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How to cut weeds and brush
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It may cause a fire or engine seizure while you work around the engine deposits and
grass clippings. Frequently remove accumulated grass which is around high
temperature exhaust pipes. Also, please regularly clean inside the engine cover as
well as the outside.
Grass clippings are discharged from the right of the machine’s knife replacement
cover. However, pebbles, wires, and cans will be discharged from a cutting unit and
can cause damage to the surrounding area. Near buildings or in an area where there
are many foreign objects, use a high blade position, and don’t let other adults,
children, or vehicles enter the work area. Remove objects, prior to operation. Also
please put a warning sign or a guard rope in the area, and do not allow foreign objects
or people within a radius of 10 meters of the machine.
Please do not drive close to a dangerous place, such as an obstacle, ditch, soft
shoulder, slope (10 ° inclination angle limit), or uneven ground. To prevent falls and
collisions, do not work near buildings, rivers, drop-offs, or people.
While working on a slope, standing on the top (outside) of the machine is dangerous.
If your feet slip, they may get caught up in a rotating blade, and this may cause
serious injury.
After turning off the engine and making sure that the rotation of the blade has stopped,
remove any grass, or foreign material which may be on the blade.
For safety, please inspect the blade condition before you start working.
(Refer to page 39)
If there is damage, do not use the machine until it has been repaired to ensure safe
operation.
When working with a worn blade, please be sure to use the special tool supplied. If
you don’t use it, sufficient torque cannot be obtained, therefore there is a risk of loss
due to stretching of the blade belt.
Please be sure to wear a long-sleeved jacket, long trousers, rubber non-slip boots, hat or
helmet, and protective glasses while you are working.
Before you start working, please remove stumps, rocks, wire, debris, sticks, and other
foreign objects from the work area.
Use the ramp if crossing over a depression of approximately 3” (70mm) or more.
Crossing over at a high speed may cause accidents or damage.
If the front wheel falls into a hole or groove, stop the engine and lift the machine to
escape. Do not rotate the steering wheel unnecessarily as it may cause damage.
A front wheel colliding with stumps or a curb can cause accidents.
When you work under branches or slopes, please be careful of getting caught between
branches and falling from the machine.
