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Operator’s Manual
4-Cycle Trimmers
Models
CC4025, CC4075 & CC4090
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
P/N 769-01491 (11/04)
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- understand operating instructions. Read the whole Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by Failure to obey a DANGER: themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or safety warning will warnings they give are not substitutes for proper result in serious injury to yourself or to accident prevention measures. others. Always follow the safety p
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before • Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. filling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel tank cap or Keep a firm grip on both handles or grips. add fuel when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit • Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the ta
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is After Use rotating. • Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to remove any gum buildup. Oil the blade with machine •A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to oil to prevent rust. spin after the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has • Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate completely stopped rotating. area to protect the b
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 SYMBOL MEANING •ON/OFF STOP CONTROL • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ON / START / RUN Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. •ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or
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KNOW YOUR UNIT Spark Arrestor APPLICATIONS Spark Plug As a trimmer: Muffler • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Muffler Guard As a brushcutter (CC4090 only): • Cutting weeds and light brush of up to 1/2 inch in diameter Fuel Starter Rope Grip Cap Other optional accessories may be used with your unit. Refer to Operating the EZ-Link System for a list of add-ons. Shaft Grip NOTE: The below illustration may differ slightly Throttle Lock-Out fro
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ADJUST THE D-HANDLE CC4090 ONLY: INSTALL THE HARNESS The CC4075 uses a D-handle, which is pre-installed on the unit. If you ever need to adjust it, make sure it is at Always use the WARNING: shoulder harness least 6 inches from the end of the shaft grip (Fig. 1). when using the cutting blade to avoid Shaft serious personal injury. Housing 1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle. 2. Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot in the buckle (Fig. 4)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to Cutting the boom of the unit (Fig. 9). (3) Screws Attachment Shield 3. While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft (Fig. 10). Store the cutting attachment for future use. Gear Housing NOTE: The blade retainer under the cutting attachment will be used when installing the cutting blade. Shield Mount Fig. 7 Install the cutting attachment shield when using th
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Make sure that the cutting blade is centered on the CC4090 ONLY: REMOVE CUTTING BLADE pilot step and sitting flat against the output shaft & INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT bushing (Fig. 12). To avoid serious WARNING: personal injury, If the cutting blade WARNING: always wear gloves while handling or is off-center, the installing the blade. unit will vibrate and the blade may fly off, causing possible serious personal injury. Remove the Cutting Blade 1. Align the shaft bu
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION 2. Place the unit on a flat level surface (Fig. 18). OVERFILLING OIL WARNING: 3. Remove the oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase CRANKCASE MAY (Fig. 17). CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the oil before each use and change it as needed. See Changing the Oil. RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE O-Ring Using the proper type and weight of oil in Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick the crankca
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Unleaded Gasoline OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE FUELING THE UNIT Old fuel is the primary reason for improper unit Gasoline is performance. Be sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded WARNING: extremely gasoline. flammable. Ignited Vapors may explode. NOTE: This is a four cycle engine. In order to avoid Always stop the engine and allow it to cool damage to the unit, do not mix oil with before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke gasoline. while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open fla
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Stop/Off (O) Operate this unit only in a Start/On (I) WARNING: well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting. WARNING: Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 22). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Throttle Lock-Out Throttle Control (CC4090 only) Make sure that any Add-On item is installed correc
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ™ 2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into OPERATING THE EZ-LINK SYSTEM the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 25). The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons: NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 24). Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE EZ-Link™ Coupler Release Button Hedge Tri
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER Do not remove or alter CAUTION: the line cutting blade Always wear eye, assembly. Excessive line length will make the WARNING: hearing, foot and clutch overheat. This may lead to serious body protection to reduce the risk of injury personal injury or damage to the unit. when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 27). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing • Wi
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DECORATIVE TRIMMING The blade continues WARNING: to spin after the Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all engine is turned off. The coasting blade can vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more. seriously cut you if accidentally touched. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 29). • Swing the unit in the opposite direction as the blade spins, which increases the cutting action. • After the return swing,
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the table. These procedures should establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require To prevent serious special tools or skills. If you are unsure
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS For Use with Single For Use with SplitLine™ 9. Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the Line ONLY or Single Line inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as small as possible (Fig. 38). Slotted Holes 10. Before winding, split the line back about 6 inches. 11. Wind the line in tight even layers in the direction indicated on the inner reel. NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the cutting attachment to opera
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS ® INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL Top View Of The SpeedSpool 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob clockwise (Fig. 32). Inspect the bolt inside Arrows the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if damaged. Outer Spool 2. Remove the old inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 32). 3. Remove the spring from the old inner reel (Fig. 32). 4. Place the spring in the new inner reel. NOTE: The spring must be assembled on
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 6. Pull the line from the outer spool until the line is tight INSTALLING A PRE-WOUND REEL against the inner reel (Fig. 44). 1. Turn the bump knob counterclockwise and remove the bump knob, spring and foam seal (Fig. 47). Bump Knob Foam Seal Spring Inner Reel Fig. 44 7. Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. Fig. 47 8. Hold the outer spool. Wind the inner reel 2. Pull the old inner reel with existing line from the outer counterclockwise until appr
