Husqvarna 525HE3 Operator's Manual page 5

Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Never use the product in extreme weather conditions
such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
• Faulty blades can increase the risk of accidents.
• Ensure that no people or animals comes closer than
15 m / 50 ft while you work.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming into contact
with the cutting equipment.
• Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that
could be thrown out.
• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
• Never leave the product unsupervised with the
engine running.
• Make sure that your hands and feet do not come
near the cutting unit when the engine is running.
• If anything jams in the blades while you are working,
switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped
completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect
the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands
and feet away from the cutting unit until it has
stopped completely.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
• Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you
are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.
• Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
• Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the
product in front of your body.
• If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop
the product immediately. Disconnect the spark plug
cap from the spark plug. Check that the product is
not damaged. Repair any damage.
• Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are
undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• Check that all nuts and screws are tight.
• Make sure the gearbox is lubricated correctly. Refer
To lubricate the bevel gear and gearbox on page
to
16 .
• The gearbox gets hot when the product has been
in use. To avoid burning yourself do not touch the
gearbox.
• All covers and guards must be fitted before starting.
• If the blades get stuck, they can be loosened by
sticking the combination wrench into the gearbox.
Stick the combination wrench into the gearing and
turn it back and forth. Refer to
blades on page 16 .
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• The transport guard should always be fitted to the
cutting unit when the product is not in use.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the right
equipment.
• Use approved hearing protection that provides
adequate noise reduction. Long-term exposure to
noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.
• Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor,
you must also use approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with the
ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USAs or EN 166 in EU
countries.
• Always use protective gloves.
• Use sturdy non-slip boots or shoes.
• Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use
heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use
loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches.
Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with
bare feet. Put your hair up safely above shoulder
level.
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