Husqvarna 327ES Owners Manual - Page 17

WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Safety instructions before starting work IMPORTANT INFORMATION This section describes the basic safety rules for working with edgers. 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. WARNING! The machine can cause ! serious personal injury. Read the safety instructions carefully. Learn how to use the machine. WARNING! A faulty cutting attachment ! may increase the risk of accidents. • Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects, such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped around the cutter or cutter guard. • Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches. • Check the entire machine before starting. Replace damaged parts. Check that there are no fuel leaks and that all guards and covers are complete and fastened securely. Check all nuts and screws. • Check the blade for cracks or any other damage. WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the ! tool without first switching off the engine. Personal protection • Ensure the blade guard is mounted and not damaged. • 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. • 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 that the handle and safety features are in good working order. Never use a machine that lacks a part or has been modified outside its specifications. • Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for. English - 17