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Operation
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• Never place any part of body under cutting blade shield.
Cutting
• Do not allow bystanders to come near machine when cutting.
• Rotating cutting blades can throw stones or debris and cause injuries and
damages to nearby people, animals, crops, buildings, automobiles, etc. Pay
attention to the safety of surroundings and plan ahead when cutting.
• Never attempt to cut with cutting blade shield open.
• When cutting, drive forward. Machine is intended to cut brush while moving
forward, and this best prevents stones and debris from being thrown.
• Turn cutting rotary clutch to [ON] only when cutting. Keep it in [OFF] position all
the other times.
• Never attempt to cut brush on the edge of a ditch or bank. Shoulder of the ditch
or bank may collapse. Pay special attention after heavy rain or earthquake.
• Inspect the work site beforehand; inspect terrain and locate holes, drops, or
obstacles. Also inspect overhead obstacles such as the branches of a tree. Pay
special attention when working near these areas.
• Do not use this machine on an incline steeper than 15 degres.
• Do not turn on an incline.