Husqvarna 326EX-Series - Manual (Page 10)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General working instructions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This section takes up the basic safety precautions for
working with the edger.
• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your
dealer or your service workshop.
• Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
4. The engine should be switched off before moving.
5. Never put the machine down with the engine running un-
less you have good sight of it.
Basic safety precautions
1. Observe your surroundings:
• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect
your control of the machine.
• To ensure that the above mentioned do not come into contact
with the cutting equipment or objects that can be thrown by
the cutting equipment.
• NOTE! Never use a machine without the possibility of calling
for help in the event of an accident.
2. Avoid usage in unfavour-
able weather conditions.
For example, thick fog,
heavy rain, strong winds
or extreme cold, etc.
To work in bad weather
conditions is tiring and can
create dangerous cir-
cumstances, e.g. slippery
surfaces.
3. Make sure you can walk
and stand safely. Look
out for any obstacles with
unexpected movement
(roots, stones, branches,
pits, ditches, etc.). Take
great care when working
on sloping ground.
Basic working techniques
• Always keep the blade close to the ground.
• Always drop to idling speed after each working operation.
Longer periods running at full throttle without loading the
engine (that is without resistance, which the engine feels from
the cutting equipment when trimming) can lead to serious
engine damage.
• Be especially careful when pulling the edger towards you dur-
ing work.
• If heavy vibrations occur, stop the engine. Remove the spark
plug cable from the spark plug. Check that the machine is not
damaged. Repair any damage.
Safety instructions while working
• Always ensure you have a
safe and fi rm foothold.
• Always hold the machine with
both hands. Hold the ma-
chine of the right-hand side
your the body.
• Make sure your hands and
feet do not come into con-
tact with the blade when the
engine is running.
• When the engine is switched
off, keep your hands and feet
away from the blade until it
has stopped.
• Always cut edges at full throt-
tle.
WARNING!
Sometimes grass and stones can collect in
the blade guard and blade. Always stop the
engine when cleaning.
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WARNING!
Beware of thrown objects. Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the blade guard.
Stones rubbish etc. can be thrown up into the
eyes resulting in blindness or other serious
injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be outside the safety zone of 15 me-
ters (50 feet). Stop the machine immediately if
anyone approaches.
The bevel gear unit can get hot during use
and may remain so for a while afterwards.
There is a risk of slight burns if you touch it.
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