23
OPERATION
damaged. Release the handles, grip the shaft with both hands
and gently pull the machine free.
Using the circular saw blade
WARNING: Circular saw blades are suitable for
thinning brush and cutting small trees up to a
diameter of 5 cm (2”). Do not attempt to cut trees with
larger diameters, since the blade may catch or jerk
the clearing saw forward. This may cause damage to
the blade or loss of control of the clearing saw which
may result in serious injury.
WARNING: A saw blade can only be used in
connection with the proper guard (see table pag. 10)
a twin handle and double harness with release
mechanism.
Brush cutting with a saw blade
• Thin stems and brush are mown down. Work with a sawing
movement, swinging sideways.
• Try to cut several stems in a single sawing movement.
• With groups of hardwood stems, first clear around the group.
Start by cutting the stems high up around the outside of the
group to avoid jamming. Then cut the stems to the required
height. Now try to reach in with the blade and cut from the
centre of the group. If it is still difficult to gain access, cut the
stems high up and let them fall. This will reduce the risk of
jamming. (Fig. 54)
Grass clearing using a grass blade
• Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on woody
stems.
• A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass.
• The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging movement,
where the movement from right-to-left is the clearing stroke and
the movement from left-to-right is the return stroke. Let the
left-hand side of the blade (between 8 and 12 o’clock) do the
cutting. (Fig. 55)
• If the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass, the grass
will collect in a line, which makes it easier to collect, e.g. by
raking.
• Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart. Move
forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again.
• Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used to
protect the blade from hitting the ground.
• Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by
following these instructions:
1. Always work at full throttle.
2. Avoid the previously cut material during the return stroke.
• Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the machine on
the ground before you start to collect the cut material.
Grass trimming with a trimmer head
CAUTION: Do not work with mowing line longer than
the intended diameter. With a properly mounted
guard, the built-in cutter will automatically adjust the
line to its proper length. Overly long lines can
overload the engine, resulting in damage to the
clutch mechanism and nearby parts.
en
54
55
To Next Page
Loading...
