Husqvarna 323C Operator's Manual

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10 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBasic working techniques• Always slow the engine to idle speed after each workingoperation. Long periods at full throttle without any load onthe engine can lead to serious engine damage.Grass trimming using a trimmer head andplastic bladesTrimming• Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle.It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cordwork at its own pace. Never press the cord into the areato be cut.• The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up againstwalls, fences, trees and borders, however it can alsodamage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damagefence posts.• Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening thecord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed.Clearing• The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation.Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it. Letthe end of the cord strike the ground around trees, posts,statues and the like. CAUTION! This technique increasesthe wear on the cord.• The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward moreoften when working against stones, brick, concrete, metalfences, etc., than when coming into contact with trees andwooden fences.• When trimming and clearing you should use less than fullthrottle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce thewear on the trimmer head.Cutting• The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult toreach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallelto the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmerhead against the ground as this can ruin the lawn anddamage the tool.• Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come intocontact with the ground during normal cutting. Constantcontact of this type can cause damage and wear to thetrimmer head.Sweeping• The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quickand easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and abovethe area to be swept and move the tool to and fro.• When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle toobtain the best results.! WARNING! Sometimes branches or grassget caught between the guard and cuttingattachment. Always stop the engine beforecleaning.! WARNING! Neither the operator of themachine nor anyone else may attempt toremove the cut material while the engine isrunning or the blade is rotating, as this canresult in serious injury. Stop the engine andblade before you remove material that haswound around the blade shaft as otherwisethere is a risk of injury. The bevel gear canget hot during use and may remain so for awhile afterwards. You could get burnt if youtouch it.! WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.Always wear eye protection. Never lean overthe cutting attachment guard. Stones,rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyescausing blindness or serious injury.Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.Children, animals, onlookers and helpersshould be kept outside the safety zone of 15m. Stop the machine immediately if anyoneapproaches.