Using a blade
WARNING!
■■Before working with a blade- equipped unit, always inspect and clean the area of objects that could interfere with or damage the blade.
■■Never use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts, buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage.
■■Never use a blade for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
■■Whenever you strike a hard object with a blade, always stop the brushcutter and carefully inspect the blade for damage. NEVER OPERATE THE BRUSHCUTTER WITH A DAMAGED BLADE!
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■■Always make sure the cutting attachment shield is properly installed before operating this unit.
Blade Thrust
“Blade thrust” is a sudden sideways or backward motion of the brushcutter. Such motion may occur when the blade jams or catches on an object such
as a sapling tree or tree stump. BE CONSTANTLY ALERT FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS!
WARNING!
Blade thrust can occur with- out warning if the blade
snags, stalls or binds.
WARNING!
Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
Brushcutter Handlebar
A brushcutter handlebar or barrier bar helps prevent the operator from mov- ing forward, or the unit moving rear- ward, thus preventing inadvertent bodily contact with the blade. ALWAYS KEEP THE HANDLEBAR OR BAR- RIER BAR SECURELY IN PLACE ON THE UNIT!
Brushcutter Shoulder Strap
A shoulder strap provides additional pro- tection against blade thrust. In addition, a shoulder strap gives significant support and comfort to help ensure safe and effi- cient operation. When operating a unit with a blade, make sure both the handle and shoulder strap are adjusted to the size of the operator using the unit.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate the unit at full throttle while cut- ting. Best fuel efficiency is obtained by releasing the throttle when swinging back after a cut.
■■To prevent possible engine damage, do not allow the brushcutter to run at high speeds without a load.
■■Avoid operating the engine at low speeds. Doing so can lead to rapid clutch wear. In addition,
Using a blade
The blade rotates
WARNING!
When cutting wood with a blade, feed the blade
WARNING!
DO NOT use
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