Safety Instructions; Personal Protective Equipment; Machine ' S Safety Equipment - Husqvarna 323HD60 Operator's Manual

Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT! Whenever you use the hedge trimmer you
must use personal protective equipment that is approved by
the authorities. Personal protective equipment does not
eliminate the risk of injury, but it can reduce the degree of
injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer for help
when choosing equipment.
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or
!
shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.
GLOVES
Gloves must be worn when required, for example when fitting,
inspecting or cleaning cutting attachments
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then
you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved
protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Visors must comply with
standard EN 1731.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing
that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,
long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FIRST AID KIT
Always have a first aid kit nearby.

Machine ' s safety equipment

This section describes the machine ' s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the "What is
what?" section to locate where this equipment is positioned
on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of
accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried
out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out
professionally. If you need further information please contact
your nearest service workshop.
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
!
faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
inspection, maintenance and service
routines listed in this section.
Throttle lock
The throttle trigger lock is designed to prevent the throttle
from accidentally being engaged. The trigger (A) can only be
pressed in, if the lock (B) is held in (= the operator holding the
handle). When the grip on the handle is released the throttle
and the throttle trigger lock return to their original positions.
This takes place via two independent return spring systems.
This means that the throttle is automatically locked in the
idling position
A
B
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.