Preventing Kickback - Honda Paice Setter PS260S Operator's Manual

WORKING METHODS (continued)
Kickback
WARNING:
When operating the brushcutter, uncontrolled kickback may
occur.
Kickback can occur particularly when
attempting to cut within a blade segment
between 12 and 2 o'clock.
NEVER apply the brushcutter within a
segment between 12 and 2 o'clock.
NEVER apply this segment of the
brushcutter blade to solid objects such as
trees, bushes etc., with a diameter
exceeding 3cm. Otherwise the brushcutter
will be deflected at great force with the
risk of injuries.

Preventing kickback

To avoid kickback. observe the following:
Operating within the blade segment between 12 and 2
o'clock risks definite hazards, especially when using
metal cutting tools.
Cutting operations within a blade segment between 11
and 12 o'clock, and between 2 and 5 o'clock must only
be carried out by experienced, trained operators, and
only at their own risk.
Easy cutting with little risk of kickback is possible within
a blade segment between 8 and 11 o'clock.
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risk of serious injury