Husqvarna 520iHD60 Hedge Trimmers W/O Battery 96915601, DS24

Safety Information

Husqvarna 520iHD60 Hedge Trimmer W/O Battery

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.

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.

Work area safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.

Personal safety

• 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.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the OFF-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
• The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared total value depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
Operators should identify safety measures to protect themselves that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger).

Power tool use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool´s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Battery tool use and care

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritations or burns.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Hedge trimmer safety warnings - Personal
safety

• Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in serious personal injury.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the
switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device
cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surface only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting
a ”live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool ”live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
• DANGER – Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.

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, To do before you start the product on page 11 and Maintenance schedule on page 13. 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.
• Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risk. Due to the added risk, it is not recommended to use the machine in very bad weather, for instance in dense fog, heavy rain, strong winds, intense cold, risk of lightning, etc.
• Faulty blades 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. Attach the transport guard when the product is not in use.
• 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.
• Make sure that no clothes or parts of the body come in contact with the cutting attachment when the product is activated.
• If anything jams in the blades 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 blades.
• 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, etcetera, 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.
• Use both hands when you hold the product. Hold the product at the side of your body.

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.
Husqvarna 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 or shoes.
• 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.

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 (1).

a) The product is switched on when the LED (2) is
lit.
b) The product is switched off when the LED (2) is out.
2. See Keypad on page 14 if the warning indicator (3) is lit or flashes.

To do a check of the power trigger and power trigger lockout

1. Start the product, refer to To start the product on page 11.
2. Push the power trigger lockout up.
3. Push the power trigger up and apply full power.
4. Release the power trigger and make sure that the return spring operates correctly. The blade must stop in less than 1 second.
5. Stop the product.
6. Do step 1 and 2.
7. Release the power trigger lockout and make sure that the return spring of the power trigger lockout operates correctly. The blade must stop in less than
1 second.

To do a check of the hand guard

The hand guard prevents hands from accidental contact with the blades.
1. Stop the product.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Check that the hand guard is attached correctly.
4. Examine the hand guard for damages.

To do a check of the blades and blade guards

The outer edges of the blades (A) have the function of blade guards.
1. Stop the product.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Put on protective gloves

. Make sure that the blades and blade guards are not damaged or twisted. Replace the blades and blade guards if they are damaged or bent.

Battery safety

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

• Only use the BLi100 battery. Refer to Technical data on page 15. The battery is software encrypted.
• Use the BLi100 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 rain and wet conditions.
• 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 13.
• 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 Husqvarna QC chargers when you charge Husqvarna replacement batteries BLi.
• 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 doors, fences or similar.
• 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 wall sockets that are not damaged.
• Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and grounding receptacles that accept the appliance's plug.