Edger Safety - Troy-Bilt TBE304 Manual Del Operador

• Always turn the unit off when operation is delayed or when moving from one location
to another. Make sure all moving parts come to a complete stop.
• If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object, stop the unit
immediately. Check for damage. If damaged, do not restart or operate the unit until it is
repaired. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and accessories for
this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts
or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void
the warranty.
• Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other debris that could block
moving parts.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and
muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit immediately. Inspect the unit for
the cause of the vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.

EDGER SAFETY

• Make sure the blade is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.
• The blade should remain stationary when the engine idles. If it does not, refer to
Adjusting the Idle Speed.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.
• Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not
immediately cut. Blade thrust can be violent enough to propel the unit and/or operator
in any direction, possibly causing a loss of control. Blade thrust can occur without
warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is
difficult to see the material being cut.
• The blade will continue to spin after the unit is turned off. A coasting blade can cause
serious injury. Maintain control of the unit until all moving parts have stopped.
• Do not operate the unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade. Replace bent, cracked or dull
blades.
• The blade may become very sharp from use. Always wear heavy gloves when handling,
replacing or cleaning the blade.
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