Specification

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• Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter with the blade. Do not let
the blade contact material it cannot cut such as stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard,
woody brush having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch (1 cm).
• Keep the blade sharp. 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 left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from
the operator.
• 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 control 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.
• Do not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can come dangerously close to your body.
• Do not swing unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the engine to cutting speed before entering the material to be cut. If the blade does not turn when
you squeeze the throttle trigger, make sure shaft is fully inserted into the engine.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. The blade
should not turn while the engine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to
contact customer service.
• Maintain good firm footing while using the unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a comfortable apart
position.
• Cut while swinging the upper part of your body from left to right.
• As you move forward to the next area to cut, be sure to maintain your balance and footing.
WARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or
the blade turning to avoid serious injury. Stop engine and blade before removing materials wrapped
around blade or shaft.