Ryobi PBLBC01 Manual Del Operador página 15

MODE SETTINGS
See Figure 13.
The product has two modes to accommodate your needs.
This product defaults to max power at startup and after the
switch trigger is released during operation.
„ Press the MODE button to switch to MAX RUN TIME
mode, for a longer run time.
„ Press the MODE button to switch to MAX POWER mode,
for maximum power.
OPERATING THE BRUSH CUTTER
See Figures 14-15
Hold the brush cutter with both hands and keep a firm grip
with both hands while in operation. Brush cutter should be
held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about
hip height. Maintain your grip and balance on both feet.
Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance
by the kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
Adjust the shoulder harness to position the brush cutter
at a comfortable operating position and to ensure that the
shoulder harness supports the weight of the tool.
Ensure the blade has come to a complete stop before setting
the brush cutter down.
BLADE THRUST
Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this
unit. Blade thrust is the reaction that 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 can 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 being cut.
For cutting ease and safety, approach the weeds being cut
with the brush cutter from the right to the left. In the event
an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered, this
practice could minimize the blade thrust reaction.
TRI-ARC BLADE
®
The TRI-ARC blade is suited only for thicker weeds and
®
pulpy stalks. When the blade becomes dull, it can be turned
over to extend the life of the blade. Do not sharpen the TRI-
ARC blade.
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Use only TRI-ARC blade, part number 638006025 available
®
at your service center.
OPERATION
CUTTING TECHNIQUE - BLADE
WARNING:
Extreme care must be taken when using blades to ensure
safe operation. For safe operation when using the blade,
refer to Specific Safety Rules earlier in this manual.
„ Always hold brush cutter on your right side with both
hands when operating. Use a firm grip on both handles.
„ Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the
kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
„ Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as
glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc.,
which can be thrown or entangled in the blade.
„ Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts, build-
ings or other immovable objects.
„ Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first
inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is
detected.
„ The unit is used for cutting from the right to the left in a
broad sweeping action from side to side.
„ Use only blades approved for use with this product and
listed in the manual. To install any other brand blade or
cutting head to this brush cutter could result in serious
personal injury.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 16.
Follow these tips when using the trimmer:
„ H old the trimmer with both hands and keep a firm grip
with both hands while in operation.
NOTE: Always wait for the motor to stop and remove the
battery prior to adjusting the handle.
„ Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
„ Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with
the handle about hip height.
„ Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass
from wrapping around the boom housing and string head
which may cause damage from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the string head:
„ Remove the battery pack.
„ Remove the grass.
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