
9Blue Diamond Attachments, LLC
Brush Cutters
September 2020 888-376-7027
2.4 General Safety Instruction
The owner/operator is responsible for the SAFE use
and maintenance of the Multi-Purpose Cutter. Make
sure anyone who is operating, maintaining, or working
around the Multi-Purpose Cutter is familiar with the
operating and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY information contained in this manual. This
manual will take you step-by-step through your
working day and alerts you to all good safety practices
that should be used while using the Multi-Purpose
Cutter.
In addition to the design features of the Multi-Purpose
Cutter, including safety signs, accident prevention is
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence,
and proper training of the people involved in the
operation, maintenance, and storage of the Multi-
Purpose Cutter.
In addition to this safety section, refer also to safety
messages and instructions in each of the appropriate
sections of the Multi-Purpose Cutter manual.
These general safety instructions apply to the overall
use and maintenance of the Multi-Purpose Cutter.
More specific instructions on safety are found in the
operation, maintenance, and storage sections of this
manual. Refer to these sections before performing
any of these tasks.
Failure to comply with the following safety
instructions can and will result in serious injury and
possibly even death if they are not understood and
followed.
Read and Understand Manual
To prevent personal injury or even
death, be sure you read and understand
all of the instructions in this manual and other
related OEM equipment manuals! The
Trailblazer Multi-Purpose Cutter, if not used and
maintained properly, can be dangerous to
users unfamiliar with its operation. Do not
allow operating, maintaining, adjusting, or
cleaning of this Multi-Purpose Cutter until the user
has read this manual and has developed a
thorough understanding of the safety precautions
and functions of the unit.
This Multi-Purpose Cutter is designed for the
specific purpose of cutting grass, weeds, and
light brush. DO NOT modify or use this Multi-
Purpose Cutter for any application other than
that for which it was designed.
Brush cutters maintained or operated improperly,
or by untrained personnel, can be dangerous;
exposing the user and/or bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
Provide User with Literature Trailblazer
Multi-Purpose Cutter owners must provide
operator instructions to anyone using the
Multi-Purpose Cutter before use, and at least
annually thereafter. Refer to “2.6 OSHA
Training Requirements” on page 13.
Stay Clear: Clear the area of people,
especially small children, before using
the Multi-Purpose Cutter. Under no
circumstances should young children be allowed
to work with or around the Multi-Purpose Cutter.
Impaired User Hazard : Do not
attempt to assemble, operate, or
maintain this Multi-Purpose Cutter
under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Consult
your doctor before using this Multi-Purpose
Cutter while taking prescription medications.
Crush Hazard
Do not allow anyone to ride on the
tractor or the Multi-Purpose Cutter.
Falling or crushing hazards can result in severe
injuries or death.
Falling Hazard
Do not allow riders on the hitch,
tractor, or cutter at any time.
Falling can result in severe injuries or death.
No Unauthorized Modi ications Do
not modify the Multi-Purpose Cutter
or safety devices. Do not weld on the
Unauthorized modifications may impair its function
and safety. Personal injury or death can result
from unauthorized modifications.
If the Multi-Purpose Cutter has been altered in any
way from the original design, Trailblazer does not
accept any liability for injury or warranty.
Damaged Parts Hazard: Do not use the
Multi-Purpose Cutter if any parts are
damaged. If the Multi-Purpose Cutter has a
defect, immediately stop using it and remedy the
problem before continuing.
Thrown Objects Hazard: The Multi-
Purpose Cutter can throw objects up to
300 feet. To avoid serious injury or death:
Keep all thrown object shielding in place.
Inspect area for potential thrown objects before
cutting.
Do not operate the Multi-Purpose Cutter with
the deck raised.