HUSQVARNA HA860 (01) PDF Document

The HUSQVARNA HA860 is designed only for cutting branches and twigs. This attachment may only be used together with the intended product, as specified in the accessory chapter in the Operator’s Manual of the main product.

• WARNING: Be careful and use the product correctly. This product can cause serious injury or death to the operator or others.

• Read Operator’s Manual: Read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before you use this product.

• Protective Equipment: Use a protective helmet in locations where objects can fall on you. Use approved hearing protection and approved eye protection.

• Stop Product: Stop the product fully before you touch the cutting tool.

• Hot Surfaces: Keep all parts of your body away from the hot surfaces.

• Handle Position Limits: Arrows show limits for handle position.

• Protective Gloves: Use approved protective gloves.

• Slip-Resistant Boots: Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots.

The HUSQVARNA HA860 has no electrical insulation. If the product touches or comes near high voltage power lines, it can cause serious injury or death. Electricity can move between objects, and the higher the voltage, the longer the distance it can travel. It can also move through wet branches.

Always keep a minimum distance of 10 m/33 ft between the product and high voltage power lines.

Ensure that the power is off before you start work near power lines.

Keep a minimum distance of 15 m/50 ft from other people or animals during operation.

• Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.

• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the extended-reach hedge trimmer near any electrical power lines.

• Always use two hands when operating the extended-reach hedge trimmer to avoid loss of control.

• Always use head protection when operating the extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.

Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position.

Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the product at the side of your body.

Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.

Do not touch the cutting tool without first switching off the engine.

Ensure no one comes closer than 15 m while you are working.

Never work from a ladder, stool, or any other raised position that is not fully secured.

Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting attachment when the engine is running and until it has stopped completely.

Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out during cutting.

Do not cut too close to the ground to avoid throwing stones and other objects.

Check the working area for foreign objects like cables, insects, animals, or metal items that could damage the cutting attachment.

Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. Always use approved hearing protection.

Always wear protective, non-slip boots.

Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long trousers.

Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.

Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder level.

1. Remove the screw to release the holder of the harness support hook.

2. Put the harness support hook between the throttle handle and the loop handle.

3. Install the screw to attach the harness support hook.

4. Adjust the position of the harness support hook until the product is balanced and easy to use.

Before you operate the product, perform the following checks:

1. Examine the work area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out.

2. Examine the cutting attachment. Do not use blades that are damaged.

3. Examine that the product is in perfect work order. Examine that all nuts and screws are tight.

4. Make sure the gear housing is lubricated correctly.

5. Examine that the cutting attachment stops when the throttle/power trigger is released.

6. Make sure that the handle and safety features are in good working order.

7. Make sure that all covers are attached correctly and not damaged.

8. Make sure that the cutting unit stops when the engine is at idle speed.

1. Start near the ground and move the product up along the hedge when you cut the sides.

2. Adjust the speed to align with the work load.

3. Make sure that the motor does not touch the hedge.

4. Hold the product near your body for a stable work position.

5. Make sure that the end of the cutting equipment does not touch the ground.

6. Be careful and work slowly until all the branches are correctly cut.

WARNING: Do not operate the cutting unit when you adjust the angle. The cutting unit can be adjusted in 10 different positions.

1. Let the engine run at idle speed and make sure the cutting unit does not move.

2. Pull down the position adjustment handle.

3. Tilt the cutting unit to the correct position. Use one of the following procedures:

a) Use the handle.

b) Push the end of the cutting unit against a stable surface.

4. Release the position adjustment handle to lock the cutting unit.

5. Push the cutting unit against the hedge to make sure that it is locked.

WARNING: Do not operate the cutting unit when you adjust the friction.

1. Push the stop switch to stop the product.

2. Install the transport guard on the cutting unit.

3. Pull down the position adjustment handle.

4. Tilt the cutting unit to the applicable position.

5. Adjust the screw to set the friction.

6. Set the cutting unit in different positions to try the friction.

If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur:

1. Stop the product immediately.

2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug.

3. Check that the product is not damaged.

4. Repair any damage.

If anything jams in the blades while you are working:

1. Switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped completely.

2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug before cleaning the blades.

WARNING: Do not start the product when it is in the transport position.

1. Push the stop switch to stop the product.

2. Install the transport guard on the cutting attachment.

3. Turn the knob (A) to loosen the coupling.

4. Push and hold the button (B).

5. Pull the cutting attachment (C) straight out of the coupling.

6. Make sure that the cutting attachment and the product cannot move during transportation.

WARNING: Do not start the product when it is in the transport position.

1. Push the stop switch to stop the product.

2. Install the transport guard on the cutting unit.

3. Pull down the position adjustment handle.

4. Fold the cutting unit to make it parallel to the shaft.

Always stop the product fully and remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug before you do maintenance. Ensure the cutting equipment has stopped completely.

The transport guard must always be attached to the cutting attachment when the product is not in operation.

Always wear heavy-duty gloves when you do maintenance on the cutting attachment, as it is very sharp and can cause injury.

The gearbox becomes hot during use. To prevent burn injuries, let the product cool before you touch the bevel gear and gearbox.

1. Stop the engine and make sure that the blades stop.

2. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.

3. Put on protective gloves.

4. Make sure that the blades are not damaged or bent. Always replace a damaged or bent blade.

5. Make sure that the screws to the blades are tight.

WARNING: To prevent burn injuries, let the product become cool before you touch the bevel gear and gearbox.

Note: New products are first filled with grease after approximately 20 hours of operation.

Use Husqvarna special grease. Speak to your servicing dealer for more information.

Add the grease through the grease nipple.

CAUTION: Do not fill the gearbox fully.

1. Clean the blades from unwanted materials before and after you use the product.

2. Lubricate the blades before long periods of storage.

Note: Speak to your servicing dealer for more information about recommended cleaning agents and lubricants.

1. Remove the screw from the gearbox.

2. Put the combination wrench in the gearbox and turn clockwise and counterclockwise. Make sure that the blades move freely.

3. Examine the edges of the blades for damages and deformation.

4. Use a file to remove burrs on the blades.

5. Install in the opposite sequence.