Troy-Bilt TB25HT Manual Del Operador página 4

• If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object,
stop the unit immediately. Check for damage. If damaged, do
not restart or operate the unit until it is repaired. Do not operate
the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for
maintenance or repair.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
• Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor.
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive
grease or carbon build up.
• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit immediately.
Inspect the unit for the cause of the vibration. Vibration is
generally an indicator of trouble.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER:
face, etc.) away from moving blades. Contact with moving
blades will result in serious personal injury.
• Make sure the blades are not in contact with anything before
starting the unit.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Using
only one hand could lead to a loss of control and result in
serious personal injury.
DO NOT remove cut material, or hold material to be cut, while
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the blades are moving. Always stop the unit before attempting to
remove debris or jammed material.
• Allow time for moving parts to stop after turning the unit off.
Blades coast for a short time.
DO NOT cut above shoulder height.
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• Keep the blades sharp and clean.
• Follow all lubrication instructions provided in this manual.
• The blades become very sharp from use. Always wear heavy
gloves when handling or cleaning the blades.
• The blades should remain stationary when the engine idles. If
they do not, refer to Adjusting the Idle Speed.
Keep all body parts (hands, feet,
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Maintain the unit with care. Follow all maintenance instructions
in this manual.
• Do not perform maintenance procedures other than those
described in this manual. All service, other than the maintenance
procedures described in this manual, should be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
• Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
• Before inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the unit. Refer to Starting and Stopping.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Secure the unit while transporting.
• Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
• Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry and clean (free from debris, oil and grease).
Clean the unit after each use. Refer to Cleaning and Storage. Do
not use solvents or strong detergents.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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