Working Techniques; General Working Instructions - Husqvarna 136LiHD45 Manuel D'utilisation

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!
This section takes up the basic safety precautions for
working with a hedge 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.
WARNING! The machine can cause
!
serious personal injury. Read the safety
instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the machine.
WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
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tool without first deactivating the
machine. Always disconnect the battery
before any maintenace on the machine.
Basic safety rules
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the
machine.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming into contact
with the cutting equipment.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without
first ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator's manual.
• Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that
could be thrown out.
• Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured. (Figure 18)
• CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are
able to call for help in the event of an accident. Ensure
that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you are
working.
• Never use the machine in bad weather, for instance in
fog, in rain, strong winds, intense cold, etc.
• If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
machine immediately. Remove the battery from the
machine and check that the machine is not damaged.
SavE mode
The machine is equipped with a battery saving function
(SavE). Activate the function by pressing the SavE button.
A green LED will light to indicate that the function is on.
(Figure 19)
In most cases SavE mode is the most optimum when
using the hedge trimmer and gives longest runtime.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES

Automatic switch off functionality
The machine is equipped with a shutdown feature that
deactivates the machine if not used. The green LED will
be extinguished and the machine turned off after 45
seconds.
Safety instructions while working
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• Turn off the machine when it has to be moved.
• Never put the machine down without turning it off first
and always remove the battery.
WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
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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. (50 ft.) 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.
• Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the
machine at the side of your body. (Figure 20)
• Make sure that no clothes or parts of the body come
in contact with the cutting equipment when it is
activated.
• When the motor is switched off, keep your hands and
feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting. Do not cut too close to the ground.
Stones and other objects can be thrown out.
• Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment,
such as metal items.
• If anything jams in the blades while you are working,
switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped
completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect the
battery.
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor
running.
Safety instructions after completing work
• The transport guard should always be fitted to the
cutting attachment when the machine is not in use.