Troy-bilt TB4016CC User Manual
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2-Cycle Gas Chain
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Model TB4218CC
saws
This product has been tested at a computed kickback angHe (CKA) and conforms to ANSI B175.1-2000,
Annex C. CAN/CSA-Z62.1-03
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THANK YOU
Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern
outdoor power tool wiiI provide many hours of useful
service. You wiiI find it to be a great labor-saving device.
This operator's manual provides you with easy-to-
understand operating instructions. Read the whob
manual and follow aiI the instructions to keep your new
outdoor power tool in top operating condition.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information ......................... 2
Rules for Safe Operation ..................... 3
Know Your Unit ............................ 7
Oil and Fuel Information ...................... 9
PRODUCT REFERENCES, mLLUSTRATmONS
AND SPECmFmCATmONS
AII 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.
Copyright© 2004 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights
Reserved.
SERVmCE mNFORMATmON
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized and
approved service dealer.
For service call 1-800-520-5520 to obtain a list of
authorized service dealers near you. For more details
about your unit, visit our website at www.troybilt.com.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNmTTO THE RETAILER.
PROOF OF PURCHASE WiLL BE REQUIRED FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE.
Before beginning, locate the unit's model plate. It lists
the model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the
sample plate below and copy the information for future
reference.
SeriamNumber -m
IVto#elNumber
\ ParentP_ Number
Starting/Stopping Instructions ................ 10
Operating Instructions ...................... 11
Maintenance and Repair Instructions ........... 13
Troubleshooting Chart ...................... 20
Warranty Information ....................... 22
Parts List ............................... E23
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
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 law that certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or
grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor,
maintained in dfective 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, ask your LOCAL
SERVICE DEALER to install the Spark Arrestor Kit.
Copy the model and parent
part number here:
Copy the serial number
here:
Make sure you carefully read and understand this manua/
before starting or operating this equipment.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S.
PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
CAUFORNmA PROPOSmTmON 65 WARNmNG
THE ENGmNE EXHAUST FROM THINS
PRODUCT CONTAmNS CHEMmCALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CAUFORNmA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BmRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTmVE HARM.
The purpose of safety symbois is to attract your
attention to possibb dangers. The safety symbois,
and their expianafions, deserve your carefui attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themseives eiiminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER: Fa,ure to obey a
resuk in serious injury to yourself or to
J
safety warning wiiI
SYMBOL MEANING
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbob
or pbtographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vitai to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1o800o520o5520
* IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS
BEFORE OPERATmNG
If correctly used,
the chain saw is a
iquick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if
i used improperly or without the due
follow and throughout this manual.
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.
Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the
instructions may operate the chain saw (no one under
the age of 16). Provide parental supervision at all times.
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped or damaged in any way.
Know the controls and know how to stop the chain
saw quickly.
Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler
away from your body.
When transporting your chain saw, use the
appropriate guide-bar scabbard (sheath).
personal injury.
WARNING: Failuretoobeya
result in injury to yourself and others.
follow the safety precautions to
of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
safety warning can
WHmLE OPERATmNG
Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when
the engine is running.
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 outdoor area.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Also wear
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 or safety footwear and
protective gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above
shoulder level.
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Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
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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_
Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw's
chain is not contacting anything. Do not cut near
electrical cables or power lines.
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Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when
the engine is running.
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Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
Donotoperateachainsawthatisdamaged,
improperlyadjusted,ornotcompletelyandsecurely
assembled.Besurethatthesaw'schainstopsmoving
whenthethrottlecontroltriggerisreleased.
Shutofftheenginebeforesettingthechainsawdown.
UseextremecautionwhencuttingsmalPsizedbrush
andsaplingsbecauseslendermaterialmaycatchthe
chainsawandwhiptowardsyouor pullyouoff
balance.
Whencuttingalimbthatisundertension,bealertfor
springbacksothatyouwiiinotbestruckwhenthe
tensioninthewoodfibersisreleased
Donotcutthroughnails,rodsinthetree,railroadties
orpallets.Inspectatreethatyouaregoingtocutfor
foreignobjectsthatcouldcauseinjuryordamageto
yourchainsaw.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengineand
thoroughlyinspectfordamage.Repairasnecessary.
Keepthehandlesdry,cleanandfreeoftheoiiifuei
mixture
Wedonotrecommendusingthechainsawinatreeor
onaladder.
Allchainsawservice,otherthattheitemslistedinthis
instructionmanualmaintenanceinstructions,shouldbe
performedbycompetentchainsawservicepersonnel.
Usetherighttool.Onlyusethischainsawforits
intendedpurpose,tocutwood.
Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance.
Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on aii handles or grips.
Apply chain brake prior to any repositioning of the
operator in the cutting area. As an additional safety
precaution, apply the chain brake prior to setting down
the saw.
Never touch the chain or attempt to service the saw
while the engine is running. Make sure all moving parts
have stopped. Allow the chain saw to cool, as the
chain can be hoL
Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for
proper adjustmenL Make sure the bar and chain are
properly tightened and sharpened. Visually inspect for
damage. Repair any damage before restarting or
operating the chain saw.
KmCKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTmONS
WARNING: KIcKBacK
serious personal injury.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents. Be alert to the
potential for kickback at all times.
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the
right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the
front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip
with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw
handles. A firm grip wiii help you reduce kickback and
maintain control of the saw. Don't let go.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction
that could be hit while you are operating the saw.
Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
Use only the correct original equipment manufacturer
replacement bars, chains and other parts and
accessories. These are available from your authorized
service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or
accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or
damage to the unit, and wiii void your warranty.
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Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
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Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback
chains specified for your saw to avoid injury.
occur when the nose
OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTmONS
Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious
injury, to the operator, heipers, bystanders, or any
combination of these persons may resuit from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-
handed use.
Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued.
Use safety footwear; snug-fitted cbthing; protective
gbves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices.
Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animais out of the work area.
Do not remove, damage or de-activate any of the
safety devices. Never use a damaged, modified, or
improperiy repaired or assembbd chain saw. Check
their proper operation reguiariy. Oniy use bars and
chains of the bngth indicated in the tame herein.
Never carry out operations or repairs on your own that
are other than routine maintenance. For information,
contact specialized and authorized workshops only.
If your chain saw is no longer usable, dispose of it
properly without damaging the environment by
handing it in to your local dealer who wiii arrange for
its correct disposal.
Use caution when felling a tree. Make sure you have
planned an escape path when felling, and keep all
bystanders away.
Be alert; stop the machine if anyone enters the cutting
area, which is usually 3 to 4 feet around the operator.
Use caution when working in a crew to avoid injury to
a fellow worker who may enter the cutting area.
o Only loan your saw to experienced users who are
completely familiar with saw operation and correct
use. Give other users this manual, which they should
read before using the saw. Provide them the operating
instructions.
Shut off the engine before setting down the saw. Do
not leave the engine running unattended.
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
the chain saw over long distances. For example, let
the engine cool before placing the chain saw in an
automobile. Also, be sure to secure the unit while
transporting.
Store the unit in a dry area, locked up, located up high
and located out of the reach of children to prevent
unauthorized use or damage.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use.
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instruction&
Do not use the unit in the rain, in a storm or in
inclement weather. Wait until the storm danger has
passed before operation of this producL
WARNING: Gasoline is higHy
flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited, Take the
following precautions:
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Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
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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 hoL 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, welPventilated outdoor area 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.
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Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
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Move the unit at bast 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 uniL
SAVE THESE
SAFETY AND INTERNATmONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manuai describes safety and internationai symbois and pbtographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manuai for compbte safety, assembiy, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING
ON/OFF CONTROL
A * SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL I
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Indicates danger, warning, or
caution. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Read the Operator's Manuai(s) and
follow aHwarnings and safety
instructions. Faiiure to do so can
resuit in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
WEAR EYE, HEARING AND
HARDHAT PROTECTION
WARNINGs Thrown objects and
loud noise can cause severe eye
injury and hearing Ioss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSi Z87_1-1989
standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Wear a hard hal
Use a full face shieldwhen needed.
ON / START / RUN
ON/OFF CONTROL
OFF OR STOP
* GUIDE BAR WARNING:
Contact of the guide bar tip with any
object should be avoided. Tip
contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and
backward, which may cause serious
injury.
UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuei.
OIL
Refer to operator's manuai for the
proper type of oil
USE BOTH HANDS
Always use both hands while
operating the chain saw. Never use
only one hand to operate the saw.
Avoid bar nose contacL
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23
12
6
7
10
13 14
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26
11
19
CHAroN SAW COMPONENTS
1. GUIDE BAR
2. SAW CHAIN
3. SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
4. SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
5. CHAIN BRAKE® LEVER/HAND GUARD
6. FRONT HANDLE
7. STARTER HANDLE
8. SPARK PLUG
9. AiR CLEANER COVER
10. STOP SWITCH
11. SAFETY LATCH
12. OiL TANK CAP
13. STARTER COVER
14. FUEL TANK CAP
15. REAR HANDLE / BOOT LOOP
16. PRIMER BULB
17. BLUE CHOKE LEVER
18. BAR RETAiNiNG NUT
19. THROTTLE / TRIGGER
20. CHAIN CATCHER
21. MUFFLER SHIELD
22. CLUTCH COVER
23. BUCKING SPIKE
24. CLUTCH COVER RETAiNiNG SCREW
25. SCREWDRIVER / WRENCH
26. CARRY CASE (Available on some models)
24
18
22
20
SAFETY FEATURES
Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the
numbers above to help you locate the safety feature.
2 LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly
reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to
specially designed depth gauges and guard links.
4 SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN retains carbon and
other flammable particles over 0.023 inches (0.6mm)
in size from engine exhaust flow. Compliance with
local, state and federal laws and/or regulations
governing the use of a spark arrester screen is the
user's responsibility. See Safety Precautions for
additional information.
5 CHAIN BRAKE® LEVER / HAND GUARD protects the
operator's left hand in the event it slips off the front
handle while saw is running.
5 CHAIN BRAKE® is a safety feature designed to
reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback by
stopping a moving saw chain in milliseconds. It is
activated by the CHAIN BRAKE® lever.
10 STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine when
tripped. Stop switch must be pushed to ON position
to start or restart engine.
11 SAFETY LATCH prevents accidental acceleration of
the engine. Throttle trigger (19) cannot be squeezed
unless the safety latch is depressed.
20 CHAIN CATCHER reduces the danger of injury in the
event saw chain breaks or derails during operation.
The chain catcher is designed to intercept a whipping
chain.
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