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Rules for safe operation with metal blade
Use correct blade
1. Blade.
2. Lower blade retainer.
3. Cup.
4. Nut.
Inspect blades before use.
Wires can catch and flap around
Always use the blade suited for the job.
Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps, and other foreign objects with the blade.
Do not cut into the ground with the blade.
If blade strikes an obstruction, stop engine immediately and inspect blade for damage.
Do not operate with a dull, bent, fractured or discoloured blade and worn or damaged nut.
Do not run engine at full throttle without a load.
Remove all foreign objects from work area.
Do not operate brushcutter without shoulder harness and shield.
Scything weeds
This is cutting by swinging the cutting attachment in a level arc.
It can quickly clear areas of field grass and weeds.
Scything should not be used to cut large, tough weeds or woody growths.
If a sapling or shrub binds the cutting attachment, do not use the cutting attachment as a lever
to free the bind, because this will cause cutting attachment failure.
Instead, shut off the engine and push the sapling or shrub to free the blades.
Do not use a cracked or damaged blade.
DANGER
Always stop the engine when a cutting attachment jam occurs.
Do not attempt to remove an object causing a jam if the engine is running.
Injury can occur if a jam is removed and the cutting attachment suddenly starts.
WARNING
Serious injury may result from the improper use of blades.
Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this Manual.
The metal blade is designed especially to cut weeds and grass.
To avoid injury due to kickback or blade fracture, do not use the metal blade to cut
brush or trees.
Use only cutting attachments recommended by ECHO.
Pieces from a cracked metal blade can fly off during operation.
Inspect metal blades for cracks before each use.
Discard cracked blades no matter how small the crack.
Cracked blades can be the result of misuse or improper sharpening.
