English / USA
Use the power tool like a scythe to cut grass, i.e. sweep it to and fro in an arc.
!Warning!
When cutting woody materials, use the left side of the blade to avoid "kickout" (blade thrust) situations.
!Warning!
Improper use of a brush knife may cause it to crack, chip or shatter. Thrown blade fragments may seriously or fatally injure the operator or bystanders. To reduce the risk of injury, avoid contact with hard or solid foreign objects such as stones, rocks or pieces of metal.
!Warning!
When cutting young saplings or other woody materials up to 2 cm (3/4") in diameter, use the left side of the blade to avoid "kickout" situations (see section on “Risk of kickout (blade thrust) with all rigid cutting blades”). Do not attempt to cut woody material with a larger diameter, since the blade may catch or jerk the power tool forward. This may cause damage to the blade or power tool or loss of control of the power tool, resulting in personal injury. Use a circular saw blade for such work.
!Warning!
Inspect the brush knife at regular short intervals for signs of damage. Do not continue working with a damaged brush knife. Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it has dulled noticeably).
Using the Circular Saw Blade
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Circular saw blades are suitable for thinning brush and cutting small trees up to a diameter of 4 cm (1 1/2”). Do not attempt to cut trees with larger diameters, since the blade may catch or jerk the trimmer/brushcutter forward. This may cause damage to the blade or loss of control of the power tool and result in serious injury. Use a chain saw for such work.
!Warning!
To reduce the risk that the blade will crack and/or break, avoid all contact with stones, rocks or the ground. Sharpen blades in a timely manner as specified – dull teeth may cause the blade to crack or shatter.
When a trimmer/brushcutter with a circular saw blade is used to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be removed and replaced by the special limit stop deflector (see chapter on “Mounting the Deflector”). This limit stop helps to keep the unit positioned against the tree during the cutting process. Inexperienced users should place the left side of the stop against the tree trunk before beginning to cut. This will keep the trimmer/brushcutter against the tree during the cutting operation and will reduce the risk of loss of control and possible kickout (described above and briefly again below).
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