2-Cycle Gas Trimmer/Brushcutter Operator's Manual

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DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all
vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more.
Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a
30° angle to the ground (Fig. 21).
USING THE CUTTING BLADE
Before operating the unit with the cutting blade, stand in the
operating position (Fig. 22). Refer to Holding the Trimmer.
Cutting Blade Operating Tips
To establish a rhythmic cutting procedure:
• Plant feet firmly, comfortably apart.
• Bring the engine to full throttle before entering the
material to be cut. At full throttle the blade has maximum
cutting power and is less likely to bind, stall or cause
blade thrust (which can result in serious personal injury
to the operator or others).
• Cut while swinging the upper part of your body from left
to right
• Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine
to return to idle speed when not cutting.
• When you are finished, always unsnap the unit from the
harness before taking off the harness.
• Swing the unit in the opposite direction as the blade
spins, which increases the cutting action.
• After the return swing, move forward to the next area to
be cut plant your feet again.
• The cutting blade is designed with a second cutting
edge. You can use it by removing the blade, turning it
upside down, and reinstalling it.
To reduce the chance of material wrapping around the blade,
follow these steps:
• Cut at full throttle
• Swing the unit into material to be cut from your left to
your right (Fig. 23)
•Avoid the material just cut as you make the return swing
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 23
Fig. 22
Fig. 21
Always wear eye, hear-
ing, foot, body protec-
tion and the shoulder strap to reduce the risk of
injury when operating this unit.
WARNING:
Do not use the cutting
blade for edging or as
an edger. Severe personal injury to yourself or
others can result.
WARNING:
The blade continues to
spin after the engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can seriously cut
you if accidentally touched.
WARNING:
Do not sharpen the cut-
ting blade. Sharpening
the blade can cause the blade tip to break off
while in use. This can result in severe personal
injury to yourself or others. Replace the blade.
WARNING:
Bl ade thrust may occur
when the spinning
blade contacts an object that it does not immedi-
ately cut. Blade thrust can be violent enough to
cause the unit and/or operator to be propelled in
any direction, and possibly 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 materi-
al being cut.
WARNING:
Do not clear away any
cut material with the
engine running or blade turning. To avoid seri-
ous personal injury, turn off the engine. Allow
the blade to stop before removing materials
wrapped around the blade shaft.
WARNING: