Swisher L219-001001 User manual

8/23/2019
OWNER’S
MANUAL
SWISHER ACQUISITION INC.
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
MODEL NO.
Assembly
Operation
Service and
Adjustment
Repair Parts
19129 REV 19-001
Visit us at www.swisherinc.com
STARTING SERIAL # L219 001001
STP4422HO
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.
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1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our roducts have a se arate warranty extended
to them by the individual engine manufacturer. Any engine service
difficulty is the res onsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way
is Swisher or its agents res onsible for the engine warranty. Please visit
engines.honda.com and click on find a dealer or find a distributor.
2) Commercial Use This roduct is not intended for commercial use and carries no
commercial warranty.
3) Limitation This warranty a lies only to roducts which have been ro erly
assembled, adjusted, and o erated in accordance with the instructions
contained within this manual. This warranty does not a ly to any
roduct of Swisher that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse,
im ro er assembly or installation, shi ing damage, or to normal wear
of the roduct.
4) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and
normal maintenance.
In the event you have a claim under this warranty, you must return the roduct to an authorized
service dealer. All trans ortation charges, damage, or loss incurred during trans ortation of arts
submitted for re lacement or re air under this warranty shall be borne by the urchaser. Should
you have any questions concerning this warranty, lease contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183.
The model number, serial number, date of urchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer
from whom you urchased the trimmer will be needed before any warranty claim can be rocessed.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME
PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some states do not allow
the limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an im lied warranty may last,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not a ly to you. This warranty gives you s ecific legal
rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. This is a limited warranty as
defined by the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.
LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer urchaser is: This roduct is free from defects in
materials and workmanshi for a eriod of two (2) years from the date of urchase by the original consumer
urchaser. We will re air or re lace, at our discretion, arts found to be defective due to materials or
workmanshi . This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions:
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• Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the trimmer
before starting.
• Read this manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and how to
operate the unit properly.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the ins
tructions, to operate
the unit.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, etc. that could be thrown by the
unit.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before trimming. top the unit if
anyone enters the area.
• Be aware of the direction of the trimmer discharge and do not direct it at
anyone. Do not direct trimmer discharge at breakable objects, such as
windows, etc.
• Do not operate trimmer without all guards and shields in place.
• Never leave the machine running unattended.
• Trim only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the trimmer while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near roadways.
• Use the trimmer as the manufacturer intended and as described in the
manual.
• Do not operate trimmer if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Always have the damage repaired before operating.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when using the trimmer.
• Dress properly. Do not operate the trimmer when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Wear only solid shoes for good traction when trimming. Wear a long
sleeved shirt or jacket and long pants. Do not trim in shorts.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your trimmer and the area being trimmed. Do
not let other interests distract you.
• Do not put hands and feet near or under rotating parts.
• Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your trimmer, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.
• Do not operate the trimmer if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is a
sign of damage. top the engine and safely check for damage and repair as
required.
• Do not operate the trimmer in wet grass, where good footing may not be
possible. Walk, never run.
• top the trimmer when crossing gravel drives, etc.
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Safety Instructions
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this
manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that
follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.

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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and slip accidents,
which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on it do not trim it.
Slope Operation
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DO: Trim across the face of a slope and not up and down.
• DO: Remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• DO: Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• DO NOT: Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could
lose footing or balance.
• DO NOT: Trim excessively steep slopes.
• DO NOT: Trim on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
Children
•
Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind and down for sm all children.
• Never allow children to operate this m achine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects
that m ay obstruct vision.
• Use extra care handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and
vapors are explosive.
• Use only an approved container for fuel.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke while refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, such
as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight and equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• top and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair if necessary
before restarting.
• Never make repairs or adjustments with the engine running.
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The o eration of any mower can encounter foreign
objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye
damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or wide-
vision safety goggles over s ectacles before starting any
cutting machine and while o erating such a machine.
The o eration of any mower roduces sound waves that
are damaging to the human ear. Ear rotection is
recommended.
CAUTION!
Tragic accidents can occur if the o erator is not alert to the
resence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
Do not o erate the trimmer if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive
vibration is a sign of damage. Sto the engine and safely
check for damage and re air as required.
Warning Decal
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Tools Required:
• ½” Wrench
Installation of handles:
1. Remove loose fasteners from trimmer frame
handle holes.
2. Pivot lower handle u and align holes in
handle with holes on trimmer frame. Install
hardware removed in revious ste . Snug, but
do not tighten bolts.
3. Attach u er handle to lower handle using
knobs and fasteners rovided with lower
handle.
4. Adjust handles for comfortable o eration.
5. Tighten all bolts.
Handles may be adjusted u and down and in and out
for comfortable o eration.
Assembly
Handle Adjustment
Contents of Box:
• Trimmer
•Parts bag containing:
• Manual
• Engine manual
• Safety goggles
• Bottle of engine oil
• Trimmer line
• Hex wrench