Weed Eater 530086792 - Manual (Page 7)

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S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --
Blade Thrust can occur without warning if
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi-
cult to see the material being cut. By using
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade
thrust will be reduced and the operator will
be less likely to lose control.
S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to
1/2 inch in diameter with weed blade. Do not
let blade contact material it cannot cut such as
stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or clusters
of hard, woody brush with a diameter greater
than 1/2 inch.
S Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is more likely
to snag and thrust.
S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have
maximum cutting power and is less likely to
bind or stall.
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed
too rapidly.
S Cut only from your left to your right. Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip
on the unit with both hands. A properly ad-
justed shoulder strap will support the weight
of the unit, freeing your arms and hands to
control and guide the 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 eas-
ier to maintain control of unit.
S Do not raise the engine above your waist as
the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
S Do not swing the unit with such force that
you are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the powerhead engine to cutting speed
before entering the material to be cut.
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze
the throttle trigger of the powerhead, make
sure the attachment is fully inserted into the
coupler.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
powerhead engine to return to idle speed
when not cutting. The blade should not turn
while the engine is running at idle. If the blade
turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of
the powerhead manual or contact your autho-
rized service dealer.
S
Maintain good firm footing while using the
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com-
fortable apart position.
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your
body from left to right.
S As you move forward to the next area to cut,
be sure to maintain your balance, and footing.
Cut using 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
must not try to clear away cut material with the
engine running or the blade turning to avoid
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before
removing materials wrapped around blade or
tube.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug wire before performing
maintenance.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S
Blade Shield -- Discontinue use of brushcut-
ter attachment if shield is damaged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
S Blade nut
S Fasteners
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
WARNING: The blade will continue to
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the blade has stopped
coasting and disconnect the spark plug before
performing work on the blade.
WARNING: Always replace a blade
that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way. Never attempt to
straighten and reuse a damaged blade. Use
only specified replacement blade. Wear pro-
tective gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury.
S
Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay
the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat-
ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.