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Preparing to Start the T-29 Edger
1.
Before operating your T-29 edger, be sure you understand all the safety instructions and
warnings. If you have any questions about the safe operation of your unit, please contact
your dealer or the Thomsen Manufacturing Division of Vasco, Inc. at 800-423-6025
before proceeding.
2.
Give your T-29 edger a complete inspection, including a look underneath to ensure that
the hub, cutter disc, and cutting blades are properly attached. Also, check that all other
screws and nuts are properly tightened. Do not use the unit unless all parts are in place
and in full working order.
3.
Inspect the surface of the ice for large ice chips or other debris that could be thrown and
thus cause injury during operation.
4.
Inspect the boards for loose or protruding objects (such as nails) that could damage the T-
29 edger.
5.
Be sure that the left adjustable wheel guide, snow-deflector guard and rear mounted snow
deflector are mounted properly. The wheel guide can be adjusted to set the distance the
edger is from the side boards, this is important so that the edger does not cut into the kick
plate in your ice arena.
6.
Be sure the T-29 edger is on the ice before starting the motor and that the cutting disc is
raised off the ice surface. If you start the unit on another surface, it could throw dirt,
gravel, or other debris, causing serious injury to persons in the area and potentially
damaging the unit. Starting the motor while the unit is on concrete will quickly and
severely damage the cutting blades and could cause injury.
7.
Starting the edger with the blades in contact with the ice surface could damage the blades
or cause the machine to lurch, injuring the operator.
Edging With the T-29 Edger
Place the T-29 edger with the left side of the base along with boards so that you can push it in a
clockwise direction around the rink.
Be sure that all four wheels are in contact with the ice. To compensate for any slope in the
surface of the ice, move the adjustable left front wheel of the T-29 inward towards the middle to
avoid riding over the ice to be cut.
Position the cutting blades the proper distance above the ice by lowering the base of the T-29
edger toward the surface until the cutting blade touches the ice, and then slightly raise the base.
Note: Turning the height adjustment crank counterclockwise lowers the base and turning it
clockwise raises the base. Every time you stop the motor, raise the base so that the cutting blade
will be off the surface before you restart the engine.
Position the adjustable wheel guide the proper distance form the boards. If the boards are
smooth and free of protrusions such as screws, nails or large splinter, you can adjust the guide
wheel for a close cut. If screws or other objects protrude from the boards, position your guide
for a wider cut so that the cutter bar or the cutting blade will not hit the protrusions.
