Husqvarna 520iLX Hedge Trimmers 967916112 W/O Battery (DS 24)

Safety Information

Husqvarna 520iLX Trimmer W/O Battery 967916112 (DS 24)

Safety

Safety definitions

Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual.

WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.

CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.

Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Read all instructions

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

General power tool safety warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Note: Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.

Check before starting

• Always remove the battery to prevent the product being started by accident. Always remove the battery before any maintenance on the product.
• Before using the product and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
• Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects, such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped
around the cutter or cutter guard.
• Check the motor for dirt and cracks. Clean off grass and leaves from the engine using a brush. Gloves should be worn when necessary.
• Check that the trimmer head is completely attached to the trimmer.
• Check that the product is in perfect working order.
Check that all nuts and screws are tight.
• Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if the have been exposed to impact
or are cracked. Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data.
• The product operator must ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 meters while working.
When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least 15 meters.
• Carry out an overall inspection of the product before use. See the maintenance schedule.
• National or local regulations may regulate the use.
Comply to given regulations.

Personal safety

• The cutting tool does not stop immediately after the product is turned off.
• The product is only designed for trimming.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the product and/or the battery to use or service it. Local laws may regulate the age of the
user.
• Store the equipment in a lockable area so that it is out of reach of children and unauthorized persons.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area at all times and especially when switching on the motor.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the "Personal protective equipment" heading.
• Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Turn off the product when it has to be moved.
Always remove the battery when passing the machine to another person.
• Keep in mind that it is you, the operator that is responsible for not exposing people or their property to accidents or hazards.
• The transport guard must always be used for storage and transport.

Power tool use and care

• The only accessories you can operate with this product are the cutting attachments we recommend in the technical data chapter.
• Never use a product that has been modified in any way from its original specification. Never use the product near explosive or flammable materials.
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the safety checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the Maintenance heading.
• Only use original spare parts.
• Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear of debris.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
• All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before starting.
• Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit conditions.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Don't force the product. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
• Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risk. It is not recommended to use the product in very bad weather, for instance, in dense fog, in heavy rain, strong winds, intense cold, risk of lightning.
• If the product starts vibrating abnormally, stop the product and remove the battery.
• Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don’t carry appliance with finger on switch.
• Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors
• Walk, never run.

Always use common sense

It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider
to be beyond your capability. If you still feel uncertain about operating procedures after reading these instructions, you should consult an expert before
continuing.

WARNING: Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. Since the machine is easy to start, children may be able to start it if they are not kept under full surveillance. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore disconnect the battery when the machine is not under close
supervision.

General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Remove the battery to prevent the product from being started by accident.
• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others.
• Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial specification. Do not change a part of the product without approval from the manufacturer. Only use
parts that are approved by the manufacturer. Injury or death is a possible result of incorrect maintenance.
• Do a check of the product before use. See, Safety devices on the product on page 8 and Maintenance on page 14. Do not use a defective product. Do the safety checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product. Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the product
and/or the battery to use or service it. Local laws may regulate the age of the user.
• Keep the product in a locked area to prevent access for children or persons that are not approved.
• Store the product out of reach of children

• Your warranty may not cover damage or liability caused by the use of non-authorized accessories or replacement parts.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the product be modified without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use original accessories. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator and others.

Note: National or Local laws can regulate the use. Comply to given regulations.

