Troy-Bilt 554 Benutzerhandbuch

This symbol points 

out important safety 

instructions which, 

if not followed, 

could endanger the 

personal safety and/or 

property of yourself 

and others. Read and 

follow all instructions 

in this manual before 

attempting to operate 

this machine. Failure 

to comply with these 

instructions may result 

in personal injury. 

When you see  

this symbol.

Restrict the use 

of this power machine 

to persons who read, 

understand 

and follow the warnings 

and instructions 

in this manual 

and on the machine. 

6.  Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during

operation and while performing an adjustment or

repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which

ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

7.  Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting

slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms

and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended.

Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals,

slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.

8.  Never attempt to make any adjustments while

the engine is running, except where specifically

recommended in the operator’s manual.

9.  To avoid personal injury or property damage use

extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is

spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.

Washer your skin and change clothes immediately.

10.  Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact

with the rotating blade can amputate hands and feet.

11.  The blade control handle is a safety device.

Never bypass its operation. Doing so, makes the

machine unsafe and may cause personal injury.

12.  Never operate without blade guard, debris shield

and blade control handle in place and working.

13.  Never operate with damaged safety devices.

Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.

14.  Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly

ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

15.  Do not operate machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

16.  Muffler and engine become hot and

can cause a burn. Do not touch.

17.  Never operate this machine without good visibility

or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep

a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.

18.  Do not operate this machine if it has been dropped or

damaged. Return machine to your nearest authorized

servicing dealer for examination and repair.

29.  Do not operate this machine with a damaged

or excessively worn cutting blade.

20.  Never attempt to clear material from the blade

guard while the engine is running. Shut the engine

off, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground

against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

21.  Do not overload machine capacity by

attempting to edge at too fast of a rate.

22.  Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc.

Always push slowly over rough surfaces. Do

not use this machine on gravel surfaces.

23.  Do not operate machine in rain or wet soil conditions.

Always operate machine from behind the handles

and position yourself where the direct line of

sight to cutting blade is blocked by guards.

24.  Always stop engine when edging or trimming

is delayed or when transporting machine

from one location to another.

Never leave a running machine unattended. Stop

the engine, disconnect spark plug wire and ground

against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

25.  Only use parts and accessories made for

this machine by the manufacturer. Failure

to do so, can result in personal injury.

26.  If situations occur which are not covered in

this manual, use care and good judgment.

Call 1-866-840-6483 for Customer Support

and the name of your nearest dealer.

1.  Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly

ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

2.  Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make

certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against

the engine to prevent unintended starting.

3.  Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at

frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,

visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent,

cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original

equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, listed

in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet

the original equipment specifications may lead to

improper performance and compromise safety!”

4.  Lawn edger blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use

extra caution when servicing them.

5.  Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure

the equipment is in safe working condition.

6.  Never tamper with safety devices. Check

their proper operation regularly.

7.  After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,

disconnect the spark plug wire and ground

against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the

lawn edger for any damage. Repair the damage

before starting and operating the lawn edger.

8.  Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height

adjustment while the engine is running.

9.  Many components on your new edger can

wear with continued use. For safety protection,

frequently check all edger components and

replace immediately with original equipment

manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this

manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the

original equipment specifications may lead to

improper performance and compromise safety!”

10.  Do not change the engine governor setting or

overspeed the engine. The governor controls the

maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

11.  Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary.
12.  Observe proper disposal laws and

regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and

materials can harm the environment.