CAUTION
Blade thrust can cause serious personal injury.
Carefully study this section.
It is important that you understand what causes blade thrust, how you can reduce
the chance of blade thrust and how you can remain in control of the unit if blade
thrust does occur.
2.10
Blade thrust can occur when the moving blade comes in to contact with an object it
cannot cut.
This contact causes the blade to stop for an instant then suddenly move or ‘bounce’
away from the object that it hit.
The operator can lose control of the unit and the blade can cause serious personal
injury to the operator or any person nearby if the blade contacts any part of the body.
2.11
By understanding and knowing about blade bounce, you can help eliminate the
element of surprise.
2.12
Cut fibrous weeds and grass ONLY.
2.13
DO NOT let the blade contact materials it cannot cut, such as hard wood, vines,
fences, metal, rocks etc.
2.14
Be extra prepared for bounce if you cut where you cannot see the blade
making contact, such as in areas of dense growth.
2.15
Keep the blade sharp.
A dull blade increases the chance of bounce.
2.16
Avoid feeding the blade into grass too rapidly.
The blade can bounce away from material being cut if the blade is fed in faster than
it’s cutting capacity.
2.17
Cut only from your right to left.
2.18
Keep the path of advance clear of material that has been cut and other debris.
2.19
Keep a good firm grip on the unit with both hands.
A firm grip can neutralize bounce.
2.20
Keep both feet spread apart in a comfortable stance and yet braced for the
possibility that the unit could bounce.
2.21
DO NOT overreach. Keep a firm footing and balance.
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