Husqvarna 327LS, Operator'S Manual

WORKING TECHNIQUES

16 – English

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

Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.

6

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

7

Keep the cutting attachment below waist level.

8

The engine must be switched off before moving.

9

Never put the machine down with the engine running 
unless you have it in clear sight.

IMPORTANT!

This section takes up the basic safety precautions for 
working with a trimmer.

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.

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WARNING! Neither the operator of the 
machine nor anyone else may attempt to 
remove the cut material while the engine 
is running or the cutting equipment is 
rotating, as this can result in serious 
injury.

Stop the engine and cutting equipment 
before you remove material that has 
wound around the blade shaft as 
otherwise there is a risk of injury. The 
bevel gear can get hot during use and 
may remain so for a while afterwards. You 
could get burnt if you touch it.

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WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects. 
Always wear approved eye protection. 
Never lean over the cutting attachment 
guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be 
thrown up into the eyes causing 
blindness or serious injury.

Keep unauthorised persons at a 
distance. Children, animals, onlookers 
and helpers should be kept outside the 
safety zone of 15 m. 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.