Specifications

6 O L Y M P I A M I L L E N N I U M – T H E N E W S T A N D A R D
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W H A T E V E R Y I C E R E S U R F A C E R S H O U L D B E
Once the egder blades have been inspected and replaced if necessary, you are ready to edge the ice surface.
The OLYMPIA™ Gasoline Edger is designed to remove ice build up along the boards and level the ice surface. Ice buildup
extends from the board into the ice surface. To properly level the ice we recommend the following proceedure:
1. Check to ensure there is adequate fuel in tank.
2. Check the oil level and top up if necessary.
3. With the blades in the "Up" position, push the Olympia Hand Edger onto the ice surface.
Safety first: Before entering the ice surface make sure you are wearing steel toed boots, safety googles or
glasses, and studded slip on boot covers to provide proper traction on the ice.
4. Push the OLYMPIA™ Propane Edger onto the ice surface. Securely close the entrance door and ensure that all the
other entrance doors are closed and secured.
5. Walk the entire circumference of the ice surface examining the board surfaces for protruding screws and materials
embedded into the ice and / or boards. Remove any such debris. This will prevent damage to the edger, the boards and most
importantly to the operator.
6. After completing the board inspection walk around the circumference of the rink a second time, examining the ice
surface for high spots. Using a felt tip pen, mark the beginning of a high spot with a line and an arrow pointing forward
along the high spot. At the end of the high spot mark another line and an arrow pointing backwards. This will clearly indicate
where you have to spot edge the ice.
7. Move the remote choke lever forward to choke the engine prior to starting.
8. Compress the safety handle bar.
9. Turn the key on the handle to start the engine.
10. Once the engine has started, return the choke lever to the off position
11. With the blades in the fully up positon push the edger forward to the first marked high spot.
It is very important to keep the edger moving thoughout the edging process.
12. When the edger is against the board and you reach the first arrow, lower the cutting blades by pushing the lock button
on the blade height control lever to release it and lower the cutter asembly by pushing the lever downward. The blades will begin
to cut into the high spot , removing the ice. As you reach the end of the high spot, push in the control button on top of the blade
height lever and pull up to bring the blades off the ice surface. Repeat this until each high spot has been removed.
13. Once the high spots are removed do a second lap around the ice circumference. Move the edger against the boards
with the blades spinning in the raised position. Now, moving forward, push the blade height control lever until the cutter
assembly starts cutting a thin cut of the ice. Maintaining that cut level, edge the entire circumference of the ice surface.
SAFETY NOTE: NEVER move the OLYMPIA™ Gasoline Edger backward when the blades are moving or try to
cut backwards.
14. After completing the edging operation, pull the blade level lever back to the top position in order to fully raise
the blades. (Damage to the cutting tips, blade arm and /or crankshaft may occur if the blade arm is not fully raised prior to
starting and stopping the edger engine.)
Ice Edging
Proceedure