Basic working techniques >>

• Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working

operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on

the engine can lead to serious engine damage.

Terms

• Forestry clearing is a general term for cutting small trees,

during which each stem is cut individually. A saw blade is

used.

The ABC of clearing

Always use the correct equipment.

Make sure the equipment is well adjusted.

Follow the safety precautions.

Organise your work carefully.

Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the blade.

Always use sharp blades.

Avoid stones.

Control the felling direction (take advantage of the wind).

• Brush cutting is a general term for clearing grass. Grass

blades and grass cutters are used for this purpose.

WARNING! 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 kickback can occur if you

attempt to cut thick stems with this area of

the blade.

• Grass trimming is a general term for light clearing, e.g.

around edges or around trees. A trimmer head or plastic

blades are used.

WARNING! Sometimes branches or grass

get caught between the guard and cutting

attachment. Always stop the engine before

cleaning.