Troy-Bilt TB525ET Operator's Manual page 10

DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all
vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more.
Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a
30° angle to the ground (Fig. 17).
HOLDING THE UNIT WITH EDGER ADD-ON
WARNING:
Always wear eye, hearing, foot and
body protection to reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit.
Before operating the unit as an edger, stand in the operating
position (Fig. 18). Check for the following:
• The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing
• With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator's hand is holding
the shaft grip
• The operator's left arm is straight, the left hand holding the
J-handle
• The unit is at waist level
• The edger wheel is adjusted for proper cut depth and the
edger is positioned as shown in Fig. 19.
ADJUSTING EDGER CUTTING DEPTH
1. Loosen the adjustment knob above the wheel
(Fig 19).
2. Slide the wheel to the desired position:
• Raising the wheel increases the cutting depth
• Lowering the wheel decreases the cutting depth
3. Tighten the adjustment knob securely.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
TIPS FOR BEST EDGING RESULTS
• Keep the cutting attachment perpendicular to the ground.
• Do not force the edger. At first, edge at a lower depth. Then
edge the area again with a deeper setting.
• Walk the edger at a slow, even pace
• Check the blade's condition often. As the blade wears, it
becomes smaller, reducing the cutting depth performance.
Replace with a new blade as required.
HANGER
A plastic hanger (Fig. 20) comes in the hardware pack. Use it
to hang up the edger, cutting attachment, or other add-on out
of the way when not in use. Push the release button on the
shaft housing and pull the hanger to remove. Align the hole in
the hanger with the release button on the shaft housing and
push on to install.
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Depth Adjustment Knob
Raise Depth
Lower Depth
Fig. 19
Fig. 20