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can cause serious injury if the blade contacts
the operator or others.
S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --
Blade Thrust can o ccur without warning if
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is
difficult to see the material being cut. By
using the unit properly, the occurrence of
blade thr ust will be reduced and the
operator will be less likely to lose control.
S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up
to 1 cm i n diameter with the weed blade. Do
not let the blade contact material it cannot cut
such as stumps, rocks, fences, m etal, etc., or
clusters of hard, woody brush having a
diameter greater than 1 cm.
S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more
likely to snag and thrust.
S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have
maximumcutting powerand is less likely to
bind or stall.
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too
rapidly.Theblade canthrust a way ifit isfed
too rapidly.
S Cut o nl y fromyour leftto your r igh t. Cut tingon
right side of the shield will throw debris away
from th e operator.
S Use the shoulder harness and keep a firm
grip on the unit with both hands. A properly
adjusted shoulder harness will support the
weight of the unit, freeing your arms and
hands to control and guide t he cutting motion.
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and
balance.
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be
easier to maintain control of unit.
S Do notraise theengineaboveyour waistas
the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
S Do not swing unit with such force that you
are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter-
ing the material to b e cut. If the blade does not
turn whenyousqueeze t hethrottle trigger,make
sure shaft is fully inserted into the engine.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
engine to return to idle speed when not cut-
ting. The blade should not t u rn while t h e en-
gineis runningat idle.If thebladeturns atidle,
do notuse your unit.Referto theCARBURE-
TOR A DJUSTMENT section or contact your
authorised service dealer.
S Maintain good firm footing while using the
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a
comfortable apart position.
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your
body from left t o right.
S Asyoumoveforwardtothenextareatocut,
be sure to maintain your balance and footing.
Cut u sing the 2
o’clock to 4 o’clock
position of the
blade
2 o’clock
4 o’clock
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
WARNING: The operator or others
mustnottry t oclearaway cutmaterial withthe
engine running or the blade turning to avoid
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before
removing materials wrapped a round bladeor
shaft.
MAINTENANCE
The life span of the machine can b e reduced
and the risk of accidents can increase i f ma-
chine maintenance isnot carriedoutcorrectly
and if service and/or repairs are not carried
out professionally. If you need further infor-
mation, please contact your nearest autho-
rised service dealer.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Handlebar Screws
S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorised service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOPswitch
functions properly by moving the switch tothe
STOP position. Make sure enginestops; then
restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CL EAN UNIT AND
LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.