SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Correct balanceThe ABC of clearing
Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground. If you Always use the correct equipment.
use a saw blade it should balance about 10 cm above the
ground to prevent contact with stones and the like. Adjust the Make sure the equipment is well adjusted.
position of the support hook to balance the clearing saw
Follow the safety precautions.
correctly.
Organise your work carefully.
Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the blade.
Always use sharp blades.
Avoid stones.
WARNING! Avoid cutting with the area of the
blade between the 12 oOclock and 3 oOclock
!positions. Because of the speed of rotation
of the blade kickback can occur if you
attempt to cut thick stems with this area of
Basic working techniquesthe blade.
Y Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working
Working methods
operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on
the engine can lead to serious engine damage.Y Before you start clearing, check the clearing area, the
type of terrain, the slope of the ground, whether there are
Termsstones, hollows etc.
Y Use a saw blade for cutting woody growth with thin stems.Y On sloping ground you should work along the slope. It is
much easier to work along a slope than it is to work up and
down it.
Y The strip should be planned so that you avoid going over
ditches or other obstacles on the ground.
Y Use a grass cutter or grass blade for clearing grass.Brush cutting with a saw blade
Y Cut through thin stems and brush. Work with a sawing
movement, swinging sideways.
Y Use a trimmer head or plastic blades for lighter clearing
work, for example along verges or around trees.
WARNING! Sometimes branches or grass
get caught between the guard and cutting
!
attachment. Always stop the engine before
cleaning.
Y Avoid cutting with the area of the blade between the 12
oOclock and 3 oOclock positions.
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