USING THE MACHINE WITH 3-TOOTH BLADE (kit ABB1203-1, SOLD
SEPARATELY)
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:
risk of injury from cuttings being thrown sideways.
WARNING:
(2 cm) 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 in personal injury.
WARNING:
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 3/4 in (2 cm).
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Inspect the blade at a regular short intervals for signs of damage. Do not continue
working with a damaged blade.
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Re-sharpen the blade regularly (when it has dulled noticeably) and have it
balanced if necessary (should be 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 reaction 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 occur 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.
56-VOLT LITHIUM-ION COMMERCIAL 17.5" STRING TRIMMER — STX4500/STX4500-FC
The higher the cutting attachment is off the ground, the greater the
When cutting young stands or other woody materials up to 3/4 in
Improper use of a brush cutter blade may cause it to crack, chip, or
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