WORKING TECHNIQUES
Y To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should be Brush cutting with a saw blade
pulled backwards. Pull the blade backwards with a quick,
Å¢rm movement.
Y Thin stems and brush are mown down. Work with a
sawing movement, swinging sideways.
Y Try to cut several stems in a single sawing movement.
Y With groups of hardwood stems, Ţrst clear around the
Y Large stems must be cut from two sides. First determine group. Start by cutting the stems high up around the
which direction the stem will fall. Make the Ţrst cut on the outside of the group to avoid jamming. Then cut the stems
felling side. Then Ţnish cutting the stem from the other to the required height. Now try to reach in with the blade
side. Adjust the cutting pressure to match the size of the and cut from the centre of the group. If it is still difŢcult to
stem and the hardness of the wood. Small stems require gain access, cut the stems high up and let them fall. This
more pressure, while large stems require less pressure.will reduce the risk of jamming.
Grass clearing using a grass blade
Y Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on
woody stems.
Y If the stems are tightly packed, adapt your walking pace to Y A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass.
suit.
Y The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging
Y If the blade jams in a stem, never jerk the machine free. If movement, where the movement from right-to-left is the
you do this the blade, bevel gear, shaft or handlebar may clearing stroke and the movement from left-to-right is the
be damaged. Release the handles, grip the shaft with return stroke. Let the left-hand side of the blade (between
both hands and gently pull the machine free.8 and 12 oOclock) do the cutting.
Y If the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass, the
grass will collect in a line, which makes it easier to collect,
e.g. by raking.
Y Try to work rhythmically. Stand Ţrmly with your feet apart.
Move forward after the return stroke and stand Ţrmly
again.
Y Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is
used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
Y Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by
following these instructions:
1 Always work at full throttle.
2 Avoid the previously cut material during the return
stroke.
Y Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the
machine on the ground before you start to collect the cut
material.
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