Safety Instructions; Personal Protective Equipment; The Machine's Safety Equipment - Husqvarna 359.79509 Operator's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment
MPORTANT INFORMATION
A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer used
incorrectly or carelessly can become a
dangerous tool, that can cause serious or fatal
injury to the operator or others. It is extremely
important that you read and understand the
content of this manual.
When using a trimmer, personal protective
equipment approved by the appropriate
authorities must be used. Personal protective
equipment does not eliminate the risk of
accidents, however, it can reduce the effects of
an injury in the event of an accident. Ask your
dealer for help when choosing protective
equipment.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn
when necessary, e.g., when
assembling cutting
equipment.
EAR PROTECTION
Ear protection offering
sufficient dampening effect
should be used.
EYE PROTECTION
Blows from branches or
objects thrown by the
rotating cutting equipment
can damage the eyes.
BOOTS
Use anti-slip and stable
boots.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a
strong fabric and avoid
loose clothing that can
catch on shrubs and
branches. Always wear
heavy, long pants. Do not
wear jewelry, short pants,
sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
FIRST AID KIT
A first aid kit should be
carried by operators of
clearing saws, brushcutters
or trimmers.
The machine's safety equipment
This section describes the machine's safety equipment, its
function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to
ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter "What is
what"to locate where this equipment is positioned on your
machine.)
1. Throttle trigger
lock
The throttle trigger lock is
designed to prevent the
throttle from accidentally
being engaged. When the
trigger lock (A) is pressed
into the handle (= when you
hold the handle) the throttle
(g) is released. When the
grip on the handle is
released the throttle and the
throttle trigger lock return
to their original positions.
This takes place via two
independent return spring
systems. This means that the
throttle is automatically
locked in its "idling"
position.
2. Stop switch
The stop switch should be
used to stop the engine.
3. Cutting
attachment guard
This guard is intended to
prevent objects from being
thrown towards the
operator and to protect the
operator from
unintentionel contact with
the cutting attachment.
A
B
A
B
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