Husqvarna 535RJ, Operator'S Manual

WORKING TECHNIQUES

18 – 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.

•

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. Do not 
overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all 
times. 

6

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

7

When using a trimmer it must always be hooked 
securely to the harness. Otherwise you will be unable 
to control the trimmer safetly and this can result in 
injury yourself or others. never use a harness with a 
defective quick release.

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.

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.

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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.