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OPERATION
Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure the
bolt has no fault, and no abrasion.
Be sure that the blade and the holder have been fastened
according to instruction and that the blade turns
smoothly without abnormal noise.
The rotating parts fastened incorrectly may cause serious
accident to the operator. Make sure that the blade is not bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged.
By using the shoulder strap, hang the unit on your right side.
Adjust the strap length so that the cutting head may become
parallel to the ground. Make sure to use shoulder strap and
cutting attachment guard. If not, it is very dangerous when you
slip or lose your balance.
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
• When you finish cutting in one location and wish to continue
work in another spot, turn off the engine, lift up the unit and
carry it, paying attention to the blade.
• Never forget to place the protective cover over the blades.
• When transporting the unit over long distances, detach the
blade and fasten the unit by ropes.
CONTROLLING BLADE BOUNCE
1. Blade thrust can occur when the moving blade contacts
an object that it cannot cut. This contact causes the blade to
stop for an instant and then suddenly move or “bounce” away
from the object that was 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. By understanding and knowing about bounce, you can help
eliminate the element of surprise.
3. Cut fibrous weeds and grass only. Do not let the blade
contact materials it cannot cut such as hard, woody vines and
bushes or rocks, fences, metal, etc.
4. Be extra prepared for bounce if you must cut where you
cannot see the blade making contact such as in areas of dense
growth.
5. Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade increases the chance of
bounce.
6. Avoid feeding the blade too rapidly. The blade can
bounce away from material being cut if the blade is fed faster
than its cutting capability.
7. Cut only from your right to your left.
8. Keep your path of advance clear of material that has been
cut and other debris.
9. Keep a good, firm grip on the unit with both hands. Keep
your right and left hands completely around the respective
handles.
10. Keep both feet spread apart in a comfortable stance and
yet braced for the possibility that the unit could bounce. Do
not overreach. Keep firm footing and balance.
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