Blade Thrust; General Maintenance - EGO BCA1200 Manual De Usario

To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating blade
down onto the growth to achieve a chopping effect. Use
the brush cutter like a scythe (sweep it to the right and
left) at ground level. Do not use the cutting attachment
above waist height.
WARNING:
The higher the cutting attachment is off
the ground, the greater the risk of injury from cuttings
being thrown sideways.
WARNING:
When cutting young stands or other
woody materials up to 2cm in diameter, use the left
side of the blade to avoid blade thrust situations. Do not
attempt to cut woody material with a larger diameter,
since the blade may catch or jerk the brush cutter
forward. This may cause damage to the blade or the
brush cutter or loss of control of the brush cutter, resulting
personal injury.
WARNING:
Improper use of a brush cutter blade
may cause it to crack, chip, or shatter.
Thrown parts may seriously injure the operator or
bystander. To reduce the risk of personal injury, it is
essential to take the following precautions:
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Avoid contact with hard or solid foreign objects such as
stones, rocks or pieces of metal.
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Never cut wood or shrubs with a stem diameter of more
than 2cm.
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Inspect the blade at a regular short intervals for signs of
damage. Do not continue working with a damaged blade.
◾
Resharpen the blade regularly (when it has dulled
noticeably) and have it balanced if necessary (performed
by a qualified service technician).

BLADE THRUST

Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this
unit. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur when
the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut. This
contact may cause the blade to stop for an instant and
suddenly "thrust" the unit away from the object that was
hit. This re action can be violent enough to cause the
operator to lose control of the unit. Blade thrust can occur
without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely to oc cur in areas where it is difficult to see the
material being cut. For cutting ease and safety, approach
the weeds being cut with the brush cutter from the right
to the left. In the event an unexpected object or woody
stock is encountered, this practice could minimize the
blade thrust reaction.
Before each use check for damaged/worn parts
Check the blade, guard and front-assist handle and
replace any parts that are cracked, warped, bent, or
damaged in any away.
The edge of the blade can dull over time. It is recommended
that you turn over the blade to extend the life of the blade
and periodically sharpen it (performed by a qualified service
technician) or replace it with a new blade when necessary.
Clean the brush cutter after each use
See the MAINTENANCE section for cleaning instructions.
WARNING:
Ensure the blade has come to a
complete stop before cleaning or servicing the brush
cutter. Failure to comply could result in possible serious
personal injury.
TO START/STOP THE TOOL
See "STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD" section
in the power head PH1400E operator's manual.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing
the unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified
service technician.
WARNING:
Always wear heavy gloves when
installing or removing the blade or performing any
maintenance on the blade. Be careful of the blade and
protect your hands from being injured by the blade.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
CLEAN THE UNIT
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Remove the battery
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After each use, clean the debris, clogged soils or grass
on the blade and guard with a soft brush.
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Wipe the tool surface with a clean cloth moistened with
a mild soap solution.
BRUSH CUTTER ATTACHMENT — BCA1200
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