Troy-Bilt 41BJAHC902 User manual

Brand: Troy-Bilt

Model: 41BJAHC902

Category: Power hedge trimmers

Type: User manual

Operator’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Maintenance & Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

All 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For service call 1-800-345-8746, or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to

obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details

about your unit, visit our website at www.trimmerplus.com.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions

regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please

call the Customer Support Department.

PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY

SERVICE.

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should

be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

769-07497 P00 12/11

Hedge Trimmer AH721

AFETY

Read the Operator’s Manual and follow all warnings and safety

instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator

and/or bystanders.

1-800-345-8746 IN U.S. OR 1-800-668-1238 in CANADA

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING

• Carefully read and understand the operator's manual of the unit

that powers this attachment.

• 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 must not operate the unit. Teens must be accompanied

and guided by an adult.

• All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly

before operating the unit.

• 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. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.

• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all

debris and hard or sharp objects such as glass, wire, etc.

• Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.

• Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep them

outside a 50-foot (15 m) radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are

still at risk from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to wear

eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS

• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved

for the storage of such materials.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the

ank. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the

engine is hot. Always loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve

any pressure in the tank before fueling.

• Always mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area

here there are no sparks or flames. DO NOT smoke.

• Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Wipe up any

spilled fuel from the unit immediately, before starting the unit.

ove the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling source and

site before starting the engine. DO NOT smoke.

• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building.

Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well

entilated outdoor area.

WHILE OPERATING

• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1-1989

standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection

when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the

operation is dusty.

• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do

not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go

barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.

• Make sure the attachment is not in contact with anything before

starting the unit.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.

• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a

firm grip on both handles or grips.

• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take

extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines.

• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not

touch or try to stop moving parts.

• Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the job.

Do not run the unit at high speed when not in use.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.

• DO NOT force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at

the intended rate.

• Always stop the unit when operation is delayed or when walking

from one location to another.

• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the

unit immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before

repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or

damaged parts.

• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement

parts and accessories for this unit, as listed in the Parts List

section of this manual. 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 of vegetation and other materials that may

become lodged in the blade.

• 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.

WARNING:

When using the unit, you must follow the safety

rules. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in

order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders.

Please keep these instructions for later use.

WARNING:

Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors

can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions:

SYMBOL MEANING

WARNING:

Signals a SERIOUS hazard.

ailure to obey a safety WARNING signal CAN result in

serious injury to yourself or to others.

CAUTION:

Signals a MODERATE hazard.

Failure to obey a safety CAUTION signal MAY result in

property damage or injury to yourself or to others.

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.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the

operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DANGER:

Signals an EXTREME hazard.

Failure to obey a safety DANGER signal WILL result in

serious injury or death to yourself or to others.

AFETY

NOW YOUR UNIT

SPECIFICATIONS*

• 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.

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in

conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children

and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.

• THROWN OBJECTS AND CUTTING BLADES CAN

CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Small objects can be propelled at high

speed, causing injury. Keep away from the blades.

SYMBOL MEANING

APPLICATIONS

As a hedge trimmer:

•

Trimming hedges and bushes

NO ASSEMBLY TOOLS

EQUIRED

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

•

All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in

this manual, should be performed by a qualified service dealer.

•

Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting or

replacing any parts on the unit:

. Stop the unit.

2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.

3. Allow the unit to cool.

. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

• The blades become very sharp from use. Always wear heavy

gloves when handling, replacing or cleaning the blades.

• 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.).

• Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.

• Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent

unauthorized use or damage. Keep 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 this unit to others, also loan

them these instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

DO NOT USE an extension boom with this

product. It is not designed to be used with an extension

and using one may cause serious injury.

• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause

severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection

meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when

operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.

MOVING BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.

Do not put hands on blades when starting the engine

or while operating the hedge trimmer attachment.

Blade

Adjustment Lever

Angle

Adjustment

Handle

Indexing Ring

* All specifications 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.

Approximate Unit Weight (attachment only)..............4.5 lbs. (2.04 kg)

Blade Length ...............................................................22 in. (55.8 cm)

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury and

damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or

installing an attachment.

NOTE: To make installing or removing the attachment easier, place

the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

Installing the Attachment

NOTE: Remove the protective cap and gray spacer from the upper

and lower shafts prior to assembling the attachment.

1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).

2. While firmly holding the attachment, push it straight into the EZ-

Link™ coupler until the release button snaps firmly into the 90º

hole (Fig. 3).

3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 1).

CAUTION:

Before operating this unit, be sure that the

release button is fully snapped into the 90º hole and that the

knob (Fig. 1) is securely tightened. Using the wrong hole

could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.

ASSEMBLY

Removing the Attachment

1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).

2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 2).

3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the attachment

traight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 3).

The EZ-Link™ System

The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional

attachments.

• Edger* • Pole Saw

• Cultivator • Hedge Trimmer*

• Turbo Blower • Straight-shaft trimmer

• Brushcutter* • Curved-shaft trimmer

*DO NOT use this attachment with an electric-powered unit.

