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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment
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
Blows from branches or objects thrown by the moving blades
can damage the eyes.
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.
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.
Throttle lock
The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation
of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when
you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B).
When you release the handle the throttle control and the
throttle lock both move back to their original positions. This
movement is controlled by two independent return springs.
This arrangement means that the throttle control is
automatically locked at the idle setting.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Hand guard
(326HDA55/326HE3)
The hand guard prevents hands from coming into contact with
the moving blades, for example, if the operator loses grip on
the front handle.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into
a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury.
It is extremely important that you read and understand the
contents of this operator’s manual.
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! Remove your hearing protection
as soon as you stop the engine, so that you
can hear any noises or warning signals.
!
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
inspection, maintenance and service
routines listed in this section.
A
B
