Husqvarna 327HDA65 User Manual

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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.