Husqvarna 235F, Operator'S Manual

WORKING TECHNIQUES

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General working instructions

Basic safety rules

1

Look around you:

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To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot 
affect your control of the machine.

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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.

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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 often brings 
added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling 
direction, etc.

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 
suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping 
ground.

5

Take great care when cutting a tree that is in tension. 
A tree that is in tension may spring back to its normal 
position before or after being cut. If you position 

yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place 
the tree may hit you or the machine and cause you to 
lose control. Both situations can cause serious 
personal injury.

6

Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.

7

Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the 
machine on the right side of your body.

8

Keep the cutting attachment below waist level.

9

Switch off the engine before moving to another area. 
Fit the transport guard before carrying or transporting 
the equipment any distance.

10 Never put the machine down with the engine running 

unless you have it in clear sight.

The ABC of clearing

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Always use the correct equipment.

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Make sure the equipment is well adjusted.

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Follow the safety precautions.

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Organise your work carefully.

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Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the 
blade.

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Always use sharp blades.

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Avoid stones.

IMPORTANT!

This section describes the basic safety precautions for 
working with brush cutters and trimmers.

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.

You must understand the difference between forestry 
clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before use.