Poulan 952711610, 545212831 instruction manual Operating Instructions for Brushcutter Attachment

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT

SBlade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs when using a bladed unit. This reaction can cause serious injury such as amputation. Carefully study this section. It is important that you understand what causes blade thrust, how you can reduce the chance of its occur- ring, and how you can remain in control of unit if blade thrust occurs.

SWHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST --Blade Thrust can occur when spinning blade con- tacts an object that it does not cut. This contact causes blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly move or “thrust” away from object that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction can be violent enough to cause operator to be pro- pelled in any direction and lose control of unit. The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury if blade contacts operator or others.

S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS - Blade Thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi- cult 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 in diameter with weed blade. Do not let blade contact material it cannot cut such as stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush with a diameter greater than 1/2 inch.

SUse a sharp blade. 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 ad- justed 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.

SKeep blade below waist level. It will be eas- ier 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 the unit with such force that

you are in danger of losing your balance. Bring the powerhead engine to cutting speed before entering the material to be cut.

If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger of the powerhead, make sure the attachment is fully inserted into the coupler.

Always release the throttle trigger and allow powerhead engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. The blade should not turn while the engine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of the powerhead manual or contact your autho- rized service dealer.

SMaintain good firm footing while using the unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com- fortable 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.

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