Cutting
(Fig.
15,
16,
17)
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
50 ft
(15 m)
Fig. 17
○
When cutting, operate engine at over 6,500/min.
Extended time of use at low rpm may wear out the
clutch prematurely.
○
Cut grass from right to left.
○
Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade
contacts a solid object in the critical area.
A dangerous reaction may occur causing the
entire unit and operator to be thrust violently. This
reaction is called blade thrust. As a result, the
operator may lose control of the unit which may
cause serious or fatal injury. Blade thrust is more
likely to occur in areas where it is di
ffi
cult to see
the material to be cut.
○
Wear the harness as shown in the
fi
gure (if so
equipped). The blade turns counterclockwise,
therefore, be advised to operate the unit from right
to left for e
ffi
cient cutting. Keep onlookers out of
working area at least 50 ft. (15 m).
NOTE
Press the quick release button or pull emergency
release
fl
ap (If so equipped) in the event of
emergency.
WARNING
If
cutting
attachment
should
strike
against
stones
or
other
debris,
stop
the
engine
and
make
sure
that
the
attachment
and
related
parts
are
undamaged.
When
grass
or
vines
wrap
around
attachment,
stop
engine
and
attachment
and
remove
them.
Stopping
(Fig.
18)
○
Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a
few minutes, then turn o
ff
ignition switch (17).
17
Fig. 18
WARNING
A
cutting
attachment
can
injure
while
it
continues
to
spin
after
the
engine
is
stopped
or
power
control
is
released.
When
the
unit
is
turned
o
ff
,
make
sure
the
cutting
attachment
has
stopped
before
the
unit
is
set
down.
Semi-auto
cutting
head
Adjusting
line
length
○
Set the engine speed as low as possible and tap
the head on the ground. The nylon line will be
drawn out about 3 cm with each tap. (Fig. 19)
Also, you can extend the nylon line by hand but
the engine must be completely stopped. (Fig. 20)
○
Adjust the nylon line to the proper length of 11–14
cm before each operation.
Fig. 19
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