Kickback Prevention
To avoid kickbacks, observe the following:
Easy cutting with almost no kickback is possible with- in a blade segment between 8 and 11 o'clock (Fig 37)
Operation within a blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock presents severe hazards, especially when using metal cutting tools.
Cutting operations within a blade segment betweep 11 and 12 |
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by train& and experienced operators, and then only at their | I |
own risk. |
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CUTTING TOOLS |
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Employ only the correct cutting tool for the 1 o b . M | I | |
Nylon Cutting Head: | ||
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Exclusively designed for cutting along walls. fences. grass |
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edges, trees, posts, etc. (supplementing the grass mower). |
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Fig. 37
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\ | For cutting thick materials, such as weeds high grass, bushes, |
| shrubs, underwood, thicket, etc (max 2 cm or 314 in) Perform |
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| circles from right to left (similar to using a scythe) |
Maintenance instructions |
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Before commencing work, check the caridition of the cutter, |
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protective devices and also the shoulder strap Particular |
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attention should be paid to the cutting blades which must be |
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correctly sharpened (Fig. 38) |
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Turn off the engine and remove spark plug connector when | I |
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replacing or sharpening cutting tools, and also when cleaning |
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the cutter or cutting tool. |
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Use the blade cover when you transport or store the brush |
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cutter, to prevent injury and damage to the blade (Fig.39). |
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