Operating Techniques - Metal Or Plastic Blade - Echo SRM-225 Operator's Manual

SRM-225
Scything
Scything - Swing the cutting head in a level arc, gradually feeding the line into the material being cut. Move
forward with each arc to cut a swath. Width of cutting swath depends on arc. Use a larger arc for a wider
swath, or a smaller arc for a narrow swath. Keep line head tilted to direct cutting debris forward or away from
you.
Edging and Scalping
Both of these are done with the nylon line cutting head tilted at a steep angle. Scalping is removing top
growth, leaving the earth bare. Edging is trimming the grass back where it has spread over a pavement or
driveway. During both edging and scalping, hold the unit at a steep angle in a position where the debris, and
any dislodged dirt and stone, will not come back towards you even if it ricochets off the hard surface.
General
• Debris flows in direction of line head rotation. Change line head position to assure debris flow is directed
away from operator.
• Keep cutting line away from wire fences to avoid entanglement.
• Operate trimmer only with cutting head below knee height.

Operating Techniques - Metal or Plastic Blade

Brushcutter blades may be used to cut and trim a wide variety of materials. Refer to the blade selection
section for determining the correct blade for the application.
Scything (3, 8, and 80 tooth weed/grass, and brush blades)
• To cut large sections of field grass and weeds swing the cutting head in a level arc, gradually feeding the
blade into the material being cut. Adjust throttle speed according to your work.
• Do not swing the main pipe with arms. Turn hips to swing the blade horizontally from right to
left, and cut weeds on the left side of the blade.
• Do not scythe back and forth as the grass may scatter and kickback may occur easily.
• Tilt blade left by 5 to 10 degrees so that cut grasses will push left, making progress easier.
• Move forward with each arc to cut a swath.
• Width of cutting swath depends on arc. Use a larger arc for a wider swath, or a smaller arc
for a narrow swath. Suggested cutting width is about 1.5 m (4.9 ft).
• When scything large brush up to 0.5" diameter from right to left, avoid cutting with
highlighted section.
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