Husqvarna 326HDA manual General safety precautions, Gear housing, Starting, Risk of accidents

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cutter guard

(326HDA55)

Check that the blade guard is not damaged or distorted.

Replace the blade guard if it is bent or damaged.

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Gear housing

The gear housing gets hot when the machine has been in use. To avoid burning yourself do not touch the gear housing.

General safety precautions

IMPORTANT!

The machine is only designed for cutting branches and twigs.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment.

Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification.

Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Make sure the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged. Otherwise you could get an electric shock.

WARNING! Faulty blades can increase the

!risk of accidents.

Starting

The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.

Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.

Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment.

Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot). Then grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord.

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Contents Operator’s manual EPA KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Personal protective equipment Safety InstructionsMachine′s safety equipment Vibration damping system MufflerCutter guard 326HDA55Safety Instructions Blades General safety precautions Gear housingStarting Risk of accidentsFuel safety Safety instructions when using the hedge trimmerSafety instructions regarding the surroundings Transport and storageBasic working techniques Safety instructions while workingSafety instructions after completing work Changing the hedge trimmer angle 326HE3, 326HE4What is WHAT? What is what?Assembly Fuel Handling FuelGasoline Two-stroke oilFuelling Starting and Stopping Check before startingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping Maintenance CarburettorHigh speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburettorMuffler Cleaning the air filter Cooling systemSpark plug Air filterMaintenance schedule Gear housingCleaning and lubrication Technical Data Technical dataFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations1140200-95

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