Tanaka TBC-255SFK Owner's Manual - Page 11

5. UNIT ASSEMBLY & OPERATION Brush Cutter Cutting When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 rpm. Extended time of use at low rpm may wear out the clutch prematurely. Cut grass from right to left. If using a steel blade, thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area. A dangerous reaction may occur causing the entire unit and operator to be thrust violently. This reaction is called BLADE THRUST. As a result, the operator may lose control of the unit which may cause serious or fatal injury. Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material to be cut. EN The blade turns counterclockwise, therefore, be advised to operate the unit from right to left for efficient cutting. Keep onlookers out of working area at least 15m (50 ft.). WARNING! If cutting attachment should strike against stones or other debris, stop the engine and make sure that the attachment and related parts are undamaged. When grass or vines wrap around attachment, stop engine and attachment and remove them. Stopping Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a few minutes, then turn off ignition switch. WARNING! A cutting attachment can injure while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or power control is released. When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down. TBC-255SFK 11 Owner's Manual