Using A Brushcutter Blade C230/T230X
WARNING!
Before working with a blade- equipped unit, always inspect and clean the area of objects that could interfere with or damage the blade.
Never use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts, buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage.
Never use a blade for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
Whenever you strike a hard ob ject with a blade, always stop the brushcutter and carefully inspect the blade for damage. NEVER OPERATE THE BRUSHCUTTER WITH A DAMAGED BLADE!
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Always make sure the cutting at tachment shield is properly installed before operating the unit.
Blade Thrust
‘Blade thrust’ is a sudden sideways or backward motion of the brushcutter. Such motion may occur when the blade jams or catches on an object such as a sapling tree or tree stump. BE CONSTANTLY ALERT FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS!
WARNING!
When cutting wood with a blade, feed the blade slowly. Never strike or “slam” a spinning blade against the wood.
Brushcutter Handlebar
A brushcutter’s handlebar helps prevent the operator from moving forward, or the unit moving rearward, thus prevent- ing inadvertent bodily contact with the blade. ALWAYS KEEP THE HANDLEBAR SECURELY IN PLACE ON THE UNIT!
Brushcutter Harness
A harness provides additional protection against blade thrust. In addition, a harness gives significant support and comfort to help ensure safe and efficient operation.
When operating a brushcutter, make sure both the handle and harness are adjusted to the size of the operator using the unit.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate the engine at full throttle while cutting. Best fuel efficiency is obtained by releasing the throttle when swinging back after a cut.
To prevent possible engine damage, do not allow the brushcutter to run at high speeds without a load.
Avoid operating the attachment at low speeds. Doing so can lead to rapid clutch wear. In addition,
WARNING!
DO NOT use
The blade rotates
(T230X, C230) Position the blade so cuts are made between the blade’s 8 o’clock and 10 o’clock positions (as viewed from above). DO NOT cut between the 10 o’clock and 5 o’clock positions (shaded area). See Figure 33.
Vertical Cuts
Cut on the left side of the blade. KEEP YOUR BODY OUTSIDE THE PATH OF BLADE ROTATION
WARNING!
When making vertical cuts, never allow the blade to exceed waist height.
Ten
O'clock
OK To Cut
Eight
O'clock 
Figure 33
T230X/C230
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Five
O'clock
Figure 34
Hold the brushcutter with the blade at a 90° angle to the ground so the blade’s bottom edge rotates toward the operator. Move the blade from top to bottom through the cut, and cut only with the bottom edge of the blade.
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