OP5
OP6
OP7
6. OPERATION
■STOPPING THE ENGINE
1.Return the throttle lever to the idling position.
2.Push the engine switch button. (OP5)
3.Close the fuel cock.
(1) Engine switch button
■EQUIPPING THE SHOULDER STRAP (OP6)
1.Hold the main pipe with your right hand. Hang the left strap on your left shoulder.
2.Change your hand to hold the main pipe with your left hand. Hang the right strap on your right shoulder.
■CUTTING OPERATION
WARNING
1.Always wear eye protection such as safety goggles. Never lean over the rotating cutting head. Rocks or other debris could be thrown into eyes and face and cause serious personal injury.
2.Keep the debris guard attached in place at all times when the unit is operated.
BLADE USAGE (OP7)
•Always cut by guiding the head from your right to left.
•A metal blade cut best up to the point 1/3 from the edge. Use that area for cutting shrubs, tough and thick weeds. For cutting young grass, you can use up to 2/3 from the tip of blade.
•Adjust the engine speed according to the cutting objects. Cut the young grass at middle speed, and cut shrubs or tough and thick weeds at high speed.
(1)For branches and trees
(2)For grass and weeds
(3)Direction of cutting
(4)Direction of rotation
IMPORTANT
Operating at low speed makes it easier for grass, weeds, or twigs to become caught up in the blades, and also it makes the shaft and clutch wear down more quickly.
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