

Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced footing

could cause slipping.

III. Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the trimmer and the trimming
activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.

1. Keep children out of the trimming area and
under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.

2. Be alert and turn trimmer off if children en­ter the area.

3. Before and while moving backwards, look
behind and down for small children.

4. Never allow children to operate the trim­mer.

5. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure vision.

IV. Service

1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are flammable and va­pors are explosive.

a. Use only an approved container.

b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with

the engine running. Allow engine to
cool before refueling. Do not smoke.

c. Never refuel the machine indoors.

d. Never store the machine or fuel con-

tainer inside where there is an open
flame, such as a water heater.

2. Never run an engine indoors or inside a
closed area.

3. Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting
(remove the ignition key if equipped with an
electric start). Always wear eye protection
when you make adjustments or repairs.

4. Check the trimmer head and engine
mounting bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness.

5. Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep
equipment in good condition. Check
mounting hardware on trimmer head every
time you change trimmer line and prior to
each use.

6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.

7. When servicing or repairing the trimmer, do
not tip the machine over or up unless spe­cifically instructed to do so in this Manual.
Service and repair procedures can be done
with the trimmer in an upright position.
Some procedures will be easier if the ma­chine is lifted on a raised platform or work­ing surface.

8. To reduce fire hazard, keep trimmer free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow trimmer
to cool before storing.

9. Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary, be­fore restarting.

10. Always disconnect spark plug wire before
cleaning, repairing, or adjusting.

11. Do not change the engine governor setting
or over-speed the engine.

12. Clean and replace safety and instruction
decals as necessary.

13. To guard against engine over-heating, al­ways have engine debris filter mounted
and clean.

14. Inspect trimmer before storage.

15. Use only original equipment or authorized
replacement parts.

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SAFETY RULES

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup­plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for
each symbol.

Control And Operating Symbols

Slow Fast

Safety Warning Symbols

WARNING

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

IMPORTANT

Read Owner’s Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

Disconnect Spark Wire Before

Fuel Oil

Rotating Parts. Stop Engine.

WARNING

Making Adjustments.

WARNING

Wear Eye Protection

WARNING

STOP

WARNING

Never Operate Up Or

Down Slopes. Operate

Across Slopes.

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ASSEMBLY

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG

1 - Owner’s Manual
1 - Parts Bag
1 - Fuel Stabilizer

(Not shown actual size)

ASSEMBLY

1 - T-Handle Wrench

WARNING: Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while as­sembling the trimmer.

1 - Safety Glasses 1 - 20 oz. Bottle Oil

TOOLS REQUIRED

1 - Knife to cut carton.

1 - T-Handle Wrench.

Figure 1 shows the trimmer completely as­sembled and positioned in the carton for ship­ment.

References to the right or left hand side of the
trimmer are from the viewpoint of the opera­tor’s position behind the unit.

2 Sets - Trimmer Lines

(0.155 inch diameter)

TO REMOVE THE
TRIMMER FROM CARTON

1. Remove the bottle of oil and parts bag
from the carton.

2. Remove the packing material positioned
around the unit.

3. Cut down all four corners of the carton and
lay the side panels flat.

4. Pull the trimmer out of the carton and off
the base pad.

5. Remove packing material from around the
trimmer head.

6. Remove protective plastic from front of
frame.

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Figure 1

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE

1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle adjustment knobs until the ratchet
teeth are disengaged. Do not remove the handle adjustment knobs. See Figure 2.

2. Raise the handle to the
operating position.

3. Stand in the operator’s
position behind the trim­mer. Put the handle in a
comfortable position.
Make sure both sides of
the handle are level.

NOTE: Make sure the
cables are not caught
between the upper and
lower handle.

4. Tighten the handle ad­justment knobs. Make

sure the handle pivots
are locked in place.

NOTE: The handle
height is adjustable.
See “How To Adjust
The Height Of The Han­dle” in the Adjustment
section.

5. To attach the recoil start handle to the rope guide, twist the rope through
the rope guide mounted on the right side of the handle.

Recoil Start

Handle

Handle Adjustment

Handle

Pivot

Knob

Rope

Guide

Handle

Figure 2

ENGINE PREPARATION

Note: Engine does not contain OIL or
GASOLINE.

WARNING: Follow the engine
manufacturer’s instructions for

the type of gasoline and oil to
use. Always use a safety gasoline con­tainer. Do not smoke when adding gaso­line to the engine. When inside an en­closure, do not fill with gasoline. Before
you add gasoline, stop the engine. Let
the engine cool for several minutes.

See the engine manufacturer’s instructions
for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before
you use the unit, read the information on
safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.

Note: Actual sustained horsepower will
likely be lower due to operating limita­tions and environmental factors.

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Fill Crankcase With Oil

1. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick shown in
Figure 3. Fill the crankcase to the FULL
line on oil fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVER-

FILL.

2. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and tighten
securely.

Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline

See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for
the type of gasoline to use.

Oil Fill

Cap/Dipstick

Fuel
Cap

Figure 3

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the trim­mer. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your trim­mer. Save this manual for future reference.

Control Bail

Upper Handle

Throttle Control Lever

Recoil Starter Handle

Handle Adjustment Knob

Fuel Cap

Shield Edge Guard

Trimmer Head Drive Lever

Trimmer Head Drive Lever - Engages

the rotation of the trimmer head.

Control Bail - Release to stop the rotation

of the trimmer head.

Throttle Control Lever - Controls the

speed or stops the engine.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into the

Dipstick

Trimmer Head

Trimmer Line

Figure 4

carburetor manifold for faster starts. See
Figure 7.

Recoil Starter Handle - The engine is

equipped with an easy pull recoil starter.

Shield Edge Guard - Protects the shield

by automatically cutting the line to the correct
length.

EYE PROTECTION

WARNING: Debris thrown from
the trimmer can result in foreign

objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can cause severe eye dam­age. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields when operating the trimmer.

Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye
glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over
your eye glasses.

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HOW TO STOP
THE TRIMMER HEAD

1. Release the control bail. It will return to its
open position and disengage the trimmer
head.

HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

WARNING: The trimmer head will
continue to rotate for several sec­onds after the engine has

stopped

1. Move the throttle control lever com­pletely back to the STOP position.

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