NOTE
Do not use a weed blade to cut brush or trees which exceed a diameter of 1/2 to 3/4 inches.
Scything can be done in both directions, or just in one way which results in the debris being thrown away from you. That is using the side of the blade that it is rotating away from you. Tilt down the blade slightly on this same side. You will be hit by some debris if you scythe in both directions.
SAWING. This must be done when weeds are too thick and strong for scything. Cut only with the side of the blade that is moving away from you.
If kickout keeps happening, the blade may be dull, or the material so thick and hard that you should use a Brush Blade instead of the Weed Blade.
USING BRUSH BLADES
WARNING 
DANGER
Brush Blades must be sharp. Dull blades require replacement or professional resharpening. Do not try to sharpen Brush Blades yourself.
There are two ways to cut with a Brush Blade: scything and sawing. The way you should choose depends on the hardness and size of the brush or trees to be cut down. Only very small, thin brush should be scythed. Never hack at brush or trees.
NOTE THAT OUR RECOMMENDATION FOR CUTTING WITH BRUSH BLADES IS THE OPPOSITE OF THAT DESCRIBED FOR WEEDBLADES.
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Always cut on the side of the tree which will cause the tree to fall away from the unit. A kickout or bind may result if the tree falls toward the unit and pinches the blade.
Do not force the blade to cut. Do not change the angle of cut after cutting into the wood. Avoid using any pressure or leverage which could cause the blade to bind or crack.
SHUT OFF ENGINE IMMEDIATELY if the blade binds fast in a cut. Hold up the unit to keep side pressure off the blade. Reach forward and push the tree to free the blade.
SAWING SAPLINGS
BINDING
3. PUSHTREETOFREE
1. SHUT OFFBLADE ENGINE
2.HOLD UP UNIT TO KEEPWEIGHTOFF BLADE
HOW TO FREE A BOUND BLADE
DO NOT HACK
LARGE TREES
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