Operation (cont.)
Using a Blade
WARNING!
ŶBefore working with a
ŶNever use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts, buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage.
ŶNever use a blade for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
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!
Using a Blade
ŶWhenever you strike a hard object with a blade, always stop the brushcutter and carefully inspect the blade for damage.
NEVER OPERATE THE BRUSHCUT- TER WITH A DAMAGED BLADE!
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ŶAlways make sure the cutting attach- ment shield is properly installed before operating this unit.
Brushcutter Handlebar
A brushcutter handlebar or barrier bar helps prevent the operator from moving forward, or the unit moving rearward, thus preventing inadvertent bodily contact with the blade. ALWAYS KEEP THE HANDLE-
BAR OR BARRIER BAR SECURELY IN PLACE ON THE UNIT!
Brushcutter harness
A harness provides additional protection against blade thrust. In addition, a har- ness gives significant support and comfort to help ensure safe and efficient opera- tion. When operating a unit with a blade, make sure both the handle and harness are adjusted to the size of the operator using the unit.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate the unit at full throttle while cut- ting. Best fuel efficiency is obtained by releasing the throttle when swinging back after a cut.
ŶTo prevent possible engine damage, do not allow the brushcutter to run at high speeds without a load.
ŶAvoid operating the engine at low speeds. Doing so can lead to rapid clutch wear. In addition,
The blade rotates
Vertical Cuts
Hold the brushcutter with the blade at a 90° angle to the ground so the blade’s bot- tom 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.
Ten
O'clock
OK To Cut
Eight
O'clock
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Five
O'clock
Cut on the left side of the blade.
KEEP YOUR BODY OUTSIDE THE PATH OF BLADE ROTATION
WARNING!
When cutting wood with a blade, feed the blade
WARNING!
DO NOT use
WARNING!
When making vertical cuts, never allow the blade to exceed waist height.
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