Blade thrust is the reaction which may occur
when the spinning blade contacts anything it
cannot cut.This contact may cause the blade
to stop for an instant ,and suddenly 'thrust"
the unit away from the object that was hit.This
reaction can be violent enough to cause the
operator to lose control of the unit. Blade thrust
may occur 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 be-
ing cut.For cutting ease and safely, approach
the weeds being cut from the right to the left,in
the event that an unexpected object or woody
stock is encountered,this could minimise the
blade thrust reaction.
SCYTHING WEEDS. This is cutting by swin-
ging 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.
NOTE
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.
Use 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
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you scythe in both directions.
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 bend or crack.
11. FUEL&OIL MIXTURE
• Never fill the fuel tank to the very top.
• Never add fuel to the tank in a closed non-
ventilated area.
• Do not add fuel to this unit close to an open
fire or sparks.
• Be sure to wipe off spilled fuel before
attempting to start engine.
• Do not attempt to refuel a hot engine.
Fuel used for this model is a mixture of unlead
gasoline and approved engine lubricant.
When mixing gasoline with two-cycle engine
oil, use only gasoline which contains NO
ETHANOL or METHANOL(Types of Alcohol).
Use Branded 91 octane or higher unlead
gasoline known to be of good quality. This will
help to avoid possible damage to engine fuel
lines and other engine parts.
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