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2. How you can reduce the chance of blade thrust
:
a. Recognize that blade thrust can happen. By understanding
and knowing about bounce, you can help eliminate the ele-
ment of surprise.
b. Cut fibrous weeds and grass only. Do not let the blade
contact materials it cannot cut such as hard, woody vines and
bushes or rocks, fences, metal, etc.
c. Be extra prepared for bounce if you must cut where you
cannot see the blade making contact such as in areas of dense
growth.
d. Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade increases the chance of
bounce.
e. Avoid feeding the blade too rapidly. The blade can bounce
away from material being cut if the blade is fed faster than its
cutting capability.
f. Cut only from your right to your left.
g. Keep your path of advance clear of material that
has been cut and other debris.
