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After the T-29 Edger is on the ice, turn the starter key to the on position and pull the ignition
shutdown lever back to the handle of the T-29. The motor will start and the blade will begin to
turn.
Slowly lower the base of the T-29 edger to the ice. Stop turning the crank as soon as the cutting
blade contacts the ice or reaches your desired cutting depth. If you lower the base too quickly,
the T-29 edger could lurch forward, backward, or sideways, possibly causing injury.
To trim the ice, push the T-29 edger around the rink in a clockwise direction, walking about the
same speed you do when mowing a lawn. Keep all four wheels on the ice at all times and avoid
jerking or lifting the unit as you walk. Each time you circle the rink, the T-29 edger trims a 17-
3/4 inch-wide path to a maximum depth of 3/8 inch.
When you have completed your daily edging, raise the base height and stop the motor. After
exiting the rink, connect the on board charger to a power outlet using an extension cord.
Store the T-29 edger out of reach of children and in a dry place.
Remove the starting key when not in operation and keep in a secure place.
Operating Tips
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We strongly recommend daily edging to avoid a large build-up of ice and to allow sufficient
battery life to complete edging. With large ice accumulation along the boards, you may need
to circle the rink several times for a sufficient and even trim. Trying to cut as deeply as
possible is
not
as effective as making several circuits of the rink. This heavy workload will
quickly drain power from the batteries.
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The T-29 edger is designed to throw the trimmed ice forward or to the side. If it throws the
ice backward, the edger is cutting too deeply, but there is a deflector installed on the unit so
that the snow does not get onto your shoes. To correct his, raise the base of the T-29 by
turning the height-adjustment crank clockwise. If the unit throws only a minimal amount ice,
it may be cutting too shallowly. In this case, lower the base slowly for a deeper cut.
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The T-29 edger is designed to operate in a stable fashion. Excessive vibration might indicate
chipping or dulling of the carbide tip on the cutting blade
MAINTENANCE OF THE T-29 EDGER
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Before performing any maintenance work on your T-29 edger, remove start key and
disconnect the battery cables. Clean and lubricate all moving parts weekly, preferably with a
light grease that will not drip on the ice.
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It is also important to be cutting with sharp carbide tips (I). Best results will be maintained
by replacing the blade every 100 hours of use or once a month. Dull blades will slowdown
the time it takes to edge, make a rougher cut and create greater wear on the engine and use
