Troy-Bilt 52063 User Manual

Under California law, and under the laws of several
other states, you are not permitted to operate an
internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on
any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or
land covered by any flammable agricultural crop
without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective
working order.

The engine on the unit is an internal combustion engine
which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be
equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous
effective working order.  The spark arrester must be
attached to the engine exhaust system in such a
manner that flames or heat from the system will not
ignite flammable material.  Failure of the owner/oper-
ator of the unit to comply with this regulation is a mis-
demeanor under California law (and other states) and
may also be a violation of other state and/or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances or codes.  Contact your
local fire marshal or forest service for specific informa-
tion about which regulations apply in your area.

1. Read, understand, and follow
all instructions on the machine
and in the manuals. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment
before starting.

2. Do not put hands or feet
near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the rotating
trimmer head and line at all
times.

3. Only allow responsible adults, who
are familiar with the instructions, to
operate the unit. Never let children or
untrained adults operate this equipment.

4. Inspect area where machine is to be
used. The machine can propel small
objects at high speed, causing personal
injury or property damage.

Clear area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by trimmer line.

5. Be sure
the area is
clear of other
people (particularly small children and
pets) before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.  Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet from the area of 
operation.

6. Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial footwear. 

7. Wear appropriate clothing such as a
long-sleeved shirt or jacket and long
trousers or slacks. Do not wear shorts.

8. Do not wear loose clothing– it could
catch in the equipment.

9. Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while moving 
backwards.

10. Do not operate the unit without
proper guards, plates, or other protective
safety devices in place.

11. Refer to provided instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories.  Only use factory-approved
accessories.

12. Stop trimmer head when crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads.  Wait for
trimmer lines to stop.

13. Stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug whenever you
leave the unit, clean the equipment, or
replace trimmer line.  Remove key on elec-
tric start model.

14. Wait until the trimmer head comes to
a complete stop, shut the engine off, and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
installing or removing trimmer line.  Be
sure trimmer head is securely attached
before operating equipment.

15. Mow only during daylight hours or
when good artificial light is available.

16. Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
or when tired or ill.