Blade Cutting Problems - Echo SRM-225 Operator's Manual

SRM-225 OPERATION
• Applying consistent, even force to the blade during the cut
• Avoiding obstacles and ground hazards
• Using extra care when cutting harder materials such as extremely dry brush, saplings,
and small trees
• Cutting from a stable, secure position

Blade Cutting Problems

Binding - Blades may bind in the cut if dull or forced. Binding can damage blade, and
result in blade breakage or injury from fragments and flying debris. If a blade binds in a
cut, don't try to get it out by applying "up and down" force to pry the cut open. Applying
prying force to the blade can bend the blade, and result in blade failure and injury.
To free a blade that is bound in the cut, stop the unit, and support the trimmer or
brushcutter to keep stress off the blade. Push the tree away from the entry point of the
cut to open the cut, and pull the blade directly away from the cut in a straight-line motion. Use caution when
releasing the tree to avoid being struck by spring-back or falling.
Inspect the blade for damage before proceeding. Sharpen teeth if dull, or replace blade if cracked, bent,
missing teeth, or otherwise damaged.
To prevent binding:
• Keep blades sharp
• Avoid excessive pressure during cuts
• Don't exceed cutting capacity of blade
• Don't use blades with damaged or missing cutting teeth
• Don't rock blades in cut
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