DeWalt DXGST227BC, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
HOLDING THE UNIT
• Stand in the operating position (Fig. 13). Stand up straight. Do
not bend over.
• Keep feet apart and firmly planted.
• Hold the shaft grip with the right hand. Keep the right arm
slightly bent.
• Hold the handle with the left hand. Keep the left arm straight.
• Hold the unit at waist level.
• Position the blade a few inches above the ground.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, avoid arm
contact with the engine while operating the unit. The
engine may be extremely hot.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
• Keep the blade parallel to the ground.
• Always cut with the unit running at full speed. This provides
maximum cutting power and makes the blade less likely to bind,
stall or cause blade thrust.
• To direct clippings away from the operator, cut from left to right
whenever possible.
• Always release the throttle control and allow the unit to idle
when not cutting.
• When finished, always unsnap the shoulder strap from the unit
before taking off the shoulder strap.
• Never use a dull blade. If the blade becomes dull, refer to
Maintaining the Blade in the Maintenance section.
WARNING:
To avoid serious injury to the operator or
others, do not use the blade as an edger.
WARNING:
Blade thrust can occur when the spinning
blade contacts an object that it does not immediately cut.
Blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the unit
and/or operator to be propelled in any direction and
possibly lose control of the unit. Blade thrust can occur
without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the
material being cut.
WARNING:
The blade will continue to spin for a while
after the unit is turned off. To avoid serious personal injury,
do not touch a coasting blade.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always turn
the unit off before removing debris from the unit. Allow the
blade to come to a complete stop.
Fig. 13
WARNING:
Always wear appropriate eye, hearing, hand,
foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit. Wear head protection. Use a full face
shield when needed. Refer to the Safety section for
appropriate safety equipment information.