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Kickout

Kickout is also a reactive force caused by

resistance to cutting, but the direction of blade

thrust is lateral (to the left or right of the blade),

instead of forward or back toward the operator.

In most cases, Push, Pull, and Kickout can be

reduced or eliminated by:

•  Using the correct blade for the cutting job
•  Using properly sharpened blades
•  Applying consistent, even force to the blade

during the cut

• Avoiding obstacles and ground hazards
• Using extra care when cutting harder materials such as extremely dry brush,

saplings, and small trees

• Cutting from a stable, secure position

Blade Assembly

Follow the instructions in the Operator’s

Manual to install a blade on your unit.

• ALWAYS

wear gloves when handling and

assembling blade to unit.

• ALWAYS

use correct assembly hardware

when installing blade and debris shield.

• ALWAYS

use correct blade arbor size.

• ALWAYS

install blade with teeth pointed in

direction of rotation.

• ALWAYS

tighten blade hardware securely

using properly sized tools

• ALWAYS

use a new cotter pin when

installing or replacing blades.

• ALWAYS

check to make sure head

locking tool and hex wrench have

been removed from cutting head after

assembly.

Blade Cutting Capacities

Do not exceed recommended blade cutting

capacity. Use a chain saw for larger trees.

Exceeding cutting capacity can cause blade

binding in cut, blade damage, and risk of

injury from blade breakage during cutting.

Cutting capacity depends on blade diameter

- see operator’s manual or catalog for more information.

Kickout

Lower

Blade

Plate

Cotter

Pin

Blade Assembly

Blade Rotation

Blade

Hex

Nut

Cotter

Pin

Upper Blade

Plate

Lower Blade

Plate

Metal Debris

Shield

OPERATION

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Page 1: ...RM Trimmer Brushcutter PAS Pro Attachment Series Powerhead SB Split Boom Trimmer Brush cutter or PE Power Edger If you operate a model SB Split Boom or PAS Pro Attachment Series multi attachment unit you must also read understand and follow the instructions in your PAS Attachment Operator s Manual Metal blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries even if engine is off and blades are not mo...

Page 2: ...rt at all times and be physically capable of handling and controlling a grass trimmer trimmer brushcutter PAS attachment or Power Edger in a variety of applications If you are unable to handle the equipment safely or if you feel that the task you wish to perform could put you your property or others at risk please call a professional landscape maintenance company to han dle the job 2 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 3: ... Safety Alert symbol is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards To avoid serious or fatal injuries obey all safety messages that follow this symbol Safety Alert Symbol DANGER Signal Word The safety alert symbol appearing with the word Danger calls attention to a hazard which will result in death or serious injury if not avoided Safety Alert Symbol WARNING Signal Word The safety aler...

Page 4: ... can result in serious cuts and amputation Carbon Monoxide Hazard Alert Do not operate indoors Breathing carbon monoxide can cause serious or fatal injuries Explosion Hazard Alert Gasoline vapor can explode if exposed to sparks or open flame Burn Hazard Alert Contact with hot surfaces can cause serious burns Fire Hazard Alert Risk of fire from gasoline spills or leaks Wipe up spills immediately an...

Page 5: ...es or open footwear increases risk of serious injury Stop Symbol Indicates the Stop position for the engine ignition switch Stop Switch Keep Bystanders 15m 50 feet Feet Away Keep bystanders at least 15m 50 feet away when operating unit Do Not Operate Near Electrical Lines Do not operate closer than 15m 50 feet to electrical lines Flame Prohibition Do not allow flames or sparks near fuel or fuel va...

Page 6: ... can throw debris Flying debris can cause serious injury Danger Zone Alert Maintain 15 m 50 feet radius danger zone around trimmer brushcutter Metal Blade Prohibition Use Nylon Line Head Only Metal blades cannot be used on unit Use nylon line head only Edger Debris Alert Edger debris can affect stable footing Use extreme care when walking in edging area Edger Blade Alert Edger Blade is partially e...

Page 7: ...ve read and understand the manuals before fueling or operating the tool Clear the work area of bystanders and pets Clear the work area of debris and other work hazards Make sure you have safe unobstructed footing Make sure the area to be cut is free of obstacles and hidden hazards Safely prepare the fuel oil mix Fuel your unit safely Store the fuel and 2 stroke oil containers safely Grass Trimmer ...

Page 8: ...r attempt to use the unit PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WARNING Operating a trimmer brushcutter or other powered cutting or work attachment may expose you to sharp blades powerful cutting action spinning nylon cut ting line flying debris and other work area hazards These hazards can cause serious injury to you and others if you do not take the precautions necessary for safe operation To help prote...

