Husqvarna 520iLX User manual
520iLX
EN Operator's manual 2-26
Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 2
Safety..............................................................................4
Assembly...................................................................... 17
Operation...................................................................... 17
Maintenance................................................................. 20
Troubleshooting............................................................ 22
Transportation, storage and disposal........................... 23
Technical data.............................................................. 23
Accessories.................................................................. 25
EC Declaration of Conformity....................................... 26
Introduction
Product description
Husqvarna 520iLX is a battery grass trimmer with an
electrical motor.
Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety
and efficiency during operation. Speak to your servicing
dealer for more information.
Intended use
The product is used with a trimmer head to cut grass.
Do not use the product for other tasks than grass
trimming and grass clearing.
Note: National regulations can set limit to the operation
of the product.
Product overview
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1. Trimmer head
2. Cutting attachment guard
3. Shaft
4. Loop handle
5. Power trigger
6. Keypad
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7. Power trigger lockout
8. Battery
9. Cord
10. Battery charger
11. Operator's manual
12. Handle adjustment
13. Battery indicator button
14. Battery status
15. Warning indicator (error LED)
16. Rotation direction button
17. SavE button
18. Start and stop button
19. Power on and warning indicator (error LED)
20. Battery release buttons
21. 4 mm hex key
Symbols on the product
WARNING! This product can be dangerous!
Careless or incorrect use can result in
serious injury to the operator or others. It is
very important that you read and understand
the contents of the operator's manual.
Please read the operator’s manual carefully
and make sure you understand the
instructions before the product is used.
Use approved eye protection.
/min
Maximum speed of the output shaft.
The product agrees with the applicable EC
directives.
50FT
15 m
50FT
15 m
Keep a minimum distance of 15 m to
persons and animals during operation of the
product.
Use approved protective gloves.
Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots.
Risk of blade thrust if the cutting equipment
touches an object that it does not
immediately cut. The product can cut off
body parts. Keep a minimum of 15 m
distance to persons and animals during
operation of the product.
Symbols on the product or its packaging
indicate that this product cannot be handled
as domestic waste. This product must be
deposited at an appropriate recycling facility.
The product can cause objects to eject,
which can cause injury.
Use flexible cutting wire as trimmer line. Do
not use metal cutting elements.
The arrows show the limit for the handle
position.
Protected against splashing water.
Direct current.
Noise emissions to the environment
according to European Directive 2000/14/EC
and New South Wales legislation “Protection
of the Environment Operations (Noise
Control) Regulation 2017”. Noise emission
data can be found on the machine label and
in the Technical data chapter.
yyyywwxxxx The rating plate shows the serial
number. yyyy is the production year,
ww is the production week.
Symbols on the battery and/or on the
battery charger
Recycle this product at a recy-
cling station for electrical and
electronic equipment. (Applies
to Europe only)
Fail-safe transformer.
Use and keep the battery charger indoors
only.
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Double insulation.
Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not
liable for damages that our product causes if:
• the product is incorrectly repaired.
• the product is repaired with parts that are not from
the manufacturer or not approved by the
manufacturer.
• the product has an accessory that is not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service
center or by an approved authority.
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.
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.
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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.
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•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.
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•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
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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 13
and
Maintenance
on page 20
. 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.
•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.
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•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
metres while you work. When
several operators are working
in the same area the safety
distance should be at least 15
metres. 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
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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
colour 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
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