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

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General working instructions

IMPORTANT! This section considers basic safety rules
when working with blowers. 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.
Show consideration to persons in your surroundings by
avoiding using the machine at unsuitable times, such as
late in the evening or early in the morning. Reduce the
noise levels by limiting the number of equipment units
used simultaneously. Read through and follow the simple
directions so that you disturb your surroundings as little as
possible.
• This blower is a hand held type. The blower is held
using the handle by hand. It is operated and controlled
by the handle while operating. The speed of the air jet
is controlled with the throttle. Select the speed that
best suits the application. To avoid holding your finger
on the throttle all the time when using the blower, the
required throttle can be set with the throttle adjuster
(D). Full throttle is obtained when the throttle adjuster
is pushed in fully.
D
• Use the blower with the lowest possible throttle. It is
seldom necessary to use full throttle, and many work
procedures can be done at half throttle. A lower
throttle means less noise and less dust, and it is also
easier to keep control over the rubbish collected
together/moved.
• Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to the
ground.

WORKING TECHNIQUES

• Hold the opening of the blower as close to the ground
as possible. Utilise the entire length of the blow pipe
to keep the air current close to the ground.
• Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you have not
blown rubbish into someone's garden.
• Use the machine during normal working hours to
avoid unnecessary noise. Avoid working early in the
morning or late at night.
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Basic safety rules
• No unauthorised persons or animals may be present
in the working area, which is 15 metres.
• Allow the engine to cool before refuelling.
• Keep all parts of your body away from hot surfaces.
• Never touch the spark plug or ignition cable while the
engine is running. Touching the spark plug or plug
may result in being subjected to an electrical shock.
• The powerful currents of air can move objects at such
a speed that they can bounce back and cause serious
eye injuries.
• Do not direct the air jet towards people or animals.
• Stop the engine before assembling or dismantling
accessories or other parts.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to
dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
WARNING! Be aware of your
surroundings. If anyone approaches your
work area, set the throttle control to the
lowest throttle until the person is at a
safe distance. Direct the blower away
from people, animals, play areas, open
windows and cars etc.
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