Decorative Trimming - Troy-Bilt TB490BC Operator's Manual

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. 29).
• Swing the unit in the opposite direction that the blade
spins which increases the cutting action.
• After the return swing move forward to the next area
to be cut plant your feet again.
• Ihe cutting blade is designed with a second cutting
edge. You can use it by removing the blade turning it
upside down, and reinstalling it.
Fig; 29
USING THE CUTTING BLADE
Before operating the unit with the cutting blade, stand in
the operating position {Fig. 30). Refer to Holding the
Trimmer.
Cutting Blade Operating Tips
I o establish a rhythmic cutting procedure:
• Plant feet firmly, comfortably apart.
• Bring the engine to full throttle before entering the
material to be cut. At full throttle the blade has
maximum cutting power and is less likely to bind, stall
or cause blade thrust (which can result in serious
personal injury to the operator or others).
• Cut while swinging the upper part of vour body from
right to left.
• Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine
to return to idle speed when not cutting.
• When you are finished, always unsnap the unit from
the harness before taking off the harness.
Io reduce the chance of material wrapping around the
blade, follow these steps:
• Cut at full throttle
• Swing the unit into material to be cut from your right to
your left (Fig. 31)
• Avoid the material just cut as you make the return swing
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