Troy-Bilt 182826 TB4000 User's Manual | Page 6

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Safety (continued) 

• 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 attempt-
ing further operations. Do not operate unit with a
bent, damaged or dull blade. Discard blades that are
bent, warped, or damaged.

• 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
can occur. Use the cutting blade only for the purpose
as described in this manual.

• Stop the engine IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive

vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thor-
oughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before contin-
uing. 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 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 transport-

ing. 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

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.

SYMBOL

MEANING

• 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.

• FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:

USA: 1-800-345-8746
CANADA: 1-800-668-1238

• 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 standards and ear protection when 
operating this unit.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) 
from the operating area. 

• PRIMER BULB

Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 5 to 7 times.

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