Page 9: ...ction all in one unit ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles under the face shield and wear head protection when cutting overhead using a PAS or SB unit with Power Pruner or Hedge Clipper Attachments PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Gloves WARNING Sharp Blades Powerful Cutting Action Contact with sharp edges of moving blades and attachments will cause severe injury or am putation Keep hands fingers and all othe...

Page 10: ...t Protection Operators who are sensitive to wood dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit Dust masks can provide protection against sawdust plant debris and other plant matter such as pollen Make sure the mask does not impair your vision and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions PROTECTION AGAINST...

Page 11: ... a doctor Repetitive Stress Injuries RSI Overuse of the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and pain in these areas Repetitive hand wrist movement can put you at high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI such as Carpel Tunnel Syndrome CTS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when swelling in the wrist puts pressure on a n...

Page 12: ...oves when handling blades Do not allow blades to contact any part of your body Work gloves do not provide protection from contact with moving blades Always keeps hands and body away from moving blades NEVER fuel start or operate your unit unless it is fully assembled all shields and required guards are in place and the throttle lock out lever and trigger are working properly NEVER install any othe...

Page 13: ...LD WARNING Plastic Debris Shields are equipped with a sharp cut off knife for cutting nylon trimmer line to length during operation Use extreme care when assembling nylon line head to gear case to avoid acciden tal contact with cut off knife Wear work gloves when assembling nylon line head to gear case and avoid contact with sharp cut off knife edges Unit Configuration GT Models If your Model GT c...

Page 14: ...SET UP GUIDE TO USE THESE CUTTING ATTACHMENTS GT Series Maxi Cut Grass Weed Plastic Cutters GT Dual Line ECHOmatic Line Head GT Single Line ECHOmatic Line Head 2 Line GT Rapid Loader Line Head You must install these parts Front Handle Loop Handle STD Debris Shield Plastic Shield STD Harness Not Required Mounting Hardware Flat Washer Extra Hardware Not Required Extra Hardware Not Required Flat Wash...

Page 15: ... the powerhead driveshaft using the coupler Follow the safety and operating instructions in the Operator s Manual provided with the attachment and General Safety Instructions in this Safety Manual SRM MODEL Front Handle Front Handle Debris Shield PAS MODEL The Pro Attachment Series and Split Boom models allow the use of a wide range of attachments to perform various lawn garden and landscaping tas...

Page 16: ...so install all of the parts required for blade operation These parts vary by type of blade being used and may include replacing the front handle with a U Handle See the SRM PAS SB Set Up Guide Page 17 DANGER A trimmer brushcutter unit equipped with a metal blade can cause serious injuries if handled improperly ALWAYS use extreme care when carrying or handling the unit to avoid contact with the cut...

Page 17: ...ING DO NOT INSTALL BLADES ON GT CURVED SHAFT MODEL TRIMMERS Arbor diameter of Upper Blade must match arbor diameter of metal blades New cotter pin required each time blade is installed Brushcutters over 16 5 lbs 7 5 kg dry weight weight w o fuel require a double harness PE MODELS DANGER Modification improper assembly or use of unap proved blades or attachments can result in seri ous injury engine ...

Page 18: ... distance between the rear handle and front handle and helps ensure the operator s hands are far enough apart to maintain good control of the unit Final Assembly Check List After assembly check your unit to make sure guards shields protective devices and all other parts are properly and securely assembled and working correctly See the Operator s Manual for assembly details and part locations for y...

Page 19: ... safety instructions for filling fuel containers at filling stations ALWAYS place container to be filled with gasoline on the ground to prevent static build up during filling ALWAYS keep the metal filling pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while dispensing fuel to prevent buildup and discharge of static electricity NEVER fill fuel container on SUV truck bed or in trunk of car NEVER smo...

Page 20: ...parks open flames and other sources of ignition Fuel Mix WARNING 2 Stroke engine oil contains petroleum distillates and other additives that may be harmful if swal lowed Heated oil can release vapors that can cause flash fire or ignite with explosive force Read and follow the oil manufacturer s instruc tions and observe all safety warnings and pre cautions for handling flammable liquids For more d...

Page 21: ...quirements are NOT approved for use in 2 stroke gasoline engines Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems loss of power over heating fuel vapor lock and unintended machine operation including but not limited to improper clutch engagement Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines gas kets carburetors and other engine components NEVER use raw unmixed fuel ...

Page 22: ...ng head PAS attachment does not move at idle If the cutting head work attachment moves at idle re adjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions and idle speed specifications provided in your Operator s Manual See your dealer or contact Consumer Support for help if you have any questions Follow these important safety rules when starting your unit DO NOT use unit if cutting head ...

