Husqvarna 300-SERIES COUPLING Operator's Manual page 9

WORKING TECHNIQUES
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
S Never allow children to use the machine.
S Ensure that no- -one comes closer than
50 feet (15 meters) while you are
working.
S Never allow anyone else to use the ma-
chine without first ensuring that they
have understood the contents of the
operator's manual.
S Never work from a ladder, stool or any
other raised position that is not fully se-
cured.
Safety instructions while working
S Always ensure you have a safe and
stable working position.
S Always use both hands to hold the ma-
chine. Hold the machine at the side of
your body.
S Use your right hand to control the throttle
setting.
S Make sure that your hands and feet do
not come near the cutting attachment
when the engine is running.
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S When the engine is switched off, keep
your hands and feet away from the
cutting attachment until it has stopped
completely.
S Watch out for stumps of branches that
can be thrown out during cutting.
S Always lay the machine on the ground
when you are not using it.
S Do not cut too close to the ground.
Stones and other objects can be thrown
out.
S Check the working area for foreign
objects such as electricity cables,
insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting
attachment, such as metal items.
S If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations
occur stop the machine immediately.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
Check that the machine is not damaged.
Repair any damage.
S 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 wire from the spark plug.
Safety instructions after complet-
ing work
S The transport guard should always be
fitted to the cutting attachment when the
machine is not in use.
S Make sure the cutting attachment has
stopped before cleaning, carrying out re-
pairs or an inspection. Disconnect the
wire from the spark plug.
S Always wear heavy-duty gloves when
repairing the cutting attachment. This is
extremely sharp and can easily cause
cuts.
S Store the machine out of reach of chil-
dren.
S Use only original spare parts for repairs.
S Secure the machine during transport.
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