Troy-Bilt TB495 - Manual (Page 13)

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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION OF THE WIRE GUARD
Rotate the wire guard as shown in Fig.12.
The wire guard helps you keep the
trimmer line away from fences, curbs,
flowers etc.
Fig. 12
BEFORE STARTING THE UNIT
1. Make sure trimmer line is at full length.
(Both lines reach out to the cutting
blade on the guard. Remove protective
material from cutting blade before use. )
2. To lengthen, press and release manual
line feed button (E) while gently pulling
two lines until the lines reach the line
cutting blade. (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
3. If line fails to feed when unit is stopped
and restarted, repeat #2 (Fig. 13).
4. Use the correct extension cord as per the
instructions in Section 5-1 Connect the
cord.
5. Make sure the length of grass trimmer
and position of assist handle are set for
users comfort, adjust the length of grass
trimmer by pressing the shaft adjustment
button, adjust the height of assist handle
by loosening the adjustment knob.
6. The head will automatically dispense
more line as unit is stopped and
started.
7. To switch off the string trimmer, release
the switch.
These operations should be repeated a few
times before starting work to make sure that
everything is functioning properly and to
familiarize yourself with the grass trimmer.
Start off slowly, when you have gained
experience, you will be able to use the grass
trimmer to its full potential.