SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Spreading the load on your shouldersTerms
A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much " Forestry clearing is a general term for cutting small trees,
easier. Adjust the harness for the best working position. during which each stem is cut individually. A saw blade is
Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed used.
across both shoulders.
" Brush cutting is a general term for clearing grass. Grass
blades and grass cutters are used for this purpose.
Correct height
1 Forestry clearing
Adjust the support strap so that the support hook is
around 10 cm below your hip. The blade should be angled " Grass trimming is a general term for light clearing, e.g.
forward a little.around edges or around trees. A trimmer head or plastic
blades are used.
2 Grass clearing
The support hook should hang around 20 cm below your
hip so that the blade is parallel to the ground.
WARNING! Sometimes branches or grass
get caught between the guard and cutting
!
attachment. Always stop the engine before
cleaning.
The ABC of clearing
Always use the correct equipment.
Correct balanceMake sure the equipment is well adjusted.
1 Forestry clearing Follow the safety precautions.
Move the hanging ring on the machine forward or Organise your work carefully.
backward. It is easier to avoid sawing into the ground if the
blade is balanced a few dm above the ground.Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the blade.
2 Grass clearing Always use sharp blades.
Let the blade balance at a comfortable cutting height, i.e. Avoid stones.
close to the ground.Control the felling direction (take advantage of the wind).
WARNING! Avoid cutting with the area of the
!blade between the 12 oclock and 3 oclock
positions. Because of the speed of rotation
of the blade kickback can occur if you
attempt to cut thick stems with this area of
the blade.
Working methods
Basic working techniques
" Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working
operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on " Before you start clearing, check the clearing area, the
the engine can lead to serious engine damage.type of terrain, the slope of the ground, whether there are
stones, hollows etc.
" Start at whichever end of the area is easiest, and clear an
open space from which to work.
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