General Working Instructions For Hedge Trimmer; Safety Instructions When Using The Hedge Trimmer - Husqvarna 326HDA55X-Series, 326HE3X-Series, 326HE4X-Series Operator's Manual

Safety instructions when
using the hedge trimmer
!
WARNING!
The hedge trimmer can cause serious
personal injury. Read the safety
instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the machine.
!
WARNING!
Cutting tool. Do not touch the tool
without first switching off the engine.
NOTE! Read the Operator's Manual carefully before using
the hedge trimmer.
Personal protection
• Always wear boots, and the
other safety equipment
described in the section
"Personal protective
equipment".
• Always wear working
clothes and thick, long
trousers.
• Never wear loose fitting
clothes or jewellery
• Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
Protective instructions regarding the
surroundings
• Never allow children to use
the machine.
• Ensure no one comes
within 15 metres while
working.
• Never allow anyone to use
the machine without first
being absolutely sure that
they understand the
contents of the Operator's
Manual.
• Never work on a ladder,
stool or any other raised
position that is not fully
secured.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Protective instructions while working
• Always ensure you have a
safe and firm working
position.
• Always use both hands to
hold the machine. Hold
the machine on the side
of the body.
• Use your right hand to
operate the throttle.
• Make sure that your
hands and feet cannot
come into contact with
the blades when the
engine is running.
• When the engine is
switched off, keep your
hands and feet away from
the blades until they have
stopped.
• Watch out for stumps of
branches that can be
thrown out during
cutting.
• Always lay the hedge
trimmer on the ground
when you are not using
it.
• Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other
objects can be thrown.
• Check the hedge you intend to trim for foreign objects such
as electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, and for other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment, such as
metal items.
• If any object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine
immediately. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark
plug. Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any
damage.
• If anything jams in the blades while you are working, switch
off the engine and wait until it has stopped completely
before cleaning the blades. Disconnect the HT lead from
the spark plug.
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