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• 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.
• Never use the product if you are fatigued, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,
coordination or judgment.
• Faulty cutting attachment can increase the risk of accidents.
• Do not allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the product. Since the product is easy to start, children may be able to start it if they are not kept
under full surveillance. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Disconnect the battery when the product is not under close supervision.
• Ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 meters while you work. When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance
should be at least 15 meters. Otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. Stop the product immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the
product around without first checking behind you to make sure that no one is within the safety zone.
• Ensure that people, animals or other things can not affect your control of the product or that they do not come in contact with the cutting attachment or loose
objects that are thrown out by the cutting attachment. However, do not use the product unless you are able to call for help in the event of an
accident.
• Always inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc., that could be thrown out or become
wrapped around the cutting attachment.
• Make sure that you can move and stand safely.
Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etcetera) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when
you work on sloping ground.
• Keep a good balance and a firm foothold at all times.
Do not overreach.
• Deactivate the product before you move to another area.
• Never put the product down unless you have deactivated it and removed the battery. Do not leave the product unsupervised when it is switched on.
• Remove the battery before you pass the product to another person.
• Make sure that no clothes or parts of the body come in contact with the cutting attachment when the product is activated. Keep the product below waist
level.
• If anything jams in the cutting attachment while you operate the product, stop and deactivate the product.
Make sure that the cutting attachment stops completely. Remove the battery before you clean, inspect or repair the product and/or the cutting equipment. There is a risk of burns as the gear housing can become very hot. Use gloves when working with the trimmer head.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting attachment until it has stopped completely when the product is deactivated.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out when you cut. Do not cut to close to the ground where stones and other objects can be thrown out.
• Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear approved eye protection. Never lean over the cutting attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc., can be thrown up into the eyes which can cause blindness or serious injury.
• Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you wear hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the product stops.
• Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
• If any unwanted vibrations occur, tap out new line to give the line the correct length to stop the vibrations.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in persons who have poor circulation. Speak to your physician if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin color or condition. These symptoms usually
show in the fingers, hands or wrists.
• Always hold the product with both hands. Hold the product on the right side of your body.
• Do not remove the cut material, or let other persons remove cut material, while the product is on or the cutting equipment rotates, as this can result in
serious injury.
• Always stop the product, remove the battery and make sure that the cutting equipment does not rotate before you remove material that is wound around the
blade shaft or caught between the guard and the cutting attachment.

This product produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.
• Release the power trigger after each working operation to save battery power.
• Don’t force the product. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
• If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the product immediately. Remove the battery from the product and check that the product is not damaged.

Personal protective equipment

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Always use approved personal protective equipment when you use the product. Personal protective equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident does occur. Let your dealer help you select the right equipment.
• Use a protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects.
• Long term exposure to noise can result in damaged hearing. In general, battery powered products are relatively quiet but damage can result from a combination of noise level and long usage.
recommends that operators use hearing protectors when using products for a longer coherent time of a day. Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly.

WARNING: Hearing protectors limit the ability to hear sounds and warning
signals.

• Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you must also use approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with the ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USAs or EN 166 in EU countries.
• Use gloves when necessary, for example when you attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
• Use sturdy non-slip boots.
• Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches.
Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with bare feet. Put your hair up safely above shoulder level.
• Keep first aid equipment close at hand. Cutting attachment

WARNING: Remove the battery and make sure the cutting attachment stops completely
before you work on any part of the cutting attachment.

WARNING: Only use the cutting attachment with the guards we recommend, see
Accessories on page 18

Trimmer head

• Always use the correct trimmer head, cutting attachments and always use the recommended trimmer line. Refer to Accessories on page 18 and the assembly in the end of the Manual.
• Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is not damaged.
• Make sure that the trimmer line is wound tightly and equally around the drum to prevent unusual vibrations from the product. Different cord lengths can result in vibrations that are not necessary. Tap the trimmer head to get correct length on the cord.
To increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in water for 2 days or more before assembly. This will make the cord more resistant.

Safety devices on the product

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

In this section the product’s safety features, its purpose and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See instructions under the heading Product overview on page 2 to find where these parts are located on your product.
The life span of the product can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if product 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 servicing dealer.

WARNING: Never use a product with defective safety components. The product's
safety equipment must be inspected and maintained as described in this section. If your product fails any of these checks, contact your service agent to get it repaired.

CAUTION: All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. This is especially true of the machine′s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest service agent

To do a check of the keypad

1. Press and hold the start/stop button (A).

a) The product is switched on when the LED (B) is lit.
b) The product is switched off when the LED (B) is out.
2. See Troubleshooting on page 15 if the warning indicator (C) is lit or flashes.

To do a check of the power trigger lockout

The power trigger lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation. When you push the power trigger lockout forward (A) and then press the power trigger
lockout against the handle (B), the power trigger (C) is released. When you release the handle, the power trigger and the power trigger lockout both move back to their original positions. This movement is operated by three independent springs.

1. Make sure that the power trigger is locked when the lock is in its original position.

2. Push the power trigger lockout forward (A) and down. Hold the power trigger lockout against the handle (B) and make sure that it returns to its original position when you release it.

