OPERATION

Blade Sharpening

All blades must be kept sharp for best cutting perfor- mance. 8 Tooth Grass/Weed blades can be sharpened using the instructions in the Operator’s Manual. Brush and Clearing blades require professional sharpening. Improper sharpening can cause blade failure and result in severe injury.

PLASTIC/METAL TRI-CUT BLADES

Use blade set-up guide for configuring trimmer- brushcutter to use plastic or metal tri-cut blades.

•Use Plastic tri-cut blades to cut grass and weeds

•Use Metal Tri-cut blades to cut reeds, large weeds, and light brush

•Read, understand, and obey all trimmer-brushcutter safety rules before using tri-cut blades.

•NEVER use tri-cut blades to cut heavy brush, sap- lings, or small trees.

SHARPENING 8-TOOTH WEED/GRASS BLADE

30° ANGLE

LEAVE 2MM

RADIUS

UNFILED

SHARP CORNER

GULLET MAY

CRACK

Plastic Tri-Cut Blade

SRM Pro Maxi-Cut

GT Maxi-Cut

PE Models

DANGER

Striking concrete or other hard materials with spinning edger blade can cause severe blade damage or breakage, and serious or fatal injuries from flying fragments. Stop unit immediately and check blade if an object is struck. Replace blade if broken, cracked, bent, chipped or otherwise damaged, or if unit began shaking or vibrating after striking the object.

Small stones and other hard debris can be thrown from blade guard, and strike bystanders and nearby buildings. Keep bystanders a minimum of 50 feet (15 m) away when operating edger. Always keep flow of edging debris directed away from windows, parked vehicles, buildings, and bystanders. Always operate edger with unit to right side of body only. Wear eye protection, work gloves, and protective clothing. Use full face shield when edging in rocky or debris-filled soil.

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