Troy-Bilt P/N 769-01473 User's Manual | Page 5

Troy-Bilt Brush Cutter User's Manual - P/N 769-01473.
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• Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade

can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This
can result in severe personal injury. Replace the blade.

• Do not use the cutting blade for edging or as an edger;

severe personal injury to yourself or others may incur.
Use the cutting blade only for the purpose described
in this manual.

• Stop the engine IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive

vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect
thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before
continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as
necessary.

After Use

• Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to

remove any gum buildup. Oil the blade with machine
oil to prevent rust.

• Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate

area to protect the blade from unauthorized use or
damage.

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Never store a fueled unit 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

• Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect

the spark plug (or unplug the unit) for maintenance or
repair.

• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement

parts and accessories for this unit. 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
void your warranty.

• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. 

• Always use the shoulder harness when using the

brush blade attachment.

• Keep the J-handle between the operator and blade at

all times.

• NEVER cut when the cutting blade is 30 inches

(76 cm) or more above the ground level.

• Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade

contacts an object that it does not immediately cut.
Blade thrust can be violent enough to propel the unit
and/or operator in any direction, possibly causing a
loss of control. Blade thrust can occur without warning
if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to
occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material
being cut.

• For operation with the brush blade, do not cut

anything thicker than 1/2 inch or a violent kickback
could occur.

• Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is

rotating.

• A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to

spin after the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger
is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has
completely stopped rotating.

• Do not run the unit at high speed when not cutting.

• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign

object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Have any damage repaired before attempting
further operations. Do not operate unit with a bent,
cracked or dull blade. Discard blades that are bent,
warped, cracked or broken.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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