Husqvarna 524 L, 525 LST Working Techniques, General working instructions, Basic safety rules

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!

This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with brush cutters and trimmers.

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.

You must understand the difference between forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before use.

Basic safety rules

1 Look around you:

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

To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attachment.

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

2Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects, such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped around the cutting attachment.

3Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.

4Make 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.

5 Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.

6Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine on the right side of your body.

7Keep the cutting attachment below waist level.

8Switch off the engine before moving to another area. Fit the transport guard before carrying or transporting the equipment any distance.

9Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have it in clear sight.

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WARNING! Neither the operator of the

machine nor anyone else may attempt to

 

 

remove the cut material while the engine

 

is running or the cutting equipment is

 

rotating, as this can result in serious

 

injury.

Stop the engine and cutting equipment before you remove material that has wound around the blade shaft as otherwise there is a risk of injury. The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards.You could get burnt if you touch it.

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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 metres. Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the machine around without first checking behind you to make sure no-one is within the safety zone.

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Contents 524 L 525 LST RJD 525 RS KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what?General Safety Precautions Personal protective equipmentMachine′s safety equipment Throttle lockoutVibration damping system Stop switchCutting attachment guard Quick release MufflerCutting equipment Cutting equipmentLocking nut Sharpening grass knifes and grass blades Trimmer headFitting the handlebar 525 RS AssemblyFitting the loop handle 524 L, 525 LST, 525 RJD Assembly Assembling the cutting equipmentAssembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft 525 RJD Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer headDismantling Adjusting the harness and brush cutterFitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter Standard harness Spreading the load on your shouldersCorrect height Correct balanceFuel Fuel safetyFuel Handling Fueling MixingMuffler gets very hot during and after Use. This also applies during idling. BeStarting and Stopping Check before startingStarting and stopping StartingFor throttle handles with a start throttle lock StoppingGeneral working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Grass trimming with a trimmer head Grass clearing using a grass bladeBasic working techniques Cutting SweepingMaintenance Basic settingAdjustment of the idle speed CarburettorAdjusting the start throttle speed MufflerCooling system Spark plugTwo-piece shaft 525 RJD Air filterCleaning the air filter Bevel gearMaintenance schedule Maintenance Daily Weekly MonthlyTechnical Data Technical dataTechnical Data Super Auto Super Auto II Page S35 2,7mm 095-.106 25 m 15 cm T35, T35x Alloy Original instructions 1155734-28