Husqvarna 525iLST Owner Manual - Page 7

replacement parts may increase the risk of breakage and injury. Blade thrust causes and related warnings • Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the machine and position your arms to resist blade thrust. Position your body to the left side of the machine. Blade thrust can increase the risk of injury due to the machine moving unexpectedly. Blade thrust can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken. • If the blade binds, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch the machine off and hold the machine motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. While the blade is binding, never attempt to remove the machine from the material or pull the machine backward while the blade is in motion, otherwise blade thrust may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding. • Do not use blunt or damaged blades. Blunt or damaged blades increase the risk of jamming or catching on an object, resulting in blade thrust. • Always maintain good visibility of the material being cut. Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. • If you are approached by another person while operating the machine, switch the machine off. There is an increased risk of injury to other persons being struck by the moving blade in the event of blade thrust. Other general safety information • Deactivate the product before you move to another area. Always remove the battery when passing the product to another person. • Never put the product down unless you have deactivated it and removed the battery. Do not leave the product unsupervised when it is switched on. • The cutting tool does not stop immediately after the product is turned off. • The blade should be completely stopped once the trigger switch has returned to the initial position. • Before using the product and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary. • If anything jams in the cutting attachment while you operate the product, stop and deactivate the product. Make sure that the cutting attachment stops completely. Remove the battery before you clean, inspect or repair the product and/or the cutting equipment. • Do a check of the product before use. Refer to, Safety on page 4 and Maintenance on page 16. Do not use a defective product. Do the safety checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. • Faulty cutting attachment can increase the risk of accidents. • Check the gear for dirt and cracks. Clean off grass and leaves from the gear using a brush. Gloves should be worn when necessary. • Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear of debris. • Check that the trimmer head is completely attached to the trimmer. • All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before starting. • Check that the product is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws are tight. • Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if it has been exposed to impact or are cracked. Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. • This product is a dangerous tool if you are not careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This product can cause serious injury or death to the operator or others. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. Since the machine is easy to start, children may be able to start it if they are not kept under full surveillance. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore disconnect the battery when the machine is not under close supervision. • Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the product and/or the battery to use or service it. • National or local regulations may regulate the use. Comply to given regulations. • Store the equipment in a lockable area so that it is out of reach of children and unauthorized persons. • The transport guard must always be used for storage and transport. • Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area at all times and especially when switching on the motor. • Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting attachment until it has stopped completely when the product is deactivated. • Do not remove the cut material, or let other persons remove cut material, while the product is activated or the cutting equipment rotates, as this can result in serious injury. • Keep in mind that it is you, the operator that is responsible for not exposing people or their property to accidents or hazards. • Under no circumstances may the design of the product be modified without the permission of the 1920 - 001 - 28.11.2022 7