Husqvarna TA320 Operator's Manual page 5

face of slopes, never up or down and
exercise extreme caution when changing
direction. This reduces the risk of loss
of control, slipping and falling which may
result in personal injury.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the
cutter, line or blade when the machine is
operating. Before you start the machine,
make sure the cutter, line or blade is
not contacting anything. A moment of
inattention while operating the machine
may result in injury to yourself or others.
• Do not operate the machine above waist
height. This helps prevent unintended
cutter or blade contact and enables better
control of the machine in unexpected
situations.
• When cutting brush or saplings that are
under tension, be alert for spring back.
When the tension in the wood fibres is
released, the brush or sapling may strike
the operator and/or throw the machine out
of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush
and saplings. The slender material may
catch the blade and be whipped toward
you or pull you off balance.
• Maintain control of the machine and do
not touch cutters, lines or blades and other
hazardous moving parts while they are still
in motion. This reduces the risk of injury
from moving parts.
• When clearing jammed material or
servicing the machine, make sure all
power switches are off and the power cord
is disconnected. Unexpected starting of the
machine while clearing jammed material
or servicing may result in serious personal
injury.
• Carry the machine with the machine
switched off and away from your body.
Proper handling of the machine will reduce
the likelihood of accidental contact with a
moving cutter, line or blade.
• When transporting or storing the machine,
always fit the cover on metal blades.
Proper handling of the machine will reduce
the likelihood of accidental contact with the
blade.
• Only use replacement cutters, lines,
cutting heads and blades specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement parts
may increase the risk of breakage and
injury.
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Other safety information
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use
appliances in damp or wet locations.
• Don't Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should
be kept at a distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and substantial footwear is recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use
appliance for any job except that for which
it is intended.
• Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don't carry
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
• Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
• Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate
appliance when you are tired.
• Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When
not in use, appliances should be stored
indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place
– out of reach of children.
• Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep
cutting edge sharp and clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Check Damaged Parts – Before further use
of the appliance, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other condition that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
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