The blade continues to spin after the engine is turned off. The coasting blade can seriously cut you if accidentally touched.
•Swing the unit in the same direction as the blade spins, which increases the cutting action.
•Move forward to the next area to be cut after the return swing and plant feet again.
•The cutting blade is designed with a second cutting edge, which can be used by removing the blade, turning it upside down, and reinstalling it.
Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury to yourself or others. Replace the blade.
To reduce the chance of material wrapping around the blade, follow these steps:
•Cut at full throttle.
•Swing the unit into material to be cut from your right to your left (Fig.
•Avoid the material just cut as you make the return swing.
Do not clear away cut material with the engine running or blade turning. To avoid serious personal injury, turn off engine. Allow the blade to stop before removing materials wrapped around the blade shaft.
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