Page 23: ...d all obstructions NEVER drop start the unit or attempt to start the unit while it is resting on blade tips ALWAYS grip the unit firmly when starting to prevent loss of control when pulling starter handle ALWAYS hold the unit securely on the right side of your body with both hands Use left hand on the front handle and right hand on the rear handle or use left and right handgrips on units equipped ...

Page 24: ...nt to stop After the engine has returned to idle and cutting attachment has stopped place the unit on a safe flat surface clear of obstructions Keep one hand on the throttle control handle assembly to maintain control of the unit and move the choke control lever to the closed COLD START position to stall the engine Hold the unit with a secure two handed grip and wait for the engine to stall to a c...

Page 25: ...tandard equipment Spark arrestors prevent hot glowing particles of carbon from being discharged from the muffler Operation with a damaged loose or missing spark arrestor can result in fire Hot Exhaust Burn Hazard The exhaust produced by gasoline powered equipment is hot and can cause burns or ignite nearby flammable materials Never blow engine exhaust against your body or toward flammable material...

Page 26: ...you have shut the unit off and the cutting work attachment has completely stopped moving ALWAYS wear appropriate personal protective equipment to protect eyes face hearing and hands ALWAYS wear protective clothing to minimize risk of cuts scrapes and burns and wear sturdy shoes or work boots with non slip soles ALWAYS safety check equipment carefully before use NEVER operate with missing broken or...

Page 27: ... flammable debris such as dried leaves and sticks to build up in the exhaust area Heat from operation can ignite these materials and cause fire ALWAYS keep fingers hands and all other body parts away from the cutting work attachment and cutting work area NEVER allow anyone to reach into the cutting work area for any reason while the unit is running ALWAYS maintain a direct line of sight to the cut...

Page 28: ...and nylon line head is secured Make sure debris shield is aligned with drive shaft and is properly secured to the gear case housing Keep debris flow directed away from operator to minimize risk of being struck and injured by flying debris Debris flows in direction of line head rotation at point of cutting contact Change line head position as needed to change debris flow Contact with spinning nylon...

Page 29: ...ng debris away from operator Feed the line gradually into the material you wish to cut avoiding contact with fences or other barriers Model SRM PAS SB Straight shaft counter clockwise line head rotation Tilt the cutting head down on the right side muffler side while cutting to direct cutting debris away from operator Feed the line gradually into the material you wish to cut avoiding contact with f...

Page 30: ...etal blade Read understand and obey warnings and instructions on blade and blade packaging Wear sturdy work gloves when handling installing or removing metal blades Keep blades in protective packaging until ready to install Store blades safely after removal to prevent injury from accidental contact Use Blade Protectors to prevent injury and protect blade teeth during unit transport Observe 50 15 m...

Page 31: ...eme care when cutting near ground hazards and other obstacles ALWAYS stop unit immediately and check for blade damage if an object is struck Do not use blade if cracked bent chipped or dulled by impact Replace blade before resuming cutting STOP engine immediately if sudden vibration occurs and check blade for damage before using Unit Configuration Blade Use Blade use requires specific unit configu...

Page 32: ... forces are reactive forces that push the unit directly toward the operator or that pull the unit directly away from the operator These forces are the result of cutting on the sides of the blade The direction of the force depends on the side of the blade being used and the direction of blade rotation at the point of contact The reactive force is in the opposite direction of blade rotation at the c...

Page 33: ...ling blade to unit ALWAYS use correct assembly hardware when installing blade and debris shield ALWAYS use correct blade arbor size ALWAYS install blade with teeth pointed in direction of rotation ALWAYS tighten blade hardware securely using properly sized tools ALWAYS use a new cotter pin when installing or replacing blades ALWAYS check to make sure head locking tool and hex wrench have been remo...

Page 34: ...de and result in blade failure and injury To free a blade that is bound in the cut stop the engine and support the trimmer brushcutter to keep stress off the blade Push the tree away from the entry point of the cut to open the cut and pull the blade directly away from the cut in a straight line motion Use caution when releasing the tree to avoid being struck by spring back or falling Inspect the b...

Page 35: ...all trees PE MODELS DANGER Striking concrete or other hard materials with spinning edger blade can cause severe blade damage or breakage and serious or fatal injuries from flying fragments Stop unit immediately and check blade if an object is struck Replace blade if broken cracked bent chipped or otherwise damaged or if unit began shaking or vibrating after striking the object Small stones and oth...

Page 36: ...sk of slips and falls ALWAYS be aware of ground and walkway conditions in the work area and be prepared to maintain balance and footing when conditions change ALWAYS check edging area for all potential hazards before edging and remove objects that can be thrown or cause kick out NEVER edge where the cut line passes directly over buried hazards such as sprinkler pipes electric wiring gas lines or o...