WARNING:

Before you begin using any attachment,

read and understand the manual that came with the

attachment. Follow all safety information contained within.

CHECK FLEX SHAFT ENGAGEMENT PRIOR TO USING

1. Start the unit.

2. Briefly engage and release the trigger.

3. Ensure that the attachment is operating.

4. If the attachment is not operating, remove it and repeat the

installation procedure until the attachment operates correctly.

Fig. 1

90˚ Hole

Knob

Fig. 2

Release Button

EZ-Link™

Coupler

Fig. 3

90º Hole

Lower Shaft

Housing

Upper Shaft

Housing

OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATING

1. Grasp the adjustment lever (Fig. 4) and push to unseat the push

pin from the hole in the indexing ring.

2. Rotate the blade to the desired position using the angle

djustment handle.

3. Align the adjustment handle pin with the appropriate hole in the

indexing ring.

4. Release the adjustment lever into the indexing hole to secure the

blade at the desired position.

ARNING:

Always wear eye, hearing, hand, foot and

body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating

this unit.

WARNING:

If operating the unit on a slope, stand below

the cutting attachment. DO NOT operate on a slope or hilly

incline if there is any chance of losing footing.

OPERATING TIPS

• To trim new growth, use a wide sweeping motion, feeding the

blade teeth through the hedge or twigs. Feed the stems directly

into the cutting blade. The most effective cutting is achieved

with a slight downward tilt of the blade.

• Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest

by using a sawing movement.

• Do not try to cut stems that are larger than 7/16 inches (11mm)

thick with the hedge trimmer. Use a non-powered hand saw or

pruning saw to trim large stems.

• Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.

• Use a string to help determine the level height of the hedge.

Stretch a length of string along the top of the hedge at the desired

height and trim the hedge just above the level of the string.

• To trim the sides of the hedge, hold the hedge trimmer at the

bottom and sweep upward. Trim the sides of the hedge so that

they will be slightly narrower at the top (Fig. 5).

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, damaged or

broken, do not operate the unit until they have been

replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

WARNING:

Keep hands and fingers away from moving

parts. Any part of body coming in contact with moving

parts could result in serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not clear away any cut material with the

engine running or blade turning. To avoid serious personal

injury, turn off the engine. Allow the blade to stop before

removing materials wrapped around the blade shaft.

Fig. 4

Adjustment Lever

Indexing Ring

Indexing Holes

Angle Adjustment Handle

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AND STORAGE

Fig. 5

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or

skills. If unsure about these procedures, take the unit to a

qualified service dealer. Call 1-800-345-8746, or 1-800-668-

1238 in Canada.

LUBRICATING THE BLADE

• For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge

trimmer attachment blade before and after each use.

• Before lubricating, be sure the powerhead is turned OFF.

• Apply light machine oil along the edge of the top blade strap (Fig. 6).

• If the hedge trimmer attachment requires lubrication during use,

stop the hedge trimmer prior to applying oil. Do not lubricate the

hedge trimmer while the blades are moving. Trimming may be

resumed after lubrication has been completed.

OTHER MAINTENANCE

• The cutting blades are made from high quality hardened steel.

During normal use, they will not require resharpening unless they

become nicked through contact with a wire fence, glass, stones,

bricks or other hard objects. If the nick interferes with operation,

turn the powerhead OFF and use a fine toothed file or

sharpening stone to remove the nick.

• If the unit is dropped, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade

is bent, the housing is cracked or the handle is broken, contact a

professional service center for repair prior to using the unit.

• Contact with fertilizers and other garden chemicals can greatly

accelerate the corrosion of metal. Do not store the unit on or

adjacent to fertilizers and chemicals.

NOTE: To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance

and adjustments should be performed by a professional service

center using identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To prevent serious injury, never perform

maintenance or repairs while the unit is running. Always

allow the unit to cool before servicing or repairing the unit.

Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from

starting accidentally.

Fig. 6

LEANING

Use a small brush to clean the outside of the unit. Do not use strong

etergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as

pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic.

Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.

Clean the blade with water. Wipe the blade with a light machine oil to

prevent rust.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always stop

the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining

the unit.

STORAGE

• Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing.

• Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage.

• Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.

• Store the unit out of the reach of children.

Short-term Storage (1-2 weeks)

1. Store the unit in a horizontal position. If this is not possible, store

the unit vertically with the engine at the top.

Long-term Storage

1. Remove the fuel cap, tip the unit and drain the fuel into an

approved container.

2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures

that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor.

3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops

of any high quality motor oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope

slowly to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.

4. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect it for any loose or

damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten

loose screws, nuts or bolts.

Preparing the Unit for Use after Long-term Storage

1. Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the cylinder.

NOTE: Do not use fuel that has been stored for more than 30 days.

Dispose of old fuel according to federal, state and local regulations.

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Model: 41BJAHC902

Category: Power hedge trimmers

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