Safety Instructions; Personal Protective Equipment; The Machine's Safety Equipment - Husqvarna 323E, 325E Operator's Manual

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Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• An edger 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 an edger, 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.
!
WARNING!
Remove your hearing protection as soon as
you stop the engine, so that you can hear any
noises or warning signals.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when
necessary, e.g., when assem-
bling cutting equipment.
EAR PROTECTION
Ear protection offering suffi-
cient 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-
duty long pants. Do not wear
jewellery, shorts, 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 the edger.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.)
!
WARNING!
Never use a machine with defective safety
equipment. Follow the control, maintenance
and service instructions described in this
section.
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 (B) 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 independ-
ent return spring systems. This
means that the throttle is
automatically locked in the
"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
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