Husqvarna 327HE3 Lopper User Manual


 
WORKING TECHNIQUES
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General working instructions
Personal protection
Always wear boots and other equipment described
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long
trousers.
Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder
level.
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
Never allow children to use the machine.
Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you
are working.
Never allow anyone else to use the machine without
first ensuring that they have understood the contents
of the operator’s manual.
Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for
accidents or hazards occuring to other people or their
property.
Safety instructions while working
Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the
machine at the side of your body.
Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near
the cutting attachment when the engine is running.
When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and
feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
Always lay the machine on the ground when you are
not using it.
Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other
objects can be thrown out.
Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment,
such as metal items.
If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead 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. Disconnect the
HT lead from the spark plug.
IMPORTANT!
This section takes up the basic safety precautions for
working with a hedge trimmer.
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.
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WARNING! The machine can cause
serious personal injury. Read the safety
instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the machine.
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WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
tool without first switching off the
engine.