GLOSSARY

Grass Trimmer-Brushcutter Terms

TERM

DEFINITION

Air Filter

Filters air used by the engine for combustion. Keeps dirt and

 

dust out of the engine to help extend engine life.

Alternative Stop Procedure

Procedure used to stall engine if Stop switch malfunctions and

 

unit does not stop when switch is moved to stop position.

 

Move choke lever to Cold Start (Choke) position to stall en-

 

gine.

ANSI Z87.1

American National Standards Institute safety standard for

 

safety glasses. Safety glasses and goggles that meet the

 

requirements of this standard are marked with this number.

Anti-vibration System

A design that minimizes the vibration created during operation.

 

Reduced vibration helps reduce operator fatigue and risk of

 

injury.

Barrier Bar

A protective device that restrains rearward movement of a unit.

Binding

Slowing or stopping of cutting attachment caused by a restric-

 

tion, or by resistance to the cutting action

Blade Cover

Optional protective plastic cover used to prevent accidental

 

contact with blades. Used when carrying, transporting, or

 

storing unit.

Blade Thrust

A forceful push created by a blade when sudden cutting resis-

 

tance occurs.

Blades

Devices that are used to cut or trim shrubs, bushes, and other

 

vegetation.

Brush Blade

A circular metal blade designed to cut light woody growth such

 

as brush.

Brushcutter

SRM (Straight Shaft) unit using a rotating blade to cut weeds,

 

brush, small trees, and small vegetation.

Carburetor

Mixes fuel and air together so combustion can tank place in

 

engine.

Catalytic Muffler

Reduces noise and emissions.

Choke Control Lever

Controls choke open/closed settings. Used for starting/running

 

engine. Also used for emergency stops.

Clearing Blade

A circular metal blade designed to cut small trees and sap-

 

lings.

Clutch

Centrifugal device that transmits rotary motion of crankshaft to

 

the gear case assembly.

Clutch Engagement Speed

The engine speed or R.P.M. at which the clutch engages and

 

transmits power to a drive shaft or sprocket.

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