WORKING TECHNIQUES
? Large stems must be cut from two sides. First determine ? A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass.
which direction the stem will fall. Make the Ţrst cut on the ? The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging
felling side. Then Ţnish cutting the stem from the other movement, where the movement from right-to-left is the
side. Adjust the cutting pressure to match the size of the clearing stroke and the movement from left-to-right is the
stem and the hardness of the wood. Small stems require return stroke. Let the left-hand side of the blade (between
more pressure, while large stems require less pressure.8 and 12 o?clock) do the cutting.
? 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.
? Try to work rhythmically. Stand Ţrmly with your feet apart.
Move forward after the return stroke and stand Ţrmly
again.
? Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is
used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
? If the stems are tightly packed, adapt your walking pace to
suit.? Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by
following these instructions:
? If the blade jams in a stem, never jerk the machine free. If 1 Always work at full throttle.
you do this the blade, bevel gear, shaft or handlebar may
be damaged. Release the handles, grip the shaft with 2 Avoid the previously cut material during the return
both hands and gently pull the machine free.stroke.
Brush cutting with a saw blade? Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the
machine on the ground before you start to collect the cut
material.
Grass trimming with a trimmer head
? Thin stems and brush are mown down. Work with a
sawing movement, swinging sideways.
? Try to cut several stems in a single sawing movement.
? With groups of hardwood stems, Ţrst clear around the Trimming
group. Start by cutting the stems high up around the
outside of the group to avoid jamming. Then cut the stems ? Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle.
to the required height. Now try to reach in with the blade It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord
and cut from the centre of the group. If it is still difŢcult to work at its own pace. Never press the cord into the area
gain access, cut the stems high up and let them fall. This to be cut.
will reduce the risk of jamming.
? The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against
walls, fences, trees and borders, however it can also
damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage
fence posts.
? Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the
cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed.
Grass clearing using a grass blade
? Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on
woody stems.
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