Working Techniques; General Working Instructions - Husqvarna 525PT5S Operator's Manual

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!
This section takes up the basic safety precautions for
working with a pole saw.
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.
WARNING! The machine can cause
!
serious personal injury. Read the safety
instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the machine.
WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
!
tool without first switching off the
engine.
Personal protection
• Always wear boots and other equipment described
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
• Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long
trousers.
• Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.
• Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder
level.
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
• Never allow children to use the machine.
• Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you
are working.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without
first ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator's manual.

WORKING TECHNIQUES

• Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
Safety instructions while working
• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
• Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the
machine at the side of your body.
• Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
• Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near
the cutting attachment when the engine is running.
• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and
feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
• Always lay the machine on the ground when you are
not using it.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
• You should also pay attention to the fact that falling
branches can bounce in the direction of the user after
hitting the ground.
• Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment,
such as metal items.
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