more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. By using the unit properly, the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose control.
SCut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter with the weed blade. Do not let the blade contact material it cannot cut such as stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush having a diameter greater
than 1/2 inch (1 cm).
SKeep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more
likely to snag and thrust.
SCut only at full throttle. The blade will have maximum cutting power and is less likely to
bind or stall.
S“Feed” the blade deliberately and not too
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed too rapidly.
SCut only from your left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.
SUse the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands. A properly adjusted shoulder strap will support the weight of the unit, freeing your arms and
hands to control and guide the cutting motion. S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and
balance.
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be easier to maintain control of unit.
SDo not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
SDo not swing unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter- ing the material to be cut.If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger, make sure shaft is fully inserted into the engine.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cut- ting. The blade should not turn while the en- gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the CARBURE- TOR ADJUSTMENT section or contact your authorized service dealer.
SMaintain good firm footing while using the
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a comfortable apart position.
SCut while swinging the upper part of your
body from left to right.
SAs you move forward to the next area to cut, be sure to maintain your balance and footing.
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
| 2 o’clock |
Cut using the 2 |
|
o’clock to 4 o’clock | 4 o’clock |
position of the | |
blade |
|
WARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury. Stop engine and blade before removing materials wrapped around blade or shaft.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
WARNING: For each optional at- tachment used, read entire instruction manu- al before use and follow all warnings and in- structions in manual and on attachment.
WARNING: Ensure handlebar re- mains installed on upper shaft (engine end of unit) at all times.
Handlebar
EDGER SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.
WARNING: Blade rotates momen- tarily after the trigger is released or engine is turned off. The blade can seriously cut you or others. Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.
SThrow away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.
S Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when the engine is running or when cutting blade is moving.
SAlways keep the wheel and depth adjusting skid in contact with the ground.
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