Troy-Bilt 41 AM079G063 - Manual (Page 13)

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Operation (continued)
The blade continues to spin after the engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can seriously cut
you if accidentally touched.
• Swing the unit in the same direction as the blade
spins, which increases the cutting action.
• Move forward to the next area to be cut after the
return swing and plant feet again.
• The cutting blade is designed with a second cutting
edge, which can be used by removing the blade,
turning it upside down, and reinstalling it.
Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the
blade can cause the blade tip to break off while
in use. This can result in severe personal injury to
yourself or others. Replace the blade.
To reduce the chance of material wrapping around the
blade, follow these steps:
• Cut at full throttle.
• Swing the unit into material to be cut from your right to
your left (Fig. 3-2).
• Avoid the material just cut as you make the return swing.
Do not clear away cut material with the engine run-
ning or blade turning. To avoid serious personal
injury, turn off engine. Allow the blade to stop before
removing materials wrapped around the blade shaft.