Husqvarna 325EX series Operator's Manual

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Contents

8 – EnglishGeneral safety instructionsSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT INFORMATION• The machine is only designed for cutting the edges oflawns.• The only accessories to be used with the engine unitas a drive source are the cutting units we recommendin the chapter “Technical data”.• The operator is responsible for accidents and the riskpeople and property are exposed to.• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you haveconsumed alcohol, or if you are taking medicines thatcan affect your sight, your judgement or the control ofyour body.• Do not operate when it's dark.• Use personal protective equipment. See the section“Personal protective equipment”.• Never use a machine that has been modified so that itno longer corresponds with the original design.• Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the mainte-nance, control and service instructions in this Opera-torʼs Manual. Some maintenance and service actionsshould be carried out by trained and qualified special-ists. See the chapter “Maintenance”.• All covers and guards must be fitted before startingthe machine. Check that the spark plug cap and HTlead are not damaged, otherwise you could get an elec-tric shock.Safety instructions before starting work• Inspect the working area. Remove any objects, such asstones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can bethrown or can wrap around the blade or blade guard.• Keep others at a safe distance. Children, animals, onlookersand helpers should stand outside of the safety zone of 15 m(50 feet). Stop the machine immediately if any one should ap-proach.• Check the entire machine before starting work. Replace dam-aged parts. Check for fuel leakage and that all safety guardsand covers are complete and fastened securely. Check allnuts and bolts• Check the blade for cracks orany other damage.• Ensure the blade guard ismounted and not damaged.• Check that the blade and blade guard are correctly secured.• When adjusting the carburettor make sure the blade is heldagainst the ground and that no one is in the immediate vicinity.• Make sure the blade does not rotate when idling.• Make sure the handle and safety features are in order. Neveruse a machine that has parts missing or has been changed inrelation to the specification.• Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.Personal protection• Always wear boots and otherequipment described in thesection “Personal protectiveequipment”.• Always wear working clothesand heavy-duty long trousers.• Never wear loose sittingclothes or jewellery.• Persons with long hairshould, for personal safety,put their hair up.Safety instructions regarding the surround-ings• Never allow children to use the machine.• Ensure no one comes closer than 15 metres when working.• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first en-suring that they have understood the contents of the Opera-torʼs Manual.WARNING!Faulty cutting equipment increases the riskof accidents.! WARNING! Never allow children to use orbe in the vicinity of the machine. As themachine is equipped with a spring-loadedstop switch and can be started by lowspeed and force on the starter handle,even small children under some circum-stances can produce the force necessaryto start the machine. This can mean arisk of serious personal injury. Thereforeremove the spark plug cap when the ma-chine is not under close supervision.!