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Avoid cutting with the area of the blade between the 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock
positions. Because of the speed of rotation of the blade, blade thrust can
occur if you attempt to cut thick stems with this area of the blade.
9.2.2 Grass clearing using a grass blade
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 blade is angled to the left when clearing grass, the grass will collect in a line, which makes
it easier to collect, e.g. by raking.
Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart. Move forward after the return stroke
and stand firmly again.
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:
▪ Always work at full throttle.
▪ Avoid the previously cut material during the return stroke.
Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the machine on the ground before you start to
collect the cut material.
9.2.2.1 Prevent kickback
When working with the cutting blade there is a risk of kickback if the blade strikes against solid
obstacles (tree trunks, branches, tree stumps, rocks or similar). This will result in the cutting tool
being catapulted back against the direction of rotation. This can lead to the loss of control of the
appliance. Do not use the cutting blasé near fences, metal posts, boundary stones or
foundations. To cut low density shrubs, position the appliance. (Fig. 10)
9.2.3 Grass trimming with a trimmer head
9.2.3.1 Trimming (Fig. 11)
Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the cord that does the
work. Let the cord work at its own pace. Never press the cord into the area to be cut.
The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls, fences, trees and borders,
however it can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage fence posts.
Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine
speed.
