Bolens BL250 - Manual (Page 13)

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DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all
vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more.
Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a
30° angle to the ground (Fig. 21).
USING THE CUTTING BLADE
Before operating the unit with the cutting blade, stand in the
operating position (Fig. 22). Refer to Holding the Trimmer.
Cutting Blade Operating Tips
To establish a rhythmic cutting procedure:
• Plant feet firmly, comfortably apart.
• Bring the engine to full throttle before entering the
material to be cut. At full throttle the blade has maximum
cutting power and is less likely to bind, stall or cause
blade thrust (which can result in serious personal injury
to the operator or others).
• Cut while swinging the upper part of your body from left
to right
• Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine
to return to idle speed when not cutting.
• When you are finished, always unsnap the unit from the
harness before taking off the harness.
• Swing the unit in the opposite direction as the blade
spins, which increases the cutting action.
• After the return swing, move forward to the next area to
be cut plant your feet again.
• The cutting blade is designed with a second cutting
edge. You can use it by removing the blade, turning it
upside down, and reinstalling it.
To reduce the chance of material wrapping around the blade,
follow these steps:
• Cut at full throttle
• Swing the unit into material to be cut from your left to
your right (Fig. 23)
• Avoid the material just cut as you make the return swing
WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot, body
protection and the shoulder strap to reduce the
risk of injury when operating this unit.
WARNING: Do not clear away any cut material
with the engine running or blade turning. To
avoid serious personal injury, turn off the
engine. Allow the blade to stop before remov-
ing materials wrapped around the blade shaft.
WARNING: Do not sharpen the cutting blade.
Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break
off while in use. This can result in severe personal
injury to yourself or others. Replace the blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to spin after the
engine is turned off. The coasting blade can seri-
ously cut you if accidentally touched.
WARNING: Blade thrust may occur when the
spinning blade contacts an object that it does
not immediately cut. Blade thrust can be violent
enough to cause the unit and/or operator to be
propelled in any direction, and possibly lose
control of the unit. Blade thrust can occur with-
out 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.
WARNING: Do not use the cutting blade for
edging or as an edger. Severe personal injury to
yourself or others can result.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 23
Fig. 22
Fig. 21