Husqvarna 323R EN - Manual (Page 14)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Clearing‘s ABC
A. Always use the correct equipment.
B. Always have well adjusted equipment.
C. Follow the safety instructions.
D. Organise the work well.
E. Always use full throttle when applying the blade.
F. Always use a sharp blade.
G. Avoid stones.
!
WARNING!
Avoid cutting in the cutting region
between 12 and 3 o‘clock on the blade.
Kickback can occur due to the blade‘s
rotation speed in this area of the blade
when applied on thick stems.
Working methods
• Before you start clearing,
check the clearing area, its
condition, slopes, if there
are stones, pits, etc.
• On sloping ground the
pathway should run
parallel to the slope. It is
far easier to work along a
slope then up and down a
slope.
• The pathway should be
planned so that you avoid
going over ditches or other
obstacles.
Brush cutting
using the saw
blade
• Cut through thin stems
and brush. Swing the
blade sideways in a sawing
motion.
• Avoid cutting in the
cutting region between 12
and 3 o‘clock on the
blade.
12
3
!
WARNING!
Neither the user of the tool or anyone else
may attempt to remove the cut material
while the engine is running or with the
blade rotating as this can result in serious
injury.
Stop the engine and blade before you
remove material that has wound around the
blade as otherwise there is a risk of injury.
The bevel gear unit can get hot during use
and may remain so for a while afterwards.
There is a risk of slight burns if you touch
it.
!
WARNING!
Beware of thrown objects. Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the guard.
Stones, rubbish etc. can be thrown up into
the eyes resulting in blindness or other
serious injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be outside the safety zone of 15
meters (50 feet). Stop the machine
immediately if anyone approaches.
• A blade is used for all
types of high or thick
grass.
• The grass is cut down
with a sideways, swinging
movement, where the
movement from right-to-
left is the clearing stroke
and the movement from
left-to-right is the return
stroke. Let the blade work
on the left-hand side
(between 8 and 12
o’clock).
Grass clearing using a grass blade
• If the blade is angled to the left when clearing the grass will
collect in a line, which makes collection easier, e.g. when
raking.
• Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart.
Move forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again.
• Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used
to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
• Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by
following these instructions:
a)
Always work at full throttle.
b) Avoid the previously cut material during the return
stroke.
• Stop the engine and remove the brushcutter from the
harness before you start to gather the cut material.