HONDA HHT35S - Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda trimmer/brush cutter!
We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the
finest trimmer/brush cutters on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new trimmer/brush
cutter and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information
on how to do that; please read it carefully.
We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY
(page 30) and the EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page 31) to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of
ownership.
When your trimmer/brush cutter needs scheduled maintenance, keep
in mind that your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in
servicing Honda trimmers/brush cutters. Your Honda servicing dealer
is dedicated to your satisfaction, and will be pleased to answer your
questions and concerns.
Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time.
This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the trimmer
and should remain with the trimmer if resold.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Power Equipment
Mfg. Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
trimmer/brush cutter. This information alerts you to potential hazards
that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a trimmer/brush
cutter. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels – on the trimmer/brush cutter.
• Instructions – how to use this trimmer/brush cutter correctly and
safely.
• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert
 symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
signal words mean:
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
• Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other
important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This
word means:
CONTENTS
 DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
 WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
 CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
NOTICE
Your trimmer or other property can be
damaged if you don’t follow instructions.
INTRODUCTION ............................... 1
SAFETY MESSAGES........................ 1
TRIMMER SAFETY ........................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION............................. 2
ATTACHMENTS &
MODIFICATIONS ......................... 2
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO
EMPLOYERS ............................... 2
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ...... 3
RECOMMENDED CUTTING
ATTACHMENTS................................ 3
CUTTING-LINE HEADS AND
SHIELDS ...................................... 3
BLADES AND SHIELDS............... 4
ASSEMBLY ....................................... 5
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER
ASSEMBLY .................................. 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ............................ 5
UNPACKING ................................ 5
LOOSE PARTS ............................ 6
U-TYPE HANDLEBAR.................. 6
SAW BLADE ................................. 7
ENGINE OIL ................................. 8
BEFORE USING YOUR
TRIMMER ..................................8
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT........ 9
COMPONENT CONTROLS AND
LOCATIONS ................................. 9
CONTROLS .................................. 9
EQUIPMENT .............................. 10
BEFORE OPERATION.................... 11
ARE YOU READY TO OPERATE
THE TRIMMER? ......................... 11
IS YOUR WORKING AREA
READY? ..................................... 11
IS YOUR TRIMMER READY TO
GO? ............................................ 11
ARE YOUR SHOULDER HARNESS
AND TRIMMER CORRECTLY
ADJUSTED?............................... 12
OPERATION ................................... 12
SAFE OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS........................ 12
STARTING THE ENGINE........... 13
STOPPING THE ENGINE .......... 13
TRIMMER/HARNESS QUICK
DISCONNECTION...................... 14
TRIMMER OPERATION............. 14
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES15
OPERATING TIPS ..................... 15
SERVICING YOUR TRIMMER........ 16
THE IMPORTANCE OF
MAINTENANCE.......................... 16
MAINTENANCE SAFETY........... 16
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..... 17
ENGINE ...................................... 17
CUTTING ATTACHMENTS........ 19
FUEL SYSTEM........................... 24
COOLING FIN INSPECTION ..... 24
STORAGE ....................................... 25
TRANSPORTING ............................ 26
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS..................................... 26
TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......... 27
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 27
SPECIFICATIONS...................... 28
CONSUMER INFORMATION ......... 29
DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED
WARRANTY ............................... 30
ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT
PARTS, AND APPAREL
WARRANTY ............................... 30
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY ............................... 31
QUICK REFERENCE
INFORMATION........................... 32
OWNER’S MANUAL
HHT25S • HHT35S
Trimmer/Brush Cutter
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WARNING:
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The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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