HEDGE TRIMMER - Gardening tool HUSQVARNA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HEDGE TRIMMER HUSQVARNA

Manual E Operator's Hedge trimmer WARNING! This accessory may only be used together with the intended clearing saw/trimmer, see under heading “Approved accessories” in chapter “technical data” in the machine’s Operator’s Manual. Safety instructions for the hedge trimmer attachment

WARNING! This accessory can cause serious personal injury. Read the safety instructions carefully. Learn how the machine should be used.

Safety instructions regarding the surroundings

• Never allow children to use the machine.
• Ensure no one comes closer than 15 metres when working.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have understood the contents of the Operator’s Manual.
• Never work on a ladder or any other elevated position. Safety instructions before starting work

WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the tool without first switching off the engine. NOTE! Read the Operator’s Manual before using the machine. Personal protection

• Always wear boots, and the other safety equipment described in the section ”Personal protective equipment”.

• Inspect the working area. Remove loose objects that can be thrown.
• Check that the hedge trimmer attachment is correctly fitted.
• Check the blades. Never use blunt, cracked or damaged blades.

• Check that the hedge trimmer is in full working order. Check all nuts and bolts.

• Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty, long trousers.
• Never wear loose fitting clothes or jewellery.

• Check that gears have sufficient lubrication. See the section ”Lubrication (hedge trimmer attachment)”.

• Persons with long hair should, for personal safety, put their hair up.

• Make sure the blades do not rotate when idling.
• Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.
• Make sure the handle and safety features are in order. Never use a machine that has parts missing or has been changed in relation to the specification.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instruction while working Safety instructions after completing work

• Always make sure you have a safe and firm foothold.

• The blade guard should always be placed over the blade bar when the machine is not in use.
• Ensure the blades have stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.

• Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine to the right of the body.

• Make sure hands and feet do not come into contact with the blade when the engine is running.

• When the engine is switched off keep hands and feet well away from the blades until they have stopped.

• Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other loose objects can be thrown.
• If any object is hit or heavy vibrations occur, stop the engine. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any damage.

• Always wear heavy-duty gloves when carrying out repairs on the hedge trimmer attachment. The blades are extremely sharp and can easily cause cuts.
• Store the machine out of reach of children.
• Only use original spare parts with repair. MAINTENANCE Adjusting the hedge trimmer There are 4 adjuster screws (A) with locking nuts (B) on the blade bar. These control both of the blades in relation to each other and keep the blades together. The play between the blades should be as little as possible to obtain maximum output from the hedge trimmer at the same time as maintaining sharpness. The play should always be under

0.10 mm. This should be

carried out after every 20 hours of operation.

Lubrication (hedge trimmer attachment) Lubricate the blade bar using normal engine oil before use. There are two grease nipples on the gear housing. Lubricate with 4-5 strokes using a high pressure grease gun after every 20 hours of operation.

Proceed as follows: 1.Loosen all 4 locking nuts (B). 2.Loosen all 4 adjuster screws (A) 3.Place the hedge trimmer attachment in a vice.

4. Insert a Philips-head

screwdriver in the drive axle and rotate the drive axle using the screwdriver. Ensure the blade bar is lubricated. 5.Tighten screw (A) closest to the gear housing at the same time as the axle (C) is rotated. When the rotation of the axle feels stiff loosen the screw (A) a little. Only so much that the drive axle rotates easily.

6. Now loosen screw (A) 1/

4 turn. 7.Tighten the locking nut (B). The play between the blades should now be correct. Check once again that the drive axle moves easily. 8.Repeat the adjustment for each of the other 3 adjuster screws and locking nuts. Using the hedge trimmer The hedge trimmer is ideal for cutting hedges and bushes in parks and large green areas. As the machine is carried close to the body the strain on the back is less than when using traditional hedge trimmers. The thickness of branches that can be cut depends on the hardness of the plant. The opening between the blades is 23 mm. Always make sure that you have at least half throttle before applying the hedge trimmer on material to be cut. Otherwise there is a risk of jamming and stoppages. See also section “Safety instructions for the hedge trimmer attachment“. Two-part shaft The end of the drive axle in the lower shaft should be lubricated with grease every 30 hours. There is a risk that the drive axle ends (splined coupling) on twopart shafts jam if they are not lubricated regularly.