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