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MBC3630
by MacAllister
Getting
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cover on metal blades.
Proper handling of the machine will
reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the blade.
25.
Only use replacement cutters, lines, cutting heads
and blades specified by the manufacturer.
Incorrect
replacement parts may increase the risk of breakage and
injury.
Blade thrust causes and related warnings
Blade thrust is a sudden sideways, forward or backward
motion of the machine, which may occur when the blade
jams or catches on an object such as a sapling or a tree
stump. It 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 and its related hazards can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below.
1.
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the machine
and position your arms to resist blade thrust. Position
your body to the left side of the machine.
Blade thrust
can increase the risk of injury due to the machine moving
unexpectedly. Blade thrust can be controlled by the operator
if proper precautions are taken.
2.
If the blade binds, or when interrupting a cut for any
reason, switch the machine off and hold the machine
motionless in the material until the blade comes to
a complete stop. While the blade is binding, never
attempt to remove the machine from the material or
pull the machine backward while the blade is in motion,
otherwise blade thrust may occur.
Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
3.
Do not use blunt or damaged blades.
Blunt or damaged
blades increase the risk of jamming or catching on an
object, resulting in blade thrust.
4.
Always maintain good visibility of the material being
cut.
Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is
Safety information
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