Husqvarna 325HDA55X-Series, 325HE3X-Series, 325HE4X-Series, 323HE3 manual Personal protection

Models: 325HDA55X-Series, 325HE3X-Series, 325HE4X-Series, 323HE3

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety instructions when using the hedge trimmer

!WARNING!

The hedge trimmer can cause serious personal injury. Read the safety instructions carefully. Learn how to use the machine.

!WARNING!

Cutting tool. Do not touch the tool without first switching off the engine.

NOTE! Read the Operator’s Manual carefully before using the hedge trimmer.

Personal protection

Always wear boots, and the other safety equipment described in the section ”Personal protective equipment”.

Always wear working clothes and thick, long trousers.

Never wear loose fitting clothes or jewellery

Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.

Protective instructions regarding the surroundings

Never allow children to use the machine.

Ensure no one comes within 15 metres while working.

Never allow anyone to use the machine without first being absolutely sure that they understand the contents of the Operator’s Manual.

Never work on a ladder, stool or any other raised position that is not fully secured.

Protective instructions while working

Always ensure you have a

safe and firm working position.

• Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the machine on the side of the body.

Use your right hand to operate the throttle.

Make sure that your hands and feet cannot come into contact with the blades when the engine is running.

When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet away from the blades until they have stopped.

Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out during cutting.

Always lay the hedge trimmer on the ground when you are not using it.

Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other objects can be thrown.

Check the hedge you intend to trim for foreign objects such as electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, and for other objects that could damage the cutting attachment, such as metal items.

If any object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine immediately. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any damage.

If anything jams in the blades while you are working, switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped completely before cleaning the blades.

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Husqvarna 325HDA55X-Series, 325HE3X-Series, 325HE4X-Series, 323HE3 manual Safety instructions when using the hedge trimmer