Troybilt 41BDT75C063-2001, 41ADT75C763, 41ADT75C063-2001 Owner’s Manual
TROKBILT
Manual
2-Cycle
Gasoline Trimmer
Model TB75SS
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
NOTE: For users on U,S, Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington, All U.S, Forest Land and the state of California
(Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by !aw that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush
and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and
maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these
requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor, if it requires replacement, Accessory Part 791-
180890 Spark Attestor Screen is a_ailable by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44!36-0019.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH 44136-0019
P/N 792-10813 (12/01) rev. P00)
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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
their explanations, deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
_ AFETY ALERT SYMBOL; Incliczttes
danger, wztrning, or cztution. A_ention is
requirec_in order to avoid serious personal
injury. Mzty be used in conjunction with other
syrnbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital
to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
California Proposition 65 Warning:
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts
that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed
and securely fastened. Be sure the cutting attachment
shield is properly attached, and positioned as
recommended. Failure to so can result in personal
injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as
damage to the unit.
• Use only 0.095 inch (2.41 mm) diameter genuine
Troy-Bilt LLC replacement line. Never use metal-
reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc. These can break oft
and become a dangerous projectile.
• Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and
feet.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning
will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning
can result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safe_y precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
CAUTION: Fa.ilure to obey a safe_y warning
may result in property damage or persona.I
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and persona.I injury.
* Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children,
bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children,
bystanders and pets outside a 50 feet (15 m.) radius;
there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown
objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear
eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine
and cutting attachment immediately.
* Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using unit.
* This unit was not designed to be used as a
brushcutter. Do not attach or operate this unit with any
type of brushcutting blade or brushcutting attachment.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS TRIMMERS
WARNING: Gasoline ishighly flammable, and Ks vapors
can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions:
* Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
* Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure
in the tank.
* Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors
where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove
the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke
while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
from the unit immediately.
* Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
* Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the
area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
WHILE OPERATING
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, and ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or
dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long sleeve shirts
are recommended.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or
go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• The cutting attachment shield must always be in place
while operating the unit. Do not operate unit without
both trimming lines extended, and the proper line
installed. Do not extend the trimming line beyond the
length of the shield.
• This unit has a clutch. The cutting attachment remains
stationary when the engine is idling. If it does not, have
the unit adjusted by an authorized service technician.
• Adjust the D-Handle to your size to provide the best
grip.
• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with
anything before starting the unit.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position
whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting. See
Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose
intended.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or
grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting
attachment when it is rotating.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get
extremely hot from operation. When turned off they
remain hot for a short time.
* If you strike or become entangled with a foreign
object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do
not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
* Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance,
repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other
attachments.
* Use only genuine manufacturer's replacement parts
when servicing this unit. These parts are available from
your authorized service dealer. Do not use parts,
accessories or attachments not authorized by Ryobi
for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to
the user, or damage to the unit, and void your
warranty.
* Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.
They may become lodged between the cutting
attachment and shield.
* To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark
arrestor, keep the engine and muffler free from grass,
leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
* Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
* Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
* Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high
to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the
reach of children.
* Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage
instructions.
* Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed
needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at
high speed when not cutting.
• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting location to another.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Inc_iczttesdanger, wztrning, or cztution, Mzty be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the Operator's M_.mus.l(s)_mc_follow all w_rnings and s_tfety instructions.
Failure to c_oso can result in serious injury to the operator ancVor bystanclers.
WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects _tnd loud noise can cause severe eye injury anc_he_tring loss.
We_r eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 stancl_rds anc_ear protection when
operating this unit.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanclers, especially chilc_ren _mc_pets, _tt legist 50 feet (15 m.)
from the oper_tting are_t.
PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully anc_slowly, 5 to 7 times.
UNLEADED FUEL
Alwztys use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• OIL
Refer to oper_.ttor's m_.mu_.tlfor the proper type of oil.
SYMBOL MEANING
THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting _chment shield in pl_ce.
Keep _way from the rotating cutting _tt_chment.
ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF OR STOP
HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You _ty get burnecl. These parts get extremely hot
from operation. When turned off they remain hot for _ short tinge.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blac_eon cu_ing _tt_chment shield. To prevent serious injury, c_onot
touch line cutting blade.
WARNING: The operation of _tny power tool c_tn cause foreign objec'_s to be thrown into your
eyes. This c_n lead to severe eye d_n_age. Before comn_encing power tool operation, _lw_ys
wear safe_y glasses or goggles that are n_rked as n_eeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, _nd
_tfull f_tce shielcl when needecl.
APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer;
• Cutting grass and light weeds.
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
Other optional accessories may be used with the
TB75SS. See list of add-ons on page 11.
EZ-Start TM Lever ......
Muffler Guard
Fuel Cap
il
Starter Rope Grip
On/Off Stop Control
Shoulder Strap Clip
Shaft Grip
Air Filter/Muffler
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D-Handle
Cover
Spark Plug
Throttle
Control
EZ*Start
Lever
Line Cutting Blade
Shaft Housing
Cutting Attachment
Shield
/
/
/
Cutting Attachment
Engine Stand
Muffler
Spark Plug
Primer Bulb
ShaftGrip
/'
//
On/Off Stop Control
Minimum 6 irlche8
Bottom Clamp
Shaft
Housing
On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and
only require loosening the screws and adjusting the
D-handle to the operator. Go to step 4 for adjusting the
D-handle if preinstalled.
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE
1. Remove the screws and bottom clamp piece that
were installed on the D-handle for shipping.
2. Place D-handle the over the shaft housing and onto
the bottom clamp (Fig. 1). Place it a minimum of 6
inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.
3. Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-20 Torx
screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the
handle adjustment.
4. If it wes preinstalled, loosen the screws on the
D-handle just enough to move the D-handle.
5. While holding the unit in the operating position
(Fig. 2), position the D-handle to the location
that provides you the best grip.
6. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle
is secure.
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