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Blade Thrust
‘Blade thrust’ is a sudden sideways or backward mo-
tion of the brushcutter. Such motion may occur when
the blade jams or catches on an object such as a
sapling tree or tree stump. BE CONSTANTLY ALERT
FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS
EFFECTS!
Barrier Bar
A brushcutter’s barrier bar helps prevent the oper-
ator from moving forward, or the unit moving rear-
ward, thus preventing inadvertent bodily contact with
the blade. ALWAYS KEEP THE BARRIER BAR SE-
CURELY IN PLACE ON THE UNIT!
Shoulder Strap or Harness
A shoulder strap or harness provides additional pro-
tection against blade thrust. In addition, a shoulder
strap or harness gives significant support and com
-
fort to help ensure safe and efficient operation.
When operating a unit equipped with a blade, make
sure both the handle/barrier bar and shoulder strap
or harness are adjusted to the size of the operator
using the unit.
The blade rotates counter-clockwise. For best per-
formance and to minimize being struck by debris,
move the blade from right to left while advancing on
your work. Position the blade so cuts are made be-
tween the blade’s 7 o’clock and 11 o’clock positions
(as viewed from above). DO NOT cut between the 11
o’clock and 5 o’clock positions (shaded area).
Seven
O’Clock
OK To Cut
Blade
Rotation
DO NOT CU
T
Five
O’Clock
Eleven
O’Clock
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