Ryobi 232RD - Manual (Page 15)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Large stems must be cut
from two sides.
Determine in which
direction the stem
should fall. First apply
the saw to the felling
side. Then cut from the
other side to fell the
stem. The feed pressure
should be applied with
regard to the size of the
stem‘s hardness. Small
stems require more
pressure, while large
stems require less
pressure.
• If the stems are tightly
packed adapt the
through-speed with this
in mind.
• If the blade should jam in the stem, never jerk the
machine free. If you do this the blade, angle gear, shaft or
the handlebars can be damaged. Release the handlebars
and grip the shaft with both hands and slowly pull the
machine free.
Brush cutting
using the saw
blade
• Thin stems and brush are
mown down. Work by
swinging the machine
sideways.
• Try to cut several stems in
one movement.
• With groups of hardwood
stems, first clear around
the group. Cut high on
the stems around the
outside of the group to
avoid jamming. Now cut
the stumps to the
required height. Now try
to come in with the blade
and cut from the centre of
the group. If it is still
difficult to gain access, cut
long stumps and let the
stems fall down. This will
reduce the risk of
jamming.
!
WARNING!
Neither the user of the tool or anyone else
may attempt to remove the cut material
while the engine is running or with the
blade rotating as this can result in serious
injury.
Stop the engine and blade before you
remove material that has wound around the
blade as otherwise there is a risk of injury.
!
WARNING!
Beware of thrown objects. Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the guard.
Stones, rubbish etc. can be thrown up into
the eyes resulting in blindness or other
serious injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be outside the safety zone of 15
meters (50 feet). Stop the machine
immediately if anyone approaches.
• A blade is used for all
types of high or thick
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 blade work
on the left-hand side
(between 8 and 12
o’clock).
Brush cutting using a grass blade
• If the blade is angled to the left when clearing the grass will
collect in a line, which makes collection easier, e.g. when
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:
a)
Always work at full throttle.
b) Avoid the previously cut material during the return
stroke.
• Stop the engine and remove the brushcutter from the
harness before you start to gather the cut material.