Operation - DeWalt DXGST227BC Manuel Del Operador

HOLDING THE UNIT
WARNING:
reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Wear head protection. Use a full face shield
when needed. Refer to the Safety section for appropriate safety equipment information.
WARNING:
while operating the unit. The engine may be extremely hot.
• Stand in the operating position (Fig. 13). Stand up straight. Do not bend over.
• Keep feet apart and firmly planted.
• Hold the shaft grip with the right hand. Keep the right arm slightly bent.
• Hold the handle with the left hand. Keep the left arm straight.
• Hold the unit at waist level.
• Position the blade a few inches above the ground.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
WARNING:
an edger.
• Keep the blade parallel to the ground.
• Always cut with the unit running at full speed. This provides maximum cutting power and makes
the blade less likely to bind, stall or cause blade thrust.
WARNING:
does not immediately cut. Blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the unit and/or
operator to be propelled in any direction and possibly lose control of the unit. Blade thrust
can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in
areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.

OPERATION

Always wear appropriate eye, hearing, hand, foot and body protection to
To prevent serious personal injury, avoid arm contact with the engine
To avoid serious injury to the operator or others, do not use the blade as
Blade thrust can occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it
Fig. 13
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