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Woody Equipment
Woody Brushcutter Operator’s and Maintenance Manual
For example: if the line insulator is 6 inches long, the distance to keep away
is 2 x 6 inches = 12 inches (1 foot) plus 10 feet, which equals 11 feet. You
must stay at least 11 feet from the power line.
If the Brushcutter or carrier touches a power line, do the following:
• Stay in the carrier.
• Do not let anyone touch the Brushcutter, or the carrier.
• If you think you can move the Brushcutter or carrier away from the line with-
out pulling the line down, move away slowly and smoothly.
or
• If you think you will pull the line down if you move away, contact the utility
company to disconnect power from the line.
or
• If it is not possible to disconnect the power or if the Brushcutter or the car-
rier begins to burn, jump away from the carrier in this way:
1. All parts of your body must leave the carrier at the same time. If a part of
your body touches the ground while another part is still in contact with
any part of the carrier or the Brushcutter the electricity in the line will go
through your body.
2. Hold both arms in front and close to your body and both legs and feet
together.
3. Jump with your body forward so that you will not fall back towards the
carrier when you have landed.
4. Once you have landed, quickly move away from the carrier to at least
the same distance as determined by the formula given on previous
page.
• Notify the utility company immediately about the situation, whether the car-
rier is still touching the power line or not.
Security guidelines
Following the specifications of the Brushcutter, the rpm should be respected.
Working over the recommended rpm can cause mechanical damage to the
Brushcutter, personal injuries and also void the warranty of the equipment.
When working on the Brushcutter it is always recommended to wear safety
gloves, especially when working on the knives and with lubricants.
WARNING
. If you have a cracked or broken knife, the knife should be
changed to prevent mechanical damage or personal injuries. All bolts
should be torqued properly, see
Maintenance schedule
for values.