Basic Working Techniques - Husqvarna PAX1100 Manuel D'utilisation

Basic working techniques

• Hold the machine as close to your body as possible to
get the best balance.
• Make sure that the tip does not touch the ground.
• Do not rush the work, but work steadily until all the
branches have been cut back cleanly.
• Always slow the engine to idle speed after each
working operation. Long periods at full throttle without
any load on the engine can lead to serious engine
damage.
• Always work at full throttle.
WARNING! Never stand directly
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underneath a branch that is being cut.
This could lead to serious or even fatal
personal injury.
Observe great care when working close to overhead
power lines. Falling branches can result in short-
circuiting.
WARNING! Observe the applicable safety
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regulations for work in the vicinity of
overhead power lines.
WARNING! This machine is not
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electrically insulated. If the machine
touches or comes close to high-voltage
power lines it could lead to death or
serious bodily injury. Electricity can
jump from one point to another by
arcing. The higher the voltage, the
greater the distance electricity can jump.
Electricity can also travel through
branches and other objects, especially if
they are wet. Always keep a distance of
at least 10 m between the machine and
high-voltage power lines and/or any
objects that are touching them. If have to
work within this safe distance you
should always contact the relevant
power company to make sure the power
is switched off before you start work.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! This machine has a long
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reach. Make sure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 m when the
machine is running.
• Whenever possible position yourself so that you can
make the cut at right angles to the branch.
• Do not work with the shaft held straight out in front of
you (like a fishing rod) as this increases the apparent
weight of the cutting attachment.
• Cut large branches in sections so that you have better
control over where they fall. CAUTION! Be aware of
the risk that the cut branch may bounce against the
operator when landing on the ground.