SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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General working instructions
Terms
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Brush cutting is a general term for clearing grass.
Grass blades and grass cutters are used for this
purpose.
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Grass trimming is a general term for light clearing, e.g.
around edges or around trees. A trimmer head or
plastic blades are used.
Grass clearing using a grass blade
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Grass blades and grass knifes must not be used on
woody stems.
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A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse
grass.
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The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging
movement, where the movement from right-to-left is
the clearing stroke and the movement from left-to-
right is the return stroke. Let the left-hand side of the
blade (between 8 and 12 o’clock) do the cutting.
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If the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass,
the grass will collect in a line, which makes it easier to
collect, e.g. by raking.
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Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet
apart. Move forward after the return stroke and stand
firmly again.
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Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It
is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by
following these instructions:
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Avoid the previously cut material during the return
stroke.
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Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the
machine on the ground before you start to collect the
cut material.
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WARNING! Sometimes branches or
grass get caught between the guard and
cutting attachment. Always stop the
engine before cleaning.
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WARNING! Machines fitted with grass
blades can be thrown violently to the
side when the blade comes into contact
with a fixed object. This is called blade
thrust. A blade thrust can be violent
enough to cause the machine and/or
operator to be propelled in any direction,
and possibly lose control of the machine.
Blade thrust can occur without warning if
the machine snags, stalls or binds. Blade
thrust is more likely to occur in areas
where it is difficult to see the material
being cut.
Avoid cutting with the area of the blade
between the 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock
positions. Because of the speed of
rotation of the blade, blade thrust can
occur if you attempt to cut thick stems
with this area of the blade.
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WARNING! Neither the operator of the
machine nor anyone else may attempt to
remove the cut material while the engine
is running or the cutting equipment is
rotating, as this can result in serious
injury.
Stop the engine and cutting equipment
before you remove material that has
wound around the blade shaft as
otherwise there is a risk of injury.
!
WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
Always wear approved eye protection.
Never lean over the cutting attachment
guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be
thrown up into the eyes causing
blindness or serious injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a
distance. Children, animals, onlookers
and helpers should be kept outside the
safety zone of 15 metres. Stop the
machine immediately if anyone
approaches.
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