Husqvarna 525ECS Operation Manual - Page 16
Working Techniques - edger parts
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WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions • Check the blade for cracks or any other damage. IMPORTANT! 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. • Ensure the blade guard is mounted and not damaged. WARNING! A faulty cutting attachment ! may increase the risk of accidents. WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the ! tool without first switching off the engine. 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 read and understood the contents of the operator's manual. Safety instructions before starting work • 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. (50 ft.) 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 that the blade and blade guard are correctly secured. • 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. Basic safety rules 1 Look around you: • To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. • To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attachment. • CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident. 2 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 cutting attachment. 3 Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces. 4 Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move 16 - English 1157435-49 Rev. 3 2016-11-09