Swisher ST50022STDQ, ST60022Q, ST60022DXQ12RK, ST65022Q, ST65022DXQ Owners Manual

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OWNER’S
MANUAL

MODEL NO.

ST50022STDQ

ST60022Q

ST60022DXQ12RK

ST65022Q

ST65022DXQ

ST6002212V

IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.

Trim-N-Mow

Trim-Max

Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment

Rev 04-096

Repair Parts

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093

PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

OTRIMSTD03

Made In The

USA

LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer
purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or
workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions:

1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended
to them by the individual engine manufacturer. Any engine service
difficulty is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way
is Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the engine
warranty. The Briggs & Stratton Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-233-

3723. The Tecumseh Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-558-5402.

2) Commercial Use This product is not intended for commercial use and carries no
commercial warranty.

3) Limitation This warranty applies only to products which have been properly
assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained within this manual. This warranty does not apply to any
product of Swisher Mower Co., Inc., that has been subject to alteration,
misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or to
normal wear of the product.

4) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and
normal maintenance.

In the event you have a claim under this warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service
dealer. All transportation charges, damage, or loss incurred during transportation of parts submitted for
replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Should you have any questions
concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183. The model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the mower will
be needed before any warranty claim can be processed.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED
HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some states do not allow the limitation of
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other
rights, which vary from state-to-state. This is a limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson-Moss Act of

1975.

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Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the trimmer

Safety Instructions

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this
manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that
follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.

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before starting
Read this manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and how to

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operate the unit properly.
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to

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operate the unit.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, etc. that could be thrown by the

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unit.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before trimming. Stop the unit if

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anyone enters the area.
Be aware of the direction of the trimmer discharge and do not direct it at

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anyone. Do not direct trimmer discharge at breakable objects, such as
windows, etc.
Do not operate trimmer without all guards and shields in place.

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Never leave the machine running unattended.

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Trim only in daylight or good artificial light.

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Do not operate the trimmer while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Watch for traffic when operating near roadways.

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Use the trimmer as the manufacturer intended and as described in the

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manual.
Do not operate trimmer if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

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Always have the damage repaired before operating.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when using the trimmer.

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Dress properly. Do not operate the trimmer when barefoot or wearing open

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sandals. Wear only solid shoes for good traction when trimming. Wear long
sleeved shirts or jackets, also long pants. Do not trim in shorts.
Keep your eyes and mind on your trimmer and the area being trimmed.

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Do not let other interests distract you.

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

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Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your trimmer, stop the engine and

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disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.
Do not operate the trimmer if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is a

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sign of damage. Stop the engine and safely check for damage and repair as
required.
Do not operate the trimmer in wet grass, where good footing may not be

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possible. Walk; never run
Stop the trimmer when crossing gravel drives, etc.

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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and slip accidents,

Slope Operation

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Us e extra care w he n ap pro ach in g blin d co rn ers, sh ru bs , tre es o r o the r o bjec ts

which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on it do not trim it.

DO: T rim across the face of a slope and not up and down .

• DO: R em ove objects such as rocks, tree lim bs, etc.

• DO: W atch for holes, ruts or bum ps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• DO NO T: Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankm ents. T he opera tor could

loose footing or balance.

• DO NO T: Trim excessively steep slopes

• DO NO T: Trim on wet grass. R educed footing could cause slipp ing.

Children

Ke ep c hildre n ou t of th e a re a an d un der the w atch ful care o f anothe r
re sp on sib le a du lt.

• B e a lert a nd turn th e m achin e off if ch ildren en te r the a re a.

• B efo re a nd w he n ba cking , loo k be hind and d own for sm a ll c hild re n.

• N eve r a llow child ren to o pe ra te th is m ac hine .

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th at m ay obstruc t vision .

Service

• Us e e xtra ca re handlin g gasoline and o the r fuels. T hey are flamm able a nd
vapo rs are exp lo sive.

• Us e o nly a n appro ved co nta ine r.

• Ne ve r rem o ve gas ca p or add fue l with th e eng ine running.

• Allo w en gin e to co ol be fo re refue ling. Do not sm oke

• Ne ve r refu el the m ach ine indo ors.

• Ne ve r store the m ach ine o r fu el co ntainer where the re is an op en flam e , such

as a w ater hea ter.

• Ne ve r run a m achin e inside a close d a rea.

• Ke ep nu ts an d b olts tigh t an d equ ipm e nt in g ood condition.

• Ne ve r tam p er w ith safe ty de vice s.

• Ke ep m ach ine free of gra ss, leaves or othe r de bris bu ild u p. C lea n o il o r fue l

spillage . A llo w m ach ine to coo l befo re storing.

• Stop a nd in spect th e equipm e nt if yo u strike an object. R epa ir if necessa ry
befo re restarting.

• Ne ve r m a ke re pairs o r ad justm en ts w ith the en gin e ru nning.

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The operation of any cutter can encounter foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in
severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or wide-vision safety goggles for over
spectacles before staring any cutting machine and while operating such a machine.

The operation of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear. Ear
protection is recommended.

CAUTION!

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children

will remain where you last saw them.

Do not operate the trimmer if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is a sign of
Damage. Stop the engine and safely check for damage and repair as required

Trimmer Head

Instruction Decal

OD68

Caution Notice Decal

OD67

Trim-Max Decal

OD64

Trim-N-Mow Decal

OD65

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