Total TP445441 - Blade Cutting Methods; Scything Technique and Limitations; Cutting Force and Leverage Warnings

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. This is cutting by swinging
the blade in a level arc. It can quickly clear areas
of field grass and weeds. Scything should not be
used to cut large, tough weeds or woody growths.
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Do not use a brush blade to cut trees which
exceed a diameter of 1/2 to 3/4 inches.
Scything can be done in both directions, or just in
one way which results in the debris being thrown
away from you.
That is using the side of the blade that it is
rotating away from you. Tilt down the blade
slightly on this same side. You will be hit by some
debris if you scythe in both directions.
Cut only with the side of the blade that the debris
is moving away from you.
If kickback occurs, the blade may be dull, or the
material so thick and hard that you should use
other tool instead of this machine.
Do not force the blade to cut. Do not change the
angle of cut after into the wood. Avoid using any
pressure or leverage which could cause the blade
to bind or crack .
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