Stihl FSA 130 R Instruction Manual page 21

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Take care to clear area of all objects and
debris before trimming along fences or
walls, near tree trunks or other objects
that could increase the possibility of
injury from the ricochet of thrown objects.
5.8.3 Using a Grass Cutting Blade
► When working with a grass cutting blade, sweep the
trimmer in a controlled manner, parallel to the ground in
front of you. To reduce the risk of kickout, use the left side
of the cutting blade.
All kinds of grass and weeds can be cut with a grass cutting
blade.
– The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is intended to cut grass
and weeds. It has 4 cutting knives with cutting edges on
both sides, i.e., front and rear. When the cutting edges on
one side become dull, the blade can be turned over to
utilize the cutting edges on the other side.
– The 8-tooth grass cutting blade is recommended for
cutting fern or similar fleshy vegetation. When the cutting
edges on one side become dull, the cutting edges have to
be resharpened. The blade cannot be turned over to
utilize the cutting edges on the other side.
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WARNING
￭ Improper use of a grass cutting blade may cause it to
crack, chip or shatter. Thrown blade fragments may
seriously or fatally injure the operator or bystanders. To
reduce the risk of injury:
– Avoid contact with hard or solid foreign objects such
as stones, glass, rocks or pieces of metal.
– Inspect the grass cutting blade at regular, short
intervals for signs of damage. Do not continue
working with a damaged grass cutting blade.
– Resharpen the grass cutting blade regularly as
described on its packaging or instruction leaflet.
– Never attempt to cut woody material with the grass
cutting blade.
5.8.4 Using a Brush Knife
► When working with a brush knife, sweep the trimmer in a
controlled manner, parallel to the ground in front of you.
To reduce the risk of kickout, use the left side of the cutting
blade.
A brush knife is suitable for applications ranging from cutting
matted grass to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub
brush.
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