Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Symbols on the machine:
KEY TO SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols on the machine: Translation of the original Swedish operating instruction. WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand th...
Page 4 - CONTENTS; Contents
CONTENTS 4 – English Contents Note the following before starting: Please read the operator's manual carefully. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2 Symbols on the battery and/or on the battery charger: ..........................................................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION
English – 5 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The locati...
Page 7 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Work area safety; Personal safety
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 7 General power tool safety warnings Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. The machine is only designed for cutting branches and twigs. Always remove the battery to prevent the machine ...
Page 8 - Battery tool use and care
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 – English 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 ...
Page 9 - Personal protective equipment; Battery safety
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 Personal protective equipment HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective gogg...
Page 10 - Battery charger safety; Machine
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English • Use the battery in surroundings where temperatures are between -10 ° C and 40 ° C. • Do not expose the battery to microwaves or high pressure. • Never clean the battery or the battery charger with water. See instructions under the Maintenance heading. • Stor...
Page 11 - Control panel; Hand guard
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 Control panel Make sure the machine is switched on or off when the activate/deactivate button (1) is pressed and held (>1 sec.). The green LED (2) is lit or turned off. Flashing warning indicator (3) and green LED (2) is lit could indicate that: • it is not...
Page 12 - Blade and blade guard
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 – English Blade and blade guard The outer part of the blades (1) is shaped as blade guards. Check that the blade guard is not damaged or distorted. Replace the cutting unit if it is bent or damaged. The term ”power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (co...
Page 13 - BATTERY HANDLING; Battery; Connect the battery charger
BATTERY HANDLING English – 13 Battery The display shows the battery capacity and if there are any problems with the battery. The battery capacity is displayed for 5 seconds after the machine is switched off or the battery indicator button is pressed. The warning symbol on the battery is lit when an ...
Page 14 - Transport and storage
BATTERY HANDLING 14 – English Transport and storage • The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. • For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding agents, special requirement on packing and labeling must be observed. • For preparation...
Page 15 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Starting; Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 15 Check before starting • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws a...
Page 16 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Basic safety rules
WORKING TECHNIQUES 16 – English General working instructions 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 anyon...
Page 17 - Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 17 • Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the machine at the side of your body. • 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 fr...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; Inspection and maintenance; Cleaning; Cleaning and lubrication
MAINTENANCE 18 – English Inspection and maintenance 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 ou...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting schedule
English – 19 MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting schedule Control panel Troubleshooting takes place from the keypad. Troubleshooting the battery and/or the battery charger during charging. Battery Battery charger LED display Possible faults Possible action Green activate LED flashing. Low battery voltage. C...
Page 20 - Maintenance schedule
20 – English MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance steps that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator's Manual. More ex...
Page 21 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
English – 21 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L WA ) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/ EC. The differnce between guaranteed and measured sound power is that the guaranteed sound power also includes dispersion in the measurement ...
Page 22 - EC Declaration of Conformity (Applies to Europe only)
22 – English TECHNICAL DATA EC Declaration of Conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the hedge trimmers Husqvarna 5 3 6LiHD60X, 5 3 6LiHD70X from 2013’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly...
