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Brushcutter operation
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Do not the brushcutter for cutting trees
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Do not cut with dull, cracked or damaged meal blade.
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Before cutting growth, inspect for obstructions such as boulders, metal stakes or strands of wire
from broken fences. If an obstruction cannot be removed, mark its location so that you can avoid it
with the blade. Rocks and metal will dull or damage a blade. Wire can catch on the blade head and
flap around or be thrown into the air.
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Use the shoulder harness at all times adjust both harness and harness clamp on the unit so that the
unit hangs a few inches above ground level .The cutting head and the debris shield should be level
in all directions. Harness the unit on the right side of your body.
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Cut only with the side of the blade that the debris is moving away from you.
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If kickback occurs, the blade may be dull, or the material so thick and hard that you should use other
tool instead of this machine.
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Do not force the blade to cut. Do not change the angle of cut after into the wood. Avoid using any
pressure or leverage which could cause the blade to bind or crack.
Scything weeds
This is cutting by swinging the blade 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.
Scything can be done in both directions, or just in one way which results in the debris being thrown away
from you.
That is using the side of the blade that it is rotating away from you. Tilt down the blade slightly on this
same side. You will be hit by some debris if you scythe in both directions.
