Husqvarna 525iLST Operator's Manual page 7

replacement parts may increase the risk of breakage
and injury.
Blade thrust causes and related warnings
• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the machine
and position your arms to resist blade thrust.
Position your body to the left side of the machine.
Blade thrust can increase the risk of injury due to the
machine moving unexpectedly. Blade thrust can be
controlled by the operator if proper precautions are
taken.
• If the blade binds, or when interrupting a cut for
any reason, switch the machine off and hold the
machine motionless in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. While the blade is
binding, never attempt to remove the machine from
the material or pull the machine backward while the
blade is in motion, otherwise blade thrust may occur.
Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate
the cause of blade binding.
• Do not use blunt or damaged blades. Blunt or
damaged blades increase the risk of jamming or
catching on an object, resulting in blade thrust.
• Always maintain good visibility of the material being
cut. Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas
where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
• If you are approached by another person while
operating the machine, switch the machine off.
There is an increased risk of injury to other persons
being struck by the moving blade in the event of
blade thrust.
Other general safety information
• Deactivate the product before you move to another
area. Always remove the battery when passing the
product to another person.
• Never put the product down unless you have
deactivated it and removed the battery. Do not leave
the product unsupervised when it is switched on.
• The cutting tool does not stop immediately after the
product is turned off.
• The blade should be completely stopped once the
trigger switch has returned to the initial position.
• Before using the product and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
• If anything jams in the cutting attachment while
you operate the product, stop and deactivate the
product. Make sure that the cutting attachment stops
completely. Remove the battery before you clean,
inspect or repair the product and/or the cutting
equipment.
• Do a check of the product before use. Refer to,
Safety on page 4 and Maintenance on page 16 . Do
not use a defective product. Do the safety checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in
this manual.
• Faulty cutting attachment can increase the risk of
accidents.
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• Check the gear for dirt and cracks. Clean off grass
and leaves from the gear using a brush. Gloves
should be worn when necessary.
• Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept
clear of debris.
• Check that the trimmer head is completely attached
to the trimmer.
• All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before
starting.
• Check that the product is in perfect working order.
Check that all nuts and screws are tight.
• Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are
not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head
or trimmer guard if it has been exposed to impact or
are cracked. Always use the recommended guard for
the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on
Technical data.
• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not
careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This
product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the
machine. Since the machine is easy to start, children
may be able to start it if they are not kept under
full surveillance. This can mean a risk of serious
personal injury. Therefore disconnect the battery
when the machine is not under close supervision.
• Never allow children or other persons not trained in
the use of the product and/or the battery to use or
service it.
• National or local regulations may regulate the use.
Comply to given regulations.
• Store the equipment in a lockable area so that it is
out of reach of children and unauthorized persons.
• The transport guard must always be used for storage
and transport.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area
at all times and especially when switching on the
motor.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
attachment until it has stopped completely when the
product is deactivated.
• Do not remove the cut material, or let other persons
remove cut material, while the product is activated
or the cutting equipment rotates, as this can result in
serious injury.
• Keep in mind that it is you, the operator that is
responsible for not exposing people or their property
to accidents or hazards.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
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