Husqvarna 325iLK Operator's Manual page 11

• Never use a product that has been modified in any
way from its original specification
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained
and qualified specialists. See instructions under the
Maintenance heading.
• Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings
added risk. Due to the added risk, it is not
recommended to use the machine in very bad
weather, for instance in dense fog, heavy rain,
strong winds, intense cold, risk of lightning, etc
• Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
• Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors
• It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation
you can face. Always exercise care and use your
common sense. Avoid all situations which you
consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel
uncertain about operating procedures after reading
these instructions, you should consult an expert
before continuing.
• Ensure that no people or animals come closer than
50 ft (15 m) while you work. When several operators
are working in the same area the safety distance
should be at least 50 ft (15 m). Otherwise there is
a risk of serious personal injury. Stop the product
immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the
product around without first checking behind you to
make sure that no one is within the safety zone.
• Ensure that people, animals or other things can
not affect your control of the product or that they
do not come in contact with the cutting attachment
or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting
attachment. However, do not use the product unless
you are able to call for help in the event of an
accident.
• Make sure that you can move and stand safely.
Check the area around you for possible obstacles
(roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etcetera) in case
you have to move suddenly. Take great care when
you work on sloping ground.
• Walk, never run.
• Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects,
such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string
etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped
around the cutter or cutter guard.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out when you cut. Do not cut to close to the ground
where stones and other objects can be thrown out.
• Make sure that no clothes or parts of the body
come in contact with the cutting attachment when
the product is activated. Keep the product below
waist level.
• Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear
approved eye protection. Never lean over the cutting
attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc., can be
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thrown up into the eyes which can cause blindness
or serious injury.
• Listen out for warning signals or shouts when
you wear hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection as soon as the product stops.
• If any unwanted vibrations occur, tap out new line to
give the line the correct length to stop the vibrations.
• If the product starts vibrating abnormally, stop the
product and remove the battery.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in persons who have
poor circulation. Speak to your physician if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin color or condition. These symptoms usually
show in the fingers, hands or wrists.
• Always hold the product with both hands. Hold the
product on the right side of your body.
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 a protective helmet where there is a risk of
falling objects.
• 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 USA or EN 166 in EU
countries.
• Use a visor for face protection. A visor is not enough
for protection of the eyes.
(Fig. 18)
• Use gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
• Use sturdy non-slip boots.
• 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.
(Fig. 19)
• Keep first aid equipment close at hand.
(Fig. 20)
Read the warning
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