3. Make sure that the power trigger and the power trigger lockout moves freely and that the return springs operate properly.
4. Start the product, refer to To start the product on page 12.
5. Push the power trigger fully to apply full speed.
6. Release the power trigger and make sure that the cutting attachment stops and remains still.

To do a check of the cutting attachment guard

WARNING: Do not use a cutting attachment without an approved and correctly attached cutting attachment guard. Always use the recommended cutting attachment guard for the cutting attachment that you use, see Accessories on page 18. If an incorrect or faulty cutting attachment guard is attached this can cause serious personal injury.

The cutting attachment guard stops objects that ejects in the direction of the operator. It also prevents injuries that occur if you touch the cutting attachment.

1. Stop the motor.
2. Do a visual check for damages, for example cracks.
3. Replace the cutting attachment guard if it is damaged.

Battery safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Only use the BLi200 battery. Refer to Technical data on page 17. The battery is software encrypted.
• Use the BLi200 battery that is rechargeable as a power supply for the related Husqvarna products only. To prevent injury, do not use the battery as a
power supply for other devices.
• Risk of electrical shock. Do not connect the battery terminals to keys, coins, screws or other metal. This can cause a short circuit of the battery.
• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not put objects into the air slots of the battery.
• Keep the battery away from sunlight, heat or open flame. The battery can cause burns and/or chemical burns.
• Keep the battery away from microwaves and high pressure.
• Do not try to disassemble or break the battery.
• If the battery leaks, do not let the liquid touch your body or eyes. If you have touched the liquid, clean the area with a large quantity of water and soap, and get medical aid. If you get liquid in your eyes, do not rub but flush with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get medical aid.
• Use the battery in temperatures between -10 °C (14 °F) and 40 °C (114 °F).
• Do not clean the battery or the battery charger with water. Refer to To clean the product, the battery and the battery charger on page 14.
• Do not use a defective or damaged battery.
• Keep batteries in storage away from metal objects such as nails, screws or jewelry.
• Keep the battery away from children.

Battery charger safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Risk of electrical shock or short circuit if the safety instructions are not obeyed.
• Use an approved grounded mains socket that is not damaged.
• Do not use other battery chargers than the one supplied for your product. Only use QC330 chargers when you charge BLi200 replacement batteries.
• Do not try to disassemble the battery charger.
• Do not use a defective or damaged battery charger

Do not lift the battery charger by the power cord. To disconnect the battery charger from a mains socket, pull out the plug. Do not pull the power cord.
• Keep all cables and extension leads away from water, oil and sharp edges. Make sure that the cable is not caught between objects, for example, doors,
fences or equivalent.
• Do not use the battery charger near flammable materials or materials that can cause corrosion.
Make sure that the battery charger is not covered. Pull out the plug to the battery charger if there is smoke or fire.
• Only charge the battery indoors in a location with good airflow and away from sunlight. Do not charge the battery outdoors. Do not charge the battery in
wet conditions.
• Only use the battery charger where the temperature is between 5 °C (41 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). Use the charger in an environment which has a good airflow,
dry and free from dust.
• Do not put objects into the cooling slots of the battery charger.
• Do not connect the battery charger terminals to metal objects as this can short circuit the battery charger.
• Use approved mains sockets that are not damaged.
Make sure that the cord of the battery charger is not damaged. If extension cables are used, make sure that the extension cables are not damaged.
• Use a residual-current device (RCD) for increased security. A residual-current device is fitted to protect operators in case an electrical fault should occur.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
• Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and grounding receptacles that accept the appliance’s plug.

Safety instructions for maintenance

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you do maintenance on
the product.

• Remove the battery before you do maintenance, other checks or assemble the product.
• The operator must only do the maintenance and servicing shown in this operator's manual. Turn to your servicing dealer for maintenance and servicing
of a larger extension.
• Do not clean the battery or the battery charger with water. Strong detergent can cause damage to the plastic.
• If you do not do maintenance, it decreases the life cycle of the product and increases the risk of accidents.
• Special training is necessary for all servicing and repair work, especially for the safety devices on the product. If not all checks in this operator's manual
are approved after you have done maintenance, turn to your servicing dealer. We guarantee that there are professional repairs and servicing available for your
product.
• Only use original spare parts.
• Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.