Husqvarna 326SX-Series manual Working Techniques, General working instructions, Basic safety rules

WORKING TECHNIQUES

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!

This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with the sweeper.

If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop.

Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.

Basic safety rules

1 Look around you:

•To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine.

•To prevent the above-mentioned from coming into contact with the sweeper or being hit by loose objects that are thrown out.

•CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident.

2Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. To work in bad weather conditions is tiring and can create dangerous circumstances, e.g. slippery surfaces.

3Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground.

4The engine must be switched off before moving.

5Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have it in clear sight.

6Do not over-reach.

7Keep sweeper rollers below waist level.

Basic working techniques

Safety instructions while working

•Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.

•Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine on the right of your body.

•Never use other parts of the body to manoeuvre the machine.

•Keep your hands and feet away from the sweeper when the engine is running.

•When the engine has been switched off, keep your hands and feet away from the sweeper until it has come to a complete stop.

•Always use full throttle when using the sweeper.

•The sweeper works best when the rubber blades can quickly slide over or stroke the surface. New or replaced sweeper rollers tend to stick or drag on hard surfaces, and should therefor be run in properly before use. The easy way run them in is to run the machine at full throttle for 3- 5 minutes on loose gravel or a similarly abrasive material. After running-in, the sweeper can easily clear a wide variety of materials, from snow and puddles of water, to heavier objects such as gravel and wood chippings. With practice you will learn how the sweeper works, but you must think of safety right from the start!

•Always drop to idling speed after each working operation. Longer periods running at full throttle without loading the engine (that is without resistance, which the engine feels from the sweeper rollers when sweeping) can lead to serious engine damage

•If heavy vibration occurs, stop the machine. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any damage.

WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.

!Always wear approved eye protection. Never lean over the cutting attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury.

Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches.

The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards. You could get burnt if you touch it.

•Run the sweeper at full (or almost full) throttle, with the rubber blades resting on the surface.

•When you want to clear narrow areas, such as pavements, the machine can be used so that it throws the material straight ahead of you. If you want to cover wider areas you may need to work at an angle so that long heaps build up on one side. Long heaps consisting of light material can be gathered together in a single line or pile for collecting later, while hard or bulky material may have

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