Husqvarna 323E, 325E manual General safety instructions, Personal protection

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General safety instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of lawns.

The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend in the chapter “Technical data”.

The operator is responsible for accidents and the risk people and property are exposed to.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking medicines that can affect your sight, your judgement or the control of your 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 it no longer corresponds with the original design.

Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the mainte- nance, control and service instructions in this Opera- tor’s Manual. Some maintenance and service actions should be carried out by trained and qualified special- ists. See the chapter “Maintenance”.

All covers and guards must be fitted before starting the machine. Check that the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged, otherwise you could get an electric shock.

!WARNING!

Faulty cutting equipment increases the risk of accidents.

Personal protection

• Always wear boots and other equipment described in the section “Personal protective equipment”.

Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long trousers.

Never wear loose sitting clothes or jewellery.

Persons with long hair should, for personal safety, put their hair up.

Safety instructions regarding the surroundings

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 ensuring that they have understood the contents of the Operator’s Manual.

Safety instructions before starting work

Inspect the working area. Remove any objects, such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be thrown or can wrap around the blade or blade guard.

Keep others at a safe distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should stand outside of the safety zone of 15 m (50 feet). Stop the machine immediately if any one should approach.

Check the entire machine before starting work. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leakage and that all safety guards and covers are complete and fastened securely. Check all nuts and bolts

Check the blade for cracks or any other damage.

Ensure the blade guard is mounted and not damaged.

Check that the blade and blade guard are correctly secured.

When adjusting the carburettor make sure the blade is held against 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. Never use a machine that has parts missing or has been changed in relation to the specification.

Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.

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Contents 323E 325EX-series Explanation of Symbols SymbolsContents Personal protective equipment Safety InstructionsMachine’s safety equipment Vibration damping system MufflerCutting equipment Locking nutSafety Instructions Safety Instructions General safety instructions Safety instructions regarding the surroundingsSafety instructions before starting work Personal protectionTransport and storage Fuel safetyStart Basic safety precautions Safety instructions while workingGeneral working instructions Basic working techniquesSafety instructions after completing work What is WHAT? What is what on the edger?Assembling the angle gear AssemblyAssembling the blade Fuelling Fuel HandlingFuel mixture Start and stop Start and StopControl before starting Maintenance CarburetorFinal setting of the idling speed T High speed needle H Correctly adjusted carburetorMuffler with catalytic converter Cooling system Spark plugAdjusting the edger‘s cutting depth Air filterLubricating the flexible drive axle Angle gearMaintenance schedule Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data 323EEmission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights ObligationsEnglish 114 00 2001W51

323E, 325E specifications

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