Homelite Expand-it UT15702A, Руководство оператора

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OPERATION
Fig. 8
OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER
See Figures 8 - 9.
Hold the brushcutter with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the “J” Barrier Handle. Keep a firm grip
with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be
held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about
hip height. Maintain your grip and balance on both feet.
Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance
by the kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
Adjust the shoulder harness to position the brushcutter
at a comfortable operating position and to assure that the
shoulder harness will reduce the risk of operator contact
with the blade.
BLADE THRUST
Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this
unit. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur when
the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut. This
contact may cause the blade to stop for an instant, and
suddenly “thrust” the unit away from the object that was
hit. This reaction can be violent enough to cause the
operator to lose control of the unit. Blade thrust can occur
without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the
material being cut. For cutting ease and safety, approach
the weeds being cut with the brushcutter, from the right to
the left. In the event an unexpected object or woody stock
is encountered, this practice could minimize the blade
thrust reaction.
TRI-ARC
®
BLADE
The TRI-ARC
®
blade is suited only for thicker weeds and
pulpy stalks. When the blade becomes dull, it can be
turned over to extend the life of the blade. Do not sharpen
the TRI-ARC
®
blade.
Use only TRI-ARC
®
blade, part number 06297, available at
your service center.
CUTTING TECHNIQUE - BLADE
WARNING:
Extreme care must be taken when using blades to
ensure safe operation. Read the safety information for
safe operation using the blade, refer to “Specific Safety
Rules for Brushcutter and Blade Use” earlier in this
manual.
n Always hold brushcutter on your right side with both
hands when operating. Use a firm grip on both
handles.
n
Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by
the kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
n
Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such
as glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal,
etc.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
CUTTING AREA
Fig. 9
n Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts,
buildings or other immovable objects.
n
Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without
first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any
damage is detected.
n
The unit is used for cutting from the right to the left in a
broad sweeping action from side to side.
n
Use only the TRI-ARC
®
blade. To install any other
brand blade or cutting head to this brushcutter can
result in serious personal injury.