Brush Cutting With A Saw Blade; Grass Clearing Using A Grass Blade - Husqvarna 323R Operator's Manual

The ABC of clearing
Always use the correct equipment.
Make sure the equipment is well adjusted.
Follow the safety precautions.
Organise your work carefully.
Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the blade.
Always use sharp blades.
Avoid stones.
WARNING! Avoid cutting with the area of the
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blade between the 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock
positions. Because of the speed of rotation
of the blade kickback can occur if you
attempt to cut thick stems with this area of
the blade.
Working methods
• Before you start clearing, check the clearing area, the
type of terrain, the slope of the ground, whether there are
stones, hollows etc.
• On sloping ground you should work along the slope. It is
much easier to work along a slope than it is to work up and
down it.
• The strip should be planned so that you avoid going over
ditches or other obstacles on the ground.

Brush cutting with a saw blade

• Cut through thin stems and brush. Work with a sawing
movement, swinging sideways.
• Avoid cutting with the area of the blade between the 12
o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.

Grass clearing using a grass blade

• Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on
woody stems.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass.
• The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging
movement, where the movement from right-to-left is the
clearing stroke and the movement from left-to-right is the
return stroke. Let the left-hand side of the blade (between
8 and 12 o'clock) do the cutting.
• If the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass, the
grass will collect in a line, which makes it easier to collect,
e.g. by raking.
• Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart.
Move forward after the return stroke and stand firmly
again.
• Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is
used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
• Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by
following these instructions:
1 Always work at full throttle.
2 Avoid the previously cut material during the return
stroke.
• Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the
machine on the ground before you start to collect the cut
material.
WARNING! Neither the operator of the
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machine nor anyone else may attempt to
remove the cut material while the engine is
running or the blade is rotating, as this can
result in serious injury.
Stop the engine and blade before you
remove material that has wound around the
blade shaft as otherwise there is a risk of
injury. The bevel gear can get hot during use
and may remain so for a while afterwards.
You could get burnt if you touch it.
WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
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Always wear eye protection. Never lean over
the cutting attachment guard. Stones,
rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes
causing blindness or serious injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be kept outside the safety zone of 15
m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone
approaches. Never swing the machine
around without first checking behind you to
make sure no-one is within the safety zone.