OPT12
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11. Optional blade usage
3. How you can maintain the best control:
a. Keep a good, firm grip on the unit with both
hands. A firm grip can help neutralize bounce.
Keep your right and left hands completely around
the respective handles.
b. Keep both feet spread apart in a comfortable
stance and yet braced for the possibility that the
unit could bounce. Do not overreach. Keep firm
footing and balance.
■ MAINTENANCE
BLADE
• Check the blade and the fasteners for looseness,
cracking, or bending.
• Check the cutting edges and reform with a flat file.
(A) 22, 24-tooth blade
(B) 8-tooth blade
(C) 4-tooth blade
Point (OPT12) :
1. Keep the end corner sharp.
2. Round the root of the edge, using round file.
3. Do not use water when using a grinder.
IMPORTANT
• It is recommended that filing should be done by
professionals.
• Especially regarding filing the 22,24-tooth blade,
Leave it to the professionals.
■ TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
• When you finish cutting in one location and wish to
continue work in another spot, turn off the engine,
and lift up the unit and carry it paying attention for
the blade.
• Never forget to place the protective cover over the
blades.
• When transporting the unit over long distances,
detach the blade fix the unit by ropes.