Gardeo PRO GPDCBT43 Traduction Des Instructions Originales page 94

Scything can be done in both directions, or just in one way which
results in the debris being thrown away from you.
That is using the side of the blade that it is rotating away from
you. Tilt down the blade slightly on this same side. You will be hit
by some debris if you scythe in both directions.
Cut only with the side of the blade that the debris is moving away
from you.
If kickback occurs, the blade may be dull, or the material so thick
and hard that you should use other tool instead of this machine.
Do not force the blade to cut. Do not change the angle of cut
after into the wood. Avoid using any pressure or leverage which
could cause the blade to bind or crack.
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