8. Operation
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If the grass or other objects get caught in the
blade or if the unit starts to shake or vibrate, turn
off the engine and check the whole unit. Change
the blade if it has been damaged.
Make sure to turn off the engine and the blade
has come to a complete stop before checking the
blade and removing any objects caught on it.
CUTTING METHOD
OPERATING THE BRUSH CUTTER
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2.
Check the bolt fastened to the blade to make sure he
bolt has no fault or abrasion.
Make sure that the blade and holder have been
fastened according to instruction and that the blade
rotates smoothly without abnormal noise or vibration.
Use the shoulder strap with the unit hanging to your
right side. Adjust the strap length so the cutting head
becomes parallel to the ground.
WARNING
1.
2.
Blade bounce can cause serious personal injury,
carefully study this section as it is important that
you understand the causes, how you can reduce
the chance of it occuring and how you can remain
in control of the unit.
CONTROLLING BLADE BOUNCE
WARNING
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1.
Use the left side of the blade for cutting.
Guide the blade from your right to the left with it tilted
at a slight angle to your left.
The blade may be seized by weeds if the engine
speed is too low or the blade cuts too deep into
weeds. Adjust the engine speed and cutting depth
according to the condition of the object.
2.
3.
Rotating parts that are fitting incorrectly may cause
serious accidents and/or serious injury. Make sure
the blade is not bent, warped, cracked, broken or
damaged. If you find a problem with the blade,
dispose of it and replace with a new one.
WARNING
WARNING
Always use the shoulder strap and cutting attach-
ment guard.
What causes blade bounce:
It can occur when the moving blade contacts an
object that it cannot cut. This causes the blade to
stop for an instant and then suddenly move or
bounce away from the object that it hit. The operator
can lose control of the machine and the blade can
cause serious personal injury and/or to any person
nearby.
How you can reduce the chance of blade bounce:
Cut weeds and grass only, do not let the blade
contact materials it cannot cut such as hard woody
vines and brushes or rocks, fences, metal, etc.
Be extra prepared for bounce if you must cut where
you cannot see the blade making contact such as in
areas with dense growth.
Keep the blade sharp.
Avoid cutting too quickly.
Cut only from your right to your left.
Keep your path clear of material that has been cut
and any other debris.
How you can maintain the best control:
Keep a good firm grip on the machine with both
hands.
Keep both feet spread apart in a comfortable
stance, do not over-reach. Ensure you have firm
footing and balance.
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