Zenoah BCZ2400S - Manual (Page 26)

■ By using the shoulder strap, hang the unit on
your right side. Adjust the strap length so that
the cutting head may become parallel to the
ground. (OPT11)
Make sure to use shoulder strap and debris
guard. If not, it is vary dangerous when you slip
or lose your balance.
■ CONTROLLING BLADE BOUNCE
• Kick out can cause serious personal injury.
Carefully study this section. It is important that
you understand what causes kick out, how you
can reduce the chance of kick out and how you
can remain in control of the unit if kick out does
occur.
1. What causes kick out:
• Kick out can occur when the moving blade
contacts an object that it cannot cut. This contact
causes the blade to stop for an instant and then
suddenly move or ”bounce” away from the object
that was hit. The operator can lose control of the
unit and the blade can cause serious personal
injury to the operator or any person nearby if the
blade contacts any part of the body.
2. How you can reduce the chance of kick out:
a. Recognize that kick out can happen. By
understanding and knowing about bounce,
you can help eliminate the element of
surprise.
b. Cut fibrous weeds and grass only. Do not
let the blade contact materials it cannot cut
such as hard, woody vines and brush or
rocks, fences, metal, etc
c. Be extra prepared for bounce if you must cut
where you cannot see the blade making
contact such as in areas of dense growth.
d. Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade increase
the chance of bounce.
e. Avoid feeding the blade too rapidly. The blade
can bounce away from material being cut if
WARNING
WARNING
11. Optional blade usage
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OPT11