User manual

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3. While securely holding the upper shaft,
pull the attachment straight out of the
coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of upper shaft
coupler.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
3. Push the attachmentinto the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachmentis not in use. To install hang-
er on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release but-
ton.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until
the locking/release button snaps into the
hole.
OPERATING POSITION
Boots
Heavy ,
Long Pants
Eye Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your left to your right.
NOTE:
This brushcutter attachment is not
designed for use with electric powerheads.
When operating unit with brushcutter attach-
ment, clip shoulder strap onto upper shoulder
strap clamp, stand as shown and check for the
f ollo wing:
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Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
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Keep arms extended with righthandholding
the trigger handle of powerhead.
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Keep left arm extended with left hand hold-
ing the handlebar.
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Keep unit below waist level.
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Shoulder strap pad should be centered on
your left shoulder and danger sign centered
on your back.
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Maintain full weight of tool on left shoulder.
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Without bending over, keep the blade near
and parallel to the ground and not crowded in-
to material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFOR
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
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Blade Thrust
is a reaction that only occurs
when using a bladed unit. This reaction can
cause se rious injury such as amputation.
Carefully study this section. It is important that
you understand what causes bla de thrust,
how you can reduce the chance of its occur-
ring, and how you can remain in control of unit
if blade thrust occurs.
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WHAT CAUS ES BLADE THRUS T
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Blad e
Thrust
can occur when spinning blade con-
tacts an object that it does not cut. This contact
causes blade to stop for an instant and then
suddenly move or “th rust” away from object
that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction can be
violent enough to cause operator to be pro-
pelled in any direction and lose control of unit.
The uncon trolled unit can cause serious injury
if bla de contacts operato r or others.
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WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --
Blade Thrust
can occur without warning if
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi-
cult to see the material being cut. By using
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade
thrust will be reduced and the operator will
be less likely to lose control.
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Cut only grass, weeds, and wo ody brush up to
1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter with weed blad e.
Do not let blade contact material it cannot cut
su ch as stum ps, ro cks , fence s , me t al, et c . , or
clusters of hard, woody brush with a diameter
greater than 1/2 inch (1 cm).
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Use asharpblade. Adull bladeis more likely
to snag and thrust.
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Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have
maximum c utting powe r and is les s like ly to
bind or stall.
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“Feed” the blade deliberately and not too
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed
too rapidly.
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Cut only from your left to you r right. Cutting on
right side o f th e shield will thro w debr is a w ay
from the operator .
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Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip
on the unit with both hands. A properly ad-
justed shoulder strapwill support the weight
of the unit, freeing your arms and hands to
control and guide the cutting motion.
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Keep feet comfortably spread a part and
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm foo ting and
balance.