Craftsman C944.511590 - Manual (Page 8)

4. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock­
wise.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for
storage when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the tube cap from the at­
tachment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment
until the locking/release button
snaps into the hole.
OPERATING POSITION
NOTE: This brushcutter attachment is
not designed for use with electric pow-
erheads.
When operating unit with brushcutter
attachment, clip shoulder strap onto
upper shoulder strap clamp, stand as
shown and check for the following:
• Wear eye protection and heavy
clothing.
• Keep arms extended with right hand
holding the trigger handle of power-
head.
• Keep left arm extended with left hand
holding the handlebar.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• Shoulder strap pad should be cen­
tered on your left shoulder and dan­
ger sign centered on your back.
• Maintain full weight of tool on left
shoulder.
• Without bending over, keep the blade
near and parallel to the ground and
not crowded into material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
• Blade Thrust is a reaction that only
occurs when using a bladed unit. This
reaction can cause serious injury such
as amputation. Carefully study this
section. It is important that you under­
stand what causes blade thrust, how
you can reduce the chance of its oc­
curring, and how you can remain in
control of unit if blade thrust occurs.
WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST -
Blade Thrust can occur when spin­
ning blade contacts an object that it
does not cut. This contact causes
blade to stop for an instant and then
suddenly move or "thrust” away from
object that was hit. The “thrusting” re­
action can be violent enough to cause
operator to be propelled in any direc­
tion and lose control of unit. The un­
controlled unit can cause serious injury
if blade contacts operator or others.
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 difficult to see the
material being cut. By using the unit
properly, the occurrence of blade
thrust will be reduced and the opera­
tor will be less likely to lose control.
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.
Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is
more likely to snag and thrust.
Cut only at full throttle. The blade will
have maximum cutting power and is
less likely to bind or stall.
"Feed” the blade deliberately and not
too rapidly. The blade can thrust
away if it is fed too rapidly.
Cut only from your right to your left.
Swingit^ unit in the same direction as
blade spin increases cutting action.
Use the shoulder strap and keep a
firm grip on the unit with both hands.
A properly adjusted shoulder strap
will support the weight of the unit,
freeing your arms and hands to con­
trol and guide the cutting motion.
Keep feet comfortably spread apart
and braced for a possible sudden,
rapid thrust of unit. Do not overreach.
Keep firm footing and balance.
Keep blade below waist level. It will
be easier to maintain control of unit.