Page 37: ...s can dislodge pieces of sidewalk curb paved surfaces or other hard materials and cause serious injury from flying debris NEVER set depth of blade cut deeper than 1 2 below guide surface Cutting too deep increases risk of edger kickout from cut and possible loss of control of unit ALWAYS keep edger blade vertical during edging NEVER operate with blade tilted at an angle ALWAYS operate edger only w...

Page 38: ...ar case gets hot during use ALWAYS wear gloves when handling a unit that has been in use PAS HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT DANGER Hedge clipper blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries even if engine is off and blades are not moving Avoid contact with blades Wear gloves to protect hands ALWAYS grip unit with both hands when operating unit Left front handle in left hand and right rear handle ...

Page 39: ...nect spark plug lead before removing a blade obstruction NEVER use dull loose or damaged blades Keep blades properly adjusted and lubricated at all times NEVER adjust blades when engine is running Shut engine off and disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug ALWAYS use correct tools to perform blade adjustments Use long wrenches to keep hands away from sharp blade edges ALWAYS place blade cover o...

Page 40: ...ect hands KICKBACK HAZARDS Contact between the tip of the guide bar nose and objects such as tree limbs and branches can cause Kickback Kickback is a sudden forceful reaction that throws the guide bar and saw chain up and away from the point of contact and in an arc back toward the operator Kickback can also occur when the moving saw chain gets pinched in the cut pushing the unit straight back tow...

Page 41: ...bar for damage if the cutting attachment strikes an obstacle during cutting NEVER use a saw chain with missing or damaged teeth Excessive vibration and erratic operation can cause chain failure and serious injury PAS PROPADDLE PROSWEEP ATTACHMENT Misuse improper assembly or use of unapproved attachments can result in serious injury engine failure and voiding of warranty Use only attachments approv...

Page 42: ...dling tines PAS POWER EDGER ATTACHMENT Misuse improper assembly or use of unapproved attachments can result in serious injury engine failure and voiding of warranty Use only attachments approved for use on Pro Attachment Series models Contact with moving cutting or work attachments can cause entanglement and serious injury Keep clear of moving work attachment ALWAYS check edging area for hidden ob...

Page 43: ...not securely in place NEVER clean or reposition cultivator tines with engine running Stop engine and remove spark plug lead ALWAYS check ground for hidden obstacles before use and remove or mark location to prevent striking with tines NEVER use cultivator where there may be buried electrical wire sprinkler tubing or underground pipes Clearing Jams DANGER If the cutting head work attachment gets ja...

Page 44: ...ry repairs on a unit taking shortcuts or using questionable parts and performing repairs that are not approved may create a safety hazard that can cause serious injury Improper repair may also cause premature part failures and void your product warranty ALWAYS keep blades sharp Cutting with dull blades increases the chances of jams and binding reduces cutting efficiency and increases operator fati...

Page 45: ...ge can result in fire ALWAYS keep muffler exhaust area clear of flammable debris when storing or transporting unit Allow unit to cool down before placing in a confined area such as a trunk covered pickup truck bed or fully enclosed trailer NEVER store unit in an enclosure where fuel fumes can accumulate or reach an open flame or spark ALWAYS stay away from heat sparks and open flame when draining ...

Page 46: ...pping of cutting attachment caused by a restriction or by resistance to the cutting action Blade Cover Optional protective plastic cover used to prevent accidental contact with blades Used when carrying transporting or storing unit Blade Thrust A forceful push created by a blade when sudden cutting resistance occurs Blades Devices that are used to cut or trim shrubs bushes and other vegetation Bru...

Page 47: ...quipment Edger A device with rotating blade that cuts a clean straight edge Normally used along the edge of hard surfaces such as between the lawn and a sidewalk Face Mask Protective device worn over mouth and nose Protects against breathing sawdust or other small particles Protective device worn over mouth and nose Protects against breathing sawdust or other small particles Face Shield Protective...

Page 48: ...head that requires manual indexing of cutting line Maxi Cut Blade A cutting head with 3 straight blades that can be used in place of a nylon line head When the blade rotates centrifugal force causes the blades to fully extend creating a wide cutting swath Maximum Diameter Cut The largest diameter material that can be cut by the cutting attachment Muffler Housing Provides protective barrier around ...

Page 49: ...ng Using an arcing cutting motion to trim weeds and grass Semi Automatic Line Head Nylon line head that feeds line out when tapped on the ground during normal operation Spark Arrestor Muffler Muffler with spark arrestor screen that prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Spark Plug Provides spark to ignite fuel air mixture in engine SRM Shoulder Rotary Mower also known as...

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