GRAZOR Owner’s Manual
Part No 610502
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OPERATION
1. Do not operate product when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear safety footwear, pants or slacks that cover
your legs.
2. DO NOT use product on graveled surfaces.
3. Never operate this product without good visibility or light.
4. Start the engine carefully. Make certain the brush is raised in the store position, and that the engine stop switch is set to
“on” before attempting to start. Keep hands, feet, clothing and the like well away from cutting member and other moving
parts.
5. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running.
6. Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing
discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles and the like.
7. Stay alert for uneven pavement, holes in terrain or other unstable conditions when using this product. Always push the
machine slowly over rough surfaces.
8. Objects struck by the brush can cause injuries. The surface should always be carefully examined and cleared of all
foreign objects prior to operation. See brush safety instructions, below and next page.
9. Move brush lever to store position when the product is not in use. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage attachments and stop the engine.
10. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the brush and all moving parts have stopped, and the engine is not
running. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug so that unintentional starting does not
occur. Keep all guards free from debris build-up.
11. Never operate this product without guards, plates or other protective devices in place.
12. Use only accessories and attachments supplied, or specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Do not operate this product with a damaged or excessively worn brush.
14.
CAUTION:
Operate this product from a position where guards block the line of sight to the brush.
Brush usage recommendations
Pressure
Avoid excessive pressure when using a power brush. Excessive pressure causes over-bending of the filaments and heat build-up
resulting in filament breakage, rapid dulling and reduced brush life. Instead of greater pressure on a brush, it is suggested that you
try:
1. A brush with a more aggressive cutting action (increased wire size, decreased filament length, change to a different brush
type, i.e., knot type instead of crimped wire type).
2. Higher speed increased R.P.M., increased brush diameter.
NOTE:
Never exceed the recommended maximum safe free speed R.P.M. (MSFS) rating of the brush.
Failure to observe any of the requirements shown in the safety section will create hazards and can cause injury.
Brushing Problems
DO NOT allow unsafe conditions to continue. Occasionally, due to worn bearings, a bent spindle, an unusual application, operator
abuse, or inappropriate use, a brush may fail.
A brush which is not received in acceptable condition for trouble-free operation may also fail. Do not use or continue to use a failed
brush or one which is functioning improperly (i.e., throwing filaments, out-of-balance, etc.) as this increases the possibility for further
brush failure and hazard of injury. The cause of the failure should be evaluated and corrected.
This information is based on the collective experience of the ABMA industrial division members and provided solely as a public
service for the guidance of the users of the members’ products. These recommendations are not necessarily complete with respect
to any particular application and common sense safety considerations should be adhered to generally. Any applicable federal, state,
local law or regulation must be strictly adhered to, and is controlling over any recommendation contained herein.
Safety Instructions (Twisted-in-wire brushes)
The Twisted-In-Wire Brushes, used under power, shall be securely held in a collet, chuck or similar holding device.
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