HONDA HHT35S - Manual (Page 6)

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LOOSE PARTS
Check all loose parts against the following list. Contact your
authorized Honda servicing dealer if any of the loose parts shown are
not included with your trimmer.
U-TYPE HANDLEBAR
Installation
1. Remove the four 5 x 28 mm bolt/washers and handlebar holder A.
2. Set the U-shaped handle into handlebar holder B with the throttle
trigger facing to the right.
3. Adjust the handlebar position as shown.
4. Tighten the four 5 x 28 mm bolt/washers.
TORQUE: 3.6 ft-lb (5 N·m)
5. Make sure the tie straps are positioned as shown.
6. Operate the throttle trigger and make sure the throttle operates
smoothly.
Ref.
No
Description All
Loop
handle
U-type
handlebar
Qty.
1 Owner’s Manual • 1
2 Goggles • 1
3 Oil bottle • 1
4
Single-strap shoulder
harness
• 1
5 Full shoulder harness • 1
6
Debris shield, for
30 ~ 80 tooth saw
blades only
• 1
7 Cover • 1
8
Left-hand thread lock
nut, 10 mm
• 1
9
Saw blade,
50 tooth/10 in
• 1
10 Blade cover • 1
U-Type Handlebar Only
1 2
4
3
Specially formulated and blended for Honda engines. Meets or exceeds American Petroleum Institute SJ standards.
100 cc / 3.4 oz
Genuine Honda Oil
10W-30
1
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.
As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid damage to your trimmer/brush cutter, other property, or the
environment.
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.
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. • Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
signal words mean:
• Safety Headings—such as IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. • Safety Section—such as TRIMMER SAFETY. • Instructions – how to use this trimmer/brush cutter correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information—please
read it carefully.
CONTENTS
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 CUTTING ATTACHMENT APPLICATIONS ............................................................ 5 ASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................... 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................. 5 UNPACKING ........................................................................................................... 5 LOOSE PARTS ....................................................................................................... 6 U-TYPE HANDLEBAR............................................................................................. 6 SAW BLADE............................................................................................................ 7 ENGINE OIL ............................................................................................................ 8 CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................... 9 BEFORE OPERATION ................................................................................................. 11 OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 12 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS .................................................................... 12 STOPPING THE ENGINE ..................................................................................... 13 TRIMMER/HARNESS QUICK DISCONNECTION ................................................ 14 TRIMMER OPERATION........................................................................................ 14 SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES.......................................................................... 15 OPERATING TIPS................................................................................................. 15 SERVICING YOUR TRIMMER ..................................................................................... 16 MAINTENANCE SAFETY...................................................................................... 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................................................................................ 17 ENGINE ................................................................................................................. 17 CUTTING ATTACHMENTS................................................................................... 18 FUEL SYSTEM...................................................................................................... 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
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
OWNER’S MANUAL HHT25S • HHT35S Trimmer/Brush Cutter
WARNING:
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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7 8
9
6 5
5 x 28 mm
BOLT/WASHER (4)
HANDLEBAR
HOLDER A
THROTTLE TRIGGER
U-SHAPED
HANDLEBAR
HANDLEBAR
HOLDER B
90°
3.9 in (100 mm) 2.4 in (60 mm)