13
CUTTING WITH A BLADE
S
S
C
C
Y
Y
T
T
H
H
I
I
N
N
G
G
W
W
E
E
E
E
D
D
S
S
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This is cutting by swinging the
blade in a level arc. It can quickly clear areas of field
grass and weeds. Scything should not be used to cut
large, tough weeds or woody growths.
N
N
O
O
T
T
E
E
Do not use a brush blade to cut trees which
exceed a diameter of 1/2 to 3/4 inches.
Scything can be done in both directions, or just in one
way which results in the debris being thrown away
from you.
That is using the side of the blade that it is rotating
away from you. Tilt down the blade slightly on this
same side. You will be hit by some debris if you
scythe in both directions.
Cut only with the side of the blade that the debris is
moving away from you.
If kickback occurs, the blade may be dull, or the
material so thick and hard that you should use other
tool instead of this machine.
Do not force the blade to cut. Do not change the
angle of cut after into the wood. Avoid using any
pressure or leverage which could cause the blade to
bind or crack .