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USING THE MACHINE
niques, finding out how to wear the webbing cor-
rectly, firmly gripping the machine and making
the movements required by the job.
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Choosing the cutting device
Choose the most suitable cutting device for the
job to be done, according to these general indi-
cations:
–
the 3-point blade
is suitable for cutting
brushwood and small shrubs up to 2 cm in
diameter;
–
the 4-point blade
is suitable for cutting resist-
ant grass over large surfaces;
–
the cutting line head
can eliminate tall grass
and non-woody vegetation near fences, walls,
foundations, pavements, around trees, etc. or
to completely clean a particular area of the
garden;
–
the saw blade
(if permitted) is suitable for cut-
ting resistant bushes, shrubs and small trees
with a trunk up to 6 cm.
WORKING TECHNIQUES
a) 3-point blade (Fig. 14)
Start cutting above the undergrowth and then
move down with the scything blade so as to cut
the brush into small pieces.
b) 4-point blade (Fig. 15)
Proceed using the machine as a traditional
scythe, with a circular movement of about 60-
90°, thus moving outside the undergrowth, and
so on.
c) Cutting line head
Use ONLY nylon lines. The
use of metal lines, plasticised metal lines
and/or lines not suitable for the head can
cause serious injuries and wounds.
During use it is advisable to stop the engine peri-
odically and remove the weeds wound round the
machine, so as to prevent the drive tube from
overheating due to the grass caught under the
guard.
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WARNING!
Remove the caught-up grass with a screwdriver
to allow the rod to be properly cooled.
Do not use the machine
for sweeping, tilting the cutting line head.
The power of the engine could throw objects
and small stones 15 metres or more, causing
damage and injuries to people.
•
Cutting in motion (Scything) (Fig. 16)
Proceed at a regular pace, with a circular motion
similar to a traditional scythe, without tilting the
cutting line head during the operation.
First try cutting at the right height in a small area,
so as to then achieve a uniform cutting height
keeping the cutting line head at a constant dis-
tance from the ground.
For heavier cutting it can be useful to tilt the cut-
ting line head by about 30°.
Do not work in this way if
there is the possibility of causing objects to
be thrown, which could harm people and ani-
mals and cause damage.
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Precision cutting (Trimming)
Keep the machine slightly tilted so that the lower
part of the cutting line head does not touch the
ground and the cutting line is at the required
point, always keeping the cutting device at a dis-
tance from the operator.
• Cutting near fences/foundations (Fig.17)
Slowly approach the cutting line head to fences,
posts, rocks, walls, etc. without hitting them
hard.
If the line strikes a solid object it could break or
become worn; if it gets tangled in a fence it
could break abruptly.
In any case, cutting around pavements, founda-
tions, walls, etc. can cause greater wear than
normal in the line.
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WARNING!
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WARNING!