We feature the three-toothed blade on different versions of our brush cutters. Whether it's a packback, a wheeled version, or one of our classic multi-tools, it will feature our hard-wearing three-toothed blade. It is designed to work hard cutting through scrub, thick clumps of grass, nettles, brambles, and the kind of overgrowth you might find when clearing a garden or taming some ground. 

When your machine arrives, a well-illustrated and informative manual is provided. As with any new machine, as eager as you may be, it pays to spend some time reading the manual and understanding your machine. From fitting parts when putting it together for the first time to what you need to do maintenance-wise, it certainly doesn't require much care and attention, but what there is to do must be done, or there could be mishaps, perhaps. 

Back to that blade. The manual clearly outlines fitting instructions for the three-toothed blade, and we also have signs and stickers on the blade itself. All the information says one thing: Fit your blade centrally! It is essential that the three-toothed blade is fitted correctly. No surprises there!  

Your three-toothed blade spoons at 7500 rpm, and if it is not fitted with washer 'A' fitted in line with a clearly marked circle on the blade, centrifugal force will soon damage your machine or, worse, could cause injury.  

It is essential that the 3-toothed blade sits correctly on washer "A" and not in an off-centred position. Having the 3-tooth blade installed incorrectly can cause excessive vibration and premature damage to the lower shaft and the blade itself. It can also be incredibly dangerous to the user and any bystanders near the work area.

It's simple to get right and only requires the sensible act of reading about how your brand-new machine works. That way, you will get the best out of it because it's a very useful piece of kit that has true longevity if used and maintained correctly. 

Are you storing your machine for a while? 

If you are storing your machine for any reason, including the winter months when you're probably not doing much in the garden, then you must ensure that you fully drain your fuel tank and 'run your machine dry'. Doing so will preserve your machine and save any fuelling issues when you come to start your machine in the spring. At any time of the year, we advise running your machine dry if you know you won't be using it for a while. This is great practice with any two-stroke machine to ensure all is well. You can read more here.