Husqvarna 536LiP4 Operation Manual - Page 24

WORKING TECHNIQUES WARNING! Keep unauthorised persons ! at a distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 metres. • Cut large branches in sections so that you have better control over where they fall. You should also pay attention to the fact that falling branches can bounce in the direction of the user after hitting the ground. Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the machine around without first checking behind you to make sure no-one is within the safety zone. If the machine is operated at temperatures below -10°, the product and the battery must be stored in a heated space for at least 24 hours before starting work. Stem limbing WARNING! Never stand directly ! underneath a branch that is being cut. This could lead to serious or even fatal personal injury. • Never cut through the swelling at the root of the branch as this will slow down healing and increase the risk of fungal attack! WARNING! Observe the applicable safety ! regulations for work in the vicinity of overhead power lines. WARNING! This machine is not ! electrically insulated. If the machine touches or comes close to high-voltage power lines it could lead to death or serious bodily injury. Electricity can jump from one point to another by arcing. The higher the voltage, the greater the distance electricity can jump. Electricity can also travel through branches and other objects, especially if they are wet. Always keep a distance of at least 10 m between the machine and high-voltage power lines and/or any objects that are touching them. If have to work within this safe distance you should always contact the relevant power company to make sure the power is switched off before you start work. • Observe great care when working close to overhead power lines. Falling branches can result in shortcircuiting. • Whenever possible position yourself so that you can make the cut at right angles to the branch. • Use the stop at the base of the cutting head to provide support during cutting. This will help prevent the cutting attachment from "jumping" on the branch. • Make an initial cut on the underside of the branch before cutting through the branch. This will prevent tearing of the bark, which could lead to slow healing and cause permanent damage to the tree. The cut should not be deeper than 1/3 of the branch thickness to prevent jamming. Keep the chain running while you withdraw the cutting attachment from the branch to prevent it jamming. • Make sure you have a firm footing and that you can work without being hampered by branches, stones and trees. WARNING! Never activate the throttle ! without having the cutting attachment in full view. 24 - English