Husqvarna 322E, 325E-X Operator's Manual

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Contents

10 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGeneral working instructionsIMPORTANT INFORMATION• This section takes up the basic safety precautions forworking with the edger.• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertainhow to proceed you should ask an expert. Contactyour dealer or your service workshop.• Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond yourcapability.4. The engine should be switched off before moving.5. Never put the machine down with the engine runningunless you have good sight of it.Basic safety precautions1. Observe your surroundings:• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affectyour control of the machine.• To ensure that the above mentioned do not come into contactwith the cutting equipment or objects that can be thrown bythe cutting equipment.• NOTE! Never use a machine without the possibility of callingfor help in the event of an accident.2. Avoid usage in unfavour-able weather conditions.For example, thick fog,heavy rain, strong windsor extreme cold, etc. Towork in bad weatherconditions is tiring and cancreate dangerous circum-stances, e.g. slipperysurfaces.3. Make sure you can walkand stand safely. Look outfor any obstacles withunexpected movement(roots, stones, branches,pits, ditches, etc.). Takegreat care when workingon sloping ground.Basic working techniques• Always keep the blade close to the ground.• Always drop to idling speed after each working operation.Longer periods running at full throttle without loading theengine (that is without resistance, which the engine feels fromthe cutting equipment when trimming) can lead to seriousengine damage.• Be especially careful when pulling the edger towards youduring work.• If heavy vibrations occur, stop the engine. Remove the sparkplug cable from the spark plug. Check that the machine is notdamaged. Repair any damage.Safety instructions while working• Always ensure you have asafe and firm foothold.• Always hold the machine withboth hands. Hold themachine of the right-handside your the body.• Make sure your hands andfeet do not come into contactwith the blade when theengine is running.• When the engine is switchedoff, keep your hands and feetaway from the blade until ithas stopped.• Always cut edges at fullthrottle.WARNING!Sometimes grass and stones can collect inthe blade guard and blade. Always stop theengine when cleaning.!WARNING!Beware of thrown objects. Always wear eyeprotection. Never lean over the blade guard.Stones rubbish etc. can be thrown up into theeyes resulting in blindness or other seriousinjury.Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.Children, animals, onlookers and helpersshould be outside the safety zone of 15meters (50 feet). Stop the machine immedi-ately if anyone approaches.The bevel gear unit can get hot during useand may remain so for a while afterwards.There is a risk of slight burns if you touch it.!